Undergraduate - UnitPAC4451 - Integrated therapeutics: Dermatology and pain

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6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Sunway First semester 2013 (Day) Parkville First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr David Manallack (Parkville); Dr Sabrina Anne Jacob (Sunway)

Synopsis

This unit aims to provide the foundations for the management of dermatological conditions and also covers the principles of

pain pathways
pain management for pain arising from a variety of sources and
management of musculoskeletal disorders - rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis arthritis and gout.

The chemistry, pharmacology and clinical aspects of medications associated with pain management are presented in detail in an integrated fashion.

Drug therapy principles for particular conditions and patient groups will be emphasized enabling students to acquire the skills necessary to provide clinical pharmacy services within these areas.

Students will perform a number of tasks that will help foster the development of critical thinking and oral and written communication skills, leadership and teamwork.

Outcomes

The pathophysiology of pain and a range of musculoskeletal and dermatological conditions;
Skin structure and skin pathology;
The signs and symptoms associated with a range of musculoskeletal and dermatological conditions;
The chemistry of the different classes of drugs used in the management of these disorders;
The concepts of structure-activity relationships for the drugs used in the management of these disorders;
The pharmacology of the drugs used in the management of these disorders;
The pharmacology and pathways associated with nociception;
The signs and symptoms, emphasising cardinal symptoms, of many conditions associated with these areas.
Current best practice for the management of pain and musculoskeletal conditions, including drug and non-drug therapies, with emphasis on the role of the pharmacist.
Current best practice for the management common dermatological conditions, including drug and non-drug therapies, with emphasis on the role of the pharmacist.
Individual differences which may occur in these disorders and how they can be managed.