Bacterial and Fungal Infections
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| PHAR1038 | Pharmacy | 1 | 20 | Spring Malaysia |
- Code
- PHAR1038
- School
- Pharmacy
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring Malaysia
Summary
Antibiotics and antifungals are among the most commonly prescribed drugs. They are used to treat infection and so it is important that pharmacists understand the underlying principles of these classes of drugs. Antibiotics, in particular, are also among the drugs most commonly overprescribed by medical professionals with the consequence of the emergence of antibiotic-resistant pathogens, resulting in a serious threat to global public health. This module will provide a basic grounding in microbiology, common infectious diseases, mode of action and spectrum of antimicrobial agents, and how these drugs are delivered to and dealt with by the body. The module will also cover antibiotic prescribing and dispensing, infection control and the role of the antibiotic pharmacist.
Target Students
BPharm Year One students
Classes
- Four 3-hour workshops each week for 4 weeks
- Five 3-hour practicums each week for 5 weeks
- Four 1-hour lectures each week for 12 weeks
Assessment
- 30% Essay
- 20% Lab report
- 50% Examsys (1-hour): Examsys (end term)
Learning Outcomes
MLO1: Discuss key microbial pathogens and their resultant infections. (C2-Understanding)
MLO2: Demonstrate a thorough understanding of an evidence based selection of one of the key classes of antimicrobial drugs, factoring in their mechanism of action (C3-Applying)
MLO3: Evaluate the appropriateness of clinical pharmacy interventions for antibiotic prescriptions. (C5-Evaluating)
MLO4: Measure antimicrobial activity in a laboratory setting. (P4-Mechanism)
MLO5: Explain how the route of administration and formulation design affects the pharmacokinetics of an antimicrobial formulation. (C5-Evaluating)