NUR5220 Therapeutic medication management
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
NUR5220 Therapeutic medication management is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Peninsula. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 12
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Peninsula
- Assessment
- Exam 20%
- and 2 other tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before NUR5220
Prohibitions
You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.
After NUR5220
No unit lists NUR5220 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Corequisite: M6031 or M6006 or P6003 or M6035 or M0014 or M0005.
Must be enrolled in course code M6031 or M6006 or M0014 or M0005
Overview
This unit will enable you to apply the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in the therapeutic management of medication in advanced practice settings. By demonstrating an understanding of prescribed medications on major body systems, you will be able to critically analyse medication regimes for discipline specific clinical conditions, utilising state and federal frameworks for clinical decision making.
Examining your role in therapeutic medication management, you will gain a critical understanding of the legal, ethical and professional accountabilities for which you are responsible within your scope of practice and area of specialisation. This will include the requirements for you to evaluate the effect of the social determinants of health on therapeutic medication management outcomes. You will also demonstrate the knowledge of health education for clients regarding self-management of medications within the Australian healthcare system, your scope of practice, and area of specialisation.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Peninsula | Flexible |
Assessment
- Mid semester exam (70 minutes)Examination20%
- Case study (2,250 words)Written35%
- Multimedia presentation (4,250 word equivalence)Presentation45%
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
Apply the principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to therapeutic medication management across a variety of clinical settings.
- 2
Explain the mechanism of action, clinical indication and therapeutic effect for commonly prescribed medications.
- 3
Optimise medication regimes for discipline specific conditions to improve a person's health and wellbeing.
- 4
Propose educational strategies and non-pharmacological interventions that support medication adherence and improved health outcomes.
- 5
Critically appraise Quality Use of Medicines principles for evidence‑based medication management practices.
- 6
Distinguish the implications of social, cultural, environmental, and political factors influencing the use of medications on health outcomes.
- 7
Determine your legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities in medication management according to state, territory and federal legislation, within your scope of practice.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials28 hours
24 hours per week of teacher facilitated and self directed study, including tutorials and online activities.
Please refer to Moodle for tutorial types and requirements.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Mr Tim Gartland
- Chief Examiners
- Mr Tim Gartland
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for NUR5220?
NUR5220 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is NUR5220 offered?
In 2026, NUR5220 runs in Semester 2 at Peninsula.
Does NUR5220 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 20% of the final mark, alongside 2 other tasks.