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 respiratory and gastrointestinal systems and special senses. The pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug therapies will be covered. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases and special senses. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. These cases will also exemplify the population diversity at the pharmacy interface and will help students gain skills in counselling or making therapeutic decisions for a range of diverse population scenarios. 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 respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders and special senses. This unit will also explore interprofessional communication and the application of specialist knowledge required to implement pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review. 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
Academic unit | Pharmacy |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
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 |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Maya Saba, maya.saba@sydney.edu.au |
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