•     Pharmacology and Medication SX00BM73-3012 17.08.2020-18.10.2020  5 credits  (SXC19S2) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Students will know the legislation and basics of medication. They will take part in the administering of medication to old people within the rights granted by their education. Students will familiarize themselves with special issues related to the medical treatment of the elderly.
    Course contents
    Basics of medication and legislation related to it. Different modes of administering medicines. Distribution of medicines. Effects of the most common medicines. Jurisdiction in medication. Purchasing and storing medicines. Medical dosage calculations. Laboratory work.
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - apply professional knowledge in elderly care and gerontology appropriately
    - use concepts and information in his field systematically
    - argue a course of action on the basis of research information and findings
    - find information and argue the use of his sources
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - work in various duties depending on the assignment
    - define the principles of and requirements for his actions
    - show that he has achieved the targets for core competence
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - find out the safety instructions concerning a word assignments and to act accordingly
    - act according to the relevant professional ethical principles in elderly care
    - plan and guide the operation of multidisciplinary groups
    - communicate about professional issues
    Good
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - use concepts and knowledge in elderly care and gerontology fluently and comprehensively
    - assess and use information sources and research information with a critical eye
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - apply research information to professional assignments
    - operate in a range of work situations, also in international contexts
    - act in a client- and customer-oriented way and as an entrepreneur
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - act responsibly in work duties, taking safety issues into consideration
    - evaluate actions from the viewpoint of professional ethics in elderly care
    - represent his professional field in multidisciplinary and international groups and projects
    Excellent
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE
    The student is able to:
    - display a good understanding of professional information in elderly care and gerontology
    - use theoretical and professional concepts and knowledge like an expert and combine them into larger entities
    - create and communicate new information
    PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, PERFORMANCE AND DEVELOPMENT
    The student is able to:
    - develop innovative and alternative solutions to professional assignments and problems
    - apply professional expertise in new situations
    - take responsibility for a professional process in its entirety
    RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION AND MANAGEMENT
    The student is able to:
    - develop the community's safety and responsibility
    - apply professional ethics of elderly care in various situations
    - manage the professional development of individuals/groups
    - act purposefully and to develop himself and working life
    Further information
    The student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Mia Rosenström

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Recommended or required reading

    To be announced

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    To be announced

    Assessment methods and criteria

    To be announced

    Language of instruction

    Tuition in Finnish

    Timing

    17.08.2020 - 18.10.2020

    Enrollment date

    04.05.2020 - 17.05.2020

    Group(s)
    • SXC19S2
    Seats

    0 - 30

    Unit, in charge

    School of Wellbeing

    Teacher(s)

    Mia Rosenström

    Further information for students

    To be announced

    Degree Programme

    Elderly Care

    Unit location

    Myllypurontie 1

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    N/A

    Work placement(s)

    N/A

    Exam schedule

    To be announced

    International connections

    N/A

    Students use of time and load

    5 ect = 135h student work

    Content periodicity

    1. period