Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop students' preparation for practice through a sound knowledge of pharmacology and, pharmacotherapeutics, to support evidence based midwifery practice. 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.
Course learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a knowledge of essential concepts in pharmacology.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills in pharmacotherapeutics to support the supply and administration of medicines in midwifery practice.
- Explore the ethical and legal issues related to pharmacotherapeutics in midwifery practice.
- Discuss complementary therapies and their relationship with midwifery practice.
- Demonstrate application of quality use of medicines principles for safe and socially accountable midwifery practice.
- Apply the principles of prescribing according to the National Prescribing Services (NPS) competencies framework.
Availability
Class details
Whyalla
Group 1
Class number 54243
Section LEC0
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 54171
Section SE01
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 54173
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 24
Online
Group 1
Class number 54242
Section LEC0
Size 25
Available 11
Class number 54236
Section SE01
Size 25
Available 11
Class number 54238
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 11
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 54240
Section LEC0
Size 150
Available 96
Class number 54170
Section SE01
Size 150
Available 96
Class number 54164
Section TU05
Size 25
Available 10
Class number 54165
Section TU04
Size 25
Available 24
Class number 54166
Section TU03
Size 25
Available 13
Class number 54167
Section TU02
Size 25
Available 7
Class number 54168
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 17
Mt Gambier
Group 1
Class number 54241
Section LEC0
Size 25
Available 19
Class number 54172
Section SE01
Size 25
Available 19
Class number 54174
Section TU01
Size 25
Available 19
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