PHARMACEUTICAL CARE - QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES B
PHA4PCB
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will explore the issues of information sources to determine the true therapeutic place of various treatment regimes, using an evidence-based medicine approach, and how this information can be conveyed to the patient and other healthcare providers so that therapy is optimised. Students will develop skills to problem solve and apply therapeutic knowledge in a pharmacy practice setting to assist with optimising patient care. An integrated approach is utilised that explores the pharmacist's role as part of the health care team. This subject introduces new topics on common illnesses and incorporates prior knowledge into contemporary clinical practice. Placements, role-plays, clinical scenarios and Home Medication Reviews ensure that students will be introduced to the current roles of pharmacists in the delivery of pharmaceutical care.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Richard Summers
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: PHA4PCA. To be completed in final year. Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course (SVPB or SBPM or RHP or SHPM).
Co-requisites: PHA4PAC
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Satisfactory placement report and/or manual from placement is required to pass this subject.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Applied Therapeutics: the Clinical Use of Drugs | Prescribed | Koda-Kimble MA et al (Eds.) 2008 | 9TH ED., PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT-WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
| Readings | Australian Medicines Handbook. | Prescribed | Rossi, S 2012 | AUSTRALIAN MEDICINES HANDBOOK PTY LTD, ADELAIDE |
| Readings | Comminity Pharmacy Australian and New Zealand edition Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment | Prescribed | Rutter, P, Newby, D 2008 | SYDNEY: CHURCHILL 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) Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd | Prescribed | Various authors, | NORTH MELBOURNE |
| Readings | Applied Therapeutics: the Clinical Use of Drugs | Recommended | Koda-Kimble MA et al (Eds.) 2005 | 8TH ED, PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT-WILLIAMS & WILKINS |
| Readings | Pharmacy Practice Manual A Guide to the Clinical Experience | Recommended | Boh, LE, Young LY (Eds) 2001 | 2ND ED. LIPPINCOTT-WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Summers
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Two 5.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 weeks of placement (during the mid-year break)"
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 2-hour workshop or equivalent directed learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 3 - compile counselling pack and critique content in final oral. | Hurdle - Placement reports - Satisfactory Placement reports from placement are required to pass this subject. | 5 |
| One 10 minute oral assessment - Home medicines review interview. | The final oral assessment occurs in conjunction with the oral for PHA4PAC. | 10 |
| One 20 minute oral assessment that assesses presenting case problem solving and counselling. | 60 | |
| Two assignments (1250 words in total) | 25 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Summers
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Two 5.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 weeks of placement (during the mid-year break)"
WorkShopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 2-hour workshop or equivalent directed learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 3 - compile counselling pack and critique content in final oral. | Hurdle - Placement reports - Satisfactory Placement reports from placement are required to pass this subject. | 5 |
| One 10 minute oral assessment - Home medicines review interview. | The final oral assessment occurs in conjunction with the oral for PHA4PAC. | 10 |
| One 20 minute oral assessment that assesses presenting case problem solving and counselling. | 60 | |
| Two assignments (1250 words in total) | 25 |
Malaysia, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Summers
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Placement - Off Site
Two 5.0 days placement - off site per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 weeks of placement (during the mid-year break)"
WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.0 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 32 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"one 2-hour workshop or equivalent directed learning per week"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment 3 - compile counselling pack and critique content in final oral. | Hurdle - Placement reports - Satisfactory Placement reports from placement are required to pass this subject. | 5 |
| One 10 minute oral assessment - Home medicines review interview. | The final oral assessment occurs in conjunction with the oral for PHA4PAC. | 10 |
| One 20 minute oral assessment that assesses presenting case problem solving and counselling. | 60 | |
| Two assignments (1250 words in total) | 25 |