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PHAR5717: Integrated Primary Healthcare 2
2024 unit information
This unit of study will focus on medicines available over the counter (OTC) or prescribed for therapeutic use in a number of common disorders including those that affect the neurological, musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular and dermatological systems. The pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug therapies will be covered. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of these disorders. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. On completion of this unit of study, students will be able to apply an understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimise the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with these disorders. Interprofessional communication, the application of specialist knowledge and implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review will also be explored. Students will become familiar with drug information databases. Role-plays will help students to develop the language and non-verbal skills pharmacists need to communicate effectively with patients, carers, doctors and other healthcare professionals. This unit of study complements the practical experiences undertaken during experiential placements.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Pharmacy
| Code | PHAR5717 |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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3 credit points of Calculus, 6 credit points of Biochemistry, 12 credit points of Chemistry |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. maximise patient safety through quality use of medicines and minimise and manage medicine error
- LO2. outline physiology and pathophysiology associated with disease states of the neurological, musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular and dermatological systems
- LO3. demonstrate a working understanding of fundamental concepts and techniques of chemistry necessary for understanding drug delivery, drug action and therapeutics in neurological, musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular and dermatological systems
- LO4. demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacological mechanisms of action and the properties drugs display as biologically active molecules in neurological, musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular and dermatological systems
- LO5. demonstrate an understanding of pharmaceutical factors impacting on therapeutic efficacy in neurological, musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular and dermatological systems
- LO6. apply an understanding of basic and applied sciences to the management and solution of pharmaceutical and clinical problems including the metabolism and enzymic degradation of drugs in neurological, musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular and dermatological systems
- LO7. empathise and communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and other health care professionals in the context of managing neurological, musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular and dermatological conditions
- LO8. apply a systematic reasoning process to address a range of health and drug-related problems that present in pharmacy relating to neurological, musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular and dermatological conditions
- LO9. demonstrate an understanding of the role of complementary medicines in neurological, musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular and dermatological conditions
- LO10. provide over the counter products and prescription medicines using endorsed professional protocols and with appropriate counselling and advice for neurological, musculoskeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular and dermatological conditions
- LO11. learn independently, apply systematic reasoning processes, engage in continuous reflection and take responsibility for personal and professional development
Unit availability
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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