New Lipid-Lowering Medicines
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What you'll learn:
Improved knowledge of lipid-lowering therapy in Australia including risk factors and incidence.
Interpret the significance of total cholesterol, triglycerides, high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol.
Briefly describe the pharmacology of lipid-lowering treatments available.
List sources of information for managing possible adverse effects and drug interactions of common lipid-modifying medicines.
Who it's for:
Why it's needed:
Pharmacological therapy and medication administration are fundamental in safe patient care. This Ausmed Course holds a strong and ethical patient focus while providing ongoing education to healthcare professionals in order to have a positive impact on patient outcomes.
Pharmacists, as providers of medicines and advisors to medicine use, must fully understand the concepts and practical applications of hypercholesterolaemia and lipid-lowering medicines administered in patient care.
However, many of the principles underlying how medicines work are often difficult to comprehend. As safe administration of medicines is a priority, it is essential that pharmacists and other healthcare professionals continue to demonstrate knowledge of the pharmacological and clinical uses of lipid-lowering medicines.
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