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PHAR7122: Mental Health
2024 unit information
This unit of study will cover the aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of the following common mental health problems: anxiety disorders, depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders amongst other conditions. This unit of study will focus particularly on medication management issues in people with these conditions and the pharmacist's role in managing these people. It will also focus on the role of the pharmacist within the broader mental health care system in Australia.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Pharmacy
| Code | PHAR7122 |
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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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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Describe the role of pharmacists in the broader mental health care system in Australia
- LO2. Explain the properties of psychotropic medicines (pharmacokinetic data, mechanism of action, indications for use, precautions and contraindications, drug-drug interactions etc) used in the management of specific mental health conditions
- LO3. List key consumer counselling points in relation to the use of psychotropic medicines for specific mental health conditions
- LO4. Understand the basic pathophysiology for and major neurotransmitters involved in specific mental health conditions
- LO5. Critique selected primary literature pertaining to the use of psychotropic medicines for the management of specific mental health conditions
- LO6. Apply data from specialised mental health resources to advise on patient care
- LO7. Evaluate the medication regimens for consumers with specific mental health conditions (depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety disorders etc) for the appropriate use of evidence-based pharmacotherapy
- LO8. Document and justify specific recommendations for the pharmacotherapeutic management of specific mental health conditions based on patient specific parameters
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Semester 2 2024
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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