Basics of Pharmacotherapy in the Field of Social Services
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
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| Code: | SA00BC77 |
| Curriculum: | SA 2023 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Social Services |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2025-2026) |
| Semester: | Spring |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Huusko, Taina |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
The student is familiar with the legislation related to medical treatment and the principles and requirements of other instructions concerning medical treatment. The student is aware of the meaning of medical care in the work of a social services expert and recognizes his responsibility in executing it. The student understands the importance of safe medical treatment for the welfare of the client and knows how to evaluate his own operations related to it. The student knows how to calculate perfectly the right dosage of a medical preparation for the client when necessary. The student knows the units of cubic measure and measure of unit.
Student's Workload
Total 81h, scheduled studies 24h, 57h autonomous studies. Scheduled studies includes practical lessons in small groups.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No prerequites
Contents
Laws and regulations governing drug treatment, dosage forms and methods of administration, safe handling and storage of drugs, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, distribution of tablets, access to the drug database, subcutaneous injection.
Regional Impact
Practical training in the area.
Internationality
Opportunity for international exchange later.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
1) Turvallinen lääkehoito: Opas lääkehoitosuunnitelman tekemiseen sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollossa. STM. 2015. 2)Other informed material. 3) Lectures and Moodle-online.
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, assignments and practical lessons.In small groups, the division of drugs into doses and injection under the skin.
Training of the drug calculation.
Assessment Criteria
Evaluation criteria: The evaluation consists of two parts: theory part and drug calculations. The course is regarded to be passed when both parts have been performed acceptably.
1) Theory part:
Grade 1:The student is familiar with the legislation and other directions concerning medication. The student is familiar with customs in the distribution of drugs and is familiar with the basics of safe medication. The student performs his drug calculations flawlessly.
Grade 3:The student is familiar with the legislation and other directions concerning medication. The student is familiar with the basics of safe medication and knows how to evaluate the necessity of medication based on the client. The student is familiar with the different customs in the distribution of drugs. The student performs his drug calculations flawlessly.
Grade 5:The student is familiar with the legislation and other directions concerning medication. The student is familiar with the basics of safe medication and knows how to evaluate his own actions and the necessity of medication based on the client. The student is familiar with the different customs in the distribution of drugs and their effect mechanisms. The student performs his drug calculations flawlessly.
2) Drug calculations
Grade: Passed – failed
Assessment Methods
Obligatory presence in practical lessons. Theory exam, grading 0-5,drug calculations; passed - abandoned.