Study Guide

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

All coursework is independent and time-independent.

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.