This Ausmed Course outlines key pharmacological considerations and provides a risk-versus-benefit approach when dispensing or medication counselling in pregnancy.
Improved knowledge of maternal and fetal physiological changes and how drugs impact on fetal development.
Ability to educate patients about key nutrient requirements pre-conception and antenatally.
Describe an approach to managing medication in pregnancy for pregnancy-associated, pre-existing or episodic conditions.
Able to perform a risk-versus-benefit assessment when medication counselling in pregnancy.
Pharmacists and other healthcare professionals who are involved in the prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication to people who are pregnant.
For pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to assist in ensuring the safe use of medicines in pregnancy, a strong understanding of the risks-versus-benefits of medicines is required. Pharmacists and healthcare professionals are also required to have a strong foundational knowledge of maternal and fetal physiological changes that occur during pregnancy. This knowledge can lead to reduced adverse patient outcomes as well as aid in beneficial outcomes for patients.
The purpose of this Ausmed Course is to:
Assign mandatory training and keep all your records in-one-place.
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