PHAR2102Cardiovascular and Renal Health

Course handbook

Description

Presents the pathophysiology of altered health states and their management including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Specific conditions covered in this course include cardiovascular and renal disease. The course considers aspects of pharmacy practice including a systematic review of prescription and non-prescription medications and will address the quality use of medicines in the treatment of these conditions.

The proposed underlying causes of diseases of the cardiovascular and renal system and known risk factors will be covered including obesity and developmental factors. Approaches for mitigating these risks and lessening the burden of cardiovascular and renal disease will be discussed as well as counselling points that could reduce these risks. The concept of multiple risk factors and comorbidity in cardiovascular and renal system will be considered

Application of the knowledge developed in this course will be complemented by clinical skills training.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Describe the pathophysiology and management of cardiovascular and renal disease.

2. Gain an understanding of the signs, symptoms and complications affecting the cardiovascular system, be aware of the pathogens involved, understand relevant diagnostic tests and be aware of therapies used to treat these disorders as well as non-pharmacological approaches to the management of these conditions.

3. Describe the pathophysiology and basic management principles of anaemia as a result of renal impairment.

4. Describe the quality use of medicines' issues surrounding these therapeutic agents in the treatment of these conditions and continue to develop clinical skills in the therapeutic management of these conditions.

5. Describe the role of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetic factors as determinants of drug response in cardiovascular and renal conditions.

6. Understand the concept of risk factors for cardiovascular and renal disease and preventing these risks by lifestyle changes and pharmacological approaches.

Content

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

- Cardiovascular conditions (including hypertension, heart failure, angina, arrhythmias, clotting disorders and stroke).

-  Renal disease.

-  Anaemia and  renal impairment.

2. The concept of minor illness and major disease will be discussed, including the use of prescription and non-prescription products. Non-pharmacological approaches to the management of these conditions will also be discussed.

3. The course covers pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic considerations for therapeutic agents used in the management of cardiovascular and renal conditions.

4. The course will cover possible underlying courses of cardiovascular and renal disease and risk factors for these diseases and the prevention and mitigation of these risks.

Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [12328] program, and who have successfully completed HUBS1403 and HUBS1404.

Assessment items

Formal Examination: Written exam
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

In Term Test: Examination Class
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

In Term Test: In Term Weekly Quiz

Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Course outline

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