Advanced Therapeutics Elective F

Course aim

Integrate the skills and knowledge gained in previous modules and demonstrate practical application in a practice setting. The pharmacist should gain experience in a specific therapeutic area and demonstrate the ability to provide a complete clinical pharmacy service to patients and staff in this area.

Course content

Pathophysiology of disease states, pharmacotherapy and drug review including dosage calculations, adverse reactions, drug interactions, relevant pharmacokinetics, alternative therapies and monitoring parameters in a practice setting. Participation of medical ward rounds, medication review rounds, patient counselling sessions, Case seminars and hospital In-service Education programs.

Textbook(s)

n/a 1998, Harrison's principles of internal medicine, 14th, McGraw-Hill Professions Division

DiPiro, J 2008, Pharmacotherapy: a pathophysiologic approach, 7th, Appleton and Lange

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE
Clinical	160 hours x over 8 weeks

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

Assessment

Case presentations, Viva examination

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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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.