11981 (v.3) Clinical Investigations 527
| Area: | School of Pharmacy |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
| Syllabus: | Mechanisms, effectiveness and procedures for the use of laboratory testing products and devices in community pharmacies. Screening, monitoring and diagnostic testing. Test evaluation. Testing in diabetes mellitus, asthma and glaucoma. Ovulation and pregnancy testing. Test for coronary heart disease risk factors. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Demonstrated an understanding of the mechanisms, effectiveness and procedures for laboratory testing in community pharmacies. Developed an appreciation for screening, monitoring and diagnostic testing in specific chronic diseases. Discussed test results with patients and other health professionals. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | McPherson J., Manual of Use and Interpretation of Pathology Tests, 2nd ed., Sydney,The Royal College of Pathologists of Australia. Berbatis C., (2000), Clinical testing - Essential CPE, Deakin ACT, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Rosenthal W.M., Briggs G.C., Home Testing and Monitoring Devices, In. Allen L.V., Berardi R.R., deSimone E.M., et al, (eds.), (2000), Handbook of Non-Prescription Drugs, 12th ed., Washington DC, American Pharmaceutical Association, 917-942 |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignment 30%. Essays 30%. Examination 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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