SCM601 – Pharmacology for Professional Practice
Module code
SCM601
Module title
Pharmacology for Professional Practice
Prescription
The aim of this module is to introduce students to knowledge of pharmacology of commonly used drugs and the application of this to various clinical situations. The role of the health professional in drug management and administration with regard to current legislation, ethical practice, pharmacokinetics and pharmocodynamics, is also introduced.
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Upon successful completion of this module students will be able to:
1.Apply knowledge of the pathophysiological changes related to illness and disease processes to critically analyse the use of a drug in the clinical practice situation.
2.Discuss the mechanisms by which illness and disease processes influence the pharmacokinetics of a drug.
3.Describe the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of a drug regime, potential adverse effects and potential drug interactions.
4.Explain how the developmental stage of a client group can affect drug therapy.
5.Discuss the significance of laboratory and clinical trials in drug development.
6.Analyse the responsibilities of the health professional towards drug administration.
7.Discuss the economic and political controls on pharmacotherapeutics in New Zealand - Content
- - Theoretical concepts of drug actions
- Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics
- Common areas of drug usage
- Pharmacotherapeutic agents, including contraception and antibiotics
- Drug development and clinical trials
- Ethical and legal responsibilities
- Political and economic influences on pharmacotherapeutics - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching strategies and learning methods will include lectures, tutorials, online exercises and independent study.
- Assessment Criteria
- The final grade will be on the basis of the marks from the achievement based tasks
- Recommended Readings
- A list of current readings will be provided within the module outline and on Moodle. However students are expected to read widely.
