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PHAR2922: Respiratory
2024 unit information
This unit of study integrates pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice content relating to the treatment of respiratory conditions. The unit will cover the pharmaceutical sciences that underpin drug therapies used in managing these conditions; the physiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of the conditions; and practice-related aspects from dispensing to professional pharmacy services. Knowledge gained is applied in case-based scenarios, workshops, role plays and work-integrated learning settings, where students have the opportunity to assimilate the learnt information and apply them to optimise the pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of patients with these conditions.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| 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 and PHAR1922 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Explain the chemistry and pharmacology that underpins the mechanism of action and activity of medicines used in respiratory conditions.
- LO2. Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology associated with certain respiratory conditions.
- LO3. Apply clinical reasoning, knowledge of relevant legislation and ethical principles to identify, assess and address a range of health, ethical and medication-related issues.
- LO4. Communicate effectively and appropriately in a culturally-capable manner with patients, families, carers and other health professionals.
- LO5. Demonstrate elements of patient-centred care and shared decision making in interactions with patients, families and carers involving respiratory conditions.
- LO6. Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills for interacting with an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander patient in a way which fosters cultural awareness and respect.
- LO7. Obtain, document, handle and assess relevant information in an appropriate and accurate manner from a patient, their carer, health care professionals or other sources such as a medication history.
- LO8. Identify particular therapeutic issues in paediatric, geriatric and other special patient populations with respiratory conditions, and formulate strategies to ensure quality use of medicines for these patients.
- LO9. 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.
- LO10. Dispense and/or prepare pharmaceutical products for a patient with a respiratory condition in a legal, safe and ethical manner.
- LO11. Provide appropriate tailored advice and counselling to a patient with a respiratory condition to ensure the quality use of medicines.
- LO12. Identify, assess and resolve potential or actual adverse effects from the use/misuse of legal or illegal medicines.
- LO13. Demonstrate responsibility for personal and professional development through independent learning and continuous reflection.
- LO14. Work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a learning and/or working team.
- LO15. Contribute effectively as a pharmacist member of a multidisciplinary health care team to optimise patient outcomes.
- LO16. Uphold the reputation of the pharmacy profession, including practising within relevant legal requirements, professional guidelines and ethical frameworks, and demonstrating appropriate attitudes and values.
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