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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.
Study level | Postgraduate |
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Academic unit | Pharmacy |
Credit points | 6 |
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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:
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2b 2020
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2b 2021
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2b 2021
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Normal day | Remote |
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Semester 2b 2022
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2b 2022
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Normal day | Remote |
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Semester 2 2023
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2024
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Normal day | Camperdown / Darlington, Sydney |
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