pod5ppy podiatric pharmacology
PODIATRIC PHARMACOLOGY
POD5PPY
2020
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 pharmacokinetics, 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.
SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJames Gerrard
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in one of the following courses: HZLLPP or HMPOD All other students require coordinator's approval
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJames Gerrard
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
some lectures will be shorter.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.00 hour unscheduled 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 2.00 hours workshop other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Case study quizzes (multiple choice and short answer) (equiv to 1,600-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| One 2-hour written examination (equiv to 2,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| One team presentation (7 minutes per person) (equiv to 900-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO3 |