Pharmacotherapy and Dose Calculations
| Structure Type: | A part of a study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | SHA0203B |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | S-SH 2008T |
| Level: | Bachelor of Health Care |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2008-2009) |
| Credits: | 2 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Autio, Päivi |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Courses During the Academic Year 2008-2009
| Impl. | Group(s) | Study Time | Teacher(s) | Language | Enrolment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | S-SH-1A | 2008-08-25 – 2009-01-30 | Pirkko Parkkonen | Finnish | 2008-08-15 – 2008-09-07 |
| 19 | S-SH-1B | 2008-10-27 – 2009-03-07 | Pirkko Parkkonen | Finnish | 2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02 |
| 20 | S-TH-1A | 2008-10-27 – 2009-03-07 | Pirkko Parkkonen | Finnish | 2008-10-06 – 2008-11-02 |
| 21 | S-SH-1CK | 2009-01-05 – 2009-05-02 | Ritva Lehtonen | Finnish | 2008-12-08 – 2009-01-30 |
Learning Outcomes
The student knows the Finnish Pharmacotherapy legislation. The student knows the ways to give drugs to patients as enteral-, parenteral and other ways. The student understands the ethical and legal responsibility in giving drugs to patients. The student can calculate the doses also without calculator.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 54 h
- of which scheduled studies: 27 h
- of which autonomous studies: 27 h
Contents
Applications of calculating the drugdoses for patients. Giving drugs enteral (oral), injections and in infusionform. Guiding the patient in taking drugs right and observing the effects. Cooperating with doctors and patients. Order and store the drugs at the ward. Documenting pharmacoterapy. To use aseptics in managing with drugs.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Moodle web material and exercises
- Sosiaali- ja terveysministeriö 2005. Turvallinen lääkehoito - valtakunnallinen opas .
- Nurminen M-L. 2006. Lääkehoito. 7:s uudistettu painos. WSOY.
- Ernvall S., Pulli A., Salonen A-M., Nurminen M-L., Kaukkila H-S. 2005. Lääkelaskenta. 5.uudistettu painos. WSOY.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, exercises. Moodle web-studies. Independent studies.
Assessment Methods
Exam in theoretical part and mathematical and calculations. No false calculations allowed in dose calculation. Numeric scale.