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Overview

In this subject students will develop knowledge and skills to identify the effects of medications on physiological, biochemical and pathophysiological body systems. Students will apply systematic clinical assessment and evidence based critical thinking skills to justify rationales for the initiation/instigation of therapeutic medications and treatment plans.

Portfolio

Science, Health & Engineering (Pre 2022)

School

La Trobe Rural Health School (Pre 2022)

Subject coordinator

Phillip Maude

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):Yes
Self sourced or Uni sourced placement:Self sourced
Entire subject or partial subject:Partial subject
Total hours/days required:

No minimum hours required 

Location of work based learning:Flexible
Work based learning additional requirements:

Students must seek out opportunities to link theoretical learning to practice.

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Expand your knowledge and use of psycho-pharmacology, including medication management, for common mental health and illness issues.
2.
Apply scientific judgement and contemporary evidence from a range of sources to inform and support clinical decision making in the management and delivery pharmacological interventions.
3.
Describe principles of pharmacology, including the differences between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, the manner in which medications are absorbed, distributed, metabolised and excreted in the body.
4.
Demonstrate evidence of collaborative care and communicates treatment plan clearly to patients, families and other health professionals.

Learning activities

Students will participate in summative and formative activities including online lectures, reflective activities, participation with peers,
analysis of case studies and scenarios online, online skills sessions, online quizzes, written assessments and an oral presentation.

Enrolment rules

Assumed knowledge