OPHTHALMIC PHARMACOLOGY
ORT3OPP
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on concepts presented in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology. Students will be provided with an understanding of pharmacological concepts pertaining to the use of ophthalmic medications. Students will study the pharmacologic principles, indications, contraindications and potential side effects of various ocular drugs used in the investigation, diagnosis and/or management of ophthalmic disorders. An understanding of the ophthalmic effects of non-ocular therapeutic substances and the regulatory aspects of prescribing ocular preparations will be emphasized. This subject will equip students to proceed to the subject Ophthalmic Management and Therapeutics and the Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects.
School: School Allied Health,Human Serv & Sport
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Meri Vukicevic
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: Must be admitted in HZVSO and must have passed the following subjects: [ORT3OCP or ORT3OPM] and [HBS3PAP or HBS3PBD] OR Must be admitted in: HMORT and no other rule applies.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Basic and clinical science course | Prescribed | American Academy of Ophthamology 2010 | 2010-2011 EDN, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHAMOLOGY, SAN FRANCISCO. |
| Readings | Clinical ocular pharmacology | Prescribed | Bartlett, J & Jaanus, S 2001 | 4TH EDN, BUTTERWORTH-HEINEMANN, BOSTON. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically review general pharmacological principles and the considerations associated with drug administration and delivery at an ocular level.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops & case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
02. Analyse information to recommend and safely administer drugs in clinical settings.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops & case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
03. Justify the use and prescription of pharmaceutical agents to reflect compliance with legal requirements.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops & case studies
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing)
Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Meri Vukicevic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2 hour end of semester written examination (2,000-words equivalent) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| One 75-minute mid-semester written test (1,250-words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Four group in class worksheets (2.5% each, 500 words equivalent per student) | 10 | 01, 02 |