Pharmacology
| Structure Type: | Course |
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| Code: | KG09AIHE231 |
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| Type: | Compulsory |
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| Level: | Bachelor |
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| Credits: | 3.0 points |
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| Responsible Teacher: | Palo, Raija |
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| Teacher Team: | Ulvinen, Leena |
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| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester
| Curriculum | Semester | Credits | Start of Semester | End of Semester |
| HOITOTYO-2013SH |
2 autumn |
1.5 |
2014-09-01 |
2014-12-31 |
| HOITOTYO-2013SH |
2 spring |
1.5 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
| HOITOTYO-2013TH |
2 autumn |
1.5 |
2015-08-01 |
2015-12-31 |
| HOITOTYO-2013TH |
2 spring |
1.5 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| SH-2014 |
1 spring |
3.0 |
2015-01-02 |
2015-07-31 |
| TH-2014 |
1 spring |
1.5 |
2016-01-01 |
2016-07-31 |
| TH-2014 |
2 autumn |
1.5 |
2016-08-01 |
2016-12-31 |
Learning Outcomes
CLINICAL COMPETENCE
Students will learn various drugs and pharmaceutical products and know how to use them appropriately to treat various illnesses and disorders. They will also be familiar with the effective mechanisms of various medicines and understand the impact of various drugs on the human organism. Furthermore, students will be familiar with the primary features of the more common drugs, their uses, side effects and combined effects.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
Drugs and pharmaceutical products.Appropriate use of medicines. Effective mechanisms of drugs on the human body. Purposes of medication. Side effects and combined effects of drugs
Recommended or Required Reading
Saano Susanna ja Taam-Ukkonen Minna. Lääkehoidon käsikirja. 2013. SanomaPro . Availability: http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_FI&bibId=103593
Nurminen M.-L. 2006. Lääkehoito. 7th edition. WSOY. (assigned chapters) Availability:
http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=97746
http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=70314
Lääkelaki (Medicines Act)
Ministry of Health and Welfare. 2006. Turvallinen lääkehoito. Availability:
http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=70841
http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=84425
Ernvall S. et al. 2005. Lääkelaskenta. 5th edition or later. WSOY. Availability:
http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=89739
http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=85336
http://plari.amkit.fi/vwebv/holdingsInfo?sk=fi_EN&bibId=68822
Other current material selected by the lecturer
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, independent study
Assessment Criteria
Pass
Students
- know various drugs and pharmaceutical products and know how to use them appropriately to treat various illnesses and disorders
- are familiar with the effective mechanisms of various medicines and understand the impact of various drugs on the human organism
- are familiar with the primary features of the more common drugs, their uses, side effects and combined effects
Assessment Methods
Examination: 50% of the contents must be correct.
Active and regular attendence and participation in lectures
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