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Learning Outcomes
1. | Analyse and predict the actions, interactions and adverse effects of the major drugs commonly seen in osteopathic practice; | ||
2. | Articulate protocols for referrals to other health practitioners as appropriate and debate the potential for ethical issues in cases where medications may be causing health problems; | ||
3. | Conceptually map the actions, interactions and adverse effects of the drugs/supplements for the management of cardiac, gastrointestinal, respiratory and musculoskeletal conditions; and | ||
4. | Critically apply pharmaceutical knowledge in advising patients about medication issues according to contemporary and emerging evidence. |
Assessment
Assessment type | Description | Grade |
---|---|---|
Report | Professional letter (1500 words) | 30% |
Test | 30 MCQ test (1000 words equivalent) | 20% |
Examination | 60 MCQ exam (2000 words equivalent) | 50% |
Required reading
Pharmacology for health professionals. (3rd ed.).
Bryant, B., & Knights, K. (2011).
Elsevier.
Fundamentals of Pharmacology. (7th ed)
Bullock, S., Manias, E.(2014).
Pearson
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