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PHA521: Pharmacy Care (Not available in 2010)

This unit covers the methods of diagnosis and management of minor ailments in patient care, focusing on over-the-counter products in community pharmacy. Topics covered include gastrointestinal disorders such as heartburn, dyspepsia, constipation, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting, anorectal disorders, gastrointestinal infestations, analgesics for minor pain and musculoskeletal injuries and disorders, respiratory disorders, dermatological disorders such as dermatitis, acne, seborrhea, oral and ophthalmologic disorders, nutrition and weight control.

Related Unit Codes:

Points

3

Enrolment Options

Not available 2010

Contact Time

Lectures: 3 hours per week; laboratories: 3 hours per week.

Prerequisites

Enrolment in Master of Pharmacy or Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Health Science.

School

School of Nursing and Midwifery

Unit Coordinator

Mrs Kylie Birkinshaw

  • Position:
Lecturer in Pharmacy
  • E-mail:
K.Birkinshaw@murdoch.edu.au
  • Location:
Murdoch Campus
Amenities
Room 3.005
  • Phone:
    Prefix: +618
9360 1241
Unit Contacts
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The information displayed is derived from a variety of sources and is relevant to the 2010 enrolment year.
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Key to Offshore Campus Location abbreviations:

APMISIN

Asia Pacific Management Institute (Singapore)

CEJTOKYO

Chiropractic Education Japan (Tokyo)

JKURASHIKI

NET Corporation (Kurashiki, Japan)

KDUPG

KDU College (Penang, Malaysia)

KDUPJ

KDU College (Petaling Jaya, Malaysia)

SGP-REPOLY

Republic Polytechnic (Singapore)

SMANUFED

Singapore Manufacturing Federation

ZHENGZHOU

Zhengzhou University (China)