Hobart, Launceston, Rozelle - Sydney, Darlinghurst - Sydney
This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
In this unit students will be introduced to pharmacology, scheduling and drug classification systems and essential information on pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism. Students will gain the knowledge and skills required to safely administer medications. Medication safety, the prevention of adverse events, detection of risk and documentation are emphasised. Electronic medication management systems are introduced. Students will have the opportunity to gain an appreciation of legal and ethical issues that impact on medication administration. The relationship between safe medication management and the capability of the Registered Nurse is highlighted in this unit. Students will have the opportunity to develop their Professional Portfolio in this unit.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Pharmacology and Medication Management |
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| Unit code | CNA251 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Semester 1 - Mark Zasadny Semester 5 - Joy Pertile |
| Teaching staff | |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Co-requisites
- CNA 250 Nursing Practice 2
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 x 50 mins weekly lectures 6 x 2 hour practicals |
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| Assessment | (i) Medications Calculations Test (pass/fail) (ii) Online Quiz (20%) (iii) Written Examination 2 hrs (40%) (iv) Practical Medication Administration Assessment (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please refer to the Co-op bookshop links below for details of any required or recommended textbooks |
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