Medicines - Therapeutics and Pharmacology
Starting dates and places
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Module delivery datesDistance learning - start date, 23 April 2014
You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.
Closing date for applicationThe closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.
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Distance learning - start date, 23 April 2014
You will need to attend one of the induction days prior to commencing your first module; these are running in Lancaster on 18 or 19 September 2013 (you only need to attend one date), 08 January 2014 and 26 March 2014 and in Carlisle on 20 September 2013, 07 January 2014 and 25 March 2014. If you have studied at the University of Cumbria in the past two years the requirement to attend the induction day may be waived.
Closing date for applicationThe closing date for applications is 5 working days prior to the module start date or, if this is your first module, 5 working days prior to the induction date.
Why study with us?This module will enable you to use pharmacological knowledge to advance your understanding of, and your ability to manage, therapeutic care of individuals in relation to medicines.
FinanceIf you are employed within NHS North West and this module is to be funded by your employing Trust, please contact your Line Manager and CPD Lead for advice relating to funding and the funding application process.
What can this course lead to? This module may be studied as part of the BSc (Hons) Developing Paramedic Practice, BSc (Hons) Practice Development or BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice top-up degrees. Resources and facilitiesWe are amongst the UK’s leading health and wellbeing faculties and are proud of the high level of support we are able to offer to our students. We provide a wide range of high-quality courses supported by expert academic and clinical practice staff. If you join us you will enjoy great facilities and learn alongside caring, committed and experienced professionals. Our employment record is excellent.
Entry requirementsEvidence of prior successful study at underpinning level.
More information about levels and credits.
Credit and UCAS requirements Credit: 20 credits Selection criteriaTo be eligible to study this module you should be able to apply it to your practice.
ModulesHPHG6036 Medicines - Therapeutics and Pharmacology (20 credits at level 6)
Intended learning outcomesOn successful completion, you will be able to:
- Critically review pharmacological and therapeutic concepts related to medicines
- Critically review a range of pharmacological interventions in the management of clients presenting with identified pathologies
- Critically evaluate the nature and quality of the evidence base in informing the adoption of pharmacological interventions
- Critically reflect on individual practice in the light of knowledge and understanding gained
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Rang, H., Dale M., Ritter, J., Flower, R. 2011. Pharmacology. 7th edition.London: Churchill Livingstone
Waller G., Renwick A., Hillier K. 2009. Medical Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 3rd edition. London: Saunders
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