pod5ppy podiatric pharmacology
PODIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY
POD5PPY
2016
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.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAdam Bird
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed POD4PPC. Must be enrolled in one of the following courses: HZLLPP,HZHPOD,HZHPDB,HZHPDS,HZHPDM,HZHPDW or admission in HMPOD, HMPODB. All other students will need subject coordinator approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Interpret and and critique the legal, registration and guideline requirements for endorsed podiatrist prescribing.
- Activities:
- You should be able to recognize which medications endorsed podiatrists can prescribe and the legal requirements for each of these medications, to recognize the requirements of the Drugs Poisons Controlled Substances (DPCS) Act 1981 and Regulations 2006, The Health Professions Registration Act 2005 and The Podiatry Board of Australia Guidelines as they pertain to podiatrist prescribing, Source the major sources of evidence-based information about medicines, Undertake a medical and medication history, Write a legal prescription.
02. Integrate knowledge of the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, uses and contraindications of medicines available to endorsed podiatrists.
- Activities:
- To be aware of the signs of addiction, drug-drug interactions, identify possible adverse drug reactions and to integrate a patient's medical history, their presenting complaint and choice of prescribed medicines.
03. Justify and evaluate prescriptions of restricted medicines for a given patient
- Activities:
- To know the mode of action, indications, contraindications, main adverse effects important drug interactions, dose forms and doses of topical and injectable corticosteroids, antibiotics, antifungals, antihistaminic agents, benzodiazepines, analgesics and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorByron 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 online.
"some lectures will be shorter."
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 | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Case study quizzes (multiple choice and short answer) (equiv to 1600 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
one 2-hour written examination (equiv to 2000 words) | 45 | 01, 02, 03 | |
one team presentation (7 minutes per person) (equiv to 900 words) | 20 | 01, 03 |
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAdam Bird
Class requirements
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.
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."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"some lectures will be shorter."
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
---|---|---|---|
Case study quizzes (multiple choice and short answer) (equiv to 1600 words) | 35 | 01, 02, 03 | |
one 2-hour written examination (equiv to 2000 words) | 45 | 01, 02, 03 | |
one team presentation (7 minutes per person) (equiv to 900 words) | 20 | 01, 03 |