HUBS6202
Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007
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 the additional pharmacology and quality use of medicine knowledge, skills and attitudes 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 - the quality use of medicines |
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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 - The Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act and Regulations of NSW - Quality use of medicines policy and implementation in the Australian healthcare system - Complementary and Alternative Medicines |
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| Replacing Course(s) | HUBS6201 | ||||||
| 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 10 hour(s) per Week for Full Term | ||||||
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