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PHAR2921: Infectious Diseases
2025 unit information
This unit of study focuses on infectious diseases, integrating the science underpinning the cause and treatment of infectious diseases, with pharmacy practice-related aspects. The science component focuses on the biology and pathogenicity of microorganisms; the physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, and clinical features of infectious diseases; the antimicrobial agents used to treat infections, and the related issue of antimicrobial resistance; as well as cleanroom technology, sterile production, compounding, and infection control measures. All these underpin and provide context to the practice-related components of the unit, which includes extemporaneous preparations, dispensing, medicines and health services, and antimicrobial stewardship. Students reinforce learning through participating in hands-on practicals and applying their knowledge and skills in workshops and tutorials involving case-based scenarios of managing patients with infectious diseases.
Unit details and rules
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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(BIOL1XX8 or BIOL1XX3 or MEDS1XX1) and (BIOL1009 or BIOL1X07) and PHAR1921 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe a microorganism's structure, function, bio-relationships and pathological processes of infection in humans for each major microbial group (bacteria, fungi, viruses and protozoas).
- LO2. Explain the chemistry and pharmacology that underpin the mechanism of action and activity of antimicrobial medicines.
- LO3. Describe the physiology, epidemiology and pathophysiology of infectious diseases.
- LO4. Describe the importance of managing microbial contamination in pharmaceutical products and demonstrate knowledge of good manufacturing practice and skills in sterile production.
- LO5. Explain the cause and impact of antimicrobial resistance and list the main components of Australia's national antimicrobial resistance strategy.
- LO6. Describe the pharmacist's role in infectious diseases management, including in antimicrobial stewardship.
- LO7. Propose, and justify the rationale for, the most appropriate pharmacological and/or non-pharmacological treatment(s) tailored for a specific patient and their circumstances, using relevant evidence-based resources.
- LO8. Dispense and/or prepare pharmaceutical products for a patient with an infectious condition in a legal, safe and ethical manner.
- LO9. Communicate effectively and appropriately, in a culturally capable manner with patients, families, carers and other health professionals.
- LO10. Demonstrate patient-centred care in interactions with patients, families and carers relating to antimicrobial medicines.
- LO11. Provide appropriate tailored advice and counselling to a patient with an infectious condition to ensure the quality use of medicines.
- LO12. Demonstrate responsibility for personal and professional development through independent learning and continuous reflection.
- LO13. Work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a learning team.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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