The course is included in these curricula and study modules
Level/category
Teaching language
Swedish
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
2
Total number of ECTS
2 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is that the student
develops patient-safe competence in medication
administration for the adult patient.
Learning outcomes
-can plan a safe drug treatment for
adults and make a report of dangerous situations
and understand its meaning
- understands the basics of clinical pharmacology
in drug treatment of the most common diseases in
adults and can apply the knowledge of nursing
- can by different methods supervise the patient
and their related parties in medication
administration and self-monitoring
- can use drug databases and apply the knowledge
gained in drug administration
- can perform various forms of medication
calculation flawlessly and understands its
importance in nursing
Course contents
- patient safety
- drug and medication safety
- the most common groups of medicines and its
uses, mechanisms of action and ways of
administration
- the therapeutic effects of medication, side
effects and interactions and interaction
mechanisms
- self-medication
- supervision in drug treatment, to get the
patient to commit and engage in care
- applications for medication calculation
Recommended or required reading
Saano, Susanna & Taam-Ukkonen, Minna. 2020.
Lääkehoidon käsikirja. Helsinki: Sanoma Pro Oy.
Lars André Olsen & Maria Hälleberg Nyman, Säker
läkemedelsberäkning
Ernvall, Sirpa& al. 2009. Lääkelaskenta. WSOYpro.
Nikkola, R, Nurkka, N. & Paloposki, S. 2016, Annos
Oivallusta. SanomaPro.
Study activities
- Lectures - 20 hours
- Individual studies - 25 hours
- Internet-based studies - 1 hours
- Workshops in medication administration - 8 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 54 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 54 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
- Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
- Essays, reports, productions and portfolio
Assessment requirements
Pass the following examinations:
- Exam in medication administration
- Exam in medication calculation
- Completed online course
- Approved group work
Teacher
Appelroth Maria
Examiner
Appelroth Maria
Home page of the course
Diaks kursbotten
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions