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Getting the Best Use of Dispensed Medicines

PHT006

  • Level 4
  • 20 Credits
  • 0.1667 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online only
  • Course duration: 32 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $731 NZ Domestic
    $2,563 NZ International
  • Workload - Approximately 7 hours per week
  • Prerequisites
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  • Availability
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The purpose of this online course is to prepare you to be able to provide advice and guidance on the use of medicines as they relate to the treatment of a range of health disorders

Students who successfully complete this course will be able to

  • Discuss basic human anatomy and physiology relating to common health disorders.
  • Discuss routes of administration of medicines and different dose forms.
  • Explain the use of medicines in treating common health disorders.
  • Provide advice and guidance on the use of dispensed medicines using appropriate communication.

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed

Textbooks

No textbooks are required for this course

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

How to apply

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