Abstract
This subject will expand upon the student's general understanding of pharmacology from their nursing education and professional experience. Students will then apply further learning and knowledge from these principles to paramedic practice. Students will be introduced to medications used to manage various clinical conditions encountered in out-of-hospital settings. Students will … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
Introduction to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics;National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Medication Safety Standards;The indications, mechanism of action, contraindications, adverse effects, medication interactions, route of administration, dose including repeats, and practice-based instructions and considerations of the most common medications used in paramedic practice;The … For more content click the Read More button below.
Assessment items
1. Online quizzes
2. Scholarly paper
3. Viva
Assumed knowledge
Knowledge and skills related to being a registered nurse.
Enrolment restrictions
Only available to students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedicine) or Graduate Diploma of Clinical Practice (Paramedic).
Replacement
Incompatible