Develop your understanding of pharmacology through drug action and pharmacokinetics. The subject develops therapeutic classes and adverse effects, then examines interactions and responsible medicine use. Analyse de-identified medicine teaching cases within authorised learner scope.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain drug action and pharmacokinetics using an appropriate example.
  • Analyse a subject-related problem involving therapeutic classes and adverse effects.
  • Present reasoned evidence addressing interactions and responsible medicine use.

Main topics

  • Drug action
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Therapeutic classes
  • Adverse effects
  • Interactions
  • Responsible medicine use

Practical task

Analyse de-identified medicine teaching cases within authorised learner scope.

Assessment

Submit a pharmacological reasoning report and knowledge assessment.

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