PHA4PPM
PHARMACY PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT
PHA4PPM
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to provide pharmacy students with an understanding of legal, accounting, management, employment issues and other associated aspects relevant to the conduct of and the management of a pharmacy practice within a strategic context. The role of the customer in pharmacy practice including valid consent, privacy, confidentiality and acknowledging customers' rights to make informed decisions about health care will be explored. The principles of negligence and personal indemnity and the value of internet pharmacy services will be applied to pharmacy practice.In addition, this subject is designed to further develop students' critical thinking, writing and creative problem solving skills with a particular focus on management, marketing and human resource practices. This subject is delivered in blended learning mode, where learning activities are a mix of face-to-face and online learning; a pedagogical approach where learning outcomes, online resources, assessment and class activities are aligned with a focus on what the learner is doing.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJason Buccheri
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHA3PLP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions To be completed in final year.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Business Law | Recommended | Paul Latimer's text: 2007 | CCH |
| Readings | Pharmacy Management | Recommended | Shane P Desselle; David P Zgarrick; Greg L Alston, 2012 | McGraw-Hill Publishing |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary pharmacy management issues, opportunities and risks including how they relate to OHS, privacy and other relevant legislation
- Activities:
- Weekly self-directed learning Peer-to-peer learning activities in weekly workshops. Students will research and write an article on a business related topic.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Critically evaluate an existing pharmacy service and develop a comprehensive and feasible business plan
- Activities:
- Weekly self-directed learning Peer-to-peer learning activities in weekly workshops. In a team students will develop and write a business plan to implement changes and incorporated two innovations into an existing pharmacy.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Research, define and argue a business case to justify new products and services
- Activities:
- Weekly self-directed learning. . Peer-to-peer learning activities in weekly workshops. In a team students will develop and write a business plan to implement changes and incorporated two innovations into an existing pharmacy.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Describe the principles of accreditation and how they apply to the practice of pharmacy in all practice related settings
- Activities:
- Peer-to-peer learning activities in weekly workshops. In a team students will develop and write a business plan to implement changes and incorporated two innovations into an existing pharmacy.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Discuss the principles of staff performance management including supervision, performance review and conflict resolution
- Activities:
- Weekly self-directed learning. Through workshops and tutorials students will be presented with concepts to develop skills to effectively manage personnel
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
06. Demonstrate an understanding of working in a multidisciplinary healthcare team that acknowledges the various roles of other healthcare providers in the management of patient care.
- Activities:
- Peer-to-peer learning activities in weekly workshops. Students will work through specific activities to develop collaborative skills and incorporate roles of other healthcare providers into the management of patient care
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJason Buccheri
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
"Online activities through LMS"
TutorialWeek: 32 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Only for pharmacy managers"
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500 word writing task | 35 | 01, 03 | |
| One team business plan (1,500 words/student equivalent) | Maximum group size of 4 students. The assessment is modelled on the National Business Plan competition. | 55 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
| Five on-line quizzes (750 words equivalent) | Quizzes have 10 questions each. | 10 | 01, 03 |