Course overview
To introduce students to the science of pharmacology so that they can begin to know how to safely prepare, manage and administer medications.
- Introduction To Pharmacotherapeutics Part 1
- Introduction To Pharmacotherapeutics Part 2
- Drug Legislation And Regulation
- Medication Labelling And Storage
- Medication Safety And Administration
- Pharmacotherapeutics Across The Lifespan
- Antimicrobial Therapy And Pharmacotherapies For Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Pharmacotherapies For Cardiovascular Conditions And Respiratory Conditions
- Pharmacotherapies For Endocrine Conditions And Neurological Conditions
- Specialty Topics In Pharmacotherapeutics
Course learning outcomes
- Understand the science of pharmacology (including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics) and the role of the registered nurse in the preparation, management and administration of medications
- To develop a basic knowledge of the routes of drug administration and various forms of drug preparations
- Understand safe administration practices and recognise how and why doses need to be adjusted for specific patient factors
- Understand how drugs are regulated
- Able to perform drug dosage calculations with an understanding of the international system of units
- Develop a basic appreciation of the mechanisms of drug and disease interactions
- Understand the principles of safe administration of drugs, and develop an appreciation for the occupational health issues in handling of medications and describe medication management plans
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 53555
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 53556
Section TU02
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 53557
Section TU03
Size 25
Available 25
Class number 53558
Section TU04
Size 25
Available 25
Online
Class number 59725
Section 01OL
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 59728
Section 02OL
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
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