Pharmacotherapy 1 (5 ECTS)

Location and time

Autumn 2023

Materials

Exam material: Saano, S. & Taam-Ukkonen, M. All editons from 2014 onward. Pharmacotherapy Handbook. SanomaPro.

Medication reading range (215 pages):

Sairaanhoitajan lääkehoidon osaaminen, Lääkehoidon juridis-eettiset perusteet, Lääkehoidon keskeiset käsitteet, Lääkehuolto eri toimintaympäristöissä, Aseptiikka lääkehoidossa, Lääkkeen anto luonnollista tietä, Lääkkeen anto injektiona, Sairaanhoitaja turvallisen lääkehoidon toteuttajana, Lääkehoidon turvallisuuden edistäminen, Turvallisen lääkehoidon kulmakivet

Pharmacology reading area (210 pages):

Lääkkeen vaiheet ja vaikutukset elimistössä, Lääkehoitoon vaikuttavia tekijöitä, Lääkkeiden haitta- ja yhteisvaikutukset, Raskauden hormonaalinen ehkäisy ja hormonikorvaushoito, Mikrobilääkkeet, Ruuansulatuselimistön sairauksien lääkehoito, Virtsateiden sairauksen, munuaissairauksien ja eturauhasen hyvänlaatuisen liikakasvun lääkehoito, Aistinelinsairauksien lääkehoito, Ihosairauksien lääkehoito, Vitamiinit ja kivennäisaineet, Kasvirohdokset

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

Exam schedules

Time of the exam as scheduled in timetable: Week 46

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 at Exam, week 49 (Name of teacher responsible for the course)

Retake 2 at Exam, week 51(Name of teacher responsible for the course)

International connections

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

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.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Exams F-5. Pharmacotherapy and pharmacology exams will form a joint exam, which is evaluated as whole. Grade of pharmocotherapy is weighted by two.

Drug-calculations exam (pass-fail)

Web-based courses and all independent course assignments (100%)

Clinical laboratory teaching (100% attendance)

Simulations (100% attendance)

Student workload

1 cr = 27 h
The course consists of 135 hours of which the amount contact hours will be 44 h (theory, clinical laboratory teaching and simulation) and independent study 91 h (preparing for exam, web-based materials and learning assignments)

Content scheduling

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

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
Workshop work

Further information

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 .

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

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

See the attachment "Framework for evaluation criteria of competence"

Further information

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 .

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