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Applications of Clinical Pharmacology (NURS90075)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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This subject supports the development of advanced practice knowledge in the quality use of medicines. It builds on knowledge developed in the subject PHRM90002 Pharmacology for Health Professionals, which predominantly focuses on the mechanisms of action of medications, by exploring the clinical and social contexts for the safe use of medicines in specialty and advanced practice.
Intended learning outcomes
Following completion of this subject it is expected that the student will be able to:
- Extend knowledge of ethical and social principles of medication management and explore how these principles are applied in the advanced practice setting.
- Individualise the use of the clinical decision making process as the framework for gathering and organising medication information, planning, administering, documenting and evaluation to suit their own practice needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic science, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics through application to clinical practice and medication management decisions across the lifespan.
- Extend knowledge of the learning and teaching strategies for patient education and the government policies that are relevant in supporting prescribing. Commonwealth and State laws affecting the control of medication will also be applied to the advanced practice setting.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of quality use of medicines, relevant legislation and the process involved in drug development, drug trials and medication registration in Australia.
- Critically review the application of clinical pharmacology to the specific area of advanced practice including the socio-cultural and ethical issues that affect the relationship between the nurse and the patient
Generic skills
- Comprehensive written and oral skills
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Be able to explore, critically synthesise and evaluate scientific and clinical information
- Be adept at learning in a range of ways
- Be familiar with selected online learning tools
- Recognise the importance of research evidence in clinical practice.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Quiz
| Week 3 | 15% |
Reflection
| Week 5 | N/A |
Written exam
| Week 8 | 35% |
Assignment
| Week 12 | 50% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Snezana Kusljic Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
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Last updated: 31 January 2024