Prerequisites for Module
Honours degree in Physiotherapy (or equivelant.)
Successful completion of HSM122 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 spasticity management in relation to physiotherapy 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 spasticity management in physiotherapy practice.
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Critically evaluate the pharmacological management of spasticity in physiotherapy practice.
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Appraise the ethical, legal and professional implications of pharmacological management of spasticity in physiotherapy practice.
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Indicative Module Content
Mechanisms of spasticity.
Clinical application of spasticity management in physiotherapy practice.
Local and global acting agents.
Dosage of agents.
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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