VCW1106

Systemic medication and wound healing ( 3 points, SCA Band 3, 0.063 EFTSL)

Leader: Sally Warmington

Offered:
Parkville First semester 2006 (OCL)
Parkville Second semester 2006 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit will examine the systemic medication effect on wound healing. The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of specific drug classes will be described and discussed in relation to wound healing.

Objectives: At the completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the types of medications that have an systemic effect on wound healing; 2. Describe the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of the specific drugs or drug classes that impact on wound healing; 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the phase(s) of wound healing affected by specific drugs.

Assessment: Minor assignment (30%), major written assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Prerequisites: VCW1101, VCW1102, VCW1103, VCW1104 and VCW1105