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HUBS6202

Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced Nursing Practice

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Not available in 2012

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
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
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
Assessment Items
Examination: Open Book
End of trimester
Other: (please specify)
Case presentation
Demonstrated competence in applied pharmacology in a specialist area assessed by a clinical mentor.
Drug calculation test.
Formative assessment for students own learning:
Self assessment questions
Other: (please specify)
In order to pass the course students must reach a satisfactory standard in every assessment component, including meeting the requirements for the drug calculation test.
Contact Hours
Self Directed Learning: for 10 hour(s) per Week for Full Term