Course overview
To introduce students to the science of pharmacology so that they can begin to know how to safely prepare, manage and administer medications.
- Introduction To Pharmacotherapeutics Part 1
- Introduction To Pharmacotherapeutics Part 2
- Drug Legislation And Regulation
- Medication Labelling And Storage
- Medication Safety And Administration
- Pharmacotherapeutics Across The Lifespan
- Antimicrobial Therapy And Pharmacotherapies For Gastrointestinal Conditions
- Pharmacotherapies For Cardiovascular Conditions And Respiratory Conditions
- Pharmacotherapies For Endocrine Conditions And Neurological Conditions
- Specialty Topics In Pharmacotherapeutics
Course learning outcomes
- Understand the science of pharmacology (including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics) and the role of the registered nurse in the preparation, management and administration of medications
- To develop a basic knowledge of the routes of drug administration and various forms of drug preparations
- Understand safe administration practices and recognise how and why doses need to be adjusted for specific patient factors
- Understand how drugs are regulated
- Able to perform drug dosage calculations with an understanding of the international system of units
- Develop a basic appreciation of the mechanisms of drug and disease interactions
- Understand the principles of safe administration of drugs, and develop an appreciation for the occupational health issues in handling of medications and describe medication management plans
Availability
Class details
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 62735
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 63301
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 63302
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 63306
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 63307
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 30
Online
Group 1
Class number 62734
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 62733
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
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