Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Public and Allied Health

Learning Methods

Lecture

Online

Tutorial

Module Offerings

5005PM-JAN-CTY

Aims

To explore the impact of pharmacological interventions on the human body within the realm of paramedic practice.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Interpret the relationship between medical / pharmaceutical intervention and the physiological changes in patient presentation.
2.
Analyse the principles of pharmacological interventions.
3.
Apply knowledge of ethical and legal frameworks to medicine management.
4.
Accurately use numerical formulae relevant to clinical sciences.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
  • Principles of pharmacology
  • Pharmacodynamics
  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Key pharmaceutical interventions
  • Scientific units of measurement in healthcare
  • Risks associated with pharmaceutical therapy
  • Medicines management and legislation
  • Ethics and consent in relation to medicines management.
Module Overview:
This module will explore the impact of pharmacological interventions on the human body within the realm of paramedic practice.
Additional Information:
The learning will further enhance the learners understanding and critical thought process when considering the use of pharmaceutical related issues for the paramedic. This module provides a theoretical base for the students' development in understanding the interaction between key body systems and medical / pharmaceutical interventions.

Assessments

Centralised Exam