PHARMACEUTICAL CARE - QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES A
PHA4PCA
2015
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.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Pene Wood
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: 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 subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course. To be completed in final year. Satisfactory placement report and/or manual from placement is required to pass this subject. Students must have a current Police check and Working with Children check before attending placement.
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 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Advise patients about therapy in a wide range of disease states encountered in pharmacy practice.
- Activities:
- Classes, Workshops - Specific therapeutic topics are introduced and role-plays are designed to explore appropriate management of patient conditions. Placements - Before students start their placement, they have to successfully complete an oral presentation on OTC and prescription pharmaceuticals. During the placements students communicate with patients about medication management. Case studies - Students research the background, medication regime and pharmaceutical practice issues of particular case studies and present these issues to peers and staff.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
02. Integrate effective counselling and communication skills to improve patients' therapeutic outcomes.
- Activities:
- Classes - Specific therapeutic topics are introduced in lectures. Placements - Before students start their placement, they have to successfully complete an oral presentation on OTC and prescription pharmaceuticals. During the placements students communicate with patients about medication management
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
03. Integrate information from clinical records and present a case history report that synthesises the therapeutic objectives and patient management.
- Activities:
- Placements - Before students start their placement, they have to successfully complete an oral presentation on OTC and prescription pharmaceuticals. During the placements students communicate with patients about medication management. Case studies - Students research the background, medication regime and pharmaceutical practice issues from particular case studies and present these issues to peers and staff.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
04. Analyse and critically appraise information presented on a progressive basis to appropriately manage a patient's health care needs.
- Activities:
- Case studies - Students research the background, medication regime and pharmaceutical practice issues from particular case studies and present these issues to peers and staff.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
05. Counsel patients in a community pharmacy setting about prescription and OTC medications.
- Activities:
- Placements - Before students start their placement, they have to successfully complete an oral presentation on OTC and prescription pharmaceuticals. During the placements students communicate with patients about medication management
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline-specific GCs(Discipline-specific GCs)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Summers
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.0 hours workshop per study period 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"
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: 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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle - Placement reports | Satisfactory Placement reports from all placements are required to pass this subject. | ||
| 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 | 01, 03, 04 |
| 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 | 01, 02, 05 |
| 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 | 01, 02, 05 |
| One 500-word written assignment. | Incorporates patient interview and questioning to problem solve presenting symptom. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
Malaysia, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Summers
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.0 hours workshop per study period 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"
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: 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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle - Placement reports | Satisfactory Placement reports from all placements are required to pass this subject. | ||
| 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 | 01, 03, 04 |
| 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 | 01, 02, 05 |
| 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 | 01, 02, 05 |
| One 500-word written assignment. | Incorporates patient interview and questioning to problem solve presenting symptom. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |
Malaysia, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Summers
Class requirements
WorkShopWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 2.0 hours workshop per study period 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"
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: 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurdle - Placement reports | Satisfactory Placement reports from all placements are required to pass this subject. | ||
| 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 | 01, 03, 04 |
| 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 | 01, 02, 05 |
| 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 | 01, 02, 05 |
| One 500-word written assignment. | Incorporates patient interview and questioning to problem solve presenting symptom. | 15 | 01, 03, 04 |