Basic Sciences: Pharmacology
1855-P1-NPF-S1Z
The main subject areas deal with, among others:
- discussion of indications for therapy and dosage in individual diseases
- side effects of medicines
- contraindications to pharmacotherapy
- monitored therapy, pharmacoeconomics and drug resistance
Risk factors of atherosclerosis, hypertension, arrhythmia and thromboembolic events are discussed in detail as well as the wide range of preventive measures used in clinical practice.
The subject is implemented in the form of lectures and practical lessons. The topics of lectures are an extension of the scope of material
implemented during the practical lessons.
Students learn how to perform basic clinical examination including taking vital signs, assessing patient general condition and eligibility for
farmacology process. All participants are also acquainted with the principles of a clinical interview and are engaged in ward daily routine.
Total student workload
1. Obligatory hours carried out with the teacher's participation:
- participation in lectures - 35 hours
- practical lessons - 25 hours
- consultations with people conducting classes - 30 hours
- completion of the exam - 3 hours
The workload related to activities requiring direct participation of academic teachers is 93 hours, which corresponds to 3,72 ECTS points
2. Student workload balance:
- participation in lectures - 35 hours
- practical lessons - 25 hours
- self-study - 15 hours
- consultation: 30 hours
- preparation to pass and credit: 30 + 3 = 33 hours
The total student workload is 138 hours, which corresponds to 5.52 ECTS credit
3. The workload related to the scientific research carried out:
- reading of the indicated scientific literature: 15 hours
- participation in lectures (including research results and scientific studies in the field of pharmacology): 10 hours
- practical lessons (including the results of scientific studies in pharmacology): 10 hours
- preparation to pass (including scientific studies in the field of pharmacology): 10 hours
- consultations including scientific studies in the field of pharmacology): 20 hours
The total student workload related to the conducted research is 65 hours, which corresponds to 2,6 ECTS points
4. Time required to prepare and to participate in the assessment process:
- preparation to pass: 30 + 3 = 33 hours (1.32 ECTS points)
5. Balance of practical student workload:
- participation in exercises - 25 hours
The total student workload of a practical nature is 25 hours, which corresponds to 1.0 ECTS points
6. Time required to undergo compulsory practice - not applicable
Learning outcomes - knowledge
In trems of ‘knowledge’ the graduate knows:
W1. specific groups of medical products, the main mechanisms of their action, the changes in the body and side effects caused by them (A.W19);
W2. basic principles of pharmacotherapy (A.W20);
W3. specific drug groups, active substances contained in drugs as well as the use, forms and application of drugs (A.W21);
W4. the influence of disease processes on the metabolism and elimination of drugs (A.W22);
W5. major side effects of drugs, including those resulting from drug interactions, and is familiar with the procedure for reporting side effects of drugs (A.W23);
W6. the rules on issuing prescriptions as part of the doctor's orders. (A.W24);
W7. the principles of treatment with blood and blood substitutes. (A.W25).
Learning outcomes - skills
In terms of ‘skills’ the graduate can:
U1. assess the toxicological risk both in specific age groups and in various clinical conditions (A.U7);
U2. use pharmaceutical guides and databases with medicinal products (A.U8);
U3. issue prescriptions for drugs necessary for the continuation of treatment as part of doctor's orders (A.U9);
U4. make records of prescription forms of medicinal substances and foodstuffs for particular nutritional uses ordered by a doctor (A.U10).
Learning outcomes - social competencies
In terms of ‘social competences’ the graduate:
K.1. is guided by patient welfare, respects patient dignity and autonomy, shows understanding for ideological and cultural differences, and empathy in the relationship with patients and their families (A.K1);
K.2. respects patients` rights (A.K2);
K.3 is ready to independently and reliably practice the profession in line with the principles of ethics, including observance of moral values and obligations in patient care (A.K3);
K.4. takes responsibility for the professional activities performed (A.K4);
K5. is ready to consult experts in case of difficulties with solving a problem (A.K5);
K6. predicts and takes into account factors influencing his own and patient's reactions (A.K6);
K.7. perceives and recognizes his own limitations in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences, and makes a self-assessment of deficits and educational needs (A.K7).
Teaching methods
Lectures:
Expository teaching methods:
- informative lecture,
- multimedia lecture
Practical lessons:
- didactic discussion
- decision tree
- case studies
- practical lessons with patients
Prerequisites
The student should have knowledge acquired in the course of the subject physiology, pathophysiology, anatomy and biochemistry
obtained in the course of implementing the above-mentioned subjects in accordance with the study program.
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Oral test (0 - 60 points;> 60%): W1 –W7, U1-U4
Written test (0 - 60 points;> 60%): W1-W7, U1-U4
Final credit (0 - 56 points;> 56%): W1 – W7, U1-U4
Extended observation (0 - 10 points;> 50%): K1-K7
100% attendance at classes (lectures and practical lessons) is required. A student may have 20% of justified absences (sick leave). In the event of a larger number of absences, the course coordinator decides on the criteria for admission to the course.
Practical placement
Additional information
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