Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice 1 PG (11661.1)
Please note these are the 2025 details for this unit
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | Flexible |
Bruce, Canberra UC Sydney Hills, Castle Hill, NSW |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Health |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Nursing | Post Graduate Level | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Pathophysiology and Pharmacology for Nursing Practice 1 is the first of two units that facilitate an understanding of both pathophysiology and pharmacology. This unit examines systemic physiological processes, pharmacological considerations, and associated alterations across the life span. Topics covered include pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, adverse drug effects and clinical considerations in relation to vital signs assessments, infection, inflammation, the immune system, as well as the cardiac, respiratory, musculoskeletal, integumentary, gastrointestinal, renal and urinary systems.
1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of pharmacology in relation to pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and metabolism of drugs;
2. Exhibit foundational knowledge of pathophysiology in relation to Infection, inflammation, the immune system and the musculoskeletal system;
3. Synthesise foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in relation to vital signs assessments;
4. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in relation to the cardiac and respiratory systems;
5. Translate foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in relation to case studies; and
6. Exhibit foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in relation to the integumentary, gastrointestinal, renal and urinary systems.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of pharmacology in relation to pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and metabolism of drugs;
2. Exhibit foundational knowledge of pathophysiology in relation to Infection, inflammation, the immune system and the musculoskeletal system;
3. Synthesise foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in relation to vital signs assessments;
4. Demonstrate foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in relation to the cardiac and respiratory systems;
5. Translate foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in relation to case studies; and
6. Exhibit foundational knowledge of pathophysiology and pharmacology in relation to the integumentary, gastrointestinal, renal and urinary systems.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.
Availability for enrolment in 2025 is subject to change and may not be confirmed until closer to the teaching start date.
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Flexible | Prof Jenny Weller-Newton |
| 2025 | UC Sydney Hills, Castle Hill, NSW | Semester 1 | 03 February 2025 | Flexible | Prof Jenny Weller-Newton |
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