CVP5005 Biochemistry and pharmacology for perfusion
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
CVP5005 Biochemistry and pharmacology for perfusion is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs CVP5002 and CVP5001 and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 12 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before CVP5005
Corequisites
Pass these before, or take them in the same semester.
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After CVP5005
4 units list CVP5005 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in course code M6050
Overview
In this unit you will learn about biochemical and pharmacology principles relevant to clinical practice as a perfusionist.
You will gain knowledge and skills regarding the underlying cellular and metabolic functions that support homeostasis and how cardiopulmonary bypass affects this.
You will learn about acid/base management and the essential role that a variety of pharmacological agents play in maintaining equilibrium for patients during cardiac surgery.
You will explore the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of drugs relevant to clinical practice as a perfusionist and how to administer these pharmacological agents in accordance with the National Safety and Health Quality Service (NSHQS) Standards and within your scope of practice.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- Written assignment (2,000 words)Written40%
- Medication safety project (Part A 1,000 words & Part B 8-12 minutes)Project40%
- Quiz (90 minutes)Quiz / Test20%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Examine biochemical processes and how they are affected by cardiopulmonary bypass to inform clinical practice
- 2
Evaluate the therapeutic and physiological effects of common medications used during cardiac surgery to ensure safe practice
- 3
Appraise contemporary cardioplegia solutions and techniques for myocardial protection in cardiac surgery to support clinical practice
- 4
Examine and apply legal, ethical and professional responsibilities in medication administration to support practice in line with the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards
- 5
Communicate complex concepts and scientific content in a variety of formats
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials-
3 hours of teacher-directed study per week, including 2 hours of lectures per week and 2 hours of tutorials per fortnight
9 hours of self-directed study
Total per week = 12 hours
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Neesha Ghedia
- Jessica Cantrick
- Chief Examiners
- Jessica Cantrick
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for CVP5005?
You need CVP5002 and CVP5001 before you enrol; and CVP5003 and CVP5004 before or alongside it. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after CVP5005?
CVP5005 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including CVP5003, CVP5004, CVP5006 and CVP5007.
When is CVP5005 offered?
In 2026, CVP5005 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is CVP5005?
The handbook expects about 12 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does CVP5005 have an exam?
No. CVP5005 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
More details
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 5
- Study level
- Postgraduate
- Faculty
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
- Organisational unit
- School of Clinical Sciences at Monash Health
- Type
- Coursework
- EFTSL
- 0.125
- Student contribution
- SCA Band 2
- Study abroad
- Not available
- Handbook years
- 20262027