Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 2. (3 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- calculate medication doses correctly
- apply knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology and the basics of medication treatment when planning, implementing and evaluating treatment for patients with medical and infectious diseases
- describe the main drug classifications, drugs’ active ingredients and medicines used in long-term and acute care and their mechanisms
- implement safe and aseptic medication treatment using different routes of administration

Materials

Materials found in Canvas.

Teaching methods

Contact lessons and workshops
Independent studying in Canvas
Medication calculations

Exam schedules

You must be present at the orientation.

Student workload

Medication treatment and medication calculations 3 cr (1 cr = 27 hours of student workload)
It is approximately 81 hours of students work.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

In order to pass the course student must pass all the parts of the course.

Pharmacology Exam: Pass/Fail
Safe and Aceptic Medication Treatment - Knowledge Test: Pass/Fail
Safe and Aceptic Medication treatment Workshops: Pass/Fail
Medication Calculations Exam: Pass/Fail

Content scheduling

Pharmacology 1,5 cr
- Lessons and independent work in Canvas
- Exam
Safe and Aseptic Medication Treatment 1 cr
- Lessons and independent work in Canvas
- Workshops (100% compulsory)
Medication calculations 0,5cr
- Exam

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

Student MUST pass the medication calculation exam prior Professional Development in Practice 2.