PODIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY
POD5PPY
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will develop their understanding of indications for appropriate drug therapies. Authentic clinical cases and enquiry-based activities are used to develop the student's understanding of prescribing issues in commonly encountered conditions in the context of evidence-based practice. The pharmacokinectics, dynamics and prescription protocols for schedule 4 drugs of interest to the podiatrist are covered in detail. The adverse effects and potential complications of these drugs are also discussed.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Adam Bird
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must have passed all subjects from (HBS3PCY or equivalent, MIC2MMP or equivalent). Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZHPOD, HZHPDB,HZHPDS,HZHPDM,HZHPDW - Bachelor of Health Sciences and Master of Podiatric Practice.Or admission in HMPOD, HMPODB - Master of Podiatric Practice.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Byron Perrin
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"some lectures will be for one hour."
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"20 hours of online case study tasks across the semester."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Case study quizzes (multiple choice) | 35 | |
| one 2-hour written examination | 45 | |
| one team presentation (5 minutes per person) (equiv to 500 words) | 20 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Adam Bird
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"some lectures will be for one hour."
Scheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours scheduled online class other recurrence on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"20 hours of online case study tasks across the semester."
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Case study quizzes (multiple choice) | 35 | |
| one 2-hour written examination | 45 | |
| one team presentation (5 minutes per person) (equiv to 500 words) | 20 |