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PGP5016

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

18 September 2017 22 December 2024

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Monash University

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Postgraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Faculty

Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

Coordinator(s)

Dr 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://monash.edu/pharm/future/contact/

Offered

Parkville

Notes

For postgraduate coursework pharmacy discontinuation dates, please see http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/students/pg-coursework/unit-discontinuation-dates.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%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average 10-12 hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include teacher directed learning, reading time, participation in tutorials or discussion groups, research and preparation for assignments.

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Chief examiner(s)

Dr Rohan Elliott

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

Pharmacy practice

Co-requisites

PGP5015 (VCP5015)

Prohibitions

VCP5016