PHAR6133

Pharmacotherapeutics 1

Faculty of Health School of Biomedical Sciences and Pharmacy

10 Units 6000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Callaghan Campus	Trimester 3

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008

Presents the pathophysiology of diseases and their management including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Specific diseases covered in this course include respiratory, cardiovascular and renal. The course will address the quality use of medicines in the treatment of these diseases. Application of the knowledge developed in this course will be complemented by clinical skills training. Development of this knowledge and skill base contributes to the core competency required of a pharmacist.

This course is a Compulsory Program Component and must be passed in order to progress in the Master of Pharmacy.

Objectives

At the end of this course students will:
1. Be able to describe the pathophysiology and management of renal, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases;
2. Be able to describe the quality use of medicines issues surrounding the therapeutic agents in the treatment of these diseases;
3. Have developed clinical skills in the therapeutic management of these conditions;
4. Continue to develop communication skills.

Content

This course will cover the pathophysiology, therapeutic treatment and practice issues in the management of:
1. The respiratory system (including asthma and COPD and URLT and LRTI relating to these conditions)
2. Cardiovascular disease (including hypertension, heart failure, angina, arrhythmias, clotting disorders, stroke)
3. Renal disorders

The course will also provide experience in developing clinical skills by clinical skills training and/or clinical placements.

Replacing Course(s)

Replaces PHAR6006 Pharmacotherapeutics 1 10 Units

Transition

This course will be taught for the first time in 2008. Students who are required to repeat PHAR6006 will be provided with specific lectures, tutorials and self directed learning material by both didactic and on-line modes of delivery.

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

PHAR6124 Applied Pharmacology and Basic Microbiology/Immunology

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Clinical
Problem Based Learning
Lecture
Experience Based Learning
Self Directed Learning
Tutorial

Assessment Items

Examination: Class	Mid trimester
Examination: Formal	Examination at the end of Trimester. May comprise True/False, multiple choice and short answer questions,and calculations and case study scenarios.
Other: (please specify)	Satisfactory completion of clinical skills sessions. Details provided by lecturer at commencement of Trimester.
Other: (please specify)	Students must achieve a passing grade in the formal written examination and must gain a passing grade overall to be able to obtain a passing or higher grade in this course. Students must demonstrate competency in the theoretical knowledge that forms part of the core competencies required of a pharmacist.

Contact Hours

Lecture: for 3 hour(s) per Week for 10 weeks
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 5 weeks

Compulsory Components

Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Master of Pharmacy program
Compulsory Course Component	OHS-Criminal Record Check
Compulsory Course Component	OHS-Prohibited Employment Declaration
Compulsory Program Component	Prior successful completion of PHAR6124 Applied Pharmacology and Basic Microbiology/Immunology and be concurrently enrolled in, or prior completion of, PHAR6131 Pharmacy Practice 3. National Police Check, Working with Children and Young People Declaration, Current NSW Health Immunisation record & Patient Confidentiality Forms

Timetables