James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

PC2006 - Dermatology for Pharmacists

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Medicine & Dentistry

Available to students enrolled in level 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy.

Providing advice about treatment and prevention of common and complex skin conditions is a daily occurrence for a pharmacist, especially in tropical regions. This subject will enable the student to gain a thorough knowledge of the drugs used for treating dermatological complaints, especially those unique to tropical areas and the skills to educate patients about the appropriate use and storage of these agents. An emphasis will be placed on the care of the skin, patient education and prevention.Students will also explore the pharmaceutics of formulations and dosage forms relevant to dermatology and apply these skills in relation to creams, gels, lotions, liposomal preparations, paints and tinctures. The factors affecting the absorption of dermatological preparations will be covered.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:All level 1 BPharm subjects

Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Mrs Gillian Knott
Lecturers: Mrs Gillian Knott, Professor Beverley Glass, Dr Niechole Robinson.
Contact hours:
  • 36 hours lectures
  • 12 hours tutorials
  • 15 hours practicals
    Assessment:end of semester exam (60%); assignments (15%); workshops and reports (25%).

    Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.