Therapeutics and Safety in Medicine Management (PHRM1203)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Health, Medicine and Behavioural Sciences
Schools
Nursing, Midwifery & Social Wk, Pharmacy & Pharma Sciences Sch
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Workshop 2 Hours/ Ad Hoc
Restricted
BN, BMid and BN/BMid
Assessment methods
Written examination
Reflection
Peer Assessment
Course enquiries
Doctor Holly Foot ()
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course focuses on developing understanding of basic therapeutic pharmacological principles, quality use of medications and the nurse role in safe medication practices. There is an emphasis on mechanisms of action, physiological effects, clinical indication, pharmacokinetics and adverse effects of drugs. A key component is the role of the nurse or midwife in safely administering medications.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
