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Pharmacology (5cr)

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General information


Enrollment
17.11.2025 - 09.01.2026
Registration for the implementation has begun.
Timing
13.01.2026 - 31.12.2027
The implementation has not yet started.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Health and Social Studies
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Nursing
Degree Programme in Midwifery
Teachers
Sirpa Sandelin
Groups
SAR26KM2
Sairaanhoitaja (AMK)
ZJASAR25SM
Avoin AMK, sote, AMK-väylät, sairaanhoitaja monimuoto
Course
SA00CG22

Realization has 10 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 15 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 22.01.2026 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Farmakologia SA00CG22-3011
Webinaari
Fri 23.01.2026 time 14:00 - 15:30
(1 h 30 min)
Farmakologia SA00CG22-3011
P2_D505 Koivuluokka (aik)
Fri 06.02.2026 time 14:00 - 15:30
(1 h 30 min)
Farmakologia SA00CG22-3011
P2_D506 Oppimistila (aik)
Thu 19.02.2026 time 08:15 - 09:45
(1 h 30 min)
Farmakologia SA00CG22-3011
P2_D506 Oppimistila (aik)
Thu 05.03.2026 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Tentti / Farmakologia SA00CG22-3011
P2_D505 Koivuluokka (aik)
Thu 19.03.2026 time 08:15 - 09:45
(1 h 30 min)
Farmakologia SA00CG22-3011
P2_D506 Oppimistila (aik)
Thu 19.03.2026 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Farmakologia SA00CG22-3011
P2_D506 Oppimistila (aik)
Wed 01.04.2026 time 08:15 - 09:45
(1 h 30 min)
Farmakologia SA00CG22-3011
P2_D307 Oppimis- ja luovan toiminnan tila
Thu 16.04.2026 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Farmakologia SA00CG22-3011
P2_D506 Oppimistila (aik)
Tue 21.04.2026 time 10:00 - 11:30
(1 h 30 min)
Tentti /Farmakologia SA00CG22-3011
P2_D306 Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

In this course you will learn the basics of pharmacology and the most commonly used groups of medicine.

You master the basics of pharmacology when planning, implementing and evaluating a client's / patient's pharmacological treatment.

You compare multidisciplinary information to support clinical decision-making and make evidence-based conclusions.

Content

Basics of pharmacokinetics and dynamics, drug interactions, key groups of drugs used in long-term and acute treatment, their mechanisms of action and the most common side effects, special features of children's medication.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1

You can name the stages and modes of action of medicinal substances in the body.

You know the most common drug groups by name and their uses and mechanisms of action.

You can name the most common adverse and synergistic effects of medicinal substances.


Satisfactory 2

You can explain the stages and modes of action of medicinal substances in the body.

You know the most common drug groups by name and their uses and mechanisms of action.

You can name the most common adverse and synergistic effects of medicinal substances.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

You understand the stages and modes of action of medicinal substances in the body.

You know the purposes and mechanisms of the most commonly used drug groups.

You can name the most common adverse and synergistic effects of medicinal substances.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5

You understand the stages and modes of medicinal substances in the body.

You know the purposes and mechanisms of the most commonly used drug groups.

You can explain the most common adverse and synergistic effects of medicinal substances and their importance in the implementation of the patient's medical treatment.

You can apply your knowledge of pharmacology in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the patient's medical treatment.

Qualifications

You master the basics of medical treatment, drug calculation, nursing, and anatomy and physiology.

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