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 musculoskeletal, dermatological, cardiovascular, and endocrine 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 optimising the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with these disorders. Interprofessional communication and the application of specialist knowledge to implementing pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review will also be explored. Students will become familiar with drug information software and a multitude of computerised drug information databases. Role-plays will help students to develop the language and non-verbal skills pharmacists need to communicate effectively with patients, doctors, and other health care 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 | David Hibbs, david.hibbs@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | David Hibbs, david.hibbs@sydney.edu.au |