James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

PC2200 - Applied Therapeutics and Pharmacy Practice 2

Subject Description

This subject presents the pathophysiology and management of common infectious diseases and aspects of pharmacy practice andl management, including health promotion, cultural and social determinants of healthcare. This subject examines a range of infectious diseases, and will focus upon the identification, management and prevention of these ailments. Students will also develop an understanding of the principles of antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) in clinical settings. The subject will also teach a systematic way to assess the clinical appropriateness within relevant legislative frameworks for prescription and non-prescription medications, complementary and alternate medicines (CAMS) and the mechanisms of drug action and interactions. Pharmacy practice skills will be further developed and knowledge of pharmaceutics will examine excipients and stability of dosage forms, the development of biosimilars, and novel drug delivery systems. Application of the knowledge and skills developed will be complemented by experiential placement.

Learning Outcomes

• Apply and demonstrate clinical skills in simulated environments and experiential placement
• Design and participate in a health promotion activity and presentation
• Demonstrate the safe and appropriate provision of pharmacy services including managing the supply of pharmaceuticals and delivery of health and medicines education that reflects existing professional, funding and legislative frameworks
• Apply clinical skills and recommend appropriate treatments, including pharmacological and non- pharmacological options, for the management of infectious conditions by and consider appropriate antimicrobial and infection control principles relevant to the disease state and/or clinical setting
• Describe the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of common infectious conditions and apply pharmacokinetic and therapeutic principles to ensure patient centered and rational drug use in the management of these conditions for the health of rural, remote and metropolitan populations including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (15%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Case study analysis - (15%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Objective structured clinical examination (OSCE) - (40%) - Individual
• Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - Individual

Note that 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.

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