PHARM 7012EX - Pharmacotherapy and other responses to drug problems
Career: | Postgraduate Coursework |
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Units: | 6 |
Term: | Semester 2 |
Campus: | External |
Contact: | Online |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | No |
Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
Pre-Requisite: | PHARM 7011EX |
Assessment: | Essay, exam, discussion board contribution |
Syllabus: |
This course will provide an overview of the current approaches to the management of drug problems in the community, including the pharmacotherapy, population health approaches and the response of the legal system. Special attention is also paid to the future developments in drug treatment. Students will study the full range of treatments for drug problems, from management of overdoses with withdrawal to long term maintenance treatment and relapse prevention. Available pharmacotherapies used in the treatment of drug dependence will be the primary focus. At the community level, students will examine public health and legal responses to drug problems and look at what prevention and education strategies can be implemented to reduce alcohol and other drug problems in society. Students will gain an advanced level of understanding of the approaches to handle addiction. Development of academic writing skills and critical appraisal are goals to increase lifelong learning skills. |
Course Fees
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The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
EFTSL | |||
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0.25 |
* This course is not normally offered to international students studying within Australia.
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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Semester 2 | Mon 05/08/2024 | Wed 14/08/2024 | Fri 13/09/2024 | Fri 25/10/2024 |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Seminar | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
28755 | 01EX | 45 | 42 | This class does not have any timetabled face-to-face sessions. Please check MyUni or contact your Course Coordinator for details. |