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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
  • BL23F-V
    Biomedical 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