Clinical Therapeutics 4 (9010.2)

In this unit students will learn the aetiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic principles of complex diseases and disorders. They will advance in their knowledge gained from pre-requisite units and apply it consistently and appropriately in variety of clinical scenarios. Students will consolidate their knowledge and demonstrate work-readiness through self-assessment, reflection, and designing comprehensive clinical management plans and/or health educational materials.

Learning outcomes

On completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Scrutinise constituents of the aetiology, epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, drug management and monitoring of the disease states covered;
2. Critique and supplement principles of evidence-based medicine to therapeutic contexts; and
3. Create and judge the effectiveness of comprehensive management plans that consider individual patient needs, with consideration of knowledge gained from pre-requisite units.

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

9013 Systems Pharmacology 3 AND 9009 Clinical Therapeutics 3

Corequisites

11501 Pharmacy Practice 5 AND 9012 Pharmacy Practice 4

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

None.

Assumed knowledge

None.