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PAEDS 712
: Youth Health Clinical Skills2024 Semester One (1243)
Develops and extends knowledge and skills in clinical interviewing, comprehensive assessments and effective interventions with young people.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PAEDS 714
: Emergency Paediatrics2024 Semester Two (1245)
Designed for health care providers involved in the delivery of acute emergency care to children, this course combines theoretical knowledge with clinical practice. Students will learn to recognise and manage the important paediatric medical and surgical emergencies including the approach to the febrile child, management of seizures and the recognition and management of other acute medical and surgical paediatric conditions.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PAEDS 714
: Emergency Paediatrics2024 Semester One (1243)
Designed for health care providers involved in the delivery of acute emergency care to children, this course combines theoretical knowledge with clinical practice. Students will learn to recognise and manage the important paediatric medical and surgical emergencies including the approach to the febrile child, management of seizures and the recognition and management of other acute medical and surgical paediatric conditions.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PHARMACY 111G
: Drugs and Society2024 Semester Two (1245)
The use of drugs in society including historical perspectives. Selected examples of the use of medicines in disease, recreational drug use and drug misuse, and cultural and ethnic influences on drug use. Differences between conventional and complementary medicines. The role of the pharmaceutical industry in drug discovery, manufacture and promotion. Legal and ethical issues pertaining to access to pharmaceuticals.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PHARMACY 199
: English Language Competency2024 Semester One (1243)
To complete this course students must attain a level of competency in the English language as determined by the School of Pharmacy. This course must be completed prior to enrolling in PHARMACY 213.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PHARMACY 211
: Applied Science for Pharmacy2024 Semester One (1243)
Specific and selected aspects of chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, immunology, microbiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology are explored in the context of beginning clinical pharmacy practice.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PHARMACY 212
: Pharmaceutical Science and Practice2024 Semester One (1243)
The properties of materials, principles of pharmaceutical formulation, design of drug delivery systems and routes of administration of drugs are considered. The skills for competent pharmacy practice in New Zealand, including law, ethics, medicines information, clinical communication, cultural competence and elements of human behaviour are introduced.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PHARMACY 213
: Pharmacy 12024 Semester Two (1245)
The optimal drug treatment of dermatological, infectious and gastrointestinal diseases and disorders is explored through an integrated multidisciplinary systems-based approach. Clinical and professional skills in law and ethics, critical appraisal, medicines information, pharmaceutical compounding and calculations, clinical communication and cultural competence are introduced. Introductory experiential learning placements in industry, hospital and community pharmacy sites are provided.
Prerequisite: PHARMACY 199, 211, 212
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PHARMACY 311
: Pharmacy 22024 Semester One (1243)
Optimal drug treatment of respiratory, cardiovascular, renal and hepatic diseases and disorders are explored through an integrated multidisciplinary systems-based approach. Clinical pharmacy skills in law and ethics, dispensing, medicines information, adherence support, clinical communication, physical assessment and management are further developed. Experiential learning placements focus on development of pharmacy practice skills in community/hospital pharmacy settings throughout New Zealand.
Prerequisite: PHARMACY 211-213
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PHARMACY 312
: Pharmacy 32024 Semester Two (1245)
Optimal drug treatment of endocrine, musculoskeletal diseases and women’s/men’s health issues are explored through integrated multidisciplinary systems-based approaches. Clinical pharmacy skills in law, ethics, dispensing, medicines information, clinical communication, management, quality and safety, and research skills are further developed. Further experiential learning placements focus on development of pharmacy practice skills in community/hospital pharmacy settings throughout New Zealand.
Prerequisite: PHARMACY 311
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PHARMACY 413A
: Research Inquiry in Pharmacy2024 Semester One (1243)
Research methodologies for health, pharmaceutical sciences and pharmacy practice. Students gain foundations in research methods and ethics, capabilities in synthesising literature, analysing data and presenting research findings. Students work in groups to explore, conduct, and present results of research inquiries in appropriate written and oral formats.
Prerequisite: PHARMACY 312
Restriction: PHARMACY 410 To complete this course students must enrol in PHARMACY 413 A and B
Restriction: PHARMACY 410 To complete this course students must enrol in PHARMACY 413 A and B
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PHARMACY 701
: Medicine Optimisation 12024 Semester One (1243)
Evaluation of theoretical frameworks to assess health service design. Optimal drug treatment of cancers, neurological and psychiatric diseases and disorders are explored underpinned by critical appraisal of evidence. Clinical pharmacy skills in law, ethics, dispensing, aseptic compounding, medicines information, teamwork and leadership are consolidated. Advanced experiential learning placement opportunities are undertaken in sites throughout New Zealand and overseas locations.
Prerequisite: PHARMACY 312
Restriction: PHARMACY 411
Restriction: PHARMACY 411
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PHARMACY 702
: Medicine Optimisation 22024 Semester Two (1245)
Theories and critical appraisal of evidence applied to design health service innovations. Optimal treatment of musculoskeletal diseases, disorders and pain, children’s and older persons’ health issues, patients with multiple morbidities explored through an integrated multidisciplinary systems-based approach. Clinical pharmacy skills in law, ethics, dispensing, medicines information, teamwork, leadership, pharmacoeconomics and health technology are further developed. Advanced experiential learning placement opportunities.
Prerequisite: PHARMACY 701
Restriction: PHARMACY 412
Restriction: PHARMACY 412
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PHARMACY 753
: Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs2024 Semester Two (1245)
To synthesise knowledge pertaining to the registration and licensing of pharmaceutical products nationally and internationally and to effectively apply regulatory principles to the introduction of new pharmaceutical products to the New Zealand and global market.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PHARMACY 764
: Medicines Information and Critical Appraisal2024 Semester One (1243)
Develops advanced skills in the retrieval, evaluation and dissemination of medicines information, as well as the ability to critically evaluate clinical literature in the context of selected common therapeutic areas.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PHARMACY 766
: Applied Pharmacotherapy2024 Semester One (1243)
Embodies evidence-based practice and the philosophy of pharmaceutical care to achieve optimum therapeutic outcomes in patients with endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, mental health, neurological and gastrointestinal disease states.
Prerequisite: PHARMACY 764, 765
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PHARMACY 767
: Advanced Pharmacotherapy2024 Semester Two (1245)
Explores current pharmacotherapeutics in the context of patients with complex pathologies and complex clinical needs, allowing for some specialisation in the student's areas of interest.
Prerequisite: PHARMACY 764, 765
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PHARMACY 769
: Principles of Prescribing2024 Semester One (1243)
Legal and ethical considerations; communication with patients and other health professionals; clinical reasoning and decision-making; physical assessment and diagnostic skills; 'mechanics' of prescribing; pharmacoeconomic considerations.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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PHARMACY 770
: Prescribing Practicum2024 Semester Two (1245)
A practicum for prescribing: an experiential placement where the pharmacist develops experience in prescribing under the overarching guidance of a designated medical prescriber.
Prerequisite: PHARMACY 769
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PHARMCOL 399
: Capstone: Integrated Pharmacology2024 Semester Two (1245)
A capstone that applies fundamental principles of pharmacology and toxicology to the safe, effective and responsible use of drugs through investigation of a current area of pharmacological research. Emphasises experimental design, data collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation, as the scientific basis for rational, evidence-based decision-making.
Prerequisite: MEDSCI 204 and 30 points from MEDSCI 203, 205, 206, BIOSCI 203, and 30 points from MEDSCI 318-320
Restriction: MEDSCI 399
Restriction: MEDSCI 399
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PHYSIOL 399
: Capstone: Physiology2024 Semester Two (1245)
Advancements in science come through integrating knowledge and excellence in experimental design. Students will integrate and communicate knowledge attained during their physiology degree by developing a research proposal. Working in small groups, and in research group placements will explore scientific knowledge, and experimental design, as well as wider issues such as ethics, health economics, and Māori and Pasifika health advancement.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage III in Physiology
Restriction: BIOMED 399, MEDSCI 399, PHARMCOL 399
Restriction: BIOMED 399, MEDSCI 399, PHARMCOL 399
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POPLHLTH 101
: Introduction to Health Systems2024 Semester One (1243)
Provides an overview and understanding of the New Zealand health system, including: history of health and health service delivery in New Zealand; the role and functioning of hospitals; primary care; purchasers and funders of health services; the role of insurance and private healthcare providers.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 102
: Social Determinants of Health2024 Semester Two (1245)
A description and analysis of health within a social context. Discusses different models of health and provides a range of explanations for how social factors influence health. Options for addressing these issues are also explored.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 111
: Population Health2024 Semester One (1243)
To introduce frameworks and tools for measuring and understanding and improving the health of populations, both locally and globally. These frameworks and tools are derived from epidemiology, demography, public health, environmental health and global health sciences.
No pre-requisites or restrictions
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POPLHLTH 203
: Health Promotion: Philosophy and Practice2024 Semester One (1243)
Explains in detail the theoretical basis of health promotion; calling on current practice examples to bring the theory to life. Introduces international and New Zealand health promotion concepts and tools. Explains how health promotion practice rests on particular approaches, values and ethical considerations which directly link to a political analysis of deprivation and powerlessness.
No pre-requisites or restrictions