Module Descriptors
PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS FOR OUT OF HOSPITAL CARE
PARA50001
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Mark Garratt
Email: Mark.Garratt@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 34
Independent Study Hours: 116
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
3000 word assignment which critically analyses the pharmacological and therapeutic interventions used in the care of one patient with an identified condition. 100%
Formative feedback will include:
Group discussion and personal tutorial
Formative feedback will include:
Group discussion and personal tutorial
Module Indicative Content
The definitions of drugs types and the standards and legislation pertaining to paramedic practice.
The methods and responsibilities of paramedics when administering drugs to patients in their care.
The factors which influence drug absorption, metabolism, distribution, action and elimination.
The variables influencing drug interaction and patient allergic response. The action of drugs on the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems. Supportive and alternative therapeutic care for pharmacological interventions.
The methods and responsibilities of paramedics when administering drugs to patients in their care.
The factors which influence drug absorption, metabolism, distribution, action and elimination.
The variables influencing drug interaction and patient allergic response. The action of drugs on the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine and gastrointestinal systems. Supportive and alternative therapeutic care for pharmacological interventions.
Module Learning Strategies
Contact Hours: (34)
24 hours Lead lectures
2 hours Seminar discussion
4 hours Clinical skills practice
4 hours VLE using Blackboard
Independent Study Hours: (116)
50 hours Personal reading
66 hours Preparation of analytical log and assignment
24 hours Lead lectures
2 hours Seminar discussion
4 hours Clinical skills practice
4 hours VLE using Blackboard
Independent Study Hours: (116)
50 hours Personal reading
66 hours Preparation of analytical log and assignment
Module Resources
Access to Backboard VLE
Skills lab
Skills lab
Module Texts
Bennett P N & Brown M (2007) Clinical Pharmacology 10th Edition London, Churchill Livingstone
Gregory P & Ward A (Eds) (2010) `Sanders' Paramedic Textbook UK Edition. London, Mosby Elsevier
Karch A M (2010) Focus on Nursing Pharmacology - UK edition. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, London
Thorp C (2008) Pharmacology for the Health Care Professional. Oxford, Wiley-Blackwell.
Gregory P & Ward A (Eds) (2010) `Sanders' Paramedic Textbook UK Edition. London, Mosby Elsevier
Karch A M (2010) Focus on Nursing Pharmacology - UK edition. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, London
Thorp C (2008) Pharmacology for the Health Care Professional. Oxford, Wiley-Blackwell.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Enrolled on appropriate pre-registration programmes
Access to Practice Placements
Access to Practice Placements