pha4the pharm prac therapeutics e
PHARMACY PRACTICE AND THERAPEUTICS E (ONCOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE)
PHA4THE
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject will introduce the broad range of drugs used in the treatment of neoplastic diseases, as well as medicines and other treatment modalities employed in the area of palliative care to fourth year pharmacy students. These specialist areas will be covered by an overview of the pathophysiology of cancer, followed by systematic review of the major classes of antineoplastic drugs, including mechanisms of action and patient care issues. Specific issues regarding the delivery of palliative care to terminally ill patients will be explored through a series of structured lectures as well as directed learning and presentations by the students.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJoseph Tucci
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHA3THD. Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course (SVPB or RHP or SBPM or SHPM).
Co-requisites PHA4PCA
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Workshops are compulsory for all students. A medical certificate will be needed if a student does not attend.
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
---|---|---|---|---|
Readings | Goodman & Gilman's Manual of Pharmacology and Therapeutics (soft cover portable volume) | Prescribed | Brunton, L & Parker, K eds. 2006 | MCGRAW-HILL |
Readings | Pharmacology | Recommended | Rang, HP et al. 2007 | 6TH EDITION, CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE, EDINBURGH |
Readings | Essential Pharmacology | Preliminary | Stahl, SM 2008 | CAMBRIDGE UP (OR 2ND EDITION, 2000) |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoseph Tucci
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops are compulsory for all students. A medical certificate will be needed if a student does not attend."
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
One 3-hour examination | 60 | |
One mid-semester test (1.5 hours) | 20 | |
One oral presentation (40 minutes per group) | 20 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoseph Tucci
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops are compulsory for all students. A medical certificate will be needed if a student does not attend."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
One 3-hour examination | 60 | |
One mid-semester test (1.5 hours) | 20 | |
One oral presentation (40 minutes per group) | 20 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoseph Tucci
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Workshops are compulsory for all students. A medical certificate will be needed if a student does not attend."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % |
---|---|---|
One 3-hour examination | 60 | |
One mid-semester test (1.5 hours) | 20 | |
One oral presentation (40 minutes per group) | 20 |