Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop students' preparation for practice through a sound knowledge of pharmacology and, pharmacotherapeutics, to support evidence based midwifery practice. Pharmacology; pharmacotherapeutics; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; prescribing principles; drug classifications; quality use of medicines; legal and ethical practice legislation; clinical reasoning, critical thinking, decision making, professional judgement; complementary therapies.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge of essential concepts in pharmacology.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in pharmacotherapeutics to support the supply and administration of medicines in midwifery practice.
- Explore the ethical and legal issues related to pharmacotherapeutics in midwifery practice.
- Discuss complementary therapies and their relationship with midwifery practice.
- Demonstrate application of quality use of medicines principles for safe and socially accountable midwifery practice.
- Apply the principles of prescribing according to the National Prescribing Services (NPS) competencies framework.
Availability
Class details
Online
Class number 54131
Section LE01
Size 200
Available 185
Class number 54130
Section SE01
Size 100
Available 85
Class number 54132
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 15
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 59710
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 0
Class number 59711
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 22
Class number 59712
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 9
Class number 59713
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 21
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