Medication Treatment and Medication Calculations 3. (2cr)

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

Teaching methods

The course is formed of two parts
Medical treatment 1,5 cr
Medical calculations 0,5cr
Theory lessons are held in Zoom.

Attendance in the orientation lesson is mandatory. The student must inform the teacher of his/her absence from the orientation.

Attendance in the workshops is mandatory.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Information about study materials will be given in orientation and will be seen in Canvas.

Important dates

Timetable will be available in Pakki.

Attendance to first contact lesson / orientation is mandatory.

Student workload

The extent of the course is 2 cr, the workload of a student is 54h.
Medication treatment 1,5 cr = 40,5h
Medication calculations 0,5 cr = 13,5h

Content and scheduling

Medication treatment
-lessons
-workshop
Medication calculations
-lesson/workshop
-medication calculations exam

Further information

Theoretical studies in module 1 & 2 should be mainly passed.
Medication calculations 1 & 2 should be passed.

Evaluation scale

Approved/Failed