pha3plp pharmacy leg
PHARMACY LEGISLATION AND PRACTICE
PHA3PLP
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This unit presents the Law and Ethics of Pharmacy. The State and Federal legislation controlling pharmacy, drugs and poisons, ethical and moral decision making are covered. In addition the supply and evaluation of Over The Counter (OTC) medicines, especially S2 & S3, are discussed in detail.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHA1IPP, PHA2THA. Only available for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course (SVPB or RHP or SBPM, SHPM).
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is to to be completed in the penultimate year of the Bachelor of Pharmacy degree. It is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course. Student must complete 120 credit points in year one and 90 credit points in year two of the Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree to enrol in this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Case Studies in Pharmacy Ethics | Prescribed | Veatch, R, Haddad A 2008 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, NEW YORK |
| Readings | Australian Medicines Handbook | Recommended | Rossi, R. ed | 2012, AUSTRALIAN MEDICINES HANDBOOK PTY LTD, ADELAIDE. |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
Class requirements
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.
"may be taught in block mode"
Placement - Off Site
One 5.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays during the day and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 week placement (during the mid-year break)."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"may be taught in block mode"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing tasks | Workshops are compulsory for all students. A medical certificate will be needed if a student does not attend. A satisfactory placement is required to pass this subject. | 10 |
| One 3-hour examination | In the exam, the students must pass the Legislation components in order to pass the subject. | 60 |
| One debate assessment (5 minutes per speaker) | 10 | |
| One oral assessment (total 10-15 minutes - 5 minute presentation and then questions) | 20 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
Class requirements
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.
"may be taught in block mode"
Placement - Off Site
Two 5.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 week placement (during the mid-year break)."
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"may be taught in block mode"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing tasks | Workshops are compulsory for all students. A medical certificate will be needed if a student does not attend. A satisfactory placement is required to pass this subject. | 10 |
| One 3-hour examination | In the exam, the students must pass the Legislation components in order to pass the subject. | 60 |
| One debate assessment (5 minutes per speaker) | 10 | |
| One oral assessment (total 10-15 minutes - 5 minute presentation and then questions) | 20 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
Class requirements
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.
"may be taught in block mode"
Placement - Off Site
One 5.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"1 week placement (during the mid-year break)"
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.
"may be taught in block mode"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dispensing tasks | Workshops are compulsory for all students. A medical certificate will be needed if a student does not attend. A satisfactory placement is required to pass this subject. | 10 |
| One 3-hour examination | In the exam, the students must pass the Legislation components in order to pass the subject. | 60 |
| One debate assessment (5 minutes per speaker) | 10 | |
| One oral assessment (total 10-15 minutes - 5 minute presentation and then questions) | 20 |