THERAPEUTIC MEDICATION MANAGEMENT A
NSM5TMA
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject you will gain an understanding of the clinical perspectives of therapeutic medication management. You will learn the principles of Quality Use of Medicines and how legislative and professional issues inform judicious, safe and appropriate prescribing and medication management in the Australian health care setting. You will be assessed through a series of case studies and a comprehensive clinical case presentation.
SchoolNursing and Midwifery
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCatherine Fox
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in HMNNP or HMMW
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsStudents must have access to clinical placement/employment within their specialty area of practice for a minimum of 240 hours during the academic semester.
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
McKenna's Pharmacology for Nursing and Health Professionals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorMcKenna, L. and Lim, A. G.
Year2014
Edition/Volume2ND EDN
PublisherLIPPINCOTT
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Roach's Introductory Clinical Pharmacology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorFord, S M, & Roach, S S
Year2017
Edition/Volume11TH EDN
PublisherLIPPINCOTT
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Rang & Dales's Pharmacology
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorRitter J, M., Flower R., Henderson G., Loke Y, K, MacEwan, D and Rang, H, P
Year2020
Edition/Volume9TH EDN
PublisherCHURCHILL LIVINGSTON
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Australian Medicines Handbook
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorN/A
Year2019
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherRACGP, PSA,& ASCEPT.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Ethics and Law for Australian nurses
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorAtkins, K, Brittion, B & deLacy
Year2011
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherCAMBRIDGE
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Pharmacology for Health Professionals
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorBryant, B, Knights, K., Darroch, S. and Rowland, A.
Year2019
Edition/Volume5TH EDN
PublisherELSEVIER
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/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
Subject options
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On-Line, 2021, Semester 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Fox
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 0 - 0
One 140.00 hours directed reading per study period from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Fully online equivalent to 140 directed and self-directed learning hours. Delivered over 12 weeks.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
One 10.00 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Confirmation of advanced practice at an approved organisation. Hurdle Requirement. | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
Three problem based case studies each worth 20% (1000 words each) | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
Comprehensive case study presentation (equivalent to 2000 words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
On-Line, 2021, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCatherine Fox
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 0 - 0
One 140.00 hours directed reading per study period on any day including weekend from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Fully online equivalent to 140 directed and self-directed learning hours. Delivered over 12 weeks.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 0 - 0
One 10.00 hours problem based learning per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Confirmation of advanced practice at an approved organisation. Hurdle Requirement. | Other | Individual | Yes | 0 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
Three problem based case studies each worth 20% (1000 words each) | Other | Individual | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO6 |
Comprehensive case study presentation (equivalent to 2000 words) | Oral presentation | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |