Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics (Diabetes)

Course aim

To provide pharmacists with advanced knowledge and skills in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with diabetes mellitus.

Course content

This course addresses the pathophysiological basis of glucose metabolism; aetiology, diagnosis and management (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) of patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes; monitoring and interpretation of clinical and laboratory tests; medication-related problems; management and prevention of co-morbidities. It will also address the role of the pharmacist in the diabetes health care team, community services available, and continuity of care between primary and tertiary settings.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Examination, Oral Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.