units

PGP5016

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

18 September 2017 24 April 2024
Monash University

Postgraduate - Unit

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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LevelPostgraduate
FacultyFaculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
OfferedParkville First semester 2012 (Off-campus)
Parkville Second semester 2012 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)Mr Rohan Elliott

Quota applies

This unit is quota restricted. Selection is on a first-in, first enrolled basis. For more information please contact the faculty at http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/courses/pg-coursework/contact.html

Synopsis

Geriatric disease state management is an elective unit in the Master of and Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice. The unit will help students develop specialist knowledge and skills in the management of major diseases and syndromes affecting older people. In particular it will focus on medication-related issues and the role of the pharmacist, including medication management reviews in patients with these conditions.

Outcomes

After completing this unit, students should be able to:

  • Describe the effects of ageing and disease on cognitive function, falls and balance, bone health, bladder and bowel function and pain.
  • Recognise the signs and symptoms of cognitive disorders, falls, dizziness, osteoporosis, bladder and bowel problems and pain in older people.
  • Identify patients who are at increased risk of developing the aforementioned problems.
  • Identify potential medication-related causes of cognitive impairment, falls, dizziness, osteoporosis, and bladder and bowel problems.
  • Recommend appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological management for prevention and management of cognitive disorders, falls, dizziness, osteoporosis, bladder and bowel problems and pain.
  • Prepare management plans and medication management reports for elderly patients with the aforementioned problems.

Assessment

Assessment tasks include:
Case studies and online discussions: 40%
Written assignments, medication management reports and online quizzes: 60%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Rohan Elliott

Contact hours

Student are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Geriatrics, Aged care

Co-requisites

PGP5015 (VCP5015)

Prohibitions

VCP5016