•   Drug therapy and Pharmacology 1 NU22BC06-3001 10.10.2022-31.05.2023  3 credits  (NU22D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student
    - has knowledge of and can apply legislation and directives regarding drug treatment
    - has basic knowledge of pharmacology
    - masters the aseptic of drug treatment
    - masters pharmaceutical forms and their mode of administration
    - has skills in injection technique
    - can observe the effects of drug treatment on the patient
    - has insight into recipe theory
    - masters patient guidance and documentation in connection with drug treatment
    - has an understanding of the importance of drug treatment in patient safety
    - masters drug billing at a basic level
    Prerequisites
    No prior prerequisites
    Content of the study unit
    Legislation
    Pharmacology
    Aseptic, sustainability and route of administration
    Recipe theory
    Patient guidance and documentation
    Drug calculation
    Injection administration
    Proper handling of sharps instruments
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Calculation 100% correct to pass the course

    Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
    The student has a superficial knowledge of the subject (by heart reading)

    Assessment criteria for assignment:
    The student has followed the instructions and her/his knowledge of the other students' work is inadequate. The student shows limited substance knowledge, it can be essential. The student shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' assignments. The student has followed the instructions for the assignment. She/He have a deficient knowledge of the substance also touching the essential
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
    The student can account for the literature, reflect and motivate his/her views

    Assessment criteria for written assignment:
    The student has followed the instructions for the written assignment and shows insufficient knowledge about the other students' written assignments. The student has mastered the substance of her/his work, but the application is limited
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Criteria for evaluation of the exam:
    The student shows in her/his answer an in-depth knowledge and maturity beyond the traditional

    Criteria for evaluation of assignment individually or in groups:
    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)
    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 lead a discussion at the seminar
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Camilla Mattjus

    Learning material

    All recommended literature will be found on Moodle at the start of the course.

    Learning methods

    Lectures, demonstrations, videos, assignments, written exam

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    The course is gradedpass/fail
    The drug calculations part has to be 100% correct in order to pass.

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    10.10.2022 - 31.05.2023

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2022 - 10.10.2022

    Group(s)
    • NU22D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Irén Vikström-Dahl, Josephine Åberg, Camilla Mattjus, Tiia Finne

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Nursing

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 31

    Assessment scale

    Approved/Rejected

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    The course examination will be scheduled in Peppi

    Timing and attendance

    Novia, Vaasa
    Autumn 2022

    Student's schedule and workload

    3 Cr = 81h
    Lectures and examination 35h, Self-studies and digital teaching methods 46h

    Assessment criteria
    Approved / Failed

    Web based tasks must be approved, theory exam at least 50% correct and drug calculations 100% correct to pass.