Pharmacy Practice 4

Course aim

To demonstrate the advanced communication, technical and cognitive skills that are necessary to analyse, evaluate and integrate pharmacotherapeutic knowledge into the provision of best pharmacy practice. 
To demonstrate well developed judgment and advanced problem-solving skills in a professional context. To reflect on the Professional Placement experience (identifying any deficits in knowledge attitudes and skills) and hence outline an individualised plan for ongoing personal and professional development.

Course content

To demonstrate advanced communication, technical and cognitive skills necessary to analyse, evaluate, integrate pharmacotherapeutic and professional practice knowledge in the provision of best pharmacy practice. Effective communication, choosing strategies for both health professional and non-health professional dialogue and appropriate to context. Implementation and monitoring of medication management plans in consultation with patients/clients and other health professionals if appropriate. Development of an individualized personal and professional development plan.

Textbook(s)

-, Australian Medicines Handbook, Current, AMH Pty Ltd

-, Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook, Current, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia

-, Therapeutics Guidelines (Full set), Current, Therapeutics Guidelines Ltd

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
PHAR 4023	Pharmacy Practice 3
PHAR 4017	Professional Placement

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY EAST
Seminar	3 hours x 1 Week
Workshop	2 hours x 1 Week
Workshop (Simulated Pharmacy Interaction (OTC/prescription) )	2 hours x 2 per week for 3 weeks
Workshop (Self directed staff facilitated case studies (medication management))	2 hours x 2 per week for 3 weeks
Workshop (Online review of curriculum materials)	1 hour x 8 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Examination, Simulated Pharmacy Interactions

Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.