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PHA1S25DIAK Safe pharmacotherapy and medical calculation - VAIHTOEHTOINEN SUORITUSTAPA LÄHIHOITAJILLE (2cr)

Code: LAA1002A25S-3005

General information


Enrollment
03.03.2025 - 30.03.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.08.2025 - 31.12.2025
Implementation is running.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
2 cr
Local portion
0 cr
Virtual portion
2 cr
Mode of delivery
Distance learning
Unit
Terveys- ja kirkonala
Campus
Diak joint implementation
Teaching languages
Finnish
Seats
0 - 999
Degree programmes
BA in Health Care
BA in Health Care, Public Health Care
Teachers
Karoliina Salminen
Course
LAA1002A25S

Realization has 5 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 16 h 15 min.

Time Topic Location
Fri 15.08.2025 time 08:30 - 12:00
(3 h 30 min)
PHA1 + CLI01-02 / Vaihtoehtoisen suoritustavan testi
HKI-524 atk-luokka 524
Thu 28.08.2025 time 09:00 - 12:00
(3 h 0 min)
KLI01-02 + LAA1 / Vaihtoehtoisen suoritustavan testi
HKI-331 Luokka 331
Tue 02.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45
(3 h 15 min)
KLI01-02 + LAA1 / Vaihtoehtoisen suoritustavan testi
POR-203 luokka 203
Wed 03.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45
(3 h 15 min)
KLI01-02 + LAA1 / Vaihtoehtoisen suoritustavan testi
OUL-222 222 Opetustila
Wed 03.09.2025 time 08:30 - 11:45
(3 h 15 min)
KLI01-02 + LAA1 / Vaihtoehtoisen suoritustavan testi
PMK-B117 B117
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Objective

Students
• understand pharmacotherapy as part of patient safety and are familiar with the procedure for reporting pharmacotherapy-related risks and adverse incidents
• understand the responsibilities of student nurses and registered nurses in pharmacotherapy
• understand the principles of general pharmacology and pharmacy
• know how to look for and apply information on medication from drug databases
• know how to guide patients in pharmacotherapy and the interpretation of an electronic prescription
• can perform the medical calculations included in the course

Accomplishment methods

Lähihoitaja tutkinnon suorittanut voi suorittaa opintojakson vaihtoehtoisella suoritustavalla. Suoritus toteutetaan testillä. Testiin tulee ilmoittautua opinto-ohjaajan ohjeiden mukaan.

Content

• the principles of safe pharmacotherapy
• the governing legislation for pharmacotherapy
• pharmacotherapy plan
• routes and forms of the administration of medicines
• pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology
• pharmaceutical service
• drug databases and electronic prescriptions
• risk and incident reports
• responsibilities and obligations of a nursing student during the education
• medical calculation

Location and time

The test will be taken on campus under supervision at the time indicated in the schedule.

Materials

Available in the Diakle learning environment starting from 8.8.

Teaching methods

No lessons or lectures included.

Exam schedules

The test is an alternative completion method for students with a practical nurse background. The purpose of the test is to recognize previously acquired competence.

The test is taken on campus using your own computer in the Diakle learning environment. The test includes a medication test and a medication calculation tesr. Test instructions can be found in Diakle.

There is only one attempt; no retake opportunity is available for the medication test.

Further information

A student with a practical nurse background registers for the implementation through the Student Affairs Office or a study counselor.

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