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Overview

Integrated pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, and professional practice for patient-oriented care and population health in communicable diseases, dermatology, gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders and musculoskeletal conditions.

About this paper

Paper title Integrated Modules A
Subject Pharmacy
EFTS 0.475
Points 60 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $4,825.53
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BPharm
Contact

Ms Bee Kho

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Ms Bee Kho

Paper Structure

This paper is module based and involves the integration of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, evidence-based medicine, social pharmacy including Hauora Māori and professional practice for patient-oriented care and population health, based on body systems and selected pathologies.

Modules are: Communicable Diseases and Dermatology, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Musculoskeletal Conditions.

Teaching Arrangements

This paper is taught via lectures, workshops, and skills workshops.

Textbooks

Textbooks are available through the library.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Describe, integrate, and apply the principles of physiology, pathology, microbiology, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacotherapy to optimise patient care.
  • Receive enquiries effectively, gather appropriate information, apply knowledge of evidence-based literature/resources, and interpret and critically appraise information to provide an individual answer.
  • Understand the pharmacological actions and metabolic fate associated with drug molecules and their functional groups.
  • Recognise and describe the wider societal factors that contribute to health inequities to promote and optimise health outcomes.
  • Identify disparities between the health status of different groups in New Zealand including Māori and non-Māori in and discuss factors contributing to these inequalities.
  • Describe the contexts underpinning Māori health, including te Tiriti o Waitangi and impacts of colonisation, population and cultural contexts.
  • Interpret concepts of quantitative analysis and how this is applied to therapeutics and analytics.
  • Apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics to the time-course of drug effects in order to optimise therapeutic outcomes.
  • Consult people to collect demographic, medicine, clinical histories and the person's aspirations appropriately to assess and decide on a treatment plan.
  • Apply knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences to transform a drug into an appropriate dosage form / product for an individual.
  • Modify communication based on feedback.
  • Document activities clearly, concisely, and accurately using appropriate medical terminology.
  • Recognise, explain and demonstrate ethical principles and values underpinning the profession of pharmacy.
  • Recognise, explain and comply with legislation and other regulations that are relevant to pharmacy.
  • Dispense medicines in accordance with legal requirements, professional responsibilities and safety.
Assessment details
Assessment # | ModuleType of Assessment%
1| Communicable Diseases and DermatologyPeople’s experiences of taking medicines10%
2| Communicable Diseases and DermatologyEnd of Module Test10%
3| GastrointestinalGroup Care Plan Presentations10%
4| Calculations Practice Test0 (paper requirement)
5| OSCE10%
6| MuscoloskeletalLiterature Searching10%
7|MusculoskeletalDrug Delivery for Analgesics10%
8| Final ExaminationMCQ and written10% + 30%= 40%

Overview

Integrated pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, and professional practice for patient-oriented care and population health in communicable diseases, dermatology, gastrointestinal and hepatic disorders and musculoskeletal conditions.

About this paper

Paper title Integrated Modules A
Subject Pharmacy
EFTS 0.475
Points 60 points
Teaching period Semester 2 (On campus)
Domestic Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for 2027 have not yet been set
International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
Limited to
BPharm
Contact

Bee Sian Kho

Teaching staff

Paper Co-ordinator: Bee Sian Kho

Paper Structure

This paper is module-based and involves the integration of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, clinical pharmacology, therapeutics, evidence-based medicine, social pharmacy, including Hauora Māori and professional practice for patient-oriented care and population health, based on body systems and selected pathologies.

Modules are: Communicable Diseases and Dermatology, Gastrointestinal Disorders, Musculoskeletal Conditions.

Teaching Arrangements

This paper is taught via lectures, workshops, and skills workshops.

Textbooks

Textbooks are available through the library.

Graduate Attributes Emphasised

Global perspective, Interdisciplinary perspective, Lifelong learning, Scholarship
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.

Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete the paper will:

  • Describe, integrate, and apply the principles of physiology, pathology, microbiology, pharmacoepidemiology and pharmacotherapy to optimise patient care.
  • Receive enquiries effectively, gather appropriate information, apply knowledge of evidence-based literature/resources and interpret and critically appraise information to provide an individual answer.
  • Understand the pharmacological actions and metabolic fate associated with drug molecules and their functional groups.
  • Recognise and describe the wider societal factors that contribute to health inequities to promote and optimise health outcomes.
  • Identify disparities between the health status of different groups in New Zealand, including Māori and non-Māori and discuss factors contributing to these inequalities.
  • Describe the contexts underpinning Māori health, including te Tiriti o Waitangi and impacts of colonisation, population and cultural contexts.
  • Interpret concepts of quantitative analysis and how this is applied to therapeutics and analytics.
  • Apply knowledge of pharmacokinetics-pharmacodynamics to the time-course of drug effects in order to optimise therapeutic outcomes.
  • Consult people to collect demographic, medical and clinical histories and the person's aspirations appropriately to assess and decide on a treatment plan.
  • Apply knowledge of pharmaceutical sciences to transform a drug into an appropriate dosage form/product for an individual.
  • Modify communication based on feedback.
  • Document activities clearly, concisely and accurately using appropriate medical terminology.
  • Recognise, explain and demonstrate ethical principles and values underpinning the profession of pharmacy.
  • Recognise, explain and comply with legislation and other regulations that are relevant to pharmacy.
  • Dispense medicines in accordance with legal requirements, professional responsibilities and safety.
Assessment details
  1. Communicable Diseases and Dermatology Module
    • People's experiences of taking medicines (10%)
    • End of Module Test (10%)
  2. Gastrointestinal Module
    • Group Care Plan Presentations (10%)
  3. Calculations Practice Test (0% - paper requirement)
  4. OSCE (10%)
  5. Musculoskeletal Module
    • Literature Searching (10%)
  6. Final Examination
    • MCQ & Written (10% + 40% = 50%)
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