Course: Biochemistry, clinical pharmacology

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Course title Biochemistry, clinical pharmacology
Course code KOS/P3BCH
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Fusek Josef, prof. MUDr. DrSc.
  • Skalický Jiří, PharmDr. Ph.D.
  • Pleskot Ondřej, Mgr.
Course content
General pharmacology - introduction Medications affecting the CNS. Medications affecting the autonomic nervous system. Medications affecting blood coagulation. Antimicrobial medications. Medications affecting the circulatory system. Working with the list of medicines. Introduction to the organization and operation of the Department of clinical biochemistry and diagnostics - visit to the department.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Monitoring, Skills training
Learning outcomes
The aim of the subject is to explain to students the principles of laboratory diagnostics and to acquaint them with the laboratory manual, to provide students with basic information from general pharmacology and to acquaint them with the most important groups of medications used in medicine.
The student understands the spectrum of laboratory examinations and their significance for establishing the diagnosis, determining the prognosis, and monitoring the effectiveness of treatment. Students are well-versed in the most important medication groups, know the effects of selected medications on the organism, and are able to work with the List of medicines and to use it in their practice. In addition, the aim of the subject is to acquire basic knowledge for the provision of pre-hospital care to patients with drug intoxication, chemical intoxication, and during industrial accidents. Graduates know and practically control basic chemical processes in the human organism, fundamentals of general and selected parts of special pharmacology, basic issues related to abuse of addictive substances, and the provision of first aid to intoxicated persons.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Completion of compulsory 75% attendance at the practicum, sessions and seminars.
Recommended literature
  • Laboratorní diagnostika (přehled vyšetření). Nemocnice Pardubice, 2000.
  • PERLÍK, F. Základy farmakologie. Univerzita Karlova, Praha: Karolinum.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2016) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2013) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): General nurse (2013) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Midwife (2014) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): General nurse (2014) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter