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 in mental health nursing … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

La Trobe Rural Health School

Subject coordinator

Phil 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):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

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.
Critically analyse information to enable informed clinical decision making to solve problems in the management and of 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 communicate 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.

Requisite rules

Students must be admitted into one of the following courses: HMMN Master of Mental Health Nursing, HGMN Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Nursing,