Program Overview

PF6009 Pharmacotherapy I: Renal, CVS, Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Diseases

Course Fact File

• Code: PF6009
• Duration: 12 weeks
• Teaching Mode: Part-Time
• Fees: €2,150 (includes a €35 processing fee)
• Closing Date: Currently closed for applications
• Venue: On-line
• Credits: 15
• Start Date: Currently closed for applications

Outline

Module Objective

To develop a higher knowledge of the major pharmacotherapeutic areas in order to promote a better understanding of the benefits and risks of the use of these medicines in the clinical pharmacy setting and to prepare the pharmacist for his/her evolving role within the hospital/community setting.

Module Content

The diseases of the major organ systems, gastrointestinal (including liver), respiratory, cardiovascular and renal systems and the drugs that act on these systems will be examined. The potential changes in drug safety and efficacy that may occur in the presence of impaired function in any of these systems will be highlighted in order to ensure usage of the most appropriate therapies at an individual level. The expanded professional role of the clinical pharmacist will be highlighted, as will potential areas of future development.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Discuss and explain the epidemiology, aetiology, pathophysiology, signs, symptoms, and tests leading to the diagnosis, of common disorders/diseases of the gastrointestinal (including liver), respiratory, cardiovascular and renal systems.
2. Choose the appropriate and effective therapy, for selected diseases of the gastrointestinal (including liver), respiratory, cardiovascular and renal systems.
3. Formulate pharmaceutical care plans and counsel patients including patients with co-morbid disease.
4. Effectively communicate and justify decisions, through presentations and active participation in group discussions.
5. Demonstrate engagement in reflective practice.

Practicalities

Compulsory Elements

• Formal Written Examination
• Continuous Assessment
• Oral if required

Requirements

As per MSc (Clinical Pharmacy).

• Candidates must hold a primary pharmacy degree from a School of Pharmacy that is approved by the Programme Committee
• They must be registered with the professional accreditation authority in the country in which they are practising
• Candidates should have practical experience in their area of qualifications of at least one year post-registration
• Candidates must be employed in a healthcare setting
• Applicants may be requested to undergo an interview
• All candidates will be required to have full access to computer and internet facilities and to be computer literate
• In some exceptional circumstances candidates, by virtue of their training and experience may, at the discretion of the Programme Director and the Head of School, be deemed suitable for entry to the degree

Fees and Costs

€2,150 (including a €35 processing fee)