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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
Field of Education: | 60500 Pharmacy (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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