NURS753 – Te Whakaaroaro mo te Whakahaere Rongoa/Clinical Reasoning for Medication Management
Module code
NURS753
Module title
Te Whakaaroaro mo te Whakahaere Rongoa/Clinical Reasoning for Medication Management
Prescription
To explore clinical reasoning for medication management.
Programmes
- HL0902
- HL7000
NZQA Level
Level 7
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- May include: Project-based Learning; Flipped Classroom; Blended Learning; Work-integrated Learning; Inclusive Practices. Methods may include workshops and practical classes, tutorials, case-based learning, inquiry-based learning, group activities & discussion, supported online learning, practice simulation.
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making frameworks for safe medication management across the lifespan. 2. Integrate knowledge of pathophysiology and health assessment for medication management across the lifespan. 3. Demonstrate advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics in relation to medication management. 4. Demonstrate respect and understanding of informed choice for the beliefs and values of individuals and their whanau in relation to medications and health.
- Content
- Clinical reasoning and medication management across the lifespan Prescription and non-prescription medication Pharmacological concepts in health care management Pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenetics, drug groups Calculation of drug dosages Polypharmacy Health literacy Socio-political context of prescribing. Rongoa – traditional Maori medicine Complementary and alternative therapies Hauora is a Maori concept of well-being, which encompasses the physical, mental and emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of health, and is recognised by the World Health Organisation.
- Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. To pass this module, students must meet all learning outcomes and gain a minimum mark of 50% in each component.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- An extended reading list will be supplied by the academic staff member at the commencement of the module. This will be updated annually.
