ort4opp ophthal pharma
OPHTHALMIC PHARMACOLOGY
ORT4OPP
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will build on concepts presented in Pathophysiology and Pharmacology. Students will develop an understanding of pharmacological concepts pertaining to the use of ophthalmic medications. Using an enquiry-based learning program, students will study the pharmacologic principles, indications, contraindications and potential side effects of various ocular drugs used in the investigation, diagnosis and/or management of ophthalmic disorders. An understanding of the ophthalmic effects of non-ocular therapeutic substances and the regulatory aspects of prescribing ocular preparations will be emphasized. This subject will equip students to proceed to the subject Ophthalmic Management and Therapeutics and the Orthoptic Clinical Practice subjects.
SchoolSchool of Allied Health
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed the following subjects: [ORT3OPH or ORT3OPM] and [HBS3PAP or HBS3PBD] OR Must be enrolled in: HMORT and no other rule applies.
Co-requisites ORT4AOD
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Limited to students enrolled in Orthoptics.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Basic and clinical science course | Prescribed | American Academy of Ophthamology 2010 | 2010-2011 EDN, AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTHAMOLOGY, SAN FRANCISCO. |
| Readings | Clinical ocular pharmacology | Prescribed | Bartlett, J & Jaanus, S 2001 | 4TH EDN, BUTTERWORTH-HEINEMANN, BOSTON. |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Examine and explain general pharmacological principles and the considerations associated with drug administration and delivery at an ocular level.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops & case studies
02. Analyse and synthesise information on safe administration of drugs in the clinical setting in order to recommend the drugs of choice for various ocular examinations and appropriate therapeutic management options for various eye diseases.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops & case studies
03. Apply critical thinking in order to comply with legal requirements for the use and prescribing of pharmaceutical agents.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshops & case studies
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMeri Vukicevic
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
Eight 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 2-hour end-of-semester written examination (2,000 words) | 50 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| one 60-minute mid-semester written test (1,000 words) | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| Four group in-class workshop assignments (5% each, equivalent to 750 words per student) | students work on in-class worksheet in groups which assesses in-class content | 20 | 01, 03 |