Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics for Eligible Midwives

Course aim

The aim of this course is to develop knowledge of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics to inform advanced assessment and prescribing practice.

Course content

Pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacognosy, toxicology, clinical drug trials, prescription and non-prescription drugs, implications of generic and brand names when prescribing medications, clinical drug trials.  Teratogenesis, adverse drug reactions, interactions, precautions, contraindications related to drugs in midwifery practice. Quality use of medicines and the role of the midwife, legal and ethical considerations relating to prescribing of medicines including relevant legislation, guidelines and policies.

Textbook(s)

Birkett, D.J. 2010, Pharmacokinetics Made Easy, 2nd Ed. - Pocket Guide, McGraw-Hill, Sydney

Knights K, Bryant B 2011, Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 3rd Edn, Mosby Elsevier, Australia

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, Written Report

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.