Offering Information
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Course Team
Andrew Hodgetts
Summary
Clinical pharmacology is the science of chemicals (drugs) that interact with the human body. Pharmacology for Paramedics will build on the knowledge obtained. The aim of this course is for students to acquire further knowledge to enable them to make more informed clinical decisions as student and future paramedics. The… For more content click the Read More button below.
SynopsisThis course will analyse basic principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, the structure and function of commonly used medications and the pharmacology of the major classes of medications that students and paramedics may encounter in paramedic practice. Students will also learn how variables such as age, size and co-morbidities affect responses to medication. Finally, students will be presented with the principles and processes aligned with the safe administration of medications.
Requisites
Course Pre-requisites
Completion Requirements
Submitting all assessment
Offerings
Trimester 1
ON-IPSCH-TR1
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:
1.
Identify the principles and processes of safe drug administration;
2.
Explain the actions, reactions and interactions of medications;
3.
Outline how medications are absorbed, distributed, metabolised and excreted;
4.
Establish variables that may affect how individuals respond/s to medication;
5.
Differentiate the function of common medications in pre-hospital care;
6.
Apply the relevant pharmacological and therapeutic information in the delivery of pre-hospital care.
Topics
1. Principles of safe drug administration
2. Pharmacokinetics
3. Pharmacodynamics
4. Major classes of medications
5. Commonly used medications in healthcare
6. Adverse reactions and side effects
7. Application of knowledge into paramedic practice
Assessments
Assessment due dates (as listed in Week Due) are indicative until finalised by the end of Week 1 for each Study Period (Offering). After Week 1, Assessment due dates may change with the approval of the Dean (Academic) or Delegate in limited circumstances. All Assessment due date changes approved after Week 1 will be communicated to students accordingly via Handbook and StudyDesk.