Courses & Units
Pharmacological Perspectives of Therapeutic Medication Management CNA557
Introduction
This unit offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills to identify the effects of medications on the body’s physiological, biochemical, and pathophysiological processes. Key pharmacological characteristics of drug classes and specific nuances of individual drugs across the life span will be explored to optimise medication therapeutic effects and minimise adverse events. Upon completion of this unit students will be expected to use clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to prescribe, administer, monitor, and evaluate medications in accordance with commonwealth and state legislation and policy. Students enrolled in this unit are required to successfully complete a total of 25 credit points and must be actively employed for minimum of 20 hours per week in a clinical environment specific to their specialty practice area.
Summary
| Unit name | Pharmacological Perspectives of Therapeutic Medication Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA557 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Joy Pertile |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | Domestic | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 20/2/2023 | 21/3/2023 | 10/4/2023 | 28/5/2023 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Distinguish between the fundamental principles of pharmacology, including the differences between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
- Communicate pharmacological interventions appropriately and responsibly to specific patient cohorts within area of practice specialty.
- Justify clinical decisions in the development of medication regimes in response to well defined scenarios, within area of specialty practice.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060399 | $1,031.00 | $1,031.00 | not applicable | $5,492.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Clinical Care Report (30%)|Online Quiz (30%)|Individual Oral Case Presentation (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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