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2014/5 |
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Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology |
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Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) |
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Modular (no specific semester) |
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CW 100% |
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Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations) |
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Aims: To update underpinning knowledge of cardiovascular disease management and therapeutics. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Describe and analyse the role of the healthcare professional / pharmacist in prescribing, administration and monitoring of medication for patients with cardio vascular disease (knowledge and understanding). 2. Explain the disease and patient monitoring factors in this therapeutic area (knowledge and understanding, professional practical skill). 3. Critically evaluate the evidence base for the management of cardiovascular disease (intellectual skill). 4. Reflect on their own practice in supporting patients with these diseases and identify areas for continuous improvement (personal transferable skill). 5. Apply the knowledge gained in this unit to design enhancements to patient facing services and the patient experience (professional practical skill; intellectual skill; knowledge and understanding) Skills: * Planning & organisation (Taught / Facilitated) * Handling information (Taught / Facilitated /Assessed) * Written communication (Taught / Facilitated /Assessed) * Working with others (Taught / Facilitated) * Scientific & practical skills (Taught / Facilitated /Assessed) * Improving learning & performance (Taught / Facilitated /Assessed) * Information & communication technology (ICT) (Taught / Facilitated) * Problem solving (Taught / Facilitated /Assessed). Content: * Introduction * Ischaemic Heart Disease (IHD) - Angina * IHD Therapeutic Management * Acute Coronary Syndrome - Unstable Angina and non-ST segment elevation, Myocardial Infarction * Myocardial Infarction * Secondary Prevention of IHD * Chronic Heart Failure * Arrhythmia * Hypertension. |
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PA50186 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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