Table 1.
Summary of Learning Objectives for a Required Women's and Men's Health Module for Undergraduate Pharmacy Students
| Knowledge |
| By the end of the module the student will be able to: |
| Explain anatomy and physiology of female and male reproductive systems |
| Describe epidemiology, etiology and risk factor for each condition |
| Describe pathophysiology, clinical presentation, symptomology, health consequences |
| Apply concepts of pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, therapeutic principles in selecting and monitoring drug for the management of each condition. |
| Describe the laboratory and diagnostic tests in diagnosis and monitoring of each condition |
| Describe therapeutic approach including lifestyle, pharmacological and Complementary and Alternative |
| Medicine for each condition |
| Discuss the methods of contraception available for men and women |
| Describe societal and economic considerations of women's and men's health |
| Discuss pharmacokinetics changes in pregnancy |
| Identify cultural, ethnic or racial influences in women's and men's health |
| Discuss social and economic issues impacting women's and men's health |
| Discuss sexual assault and its impact on women's and men's health |
| Describe the role and responsibility of the pharmacist in women's and men's health |
| Contrast the issues between women's and men's health (ie health seeking behaviour) |
| Discuss issues of health promotion in women's and men's health |
| Skills |
| By the end of the module the student will be able to (for each of the conditions): |
| Provide a patient assessment, including a detailed patient history |
| Review the presenting signs and symptoms |
| Interpret laboratory values and other diagnostic tests |
| Identify drug related problems |
| Apply principles of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pathophysiology when selecting drug therapy |
| Discuss options with a patient and share decision making |
| Develop a care plan, including monitoring parameters |
| Educate patients on the care plan |
| Document the care plan |
| Identify when to refer to physicians or other caregivers when there are warning signs |
| Provide drug information |
| Apply evidence based approach to patient care |
| Initiate a prescription |
| Attitudes |
| By the end of the module the student will: |
| Develop caring, empathetic attitude for patient experiences |
| Appreciate the need for attention to women's and men's health |
| Appreciate the interdisciplinary nature of women's and men's health |