Program Overview

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BMS263 Pharmacology for Allied Health Professionals

Subject Description

In this subject, students will apply their knowledge of basic chemistry, biochemistry, and human physiology to the study of pharmacology. This foundation subject provides students with an introduction to pathophysiology and fundamental concepts of pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and polypharmacy, with an emphasis on the cardiac, renal, and respiratory systems. Students will analyse a range of pharmacological treatments for diabetes, to contextualise the effects of chronic disease on multiple organ systems. This subject also introduces students to the concept of pharmacological manipulation of the immune system and reviews the pharmacology of anti-inflammatory drugs.

Subject Outlines

Subject Outlines for recent sessions are available for current CSU students.

Availability

The subject is available in:

• Session 1 (30)
• On Campus: Albury-Wodonga Campus, Orange Campus, Port Macquarie Campus
• Online: Albury-Wodonga Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Community Health

Assumed Knowledge

This subject assumes knowledge of basic chemistry, biochemistry, and human physiology.

Incompatible Subjects

• BMS219
• BMS225

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to appropriately apply the professional language associated with medical and pharmacological practice
• be able to explain the mechanism of action and properties of medicines used for the treatment of cardiac, respiratory, renal, and inflammatory pathology
• be able to analyse the implications of polypharmacy, drug-drug, and drug-disease interactions when taking a client history
• be able to apply foundational knowledge of pathology and pharmacology to explain the clinical management of chronic disease

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
• Introduction to clinical science / altered cellular function
• Immune system pathophysiology
• Manipulation of the immune system and wound healing
• Inflammation (diseases / pain / anti-inflammatory drugs)
• Endocrine pathophysiology & pharmacology: diabetes
• Cardiac pathophysiology & pharmacology
• Vasculature pathophysiology & pharmacology
• Respiratory pathophysiology & pharmacology
• Urinary system pathophysiology & pharmacology