Prerequisites for Module
Honours degree in physiotherapy (or equivelant).
Successful completion of Introduction to Pharmacology or equivalent.
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of the module is to enable the student to develop critical knowledge and understanding of the pharmacology associated with medications commonly used in physiotherapy pain management and their safe and effective application.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Appraise the pharmacological principles and theories underpinning pain management in physiotherapy practice.
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Critically evaluate the pharmacological management of pain in physiotherapy practice.
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Appraise the ethical, legal and professional implications of pharmacological management of pain in physiotherapy practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Mechanisms of pain production
Clinical application of pain management in physiotherapy practice
Analgesics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory, adjuvant medications.
| The WHO analgesic ladder.
Mechanisms of drug delivery.
Ethical, legal and professional implications to physiotherapy practice.
Indicative Student Workload
Contact Hours
| Blended Learning | Seminar
| 6 |
Directed Study
| | Online Learning Activities
| 14 |
Private Study
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| 30 |
Mode of Delivery
Blended
Assessment Plan
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Learning Outcomes Assessed
| | Component 1 | 1,2,3
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Coursework
Indicative Bibliography
| 1. | BOARDER,M.,R.,2010.Pharmacology for pharmacy and the health sciences : a patient-centred approach. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
| | 2. | British National Formulary, 2010.Pharamceutical Press.
| | 3. | EDMUNDS,M.,2011.Introduction to clinical pharmacology. London:Elsevier.
| | 4. | JEVON,,P.,2010. Medicines management.London:Wiley. Electronic Textbook Resource.
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Additional Notes
Contributions to online activities will be assessed formatively. A pass in the formative assessment will be required prior to submission of the summative assessment.
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