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HLT209 Pharmacology for Allied Health

Course Coordinator:Cherie Wells (cwells@usc.edu.au) School:School of Health - Physiotherapy

2026Semester 1

Online

 Online You can do this course without coming onto campus.

Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.

What is this course about?

Description

In this course you will learn be introduced to clinical pharmacology, and the underlying principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics. You will be orientated to the safe and effective use of medicine to treat common disorders affecting the musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, immune, endocrine, and reproductive systems. You will also reflect on ethical and legal aspects of prescription and administration of medicine, and current and emerging roles of different health professions in Australia.

How will this course be delivered?

Activity Hours Beginning Week Frequency
Online
Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Online workshop - Orientation, key definitions/principles, assessment support, feedback 2hrs Week 1 13 times
Online – Online pre-recorded mini lectures (e.g. pathophysiology, pharmacology) 3hrs Week 1 13 times
Learning materials – Pharmacology workbook activities and required readings 3hrs Week 1 13 times

Course Topics

  • Pharmacology and the use of medicine to treat common disorders affecting different body systems
  • Principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics and clinical implications 
  • Ensuring quality of medicine prescription, administration, and monitoring of the outcomes and interactions
  • Ethical and legal aspects of pharmacology in Australia, and current/emerging roles for allied health professions
  • Interprofessional communication to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines in clinical practice
  • Indications, contraindications, adverse effects, and potential interactions of different classes/types of medicines
  • Pathophysiology underlying common disorders, and mechanisms underlying therapeutic effects of medicine
  • Evidence base for use of different medicines considering clinical and research evidence and client values
  • Medications used to treat pain, inflammation, infection, cancer, blood and skin disorders 
  • Medications used to treat cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological and musculoskeletal disorders
  • Medications used to treat urinary, gastrointestinal, immune-related, endocrine and reproductive system disorders

What level is this course?

200 Level (Developing)

Building on and expanding the scope of introductory knowledge and skills, developing breadth or depth and applying knowledge and skills in a new context. May require pre-requisites where discipline specific introductory knowledge or skills is necessary. Normally, undertaken in the second or third full-time year of an undergraduate programs.

What is the unit value of this course?

12 units

How does this course contribute to my learning?

Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... Graduate Qualities Mapping Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... Professional Standard Mapping * Physiotherapy Board of Australia
1 Describe the evidence-based use of medications to treat common medical conditions and the potential impact on client health, functioning and disability Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker 
1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.3, 5.2
2 Recognise potential side effects, adverse events or interactions of medications and refer the client to an appropriate health professional for review Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker
Empowered 
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 3.1, 3.2, 4.4, 5.2, 7.1
3 Define pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics and explain relevance to safe, effective and client-centred prescription of medication Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker 
1.2, 3.1, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2
4 Apply understanding of pathophysiology and research evidence to explain and justify the use of medication to treat common medical conditions in clinical practice Creative and critical thinker
Empowered 
1.2, 3.1, 4.3, 4.4, 6.1
5 Demonstrate understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of prescribing medicine and the current and emerging roles of different health professions in Australia Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker
Ethical 
1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 4.4, 4.5, 5.2, 7.1
6 Reflect on the scope and limitations of your profession with regards to giving advice, prescribing and administering medications, and implications for clinical practice Knowledgeable
Creative and critical thinker
Empowered 
1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.2, 5.2, 7.1

* Competencies by Professional Body

CODE COMPETENCY
Physiotherapy Board of Australia
1.1 Plan and implement an efficient, effective, culturally responsive and client-centred physiotherapy assessment
1.2 Involve the client and relevant others in the planning and implementation of safe and effective physiotherapy using evidence-based practice to inform decision-making
1.3 Review the continuation of physiotherapy and facilitate the client’s optimal participation in their everyday life
2.1 Comply with legal, professional, ethical and other relevant standards, codes and guidelines
2.2 Make and act on informed and appropriate decisions about acceptable professional and ethical behaviours
3.1 Use clear, accurate, sensitive and effective communication to support the development of trust and rapport in professional relationships with the client and relevant others
3.2 Record and effectively communicate physiotherapy assessment findings, outcomes and decisions
4.2 Evaluate their learning needs, engage in relevant continuing professional development and recognise when to seek professional support, including peer review
4.3 Efficiently consume and effectively apply research and commit to practice informed by best available research evidence and new knowledge
4.4 Proactively apply principles of quality improvement and risk management to practice
4.5 Recognise situations that are outside their scope of expertise or competence and take appropriate and timely action
5.1 Engage in an inclusive, collaborative, consultative, culturally responsive and client-centred model of practice
5.2 Engage in safe, effective and collaborative interprofessional practice
6.1 Use education to empower themselves and others
7.1 Organise and prioritise their workload and resources to provide safe, effective and efficient physiotherapy autonomously and, where relevant, as a team member

Am I eligible to enrol in this course?

Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.

Pre-requisites

LFS112

Co-requisites

Not applicable

Anti-requisites

Not applicable

Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)

Not applicable

How am I going to be assessed?

Grading Scale

Standard Grading (GRD)

High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL).

Details of early feedback on progress

Students will be provided with immediate feedback on their learning with online revision quizzes which are scheduled throughout the semester to provide feedback on learning relating to the previous 2 weeks of content. This will assist preparation for the final examination.

Assessment tasks

Delivery mode Task No. Assessment Product Individual or Group Weighting % What is the duration / length? When should I submit? Where should I submit it?
All 1 Quiz/zes Individual 25% 
15 minutes per quiz
 Refer to Format Online Test (Quiz)
All 2 Written Piece Individual 25% 
1000 Words
 Week 7 Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check
All 3 Examination - Centrally Scheduled Individual 50% 
2 hours
 Exam Period Online Test (Quiz)
All - Assessment Task 1:Revision Quiz
Goal: 
To provide early and regular feedback on learning of course content related to the pathophysiology of common medical conditions and pharmacological treatments. This will assist student preparation for the final written examination by identifying gaps in understanding or knowledge.
Product: Quiz/zes
Format: 
Online quizzes consisting of multiple choice questions - available on CANVAS. There are a total of 5 quizzes which are due on Friday 9am in week 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13 which relate to content covered in the previous 2 weeks. 

Each quiz will contribute 5% towards the course grade. Questions will relate to clinical scenarios and focus on student understanding of pathophysiology underlying common medical conditions, and the clinical indications for use of different types of medicines. Students also will need to reflect on potential contraindications, side effects, adverse events and drug interactions, and implications for clinical practice.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Provides the correct answer to multiple choice question.
 1 2 3 4
Generic Skills: 
Communication, Problem solving, Organisation, Applying technologies, Information literacy
All - Assessment Task 2:Assignment - Ethics, legalities & professional roles
Goal: 
To assess student understanding of ethics, legalities, and professional roles relating to the prescription and administration of medicines in Australia. Students will also need to reflect on current and emerging roles of their profession and implications for training and clinical practice.
Product: Written Piece
Format: 
A written essay that explains how medicines are currently prescribed and administered within Australia, associated ethics and legalities and the roles of different health professions. Students also should reflect on the current and emerging role of their allied health profession related to prescribing medicine and implications for training and clinical practice. References should be provided in APA (7th edition) and the marking schema will be provided on CANVAS. The assignment is due for submission via Turnitin on Canvas on Monday 9am in week 7.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Students will be assessed according to the marking schema provided on CANVAS.
 5 6
2 
Marking criteria will include: Demonstrate understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of prescribing medicine and the current and emerging roles of different health professions in Australia
 5
3 
Marking criteria will include: Reflect on the scope and limitations of your profession with regards to giving advice, prescribing and administering medications, and implications for clinical practice
 6
Generic Skills: 
Communication, Problem solving, Organisation, Applying technologies, Information literacy
All - Assessment Task 3:Written Examination
Goal: 
To assess student understanding of pharmacology and implications for clinical practice as an evidenced-based allied health professional. This includes understanding pathophysiology of underlying common medical conditions, and indications, contraindications, and potential side effects, adverse events, and interactions with different medications.
Product: Examination - Centrally Scheduled
Format: 
Online written examination will be scheduled within the examination period. Questions will include multiple choice, short answer, and extended answer questions which relate to different clinical scenarios. Briefing and example questions will be provided on CANVAS.
Criteria:
No. Learning Outcome assessed
1 
Provides the correct answer to examination questions, and where indicated provides accurate rationale, evidence, and detailed response as assessed by physiotherapy examiner.
 1 2 3 4 5 6
Generic Skills: 
Communication, Problem solving, Organisation, Applying technologies, Information literacy

Directed study hours

A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.

Schedule

Period and Topic Activities 
Week 1: Orientation to course & pharmacology
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Orientation to course, learning activities and assessment
* Key contacts for support and use of discussion board
* Orientation to week 1 activities and focus
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Overview of pharmacology and drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion
* Principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics

Workbook Activities
* Reading 
- Textbook chapters relating to "principles of pharmacology", "pharmacodynamics", "pharmacokinetics" and "pharmacogenomics"
* Complete workbook activities related to lectures and readings
 
Week 2: Ethics, legalities and quality use of medicines
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Review key definitions and principles from week 1
* Orientation to week 2 activities and focus
* Review key ethical principles i.e. beneficence, non maleficence, autonomy, justice
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Ethical and legal aspects of pharmacology, and quality use of medicines
* Polypharmacy, over the counter and complementary drugs, and implications
* Recreational use of drugs, misuse and abuse of drugs, and implications

Workbook Activities
* Reading
- Textbook chapters relating to "legal, clinical and ethical foundations of pharmacotherapy" and "Over-the-counter drugs and complementary therapies"
- "Guiding principles for medication management in the community" (Department of Health and Aged Care 2022)
* Complete workbook activities related to lectures and readings
 
Week 3: Current and emerging roles for health professionals
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Assessment 1 - overview of task, marking criteria, hints
* Academic integrity & referencing support - APA (7th edition)

Online Lecture
* Current and emerging roles for different health professionals in relation to pharmacology
* Interprofessional collaboration and communication requirements in clinical practice

Workbook Activities
* Reading (As per reading list), e.g. 
- "Prescribing Competencies Framework: Embedding quality use of medicines into practice" (NPS MedicineWise, 2021) 
- "Physiotherapy Prescribing Pathway" - APA submission to Physiotherapy Board of Australia (2018)
* Complete workbook activities related to online lectures and readings
 
Week 4: Cardiovascular system
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Orientation to weekly activities and focus
* Brief overview of cardiovascular system anatomy & function
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Cardiovascular system
- Common medical conditions, underlying pathophysiology, overview of pharmacological interventions
- Clinical indications, contraindication, side effects, adverse effects, interactions of drugs

Workbook Activities
* Reading (As per reading list) 
- Textbook chapters relating to drugs affecting "cardiac function", "vascular smooth muscle", "lipid-lowering drugs"
- Research articles related to use of cardiovascular medications in clinical practice
* Complete workbook activities related to online lectures and readings
 
Week 5: Respiratory system
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Clinical reasoning practice (cardiovascular case study)
* Orientation to weekly activities and focus
* Brief overview of respiratory system anatomy & function
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Respiratory system
- Common medical conditions, underlying pathophysiology, overview of pharmacological interventions
- Clinical indications, contraindication, side effects, adverse effects, interactions of different pharmacology interventions

Workbook Activities
* Reading (As per reading list) 
- Textbook chapter relating to "drugs used in respiratory disorders"
- Research articles related to use of respiratory medications in clinical practice
* Complete workbook activities related to online lectures and readings

Assessment 1a - Revision Quiz 1 
- Related to week 4 & 5 - Cardiorespiratory disorders
- Due Friday 9am
- Online, access via CANVAS 
- Contributes 5% towards course grade
 
Week 6 - Central Nervous System - Part A
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Feedback on Quiz 1 
* Clinical reasoning practice (respiratory case study)
* Orientation to weekly activities and focus
* Brief overview of central nervous system anatomy & function
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Central Nervous System Part A
- Common medical conditions, underlying pathophysiology, overview of pharmacological interventions 
- Clinical indications, contraindication, side effects, adverse effects, interactions of drugs 

Workbook Activities
* Reading (As per reading list)
- Textbook chapters relating to "drugs used for central nervous system", "anaesthetics", "analgesics", "neurodegenerative disorders and headache" 
- Research evidence related to use of CNS drugs (Part A) in clinical settings 
* Complete workbook activities related to online lectures and readings
 
Mid Session Break
 
Self directed work on assessments and workbook
 
Week 7 - Central Nervous System - Part B
 
Assessment 2: Written Assignment - Ethics, legalities & professional roles
- Due Monday 9am, Week 7
- Contributes 25% towards course grade

Scheduled workshop (online)
* Clinical reasoning practice (central nervous system - analgesics, anaesthetics, neurodegenerative case studies)
* Orientation to weekly activities and focus
* Introduction to use of pharmacology to treat mental health conditions
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Central Nervous System (Part B)
- Common medical conditions, underlying pathophysiology, overview of pharmacological interventions 
- Clinical indications, contraindication, side effects, adverse effects, interactions of drugs 

Workbook Activities
* Reading (As per reading list)
- Textbook chapters relating "antianxiety", "sedative and hypnotic drugs", "antiepileptic drugs", "psychotropic agents" and "neurostimulants" 
- Research evidence related to use of CNS drugs (Part B) in clinical settings
* Complete workbook activities related to online lectures and readings

Assessment 1b - Revision Quiz 2 
- Related to week 6 & 7 content - CNS disorders 
- Due Friday 9am, Week 7
- Online, access via CANVAS
- Contributes 5% towards course grade
 
Week 8: Peripheral and autonomic nervous system
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Feedback on Quiz 2
* Clinical reasoning practice (CNS Part B case studies - mental health)
* Orientation to weekly activities and focus
* Brief overview of peripheral and autonomic nervous system anatomy & function
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Peripheral and autonomic nervous system dysfunction
- Common medical conditions, underlying pathophysiology, overview of pharmacological interventions 
- Clinical indications, contraindication, side effects, adverse effects, interactions of drugs 

Workbook Activities
* Reading (As per reading list)
- Textbook chapters relating to drugs used for peripheral/autonomic system dysfunction (including drugs affecting "cholinergic" and "noradrenergic transmission") 
- Research evidence related to use of peripheral/autonomic/sympathetic nervous system drugs in clinical settings 
* Complete workbook activities related to online lectures and readings
 
Week 9: Inflammatory and immune-mediated disorders
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Clinical reasoning practice (peripheral/autonomic/sympathetic case studies)
* Orientation to weekly activities and focus
* Brief overview of inflammation, immune-mediated and skin disorders
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Inflammatory, immune-mediated and skin disorders 
- Common conditions, underlying pathophysiology, listing of common pharmacological interventions 
- Clinical indications, contraindication, side effects, adverse effects, interactions of drugs 

Workbook Activities
* Reading (As per reading list)
- Textbook chapters relating to the use of "anti-inflammatory" and "immunomodulating drugs" and "drugs affecting the skin"
- Research evidence related to use of drugs to treat inflammation, immune system and skin disorders in clinical settings
* Complete workbook activities related to online lectures and readings

Assessment 1c - Revision Quiz 3
- Related to week 8 & 9 content - PNS & ANS dysfunction, inflammatory & immune-mediated conditions
- Due Friday 9am, Week 9
- Online, access via CANVAS
- Contributes 5% towards course grade
 
Week 10: Infections with micro-organisms
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Feedback on Quiz 3
* Clinical reasoning practice (case studies - drugs for inflammation, immune-mediated disease and skin disorders) 
* Orientation to weekly activities and focus
* Brief overview of disease due to different micro-organisms (e.g. bacteria, fungi, virus)
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Infections with microorganisms
- Common medical conditions, underlying pathophysiology, overview of pharmacological interventions
- Clinical indications, contraindication, side effects, adverse effects, interactions of drugs

Workbook Activities
* Reading (As per reading list)
- Textbook chapters relating to use of drugs to treat bacterial, fungal and viral infections
- Research evidence related to use of antibiotics, antifungal, and antiviral medications in clinical settings
* Complete workbook activities related to online lectures and readings
 
Week 11: Gastrointestinal and urinary system
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Clinical reasoning practice (infectious disease case study)
* Orientation to weekly activities and focus
* Revision of structure and function of gastrointestinal & urinary systems
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Gastrointestinal & urinary system disorders
- Common conditions, underlying pathophysiology, listing of common pharmacological interventions
- Clinical indications, contraindication, side effects, adverse effects, interactions of drugs 

Workbook Activities
* Reading (As per reading list)
- Textbook chapters relating to the use of drugs that affect the kidney, bladder, and gastrointestinal tract
- Research evidence related to use of drugs for gastrointestinal and urinary system disorders
* Complete workbook activities related to online lectures and readings

Assessment 1d - Revision Quiz 4 
- Related to week 10 & 11 content - Infectious micro-organisms, gastrointestinal and urinary system disorders
- Due Friday 9am, Week 11
- Online, access via CANVAS
- Contributes 5% towards course grade
 
Week 12 - Endocrinology and reproductive systems
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Clinical reasoning practice (gastrointestinal and urinary system case study)
* Orientation to weekly activities and focus
* Brief overview of structure and function of endocrinology system and male and female reproductive system
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Endocrinology and reproductive system disorders
- Common conditions, underlying pathophysiology, overview of pharmacological interventions
- Clinical indications, contraindication, side effects, adverse effects, interactions of drugs 

Workbook Activities
* Reading (As per reading list)
- Textbook chapters relating to the use of drugs that relate to pituitary gland, adrenal cortex, pancreas, thyroid, parathyroid and reproductive systems
- Research evidence related to use of drugs for endocrinology and reproductive system disorders
* Complete workbook activities related to online lectures and readings
 
Week 13: Cancer and blood disorders
 
Scheduled workshop (online)
* Clinical reasoning practice (endocrinology and reproductive system case study)
* Orientation to weekly activities and focus
* Brief overview of different types of cancer, and structure and function of blood 
* Student questions/support

Online Lectures
* Cancer and blood disorders
- Common conditions, underlying pathophysiology, overview of common pharmacological interventions
- Clinical indications, contraindication, side effects, adverse effects, interactions of drugs 

Workbook Activities
* Reading (As per reading list)
- Textbook chapters relating to the use of drugs that treat cancer, and affect thrombosis, haemostatis and haemopoietic systems
- Research evidence related to use of drugs for cancer and blood disorders
* Complete workbook activities related to online lectures and readings

Assessment 1e - Revision Quiz 5 
- Related to week 12 & 13 content - Endocrinology, reproductive, cancer and blood disorders 
- Due Friday 9am, Week 13
- Online, access via CANVAS
- Contributes 5% towards course grade
 
Examination Period
 
* Assessment 3: Written Examination 
- Contributes 50% towards course grade
- Online as per schedule on CANVAS
 
PLEASE NOTE
 
This teaching schedule is a guide only, and topics, timing and activities may vary slightly from this document. Changes may be due to efforts to enhance learning & experiences, to meet professional accreditation requirements, and/or due to timetabling/space/teaching clashes. Any changes will be communicated via CANVAS course site.

What resources do I need to undertake this course?

Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.

Prescribed text(s) or course reader

Please note that you need to have regular access to the resource(s) listed below. Resources may be required or recommended.

Required? Author Year Title Edition Publisher
Required Kathleen Knights,Andrew Rowland,Andrew Rowland, PhD, BSc (Hons),Shaunagh Darroch,Mary Bushell 0 Pharmacology for Health Professionals, 6e n/a n/a
Recommended Jacqueline E. Reznik,Jackie Reznik,Ofer Keren,Iftah Biran,Joanne Morris 2016 Pharmacology Handbook for Physiotherapists n/a Elsevier

Specific requirements

This course will be delivered on online and therefore requires access to a computer and secure internet connection. Please note there will be scheduled classes scheduled at specific times that you will need to attend.  Please see your timetable and CANVAS for more information and expectations.

How are risks managed in this course?

Health and safety risks for this course have been assessed as low. It is your responsibility to review course material, search online, discuss with lecturers and peers and understand the health and safety risks associated with your specific course of study and to familiarise yourself with the University’s general health and safety principles by reviewing the online induction training for students, and following the instructions of the University staff.

What administrative information is relevant to this course?

Assessment: Academic Integrity

Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation.  It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline.  This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.

Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person.  You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.

In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin.  This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.

Assessment: Additional Requirements

Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment

Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying:
(a) The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4%; and
(b) The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale

Assessment: Submission penalties

Late submissions may be penalised up to and including the following maximum percentage of the assessment task’s identified value, with weekdays and weekends included in the calculation of days late:
(a) One day: deduct 5%;
(b) Two days: deduct 10%;
(c) Three days: deduct 20%;
(d) Four days: deduct 40%;
(e) Five days: deduct 60%;
(f) Six days: deduct 80%;
(g) Seven days: A result of zero is awarded for the assessment task.
The following penalties will apply for a late submission for an online examination:
Less than 15 minutes: No penalty
From 15 minutes to 30 minutes: 20% penalty
More than 30 minutes: 100% penalty

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