Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- calculate medication doses correctly
- safely implement medication treatment for older people in health care wards and home environments
- safely implement medication treatment for children
- safely implement medication treatment for pregnant and postpartum women
- safely implement intravenous infusion therapy for children, young people and the elderly

Teaching methods

A Canvas learning environment is used to support the implementation, but it is important to take part in teaching and guidance on campus according to schedule. The study unit includes working in pairs or groups. You will receive individual feedback for assignments from the teacher, and working life or peer feedback may also be utilised.

Medication treatment studies are conducted in the Canvas workspace and lecture teaching (elderly and pediatric medication treatment).

Medication calculation can be practised independently in the Canvas workspace of the course.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Medication treatment:
- Hobson M. and Chima R. 2013. Pediatric hypovolemic shock. The Open Pediatric Medicine Journal, 2013, Volume 7.
Pediatric hypovolemic shock (study especially the underlined portions, with yellow).pdf
- Malm H. 2018. Use of medication during pregnancy. EBM Guidelines, Terveysportti.
- Material provided in Canvas

Medication calculation:
- Boyd C. 2013. Calculation Skills for Nurses : Student Survival Skills. Ebook Central AC (Laurean lisenssi) Links to an external site.
- Gatford J.D. 2016. Nursing Calculations.
E-exercises
- DOSE

Alternative completion methods of implementation

All students are entitled to demonstrate their competence. The recognition and accreditation of prior competence are initiated by the students themselves. The competence is recognised and accredited by the teacher responsible for the studies or another person designated to the position. The assessment is carried out according to the same assessment criteria and, as a rule, the same grading scale as that adopted for the corresponding study unit or module. The student is entitled to apply for accreditation of prior competence regardless of where, how and when the competence has been acquired. The student may also seek accreditation of competence to be acquired on the job as part of their degree (work-based learning). The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence and for providing sufficient information.

Competency in medication calculation is demonstrated in an exam on campus.

Important dates

Orientation 14.11.2023 12.30 - 15.45

According to the degree regulations (section 18) “Students must be present in the first contact session or notify their teacher in charge if they cannot attend. If they fail to notify the teacher of their absence in the first contact session, their enrollment will be rejected. Another student in the queue may be enrolled in the study unit in the place of the absent student.”

WORKSHOP: 28.11.2023 08.30 - 11.45
Medication calculation exam 11.12.2023
Retakes:
1. retake: medication calculation exam 18.12.2023
2. retake: date and time are agreed upon with the teacher at the orientation

Students workload

One credit equals approximately 27 hours of work performed by the student.

Medication treatment 0,5 credit
Lecture 4h
Independent study 9,5 h

Medication calculation 0,5 credit:
Workshop 4 h
Exam 2h
Independent study 7,5h

Content and scheduling

- Special features of iv- therapy and medication treatment of paediatric, elderly and pregnant patients and patients who have given birth
- Special features of medication treatment from the home care perspective
- Medication calculations: medication calculations based on the weight of the child and further dilution calculations.

Further information for students

The study unit corresponds to the requirements of a Bachelor's level education.

The quality of the study unit implementation has been assessed and the self-evaluation report is available in Canvas.

Grading scale

Approved/Failed

Evaluation methods and criteria

The evaluation of competence is based on the descriptions of objectives in the curricula, and the level of competence is assessed according to the evaluation criteria listed in the implementation plan for the studies. (Laurea degree regulations).

Medication treatment is assessed on a scale of Approved/failed.

The medication calculations exam is assessed on a scale of Approved/failed. Approved performance requires 100% of calculations correctly.

All staff and students of Laurea are expected to adhere to good scientific practices, which include appropriate referencing. Familiarise yourself with the practices and, if needed, ask for more information.