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    Pharmacology

    DESCRIPTION Pharmacology familiarises the student with pharmacological terminology, introduces the
    classification of commonly used drugs according to their pharmacological actions and
    investigates drug side effects and interactions.

    DURATION 24 hours

    LEARNING
    OUTCOMES By the conclusion of the unit of study, students should be able to:
    1. Describe and compare different types of drug names (chemical, generic and
    brand).
    2. Describe the process of the distribution of prescribed drugs through the body.
    3. Apply their knowledge of the effects of drugs on the human body when assessing
    patients’ state of health in clinical situations.
    4. Identify drugs used to treat particular systems, and assist patients with methods of
    reducing and preventing possible side effects associated with these substances.

    ASSESSENT This unit of study is assessed via:


    End of term examination
    Assignment due week 8

    Refer to Assessment Procedures and Assessment Tasks documents for full details.

    COMPETENCIES Successful completion of assessment tasks for this unit satisfy the following Health
    Training Package HLT07 Units of Competency

    HLTAP501C - Analyse health information (Partial)


    HLTHER601C – Apply Western herbal medicine diagnostic framework (partial)
    HLTHOM601C – Apply homoeopathic diagnostic framework (partial)
    HLTNAT608C – Apply naturopathic diagnostic framework (partial)
    HLTNUT603B – Apply nutritional medicine diagnostic framework (partial)
    HLTHER604C – Perform western herbal medicine health assessment (partial)
    HLTNAT606C – Perform naturopathic health assessment (partial)
    HLTNUT605B – Perform nutritional medicine health assessment (partial)
    HLTHOM609D – Provide specific homoeopathic assessment and care (partial)

    ATTENDANCE On campus: 75% minimum


    By Distance – No attendance requirement
    PRE-
    REQUISITES Anatomy & Physiology 1
    Biomedical Science.

    CO-REQUISITES
    Nature Care College Pty Ltd ABN 77 105 282 264
    46 Nicholson Street, St Leonards NSW 2065
    Tel: +61 (0)2 8423 8333 Fax: +61 (0)2 9436 0503
    email: [email protected] website: www.naturecare.com.au
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    Anatomy & Physiology 2.
    Symptomatology, Diagnosis & Pathology 1.

    RESOURCES NCC is a Wi Fi friendly site students are encouraged to use laptops/notepads etc.
    Computer with internet access for log in into e-Learning for resources

    TEXTBOOKS
    Compulsory: Bryant, B., Knights, K. and Salerno E, 3rd Edition. (2011).
    Pharmacology for Health Professionals. Sydney: Mosby.

    Recommended Reading / References:


    Bryant, B., Knights, K. and Salerno, E. (2003). Pharmacology for Health Professionals.
    Sydney: Mosby.
    Neal, M.J. (2002). Medical Pharmacology at a Glance. Oxford: Blackwell Science.
    Galbraith, A., Bullock, S. and Manias, E. (2001). Fundamentals of Pharmacology.
    Sydney: Prentice Hall Health.
    Rang, H.P., Ritter, J.M. and Dale, M. (1999). Pharmacology. Edinburgh: Churchill
    Livingstone.
    Australian Prescriber Product Guide online at www.appco.com.au/appguide.
    MIMS Annual (latest edition). Sydney: MediMedia Australia.

    CONTENTS

    • Introduction and principles of Pharmacology


    • Basic principles of antibiotics, anti-viral and chemotherapy drugs
    • Drugs affecting body defences
    • Anti-inflammatory drugs
    • Pharmacology of the heart, blood and kidneys
    • Pharmacology of the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems
    • Pharmacology of the endocrine and reproductive systems
    • Obesity and diabetes
    • Pharmacology of the PNS and CNS

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