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HEANP6002 - Pharmacology for Advanced Practice
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<p>This course develops the necessary knowledge and skills required of independent prescribers. Principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, together with knowledge of indications, side effects of treatments and risk management strategies will be explored. Critical thinking decisions on therapeutic management (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) options, collaboration with other health care providers and evaluation strategies will be explored. The use of digital technologies to support prescribing practices will be explored. Students will maintain a clinical log during their 50 hours of interprofessional practice which will incorporate reflections of their learning.</p>
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<p>The ANMAC Nurse Practitioner Accreditation Standards (2015); The NMBA Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice (2021); NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses (2018) and Code of Ethics for Nurses (2018), Safety and Quality Guidelines for Nurse Practitioner (2021); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017-19); Aged Care Quality Standards (2021), National Digital Health Framework (2021; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020) and National Prescribing Competencies Framework (2021) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this course.<br>
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics <br>
Therapeutic interventions <br>
Pharmacological characteristics of drug classes<br>
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions<br>
National Prescribing Competencies Framework (2021) contextualised</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This course develops the necessary knowledge and skills required of independent prescribers. Principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, together with knowledge of indications, side effects of treatments and risk management strategies will be explored. Critical thinking decisions on therapeutic management (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) options, collaboration with other health care providers and evaluation strategies will be explored. The use of digital technologies to support prescribing practices will be explored. Students will maintain a clinical log during their 50 hours of interprofessional practice which will incorporate reflections of their learning.</p>
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<p>The ANMAC Nurse Practitioner Accreditation Standards (2015); The NMBA Nurse Practitioner Standards for Practice (2021); NMBA Code of Conduct for Nurses (2018) and Code of Ethics for Nurses (2018), Safety and Quality Guidelines for Nurse Practitioner (2021); National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards (2017-19); Aged Care Quality Standards (2021), National Digital Health Framework (2021; Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Curriculum Framework (2020) and National Prescribing Competencies Framework (2021) have substantially informed the syllabus/content of this course.<br> Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics <br> Therapeutic interventions <br> Pharmacological characteristics of drug classes<br> Pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions<br> National Prescribing Competencies Framework (2021) contextualised</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060399 - Nursing, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
50
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heanp6002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed HEANP6001/HEANP6003</p>
Corequisite
None
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None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Evaluate the principles of pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics in relation to human biology</p>
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<p>Appraise the indications, actions, adverse effects and contraindications for commonly prescribed medications</p>
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<p>Develop relevant communication skills to inform individuals about therapeutic interventions</p>
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<p>Engage in partnerships with individuals to plan and implement management plans</p>
A1
<p>Critically evaluate knowledge of and commitment to therapeutic relationships to achieve optimal person centred outcomes</p>
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<p>Demonstrate pharmacological knowledge to inform actions related to the commencement/alteration/ceasing of interventions to achieve best healthcare outcomes</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Health and Wellbeing
Discipline:
Nursing
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
060399 - Nursing, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Blended Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Blended Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
Yes
Placement hours:
50
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/heanp6002">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: HEANP6002 - U1.2