Therapeutics and Safety in Medicine Management (PHRM1203)
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Schools
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk, Pharmacy School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Restricted
BN, BMid and BN/BMid
Assessment methods
Written examination
Reflection
Peer Assessment
Course enquiries
Dr Holly Foot
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course focuses on developing understanding of basic therapeutic pharmacological principles, quality use of medications and the nurse role in safe medication practices. There is an emphasis on mechanisms of action, physiological effects, clinical indication, pharmacokinetics and adverse effects of drugs. A key component is the role of the nurse or midwife in safely administering medications.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |