Medical and Pharmacology in EmergencyLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: AH00CK78
Credits
5 op
Objective
The student is able to
• deepen their theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, cardiology, neurology, traumatology, anesthesiology, pediatrics, and pharmacology
• explain / justify the decisions made in the care of an emergency patient based on the theoretical knowledge of the most important medical specialties
• is familiar with the mechanisms of action and side effects of key drugs used at the primary care level and in hospital acute care.
• to safely administer medication in emergency situations and in patient guidance, and to understand the mechanisms of the occurrence of the most common intoxications and pharmacological treatment.
Enrollment
06.05.2024 - 30.08.2024
Timing
12.08.2024 - 22.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Health Care and Social Services (LAB)
Campus
Lappeenranta Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
- English
Seats
0 - 30
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Paramedic (2021, 2022, 2023)
Teachers
- Marjut Louhelainen
Scheduling groups
- Emergency pharmacology lectures (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
- Medical and pharmacology in emergency course info 1 (Size: 50. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
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HLPRPARA21SHA
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HLPRPARA21SHB
Small groups
- Emergency pharmacology lectures
- Medical and pharmacology in emergency course info 1
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
• deepen their theoretical knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, cardiology, neurology, traumatology, anesthesiology, pediatrics, and pharmacology
• explain / justify the decisions made in the care of an emergency patient based on the theoretical knowledge of the most important medical specialties
• is familiar with the mechanisms of action and side effects of key drugs used at the primary care level and in hospital acute care.
• to safely administer medication in emergency situations and in patient guidance, and to understand the mechanisms of the occurrence of the most common intoxications and pharmacological treatment.
Implementation and methods of teaching
Includes independent online studies and on-campus studies
Course Moodle
Timing and attendance
The course includes independent online studies and on-campus studies in the autumn semester 2024. The course may include compulsory attendance studies.
Learning material and recommended literature
Emergency care medicine:
Lecture videos in Moodle
Kuisma, M. et al. 2017 or newer. Ensihoito. SanomaPro (for finnish speakers)
To be announced later
Emergency care pharmacology:
Lecture materials
Rang and Dale's pharmacology. 9th edition or newer.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative ways to perform.
Exam retakes
Resit exams on Exam.
Learning environment
Course Moodle
Student time use and work load
5 ECTs equals 135 h of studying.
Contents
Emergy medicine:
1.Resuscitation
2. Respiratory failure
3. Chest pain, heart failure and arrhytmias
4. Acute neurology
5. Shock and sepsis
6. Traumatology
7. Anesthesiology
8. Pediatric emergency care
Emergency care pharmacology:
1. Concepts of pharmacology on emergency drugs
2. ANS drugs
3. Circulatory drugs
4. Analgetics
5. Anticonvulsants
6. General anesthesia and muscle relaxants
Assessment scale
Approved/Failed
Assessment criteria: assessment scale failed/approved
Failed: Student fails to complete course assignments or exams.
Accepted: Student passes course assignments and exams.