PHAR6212

Pharmacotherapeutics 2

Faculty of Health School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Trimester 1

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009

Presents the basics of the pathophysiology of diseases and their management including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. This course material provides the essential knowledge base of the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, and hepatobiliary disorders. Experiential placements will develop practice skills.

This course is a Compulsory Program Component and must be passed in order to progress in the Master of Pharmacy.

Programs generally have defined periods for their professional education placements. These are based on negotiations between health providers and the University. Students are asked to note however, that placements may occur at any time during the calendar year and not just within defined placement periods or university terms. The timing of your placement will depend largely on the availability of placement opportunities within health services sector. Students MUST NOT organise their own placements without prior approval by the Program Convenor.

Objectives

At the end of this course students will:
1. Be able to describe the pathophysiology and management of musculoskeletal disorders, diabetes, gastrointestinal conditions and heptobilary disorders;
2. Be able to describe the quality use of medicines issues surrounding the therapeutic agents in the treatment of these diseases;
3. Have developed clinical skills in the therapeutic management of these conditions;
4. Continue to develop oral communication skills.

Content

This course will cover the pathophysiology, therapeutic treatment and practice issues in the management of:

1. The musculoskeletal conditions (including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, Pagets Disease, Osteomalcia, osteoporosis).
2. Diabetes
3. Gastrointestinal conditions (including peptic ulcer disease, reflux, nausea and vomiting and inflammatory bowel disease)
4. Hepatobiliary disorders (including cirrhosis, pancreatitis, biliary obstruction)

The course will also provide experience in developing clinical skills by clinical skills training and or clinical placements.
The course will also include visits to hospital and community pharmacies and students will be required to deliver case presentations.

Replacing Course(s)

Replaces PHAR6008 Pharmacotherapeutics 2 10 Units.

Transition

This course will be taught for the first time in 2009. Students who are required to repeat PHAR6008 will be provided with specific lectures, tutorials and self directed learning material by both didactic and on-line modes of delivery.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

PHAR6006 Pharmacotherapeutics 1 or PHAR6133 Pharmacotherapeutics 1

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Clinical
Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Experience Based Learning
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	Mid trimester
Examination: Formal	Written examination at the end of Trimester. (May comprise True/False, multiple choice and short answer questions, calculations, case study scenarios).
Other: (please specify)	Clinical Skills/Placement workbook
Other: (please specify)	Other assessment may include: Written assignments and group presentations. Details will be provided on Blackboard at commencement of trimester.
Other: (please specify)	Each examination component will test a student's competency in one or more of the course objectives since these form part of the core competencies required of a pharmacist. To be awarded a pass mark or better for the course, a student must show they are competent in the course objectives by achieving a satisfactory grade in the written examination component (combined mid trimester and end of trimester examinations). Students must satisfactorily complete the clinical skills/placement during this course. This will be determined by satisfactory completion of their clinical skills/placement workbook, reflective journal and preceptor appraisals.

Contact Hours

Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 7 weeks
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 10 weeks
Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 3 weeks

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Pharmacy program
Compulsory Course Component	OHS-Criminal Record Check
Compulsory Course Component	OHS-Prohibited Employment Declaration
Compulsory Program Component	Prior successful completion of PHAR6133 and be concurrently enrolled in PHAR6211 National Police Check, Working with Children and Young People Declaration, Current NSW Health Immunisation record and Patient Confidentiality Form.

Timetables