•     Pharmacotherapy 1 SX00DZ82-3015 16.03.2021-31.05.2021  5 credits  (TERVEYSAP21K) +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Students
    - are proficient in the legislation and providing information on pharmacotherapy
    - have working knowledge of pharmacology, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
    - can plan, implement and evaluate safe pharmacotherapy as members of multiprofessional teams
    - are proficient in the implementation of pharmacotherapy by different modes of administration
    - are proficient in the dosage calculations required in the administration of medication and infusions
    - can educate clients/patients in pharmacotherapy, encourage their commitment to it and self-care embracing health promotion.
    Course contents
    - nurse’s role, tasks and responsibility regarding pharmacotherapy
    - organization, guidance and supervision of pharmaceutical service, safety issues related to medicines and their administration
    - pharmacodynamics and -kinetics and toxicology
    - different pharmacons
    - therapeutic effects of pharmacons, side effects and synergism, mechanisms of synergism
    - dosage calculations
    - safe pharmaceutical process and plan
    - use of and pharmaceutical databases
    - follow up of effects, documentation, dosage and assessment of pharmacotherapy
    - patient education, commitment to pharmacotherapy and self-medication
    Assessment criteria
    Satisfactory
    See the attachment "Framework for evaluation criteria of competence"
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Tiia Saastamoinen

    Mode of delivery

    60% Face-to-face, 40% Distance learning

    Recommended or required reading

    Exam material:
    Saano, S. & Taam-Ukkonen, M. All editons from 2014 onward. Pharmacotherapy Handbook. SanomaPro.
    Medication reading area: Lääkehoidon keskeiset käsitteet ja tietolähteet, Sairaanhoitajan lääkehoidon osaaminen, Lääkehuolto eri toimintaympäristöissä, Lääkkeenanto luonnollista reittiä, Lääkkeen antaminen injektiona, Lääke elimistössä, Lääkkeiden haitta- ja yhteisvaikutukset, Sairaanhoitaja turvallisen lääkehoidon toteuttajana, Lääkehoidon turvallisuuden edistäminen.

    Pharmacology reading area: Nivelreuman, nivelrikon, osteoporoosin ja kihdin lääkehoito (VAIN osteoporoosin lääkehoito), Mikrobilääkkeet, Aistielinsairauksien lääkehoito, Ihosairauksien lääkehoito, Ruoansulatuselimistön sairauksien lääkehoito, Raskauden hormonaalinen ehkäisy ja hormonikorvaushoito, Virtsaelinsairauksien lääkehoito, Vitamiinit ja kivennäisaineet, Kasvirohdokset

    Lääkkeiden toimittaminen. Lääkelaitoksen määräys 2/2016 (www.fimea.fi)
    Sairaala-apteekin ja lääkekeskuksen toiminta. Lääkelaitoksen määräys 6/2012 (www.fimea.fi)
    Sähköinen resepti (THL, koulutusmateriaalit)
    Turvallinen lääkehoito. Opas lääkehoitosuunnitelman tekemiseen sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollossa. 14/2015.
    Material in Moodle

    Drug calculation theory:
    Nikkola R., Nurkka N., Paloposki S. 2016. Annos oivallusta. Sanoma pro.
    OR
    Ernvall, S. ym. 2009. Lääkelaskenta. WSOY. Porvoo. Helsinki.
    OR
    Pussinen A-M., Somerharju L., Hannula J. 2017. Lääkelaskut ammattikorkeakouluihin. Edita. Helsinki.
    OR
    Teacher's material in Moodle

    Planned learning activities and teaching methods

    · Flipped learning
    · Mode of delivery face-to-face
    · Interactive lecture
    · Cooperative learning, Small group work
    · Guided assigments
    · Clinical laboratory teaching
    · Simulation
    · Virtual learning
    · Independent stud

    Assessment methods and criteria

    Exam F-5, Pharmacotherapy and pharmacology exams will form a joint exam, which is evaluated as whole. Retake exams will be evaluated similarly to the initial exam.
    Drug-calculations exam (pass-fail)
    Web-based courses and all independent course assignments (100%)
    Clinical laboratory teaching 4 x (100% attendance)
    Simulations 2 x (100% attendance)

    Language of instruction

    Tuition in Finnish

    Timing

    16.03.2021 - 31.05.2021

    Enrollment date

    30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020

    Group(s)
    • TERVEYSAP21K
    Seats

    20 - 50

    Unit, in charge

    School of Health Care

    Teacher(s)

    Liisa Lukkari, Päivi Leskinen, Tiia Saastamoinen

    Further information for students

    Pharmacotherapy 1 contains the following parts: theory, clinical labs and simulations, pharmacology 1 and drug mathematics. Info about exam practices will be provided on orientation.

    In case of absence from the orientation it is student´s responsility to find out from peers about the practicalities of the course. In case of absence from the lectures or clinical laboratory teaching same applies.

    Clinical labs and simulations are compulsory and it is required that the student attends the teaching wearing nursing uniform and appropriate footwear. All students must follow the taught basic aseptic guidelines .

    Course content, learning assignments and assessments will support the student in national final exam for nursing students (YleSH180op).

    Recognition of prior learning (AHOT): Recognition of prior learning is only possible for those students who have completed similar studies in higher education.

    Degree Programme

    Public Health Nursing, Degree Programme in Emergency Care, Nursing (in Finnish), Midwifery

    Unit location

    Myllypurontie 1

    Virtual proportion

    2 credits

    Evaluation scale

    0-5

    Completion alternatives

    Web-based studying: Students who have previous training or qualifications in medicines managemet can complete theory part independently. However, it is a recommendation, that all students will participate contact teaching provided. Pharmacology lectures are provided either as interactive lectures or distance learning (virtual classrooms etc.). Course exams will be completed at the campus according to general guidelines.

    Work placement(s)

    N/A

    Exam schedule

    Time of the exam as scheduled in timetable: 16.4.21.

    Pharmacotherapy and pharmacology exams form a joint exam, that is evaluated as whole. Everyone is entitled to two retake attempts. Retake dates are announced at the orientation of the course. Exam grade could be upgraded once at the first retake exam. Enrolment to the retake exams will happen using the name of the teacher in charge of the course. Retake exam are completed as per instructions given at the orientation. Please adhere to Metropolia guidelines regarding enrolment process for the retake exams. (Instructions can be found in OMA)

    Retake 1 03.05.21 (Tiia Saastamoinen)
    Retake 2 08.06.21 (Tiia Saastamoinen)

    Drug calculate exam 7.4.21.

    International connections

    Alternatively, the student may complete the course in English together with English taught group.

    Students use of time and load

    1 cr = 27 h
    The course consists of 135 hours of which the amount contact hours will be 44 h (orientation, clinical laboratory teaching and simulation and exams) and independent study 85 h (preparing for exam, web-based materials and learning assignments)

    Content periodicity

    More information about the course progression and study materials will be provided on orientation.

    Location and Time

    Spring 2021. Orientation 16.3.21.