Medication of the Old People

27.8.2026 - 22.9.2026

5 cr

Registration period closed

Legislation and guidelines relating to pharmaceutical care and treatment and responsibilities
Medical treatment plans
Groups of medicinal products, medical forms, treatment and administration methods
Medical treatment of the most common diseases in older people
Mechanisms of action and interaction of medicines
Basic principles of safe medication for older people
Guidance and counselling for older people and their loved ones
Medical treatment laboratory
Pharmaceutical calculations

Contains

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No active implementations at present.

Fields

Health and welfare

Scope

5 cr

Code

SX00GF07

The student will be able to

name the key legislation and guidelines governing medicines
explain the purpose and objectives of a treatment plan
describe the different ways of administering medicines and their correct handling
explain the basic principles of safe medication administration for older people
explain the typical side effects, adverse effects and interactions associated with medicines for older people
perform the calculations required for medication administration
describe the importance of client-centred guidance and counselling related to medication administration
provide medical care for older people in accordance with the rights provided by the education.

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

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