Applied Fluid and PharmacotherapyLaajuus (4 cr)

Objective

You can apply the basics of intravenous medication, fluid, and nutritional therapy.
You can identify fluid balance disorders.
You understand the safe use of medical devices in intravenous medication and fluid therapy.
You gain the skills needed for administering vaccines.

Content

Implementation and application of intravenous medication, fluid, and nutritional therapy in practice.
The most common fluid balance disorders.
Identification and first aid for complications related to intravenous medication and fluid therapy.
Midline and PICC catheters.
Safe use of medical devices.
Utilization of laboratory tests as part of fluid balance assessment.
Basics of vaccination skills.