Basics of Medicine Therapy (1cr)
Course unit code: C-02504-SZ00BX89
General information
- Credits
- 1 cr
- Teaching language
- Finnish
- Institution
- Jamk University of Applied Sciences
Objective
The goal is to familiarize yourself with the basics of medicine therapy. Medicine therapy is a significant part of nursing work, and it is important to know related issues well and thus carry out drug treatment safely.
Content
In this course, you get to know, among other things, the basic concepts of medicine therapy, different medicine forms and ways of administering drugs, as well as matters related to the handling of medicine. We will also familiarize ourselves with the implementation of safe medicine therapy.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
- You recognize and understand the key concepts of basic medication therapy
- You understand pharmacokinetics as well as the adverse effects and interactions of medications
- You identify the risks related to medication therapy and understand the fundamental principles of safe medication practice
- You understand the role of healthcare professionals in monitoring medication therapy
Further information
This course is a part of Lääkehoito SZYY2017 / SA00CG28 course (3 ECTS) and can be credited (1 ECTS). This course can also be credited (1 ECTS) to Medication Management and First Aid SZ00CK72 (3 cr) -course.