PHR3141 Comprehensive Care: Pathogens, host defence and treatment

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe fundamental concepts of microbiology and host defence mechanisms including immunology and microorganism classification and apply these concepts to the treatment and prevention of infectious diseases.

2. 2

   Describe the epidemiology and clinical aspects of infectious disease state management for selected bacterial and viral infections including respiratory, skin and soft tissue, and urinary tract infections, sexually transmitted infections, hepatitis, the human immunodeficiency virus and associated opportunistic infections

3. 3

   Describe the signs and symptoms, and diagnostic methods relevant to a variety of infectious diseases

4. 4

   Describe the molecular basis of drug action together with some key chemical and biological principles behind the development of medicines used to treat infectious diseases

5. 5

   Explain the mechanism of action of drugs used in treatment of infectious diseases, and predict how this leads to the treatment of disease, possible side effects and drug resistance

6. 6

   In the context of a pharmacist and a standardised approach to patient centred care (e.g. Monash Model of CARE) in patients' with an infectious disease: 
   (i) Gather and integrate information concerning the chemistry and pharmacology of medicines, in addition to pharmacokinetic and patient specific factors, to identify potential management options 
   (ii) Create a medication management plan which incorporates established clinical guidelines, antimicrobial stewardship principles and a comprehensive clinical review of their medicine-related problems.
   (iii) List and prioritise drug and non-drug management options for treatment and prevention
   (iv) Evaluate and justify when referral for medical assessment is required, with a particular emphasis on symptoms indicative of referral
   (v) Develop, apply and communicate education strategies that provide support and optimise patient-centred relationships and outcomes

7. 7

   Reflect on the development and implementation of the Monash model of CARE plan and the development of other skills relevant to pharmacy practice

8. 8

   Using principles of antimicrobial use, apply and articulate antimicrobial stewardship practices to optimise antimicrobial prescribing in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

9. 9

   Demonstrate proficiency in simulated clinical settings by applying clinical reasoning and collaborative decision making to communicate a medication management plan that optimises patient health outcomes