Clinical Therapeutics 2 (9006.2)

In this unit students will learn the aetiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic principles of common diseases and disorders. They will integrate knowledge gained from pre-requisite to explore the evidence and reasoning in clinical guideline recommendations, and selecting appropriate action based on an informed decision. Students will also develop their skills by designing a clinical management plan for patients with multiple diseases and medications.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Provide detailed description and explanation of the aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, drug management and monitoring of the disease states covered;
2. Critically evaluate reliable sources of information to inform a patient-centred care recommendation;
3. Integrate clinical evidence for patient management using the principles of evidence-based medicine; and
4. Integrate and reflect on knowledge gained from pre-requisite units to design management plans in response to individual patients' needs.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings

Prerequisites

9001 Evidence Based Medicine 2 AND 9003 Clinical Therapeutics 1 AND 9005 Systems Pharmacology 1

Corequisites

9008 Systems Pharmacology 2 AND 9007 Pharmacy Practice 2

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.