2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LAUT3014 Psychopharmacology and Physiology of Addiction
30 creditsClass Size: 30
Module manager: Gillian Tober
Email: gillian.tober@nhs.net
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
Certified evidence of successful completion of level 2 studiesAND
English Language Qualification GCSE Grade C or above
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module develops a detailed understanding of the physiological processes underpinning drug and alcohol use and dependence and of pharmacological treatments for drug and alcohol dependence.Objectives
- to develop an understanding of the physiological processes underpinning drug and alcohol use and apply understanding of this to clinical practice.- to develop an ability to support and advise clients about pharmacological interventions.
- to develop the ability to use audit and evaluation instruments to monitor and assess the effectiveness of practice.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module the student will be able to:
- discuss physiological and pharmacological aspects of substance use and treatment for dependence;
- apply detailed understanding of physiological aspects of substance use to clinical practice;
- critically reveiw the physiological and social criteria for pharmacotherapthy;
- debate the characteristics of pharmacological treatments for withdrawal, abstinence, and substitute prescribing;
- justify methods of monitoring adherence to pharmacological treatments;
- effectively give information about the physiological actions of drugs and pharmacological properties of treatements for drug and alcohol dependence;
- harness network support for withdrawal and the maintenance of abstinence;
- plan and prepare the individual and their network for pharmacological interventions;
- evaluate protocols for the delivery of pharmacological treatment;
- discuss ways in which pharmacological treatments can be evaluated.
Skills outcomes
Knowledge and competence in supporting pharmacotherapy and critical appraisal of outcomes.
Syllabus
This module develops a detailed understanding of the physiological processes underpinning drug and alcohol use and dependence. The following topics will be addressed: the absorption, distribution and metabolism of drugs and alcohol; drug tolerance; drug interactions; physiological effects of prescribed medication. Detailed understanding of pharmacological aspects of treatment for drug and alcohol dependence including; psychological and social criteria for pharmacotherapy; treatments for withdrawal, abstinence, and substitute prescribing. Methods of evaluating pharmacotherapy in the addiction field will be discussed.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Work Based Learning | 20 | 6.00 | 120.00 |
Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
Lecture | 16 | 1.50 | 24.00 |
Seminar | 8 | 2.50 | 20.00 |
Tutorial | 4 | 0.50 | 2.00 |
Private study hours | 132.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 168.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 |
Private study
50 hours private reading75 hours assignment and seminar preparatory reading
9 hours producing assignments
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Individual tutorials including feedback on seminar presentations, video recorded practice and course work with teaching team, and supervision with Practice Mentor.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Practical | 1 x video recording of 30 minutes duration demonstrating information and advice giving regarding pharmacotherapy to a substance misuser, or their family partner, accompanied by a written analysis report of a maximum of 1,500 words | 33.30 |
Case Study | written case study of 2,500 words | 33.40 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 66.70 |
There is no compensation between assessments. Each assessment must be passed.
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 33.30 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 33.30 |
There is no compensation between assessments. Each assessment must be passed.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 17/07/2017
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