Medical TreatmentLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: BAA23BS05
Credits
3 op
Objective
The students
- are familiar with the ethical aspects and statutes of medication administration.
- are familiar with different forms of medication and administration.
- are familiar with different medication groups, indications, interactions and the most common side-effects. They are also able to observe and assess the effect of the medication.
- command the fundamental rules of arithmetic needed for medication dosage, and are able to administer medication flawlessly in exercises (pill dispensers/medicin tray, subcutant, intramuscular)
- are aware of their responsabilities when administering medication.
Content
Medication administration and different medication groups
Qualifications
None
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject
Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples
Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples
Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
Materials
According to the lecturer's instructions
Enrollment
15.06.2024 - 30.09.2024
Timing
02.09.2024 - 13.10.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
34 % Contact teaching, 66 % Distance learning
Unit
Faculty of Health and Welfare
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Biomedical Laboratory Science
Teachers
- Sirkku Säätelä
Teacher in charge
Sirkku Säätelä
Groups
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BL23F-VBiomedical Laboratory Science, 2023
Objective
The students
- are familiar with the ethical aspects and statutes of medication administration.
- are familiar with different forms of medication and administration.
- are familiar with different medication groups, indications, interactions and the most common side-effects. They are also able to observe and assess the effect of the medication.
- command the fundamental rules of arithmetic needed for medication dosage, and are able to administer medication flawlessly in exercises (pill dispensers/medicin tray, subcutant, intramuscular)
- are aware of their responsabilities when administering medication.
Content
Medication administration and different medication groups
Location and time
Autumn 2024
Materials
Downie, G. 2008. Pharmacology and Medicines Management for Nurses. (4th Ed) London Churchill Livingstone
Berman, A.& Snyder, S. 2016. Kozier & Erb´s Fundamentals of Nursing. Concepts, Process and Practice. (9th ed) Boston: Pearson. Chapter 35 Medications.
Lapham, R. & Agar, H. 2009. Drug calculations for Nurses. A step-by-step Approach.
Terveyden ja hyvinvoinnin laitos. 2015. Turvallinen lääkehoito. Opas lääkehoitosuunnitelman tekemiseen sosiaali- ja terveydenhuollossa.
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health. 2009. Safe Pharmacotherapy. National Guide for Pharmacotherapy in Social and Health Care.
http://www.stm.Fi/en/social_andhealth_services/pharmacotherapy
Articles and new research
Teaching methods
Workshops on campus and online
selfstudies and supervised lectures
Exam schedules
Online examination i theory and drug calcuation ( supervised)
Student workload
1 cr = 27 h work
Evaluation scale
H-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Exam
answers depend heavily on words and expressions found in the literature
has superficial knowledge of the subject, but shows a basic understanding of the subject
Written assignment
The student has partially followed the instructions for the written assignment. The student shows limited to a deficient knowledge of the knowledge of the substance.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Exam
can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views
can give an independent account of the literature
understands most of the topic
presents independent views and can apply ideas to analogous situations
can motivate some of their claims and positions
can give some own examples
Written assignment
The student has mostly followed the instructions for the written assignment and has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited. The student can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Exam
has in-depth knowledge of the subject
can analyze and interpret subject facts
master the subject versatile
has a broad grasp of the subject
presents original and apposite examples
Written assignment
The student has followed the instructions for the assignment and shows that she/he has mastered the substance. She/he have read the other participants' assignments and can ask relevant questions and can lead a discussion at the seminar. The assignment and the possible opponentship show something out of the ordinary (technical execution, oral presentation, mature reflections, independent working methods)
Qualifications
None