pha1ipp intro to pharmacy practice
INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACY PRACTICE
PHA1IPP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides basic skills and information so that students can understand the role of pharmacy and the pharmacist. It introduces students to the major pharmacy-related databases and information sources. The subject also contains an IT element that looks at IT tools as they might pertain to pharmacy and pharmacy business. Students will be introduced to a range of pharmacy issues, including the profession of pharmacy, its history, ethical and legal issues and dispensing.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course (SVPB or SBPM or SHPM or SBPB or SHPB).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Students must be registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australua and have a current Police Check before attending placement.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | APF 21 (Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook) | Prescribed | Pharmaceutical Society of Australia | 21ST ED (2009) CANBERRA |
| Readings | FSTE First Year Survival Guide (second edition) | Prescribed | Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY 2012 |
| Readings | Mosby's Dictonary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professionals (2nd Australiand & New Zealand ed.) | Prescribed | N/A | ELSEVIER AUSTRALIA. |
| Readings | PHA1IPP workshop manual | Prescribed | Department of Pharmacy, La Trobe University 2011 | BENDIGO: LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
| Readings | Discovering computers 2009 - Introductory. | Recommended | Shelly, GB & Vermaat, ME 2008 | AUSTRALIA: COURSE TECHNOLOGY |
| Readings | Pharmaceutical Practice | Recommended | Winfield, AJ & Richards, RME 2004 | 3RD ED., LONDON: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hour examination | 60 | |
| Assignments and workshop activities | Hurdle requirement: Students MUST submit satisfactory placement reports in order to obtain a pass. | 40 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Laboratory ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hour examination | 60 | |
| Assignments and workshop activities | Hurdle requirement: Students MUST submit satisfactory placement reports in order to obtain a pass. | 40 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Class requirements
Laboratory ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Three 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| 3-hour examination | 60 | |
| Assignments and workshop activities | Hurdle requirement: Students MUST submit satisfactory placement reports in order to obtain a pass. | 40 |