•   Clinical Pharmacology SHV22AK04-3002 01.11.2024-31.12.2024  5 credits  (SHV24H-Å, ...) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student:
    - is able to describe pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic principles, as well as general mechanisms of action for drugs at the molecular and cellular level
    - is able to account for and draw conclusions from individual variations, interaction mechanisms and side effects of drug substances
    - is able to describe the mechanisms of action at the molecular level, as well as account for effects, use area and side effects for different drug groups
    - is able to relate pharmacological mechanisms of action to the treatment of pathological conditions
    - is able to evaluate the potential benefit and risk of multiple drug use (polypharmacy)
    - is able to identify health problems that are due to drug side effects and interaction
    - is able to apply different pedagogical theories when teaching patients who have got prescribed drugs
    Prerequisites
    Basic pharmacology and drug treatment
    Content of the study unit
    Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
    Drug interaction and side effects
    The action mechanisms of the drugs
    Polypharmacy
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    The student has very weak knowledge of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
    The student has not submitted their individual assignments.
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    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 Ribacka

    Learning material

    Course literature:
    Nordeng H. och Spigset O. et.al. (2020) Farmakologi och läkemedelsanvändning. Studentlitteratur.
    Alternative literature:
    Ritter J., Flower R., Henderson G., Loke Y.K., MacEwan D. and Rang H. (2018) Rang and Dale´s Pharmacology, 9th edition, Elsevier.
    Scientific articles and other distributed material

    Learning methods

    Lectures, self-studies and exercises.

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    Written examination corresponds to 2 cr, and individual, written assignments and online quizzes corresponds to 3 cr.
    A passed grade is required in all exams and tasks.

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    01.11.2024 - 31.12.2024

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2024 - 01.11.2024

    Group(s)
    • SHV24H-Å
    • SHV24H-V
    Seats

    0 - 5

    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Health and Welfare

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Camilla Ribacka

    Additional information

    More information on Moodle

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Social Services and Health Care

    Campus

    Åbo, Henriksgatan 7

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    4.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Examination

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Two out of five credits are examined by a written, individual exam xx2024
    Possibility of re-take on general re-take x and x
    Three out of five credits are examined by individual written assignments and quizzes on line.

    Timing and attendance

    Autumn 2024 according to schedule

    Student's schedule and workload

    The course is 5 cr which corresponds to 135 hours of work.
    Lectures and examination 12 h
    Self-studies and online exams 123 h

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    The student has very weak knowledge of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics.
    The student has not submitted their individual assignments.

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    The student has satisfactory knowledge of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as satisfactory knowledge of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of different groups of drugs.

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    The student has good knowledge of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as good knowledge of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of different groups of drugs.

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    The student has excellent knowledge of basic pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, as well as excellent knowledge of the pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of different groups of drugs.