HUBS6201
Specialist Applied Pharmacology
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2005, 2004
To provide students with knowledge of the basic mechanisms underlying drug action and of the mechanisms of action of prescribed drugs that act on the various body systems. It will deal also with the effects of social and abused drugs. The course is designed to allow registered nurses to acquire additional knowledge and skills necessary to function as nurse practitioners. Other courses in the program will allow students to use this background knowledge in their specialist practice.
| Objectives | On completion of this course, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of: - the basic concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics - the pharmacology of drugs that act on the body systems - the pharmacology of chemotherapeutic and antimicrobial agents - the pharmacology of social drugs - the pharmacology of drugs of abuse |
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| Content | The course will cover:- - Introduction to the basic concepts of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics - The pharmacology of drugs that act on the body systems (eg cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, autonomic and central nervous systems) - The pharmacology of chemotherapeutic and antimicrobial agents - The pharmacology of social drugs - The pharmacology of drugs of abuse |
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| Replacing Course(s) | Not applicable | ||||||||
| Transition | Not applicable | ||||||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Completed Bachelor of Nursing degree or equivalent. | ||||||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based | ||||||||
| Teaching Methods | Experience Based Learning
Practical Self Directed Learning |
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| Contact Hours | Self Directed Learning: for 5 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |