PC3001:03
ENT, Eyes and Respiratory Pharmacy
| Townsville | HECS Band 2 |
36 hours lectures, 12 hours tutorials, 36 hours practicals/workshops. Semester 1.
Available to level 3 Bachelor of Pharmacy students.
Staff: Assoc. Professor A Nimmo, Assoc. Professor G Dobson, Dr G Grant and invited lecturers.
Respiratory infections and eye problems are two of the most common patient presentations seen in pharmacy practice. This subject builds upon the knowledge of the anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics in the areas of ophthalmology, ear, nose, throat, oral and respiratory pharmacy.
The student will be taught the pharmaceutics of formulations and dosage forms used in ear, nose, throat, eye, dental and respiratory conditions. An emphasis will be placed on the appropriate use of ‘Pharmacy’ and ‘Pharmacists Only’ medications; medical appliances; audiological conditions in indigenous populations and in the treatment and prevention of common disorders in these body systems.
Learning Objectives:
- describe the common clinical presentation and management of conditions of the ear, nose, throat, eye, mouth and respiratory system, especially the use of ‘Pharmacy’ and ‘Pharmacist Only’ medications and the use of medical devices in treating these conditions;
- develop an understanding of the principles of rational drug use in the treatment of these conditions;
- describe the pharmaceutics of pharmaceutical formulations and dosage forms used in ophthalmology and ENT conditions;
- outline the pathophysiology and therapeutics of respiratory conditions, including upper respiratory tract infections, acute and chronic conditions and preventative strategies;
- outline the pathophysiology and therapeutics of ophthalmological, nasal and aural conditions including audiological conditions found in indigenous communities;
- discuss the complexities of managing these conditions in rural and remote areas.
Assessment by a two-hour examination (60%); Objective Subjective Clinical Examination (OSCE) (25%); workshop attendance and assignment (15%). The OSCE will consist of three workstations (10 minutes each) each assessed by two examiners and two panels (15 minutes each) assessed by at least two examiners. All students will be questioned by each of the panels. This examination will cover all components of the Pharmacy course. A satisfactory performance in all aspects of the subject is required. This is defined as at least 50% for all sections. Attendance at workshops is compulsory.