PharmacologyLaajuus (2 cr)
Code: 7K00GH68
Credits
2 op
Objectives
The aim of the course is to develop basic knowledge of the mechanisms, interactions and adverse reactions of medicines.
After completing the course, the student
• Is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics.
• Knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects.
• Is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine.
Content
• Basic concepts of pharmacology; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions.
• Topics with antimicrobials, medicines for cardiovascular diseases, medicines for respiratory diseases, medicines for diseases of the digestive organs, medicines for type I and II diabetes, medicines for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, allergy medicines and drug treatment of tumours.
• Special issues in the pharmacotherapy of children and the elderly.
Prerequisites
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications.
• Knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
• In addition the student knows the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters.
Enrolment period
05.04.2025 - 04.05.2025
Timing
05.05.2025 - 01.06.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 65
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Public Health Nursing
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Midwifery
Teachers
- Timo Sarajärvi
Person in charge
Timo Sarajärvi
Groups
-
24TH
-
24KL
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to develop basic knowledge of the mechanisms, interactions and adverse reactions of medicines.
After completing the course, the student
• Is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics.
• Knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects.
• Is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine.
Content (course unit)
• Basic concepts of pharmacology; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions.
• Topics with antimicrobials, medicines for cardiovascular diseases, medicines for respiratory diseases, medicines for diseases of the digestive organs, medicines for type I and II diabetes, medicines for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, allergy medicines and drug treatment of tumours.
• Special issues in the pharmacotherapy of children and the elderly.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications.
• Knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
• In addition the student knows the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
28.02.2025 - 02.04.2025
Timing
31.03.2025 - 01.06.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Emergency Care, Midwifery, Public Health Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 39
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Emergency Care
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
24EH
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to develop basic knowledge of the mechanisms, interactions and adverse reactions of medicines.
After completing the course, the student
• Is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics.
• Knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects.
• Is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine.
Content (course unit)
• Basic concepts of pharmacology; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions.
• Topics with antimicrobials, medicines for cardiovascular diseases, medicines for respiratory diseases, medicines for diseases of the digestive organs, medicines for type I and II diabetes, medicines for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, allergy medicines and drug treatment of tumours.
• Special issues in the pharmacotherapy of children and the elderly.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications.
• Knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
• In addition the student knows the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
28.02.2025 - 29.03.2025
Timing
31.03.2025 - 01.06.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
24SH2B
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to develop basic knowledge of the mechanisms, interactions and adverse reactions of medicines.
After completing the course, the student
• Is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics.
• Knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects.
• Is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine.
Content (course unit)
• Basic concepts of pharmacology; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions.
• Topics with antimicrobials, medicines for cardiovascular diseases, medicines for respiratory diseases, medicines for diseases of the digestive organs, medicines for type I and II diabetes, medicines for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, allergy medicines and drug treatment of tumours.
• Special issues in the pharmacotherapy of children and the elderly.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications.
• Knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
• In addition the student knows the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
13.12.2024 - 09.02.2025
Timing
03.02.2025 - 23.03.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 45
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
24ASH2B
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to develop basic knowledge of the mechanisms, interactions and adverse reactions of medicines.
After completing the course, the student
• Is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics.
• Knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects.
• Is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine.
Content (course unit)
• Basic concepts of pharmacology; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions.
• Topics with antimicrobials, medicines for cardiovascular diseases, medicines for respiratory diseases, medicines for diseases of the digestive organs, medicines for type I and II diabetes, medicines for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, allergy medicines and drug treatment of tumours.
• Special issues in the pharmacotherapy of children and the elderly.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications.
• Knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
• In addition the student knows the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.12.2024 - 08.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 16.03.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 32
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Timo Sarajärvi
Person in charge
Timo Sarajärvi
Groups
-
24ASH2A
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to develop basic knowledge of the mechanisms, interactions and adverse reactions of medicines.
After completing the course, the student
• Is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics.
• Knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects.
• Is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine.
Content (course unit)
• Basic concepts of pharmacology; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions.
• Topics with antimicrobials, medicines for cardiovascular diseases, medicines for respiratory diseases, medicines for diseases of the digestive organs, medicines for type I and II diabetes, medicines for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, allergy medicines and drug treatment of tumours.
• Special issues in the pharmacotherapy of children and the elderly.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications.
• Knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
• In addition the student knows the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
03.12.2024 - 02.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 23.02.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 39
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
24SH2C
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to develop basic knowledge of the mechanisms, interactions and adverse reactions of medicines.
After completing the course, the student
• Is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics.
• Knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects.
• Is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine.
Content (course unit)
• Basic concepts of pharmacology; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions.
• Topics with antimicrobials, medicines for cardiovascular diseases, medicines for respiratory diseases, medicines for diseases of the digestive organs, medicines for type I and II diabetes, medicines for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, allergy medicines and drug treatment of tumours.
• Special issues in the pharmacotherapy of children and the elderly.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications.
• Knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
• In addition the student knows the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.12.2024 - 09.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 23.02.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 40
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Timo Sarajärvi
Person in charge
Timo Sarajärvi
Groups
-
24SH2D
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to develop basic knowledge of the mechanisms, interactions and adverse reactions of medicines.
After completing the course, the student
• Is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics.
• Knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects.
• Is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine.
Content (course unit)
• Basic concepts of pharmacology; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions.
• Topics with antimicrobials, medicines for cardiovascular diseases, medicines for respiratory diseases, medicines for diseases of the digestive organs, medicines for type I and II diabetes, medicines for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, allergy medicines and drug treatment of tumours.
• Special issues in the pharmacotherapy of children and the elderly.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications.
• Knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
• In addition the student knows the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.12.2024 - 03.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 09.03.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
0 - 52
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
24ASH2CLSairaanhoitajan tutkinto-ohjelma, 24ASH2CL
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to develop basic knowledge of the mechanisms, interactions and adverse reactions of medicines.
After completing the course, the student
• Is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics.
• Knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects.
• Is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine.
Content (course unit)
• Basic concepts of pharmacology; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions.
• Topics with antimicrobials, medicines for cardiovascular diseases, medicines for respiratory diseases, medicines for diseases of the digestive organs, medicines for type I and II diabetes, medicines for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, allergy medicines and drug treatment of tumours.
• Special issues in the pharmacotherapy of children and the elderly.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications.
• Knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
• In addition the student knows the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.12.2024 - 15.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 16.03.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
24ASH2DLSairaanhoitajan tutkinto-ohjelma, 24ASH2DL
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to develop basic knowledge of the mechanisms, interactions and adverse reactions of medicines.
After completing the course, the student
• Is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics.
• Knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects.
• Is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine.
Content (course unit)
• Basic concepts of pharmacology; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions.
• Topics with antimicrobials, medicines for cardiovascular diseases, medicines for respiratory diseases, medicines for diseases of the digestive organs, medicines for type I and II diabetes, medicines for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, allergy medicines and drug treatment of tumours.
• Special issues in the pharmacotherapy of children and the elderly.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications.
• Knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
• In addition the student knows the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters.
Assessment scale
0-5
Enrolment period
07.12.2024 - 03.01.2025
Timing
06.01.2025 - 31.01.2025
Credits
2 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Nursing
Campus
TAMK Main Campus
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Nursing and Health Care, Nursing
Teachers
- Kirsi Toljamo
Person in charge
Kirsi Toljamo
Groups
-
24SH2A
Objectives (course unit)
The aim of the course is to develop basic knowledge of the mechanisms, interactions and adverse reactions of medicines.
After completing the course, the student
• Is able to describe the general principles of pharmacokinetics and dynamics.
• Knows the medications which are used to treat the most common diseases, their action mechanisms, indications and most common side and adverse effects.
• Is able to monitor the effectiveness of the medicine.
Content (course unit)
• Basic concepts of pharmacology; pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics and pharmacogenetics, adverse drug reactions and adverse interactions.
• Topics with antimicrobials, medicines for cardiovascular diseases, medicines for respiratory diseases, medicines for diseases of the digestive organs, medicines for type I and II diabetes, medicines for hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, allergy medicines and drug treatment of tumours.
• Special issues in the pharmacotherapy of children and the elderly.
Prerequisites (course unit)
Participation in the course on Pharmacotherapy and Medical Calculations.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications.
• Knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the indication for use of the medications and knows some of the mechanisms of action of medication groups.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)
The student
• Masters the basics of pharmacology.
• Knows the typical action mechanisms of the medication groups, some adverse effects and interactions between medication groups and resulting adverse effects.
• In addition the student knows the requirements for Good (3-4), also knows the mechanisms and interactions of medication groups, and is able to apply the knowledge he/she masters.
Assessment scale
0-5