Pharmacology and Pharmacotherapeutics for Midwives

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 principles; drug classifications; quality use of medicines; legal and ethical practice legislation; clinical reasoning, critical thinking, decision making, professional judgement; complementary therapies.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
NURS 2039	Experiential Learning Activity: Midwifery Development Practicum 2
BIOL 2056	Fetal and Maternal Pathophysiology

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, Report, Test/Quiz

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.