Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 3. (2 cr)

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- calculate medication doses correctly
- apply their knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology and the implementation of pharmaceutical care when planning, implementing and evaluating the medication treatment of a surgical or acutely ill patient
- treat a patient's acute pain with medications
- plan, implement and evaluate the administration of intravenous nutrition
- explain the basic principles of safe blood transfusion
- explain the basics of epidural and spinal medication
- explain the basics of safe and aseptic use of central venous catheters

Location and time

Please see the course Timetable Engine at https://lukkarit.laurea.fi/ for the schedule information. Laurea reserves the right to modify the timetable.

Materials

-Potter, P. A., Perry, A. G., Stockert, P. A. & Hall, A. 2019. Essentials for nursing practice. Ninth edition. St. Louis, Missouri: Elsevier.(ebook available)
-Finnish Red Cross. 2024. Blood Service. Blood transfusions. https://www.veripalvelu.fi/en/for-professionals/blood-transfusions/

Teaching methods

Blended learning implementation:

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 scheduled teaching and guidance both in lessons and in workshops. The study unit includes working in groups during the lessons and in the workshops. You will receive individual feedback from the teacher and peer feedback will also be utilized.

Exam schedules

Based on the degree regulations (2024), the student accepted for the implementation is required to confirm his/her participation by showing activity at the start of the study in the following way:

In order to demonstrate activity, the student must be present at the first contact lesson or notify the teacher in charge of his/her absence to confirm his/her participation in the study. Registration will be rejected if the student does not report his/her absence at the start of the study or the reason for the absence cannot be considered justified. Another student can be taken in his place. The first contact lesson is Sep. 23rd 2024.

Attendance in the course workshop is also compulsory according to the workshop small group schedule. Students will choose their own small group in Canvas workspace.

Completion alternatives

According to the degree regulations (2024), "Students are entitled to apply for recognition of prior learning regardless of where, when and how the competence has been acquired. ... At Laurea, there are two different procedures for the recognition and accreditation of prior learning: a) accreditation of prior learning (competence acquired in higher education studies at another institution) and b) demonstration of competence (competence acquired in other ways). The recognition and accreditation of prior learning is initiated by the student themselves. The student is responsible for demonstrating and verifying their competence. The student is entitled to guidance for the recognition and accreditation of their competence." Further information in the student intranet.

You may also assess work-based learning as a way to acquire the competence needed. Read more in the student intranet.

Student workload

Workload of the study is measured in a way that to acquire the goal competence of the study, one credit corresponds to an average of 26.7 hours of work done by the student. The actual time needed varies e.g. according to prior competence.

Medication treatment 1,5 ects = 40 hours of student's work
-independent preparation in Canvas
-theory lessons
-workshop practice
-exam at the campus

Medication calculations 0,5 ects = 13 hours of student's work
-independent practice for the exam in Canvas workspace
-exam at the campus

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Final exam: Surgical or acutely ill patient's medication treatment; minimum points to pass 12/20
Workshop; active participation
Medication Calculations Exam 100% correct

Content scheduling

-medication treatment of a surgical or acutely ill patient
-treating acute pain with medications
-intravenous nutrition
-principles of safe blood transfusion
-basics of epidural and spinal medication
-safe and aseptic use of central venous catheters
-medication calculations (preparing solutions and calculating infusion rates)

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed

Further information

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

The prerequisite for participation is always that the possible competence prerequisites according to the curriculum (previous study or similar competence) are fulfilled. The student is responsible for taking into account the prerequisite conditions: Medication treatment and Medication calculations 1 & 2.

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