Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics for Midwives
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
PHAR 2025
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
172753
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences
Course aim
To develop students’ preparation for practice through a sound knowledge of pharmacology and, pharmacotherapeutics, to support evidence based midwifery practice.
Course content
Pharmacology; pharmacotherapeutics; pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; prescribing; drug classifications; quality use of medicines; pharmacology legislation; Therapeutic Goods Act; diagnostic processes; diagnostic tools; interpretive skills; analytical skills; complementary therapies; ethics; communication processes.
Textbook(s)
Nil
Prerequisite(s)
| Common to all relevant programs | |
|---|---|
| Subject Area & Catalogue Number | Course Name |
| BIOL 2056 | Fetal and Maternal Pathophysiology |
| NURS 2039 | Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Development Practicum 2 |
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, CITY EAST | |||
| Lecture (Online) | 1 hour x 8 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hours x 8 weeks | ||
| Seminar | 8 hours x 1 day | ||
| EXTERNAL, CITY EAST, ONLINE | |||
| Lecture (Online) | 1 hour x 8 weeks | ||
| Tutorial (Online) | 2 hours x 8 weeks | ||
| Seminar (on campus) | 8 hours x 1 day | ||
| EXTERNAL, MT GAMBIER, ONLINE | |||
| Lecture (Online) | 1 hour x 8 weeks | ||
| Tutorial (Online) | 2 hours x 8 weeks | ||
| Seminar (on campus) | 8 hours x 1 day | ||
| EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE | |||
| Lecture (Online) | 1 hour x 8 weeks | ||
| Tutorial (Online) | 2 hours x 8 weeks | ||
| Seminar (on campus) | 8 hours x 1 day | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Examination, Online activities, 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.
Course Coordinators
UniSA Clinical & Health Sciences
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