IMED2002 (v.1) Integrated Pharmacology and Therapeutics 1
| Area: | School of Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
| TUITION PATTERNS: | The tuition pattern provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. Precise information is included in the unit outline. |
| Lecture: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Online Class: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): |
PHAR2002 (v.1)
Pharmacy Primary Care
OR 311036 (v.1) Pharmacy Primary Care 221 AND IMED2000 (v.1) Immunology and Infectious Diseases for Pharmacists OR 311030 (v.1) Immunology and Infectious Diseases for Pharmacists 221 AND PHRM2003 (v.1) Biochemical Principles in Pharmacology OR PHRM2000 (v.1) Biochemical Principles in Pharmacology OR 311032 (v.1) Molecular Pharmacology 231 |
| UNIT REFERENCES, TEXTS, OUTCOMES AND ASSESSMENT DETAILS: | The most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes, will be provided in the unit outline. |
| Syllabus: | In this unit, students learn to elicit information, diagnose and manage both pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically a range of common conditions presenting in community pharmacy. Students will also learn about the pharmacology of the medications used in the management of these conditions.This unit comprises 5 modules. Module 1: Common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders including constipation, diarrhoea, reflux and indigestion, nausea and vomiting, and GI parasite infestations. Module 2: Acute pain and inflammation, e.g. musculoskeletal, headache and migraine. Module 3: Allergy, common cold, flu and cough. Module 4: Dermatitis, acne, topical mycoses, dry skin conditions, seborrheic dermatitis, head lice, scabies, oral and vaginal thrush, bites and stings. Module 5: Ear and eye conditions including dry eyes, bacterial/viral/allergic conjunctivitis, ear wax compaction, foreign particle in the eye and ear (first aid), and otitis externa. |
| Field of Education: | 060117 Internal Medicine |
| Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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