Prerequisites for Module
Honours degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
Corequisite Modules
None.
Precluded Modules
None.
Aims of Module
The aim of the module is to enable the student to develop knowledge and understanding of pharmacology and a critical awareness of its implications to patient management within physiotherapy practice.
Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
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Appraise the basic pharmacological and pharmacokinetic principles underpinning drug therapy.
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Critically evaluate the implications of patient factors and co morbidities to drug therapy seen in physiotherapy practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Theories and principles of pharmacology and pharmacokinetics and their clinical application
Patient factors and co morbidities
Side effects of drug therapy
Routes of administration
Use of appropriate reference material
| 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
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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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