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Overview
About the course
- The Podiatric Pharmacology and Therapeutics program at La Trobe University provides an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge and skills in podiatric pharmacology and therapeutics.
- The Podiatry Board of Australia has approved the non-award program as providing a qualification in podiatric therapeutics for the purpose of endorsement for scheduled medicines under Pathway B of the Board's Registration standard for endorsement for scheduled medicines.
- The program has been designed so that theoretical and practical curriculum are thoughtfully sequenced and scaffolded. The course incorporates principles of medication use for patients across the life span. Key pharmacological characteristics of drug classes and individual drugs are explored to optimise outcomes and minimise adverse events.
Programme Structure
Course content:- Apply advanced practice podiatry knowledge and skills to conduct a comprehensive and systematic assessment to inform and implement a management plan for a patient
- Interpret and critique the legal, registration and guideline requirements for endorsed podiatrist prescribing
- Explain the role of the health professional within the Quality Use Medications (QUM) guidelines
- Describe the pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, uses and contraindications of medicines available to endorsed podiatrists
- Create and evaluate prescriptions of restricted medicines for a given patient with a foot pathology in the presence of local and/or systemic disease for specific populations (including pregnancy, paediatrics, sports medicine and gerontology)
- Request, analyse and interpret diagnostic tests, associated with medical conditions, for the use of informing prescribing decisions
- Behave in a manner reflective of a health professional.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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More details
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Language
English
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Disciplines
PharmacologyWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Provider 00115M
For podiatrists registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia
Additional requirements
- Broadband internet access and an active email address that can be accessed during the workshop.
- A webcam, mic and headset/speaker is required. All workshops are conducted in small groups and are interactive.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents4995 AUD / full≈ 4995 AUD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents4995 AUD / full≈ 4995 AUD / full
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