Available in 2024
Course code

PHAR6702

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course is designed to allow the students to continue the accumulation of additional knowledge necessary to function safely and effectively as an advanced practitioner. The course will provide students with advanced knowledge around pharmacotherapeutics as it applies to the pharmacological management of diseases within the context of advanced practice. The course uses targeted case-based scenarios to further develop students knowledge of the mechanisms of actions of drugs as well as the quality use of medicines and implications surrounding these therapeutic agents. Other courses in the program will allow students to use this knowledge in their practice.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Online

  • Trimester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the pharmacotherapeutic management of various diseases in the context of advanced healthcare practice

2. Demonstrate knowledge of the mechanism of action of the drugs commonly used in the treatment of these diseases

3. Demonstrate knowledge of the quality use of medicines issues associated with the treatment of these diseases

4. Demonstrate the ability to make informed and autonomous decisions about therapeutic responses and interventions that are based on clinical judgment, scientific evidence and patient determined outcomes

5. Demonstrate a commitment to Evidenced Based Practice


Content

The course will cover:

1. The pharmacology, therapeutic management and quality use of medicine issues surrounding major diseases including

- Infectious diseases

- Neurological and psychiatric conditions

- Cardiovascular, respiratory and renal diseases

 - Gastrointestinal and endocrine conditions

-  Pain and musculoskeletal conditions

2. Highly specialized areas of practice including:

- Cancer care including cytotoxic chemotherapy

- Immunology

- Genetics

- Fertility

- Rural and remote prescribing

- Prescribing in palliative care

- Prescribing in Geriatrics and paediatrics

- Prescribing in intensive care


Assumed knowledge

One year of advanced clinical practice in a specialty area of nursing practice, or one year of practice in a field related to health such as medicine, biomedical/medical science, allied health, dentistry, psychology, veterinary science or health science. Advanced level of knowledge of pathophysiology within an area of practice. Some skills in health assessment /clinical decision making in the student’s area of practice. Ability to justify his/her Clinical Decision Making.


Assessment items

In Term Test: Online test - in- term
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Assignment / Case study
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

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


Contact hours

Trimester 2 - 2024 - Online

Online Activity-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s)
  • Students will be provided with support from an on-line tutor. Students will gain face-to-face help from an approved clinical mentor of their choosing with expertise in pharmacotherapeutics.
Self-Directed Learning-1
  • Self-Directed 10 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline

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