PDTY3052
10 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course will build on earlier studies of pharmacology and quality use of medicines for students seeking endorsement in relation to scheduled medicines. The focus is on treatments of complex cases, including the high risk foot and podiatric surgery, including indications, contraindications, drug-drug interactions and adverse drug reactions. The course also covers national legislation related to the effective and safe use of medicines, the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and the pathways by which podiatrists can gain prescribing rights and the attendant responsibilities.
Availability
Not currently offered.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Critically apply clinical guidelines from evidence-based resources in the context of person-centred podiatric care and quality use of medicines.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of national legislation related to the effective and safe use of medicines and the pathways by which podiatrists can gain prescribing rights and the attendant responsibilities.
3. Discuss and review the restricted S2/3/4 drug formularies assessable to endorsed podiatry prescribers.
4. Nominate and implement appropriate laboratory testing and monitoring techniques for optimisation of drug use.
5. Demonstrate a working knowledge of drugs endorsed for use by the Podiatry Board of Australia: anti-anginal, anti-hypertensives, diuretics, anti-peptic ulcerants, antidiabetic agents and anti-gout agents.
Content
- Evaluation of ethical and medico-legal implications and professional responsibility of prescribing medicines, including prescription writing
- Evaluation of the clinical needs of a broad range of clients with lower limb pathology in order to negotiate therapeutic goals
- Evaluation of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for a client with lower limb pathology
- Evaluation of a client's health status to identify possible risks and contraindications for medicines relevant to podiatry practice
- Dosage of medicines for a range of clients, considering personal issues such as age, gender, weight and size
- Monitoring and review processes to assess a client's response to treatment
- Wider community issues in prescribing medicines, such as cost of medicines, use of generic medicines, antibiotic prescribing
- Evaluation of the role of interprofessional collaboration in treatment planning, prescription of medicines and client review
- Evaluation of the potential for bias in prescribing decisions, such as marketing influences, personal values and beliefs and possible financial gain
Requisite
Student must be active in program [50021] Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine or [50022] Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours).
Students must have successfully completed PDTY3037 and PDTY3028.
Assessment items
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study 1
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study 2
Formal Examination: Final Examination
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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