Course level

Undergraduate

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

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