Unit

School Of Science

Clinical PharmacologyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 400981.3

Discipline: PHARMACOLOGY

Student Contribution Band: 2

Level: 2

Credit Points: 10

Equivalent Units
400135 - Clinical Pharmacology and Microbiology

Incompatible Units
300505 - Pharmacology

Prerequisite
400138 Pathophysiology 1

About this Unit
This unit explores in depth clinical pharmacology fundamental to the practice of allied health (Physiotherapy, Podiatric Medicine and Paramedicine) and complementary medicine (Traditional Chinese Medicine). General principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be discussed. Key drug categories affecting the main body systems will be introduced in terms of their mechanisms of action, adverse reactions and clinical applications. In the context of antimicrobial pharmacology, general concepts of microbiology will be introduced offering students an understanding of the causative microorganisms, the complex relationship between host and pathogen, the pharmacological actions of antimicrobial drugs and the principles of infection control.

Courses
4669.1Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine)CONTINUING
4669.2Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedicine)CURRENT
4706.2Bachelor of PhysiotherapyCONTINUING
4706.3Bachelor of PhysiotherapyCURRENT
4708.1Bachelor of Podiatric MedicineCONTINUING
4708.2Bachelor of Podiatric MedicineCURRENT
4709.1Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours)CONTINUING
4709.2Bachelor of Podiatric Medicine (Honours)CURRENT
4710.1Bachelor of Traditional Chinese MedicineCONTINUING
4710.2Bachelor of Traditional Chinese MedicineCURRENT
4733.1Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)CONTINUING
4733.2Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours)CURRENT
4789.1Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Science)CURRENT



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