COURSE SYLLABUS
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, Focusing on Oral Health, 7.5 credits
Patofysiologi och farmakologi, inriktning oral hälsa, 7,5 högskolepoäng
Course Syllabus for students Spring 2017
Course Code:HPFA18
Confirmed by:Utbildningsrådet May 9, 2001
Revised by:Department head Sep 27, 2016
Valid From:May 8, 2017
Version:5
Reg number:2016/03497 (313) Avdelningen för naturvetenskap och biomedicin
Education Cycle:First-cycle level
Disciplinary domain:Medicine
Subject group:ME1
Specialised in:G1F

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)

Upon completion of the course the student should have the;

Knowledge and understanding

  • describe common diseases, its treatments and importance to oral health
  • describe general pharmacological principles
  • explain mechanisms of drug action and biological effects of analgesic drugs.

Skills and abilities

  • use FASS when issuing prescriptions
  • execute cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Contents

- how common diseases (cardiovascular, respiratory, gastro-intestinal, neurological, endocrine and rheumatic) and their medical care affect oral health and dental treatment
- basic pharmacology; pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
- analgesic drugs
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation

Type of instruction

The course is implemented in the form of lectures and case studies.

The teaching is normally conducted in Swedish, but can occasionally be in English.

Prerequisites

General entry requirements and Anatomy and Physiology, basic course, 7,5 hp (or the equivalent).

Examination and grades

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

Participation in one seminar, cardiopulmonary resuscitation training and one individually written exam.

Examiner
A university lecturer serves as the course examiner.

Registration of examination:
Name of the TestValueGrading
Examination7.5 creditsA/B/C/D/E/FX/F

Course literature

Ericson, E., & Ericson, T. (2012). Medicinska sjukdomar. Lund: Studentlitteratur.

FASS Vårdpersonal. Stockholm: LIF. [Available 2015-06-25]. http:www.fass.se/LIF/startpage

Läkemedelsverket. (2014). Läkemedelsboken 2014. [Available 2015-06-25]. http:www.lakemedelsboken.se

Scientifical articles

Latest edition of the course literature shall be used.