• Pharmacology (SZYY2010-3005),
         03.01.2022 – 15.12.2023,  4 cr  (SAR21KM) — Face-to-face +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    Purpose of the course
    In this course you will learn the basics of pharmacology and the most commonly used drug groups.

    Competences
    Patient safety and quality assurance competence
    Clinical competence

    Learning outcomes
    You know the phases and the way in which drugs work in the body.
    By name you know the most common groups of drugs, their uses and how they work.
    You know the side effects and interactions of medication.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    You master the basics, key concepts and methods of social and health clientele and the operating environment, as well as methods of guidance and health promotion, and know the basics of evidence-based decision making.
    You have a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology.
    Course contents
    Basics of pharmacokinetics and dynamics, Drug interactions, Cardiovascular drugs, Analgesics, Asthma and COPD drugs, Gastrointestinal drugs, Anticancer drugs, Psychiatric drugs, Antidiabetic agents, Medicinal products used in neurological diseases, Hormone drugs, Hormone drugs , anesthetics, anesthetics, birth control, drug poisoning
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Sufficient 1

    You can name the phases and modes of action of the drugs in the body.

    By name, you know the most common groups of drugs and their uses and mechanisms of action.

    You will be able to name the most common side effects and interactions of drugs.



    Satisfactory 2

    You will be able to explain the phases and modes of action of drugs in the body.

    By name, you know the most common groups of drugs and their uses and mechanisms of action.

    You will be able to name the most common side effects and interactions of drugs.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3

    You understand the phases and how the drugs work in the body.

    You will know the uses and mechanisms of action of the most commonly used groups of drugs.

    You will be able to name the most common adverse and synergistic effects of drugs.



    Very good 4

    You understand the phases and how the drugs work in the body.

    You will know the uses and mechanisms of action of the most commonly used groups of drugs.

    You will be able to explain the most common adverse drug interactions and their role in the patient's pharmacological treatment.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5

    You understand the phases and how the drugs work in the body.

    You will know the uses and mechanisms of action of the most commonly used groups of drugs.

    You will be able to explain the most common adverse drug interactions and their role in the patient's drug treatment.

    You will be able to apply your pharmacology knowledge to the planning, implementation and evaluation of a patient's medication.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Classroom teaching, learning exercises.

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Lecture material and assignments in Moodle

    Saano, S. & Taam-Ukkonen, M. 2020. Lääkehoidon käsikirja. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro Oy. (ISBN: 9789526356181)

    Lecturer(s)

    Sirpa Sandelin

    Working life cooperation

    -

    Campus

    Lutakko Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    First exam in the connection with the course in the Examstudio. Date to be agreed at the first contact.
    Re-exams in the Examstudio at a time to be separately announced.

    Internationality

    -

    Timing

    03.01.2022 - 15.12.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Kontaktiopetus (A, B, C) 18 h (6 + 6 + 6 h).
    Itsenäinen opiskelu 83 h (32 + 32 + 19 h).
    Tentit 6 h (2 + 2 + 2 h).

    Enrollment

    01.11.2021 - 09.01.2022

    Content scheduling

    The course is divided into three parts A, B and C.
    Part A 1.5 credits.
    Part B 1.5 credits.
    Part C 1 credit.

    Groups
    • SAR21KM
    Alternative learning methods

    -

    Seats

    0 - 35

    Assessment methods

    Course exam.
    Other assignments affecting the assessment will be agreed at the beginning of the course.

    Degree Programme

    Degree Programme in Midwifery, Degree Programme in Nursing

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 4 cr
    Unit

    School of Health and Social Studies