pha4pca pharmaceutical care a
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE - QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES A
PHA4PCA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject utilises an integrated approach to the teaching of therapeutics and pharmacy practice. The aim is to provide the students with skills to apply their therapeutic knowledge and to problem solve and improve the health outcomes of patients. Using a mix of theory and clinical placements the subject provides experiential and practical content about pharmaceutical care. Through case scenarios and oral assessment students will explore the expanded role of the pharmacist in the delivery of optimised therapy. The therapeutics of most major disease states along with their pharmacology and pharmacy practice have been covered during the previous 3 years. This subject puts into clinical practice prior knowledge and new topics on common presenting illnesses.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must have passed all subjects from (PHA2THA, PHA3THB, PHA3THC, PHA3THD, PHA3PLP). Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course (SVPB or SBPM or RHP or SHPM).
Co-requisites PHA4THE or PHA4PM
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course. To be completed in final year.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Applied Therapeutics | Prescribed | Koda-Kimble, MA and Young LE (Eds) 2005 | 18TH EDITION, LIPPINCOTT-WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA |
| Readings | Australian Medicines Handbook | Prescribed | Rossi, S 2012 | AUSTRALIAN MEDICINES HANDBOOK PTY LTD, ADELAIDE |
| Readings | Community Pharmacy Australian and New Zealand edition, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment | Prescribed | Rutter, P, Newby, D 2008 | SYDNEY: CURCHILL LIVINGSTONE. |
| Readings | Counselling Guide for Non-prescription Medicines | Prescribed | Reeve J, Polack M, (Eds) 2007 | 4TH EDITION, PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA, CANBERRA |
| Readings | Therapeutic Guidelines (most recent editions) | Prescribed | Various authors | THERAPEUTIC GUIDLINES LTD, NORTH MELBOURNE. |
| Readings | Pharmacy Practice Manual: A Guide to the Clinical Experience | Recommended | Boh, L 2003 | 2ND EDITION LIPPINCOTT-WILLIAMS, PHILADELPHIA |
Subject options
Select to view your study options…
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 22 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Three 5.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"up to 3 weeks of placement per semester"
SeminarWeek: 15 - 15
One 1.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
"one 2-hour workshop or equivalent directed learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hurdle - Placement reports | Satisfactory Placement reports from all placements are required to pass this subject. | 0 |
| One 1,000-word written assignment | A case study is presented from patient interview on local hospital placement that reviews the therapeutic management and pharmacists role in optimising patient care. | 15 |
| One 10 minute oral assessment on presentation and OTC pharmaceuticals (before pharmacy placement). | Hurdle - students must pass this assessment in order to attend the community pharmacy placement. | 20 |
| One 20 minute oral assessment (end of semester) | Final assessment which includes 2 case studies that need to be presented, problem solved and counselled, and an examination concerning the placement. | 50 |
| One 500-word written assignment. | Incorporates patient interview and questioning to problem solve presenting symptom. | 15 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 22 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Three 5.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"up to 3 weeks of placement per semester"
SeminarWeek: 15 - 15
One 1.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 15 to week 15 and delivered via face-to-face.
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.
"one 2-hour workshop or equivalent directed learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hurdle - Placement reports | Satisfactory Placement reports from all placements are required to pass this subject. | 0 |
| One 1,000-word written assignment | A case study is presented from patient interview on local hospital placement that reviews the therapeutic management and pharmacists role in optimising patient care. | 15 |
| One 10 minute oral assessment on presentation and OTC pharmaceuticals (before pharmacy placement). | Hurdle - students must pass this assessment in order to attend the community pharmacy placement. | 20 |
| One 20 minute oral assessment (end of semester) | Final assessment which includes 2 case studies that need to be presented, problem solved and counselled, and an examination concerning the placement. | 50 |
| One 500-word written assignment. | Incorporates patient interview and questioning to problem solve presenting symptom. | 15 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Class requirements
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.
"one 2-hour workshop or equivalent directed learning per week"
SeminarWeek: 36 - 36
One 1.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 36 to week 36 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Three 5.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"up to 3 weeks of placement per semester"
LectureWeek: 43 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Hurdle - Placement reports | Satisfactory Placement reports from all placements are required to pass this subject. | 0 |
| One 1,000-word written assignment | A case study is presented from patient interview on local hospital placement that reviews the therapeutic management and pharmacists role in optimising patient care. | 15 |
| One 10 minute oral assessment on presentation and OTC pharmaceuticals (before pharmacy placement). | Hurdle - students must pass this assessment in order to attend the community pharmacy placement. | 20 |
| One 20 minute oral assessment (end of semester) | Final assessment which includes 2 case studies that need to be presented, problem solved and counselled, and an examination concerning the placement. | 50 |
| One 500-word written assignment. | Incorporates patient interview and questioning to problem solve presenting symptom. | 15 |