pha4pcb pharmaceutical care b

PHARMACEUTICAL CARE - QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES B

PHA4PCB

2016

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will explore informationsources 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 health care 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. Placement, role-plays,clinical scenarios, case studies, MedsChecks, immunisation training and Home Medication Reviews ensure that students will be introduced to the current roles of pharmacists in thedelivery of pharmaceutical care.

SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS

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 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 or SBPB or SHPB).

Co-requisites PHA4PAC

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Satisfactory placement report and/or manual from placement is required to pass this subject. Students must have required immunisations and documentation as specified for clinical placement, a current Police check or Fit to Work documentation, Working with Children check, student name tag and placement uniform before attending placement.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsApplied Therapeutics: the Clinical Use of DrugsRecommendedKoda-Kimble MA et al (Eds.) 20089TH ED., PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT-WILLIAMS & WILKINS
ReadingsAustralian Medicines Handbook.RecommendedRossi, S 2016AUSTRALIAN MEDICINES HANDBOOK PTY LTD, ADELAIDE
ReadingsComminity Pharmacy Australian and New Zealand edition Symptoms, Diagnosis and TreatmentRecommendedRutter, P, Newby, D 2013SYDNEY: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
ReadingsTherapeutic Guidelines Ltd. (most recent editions)RecommendedVarious authors,Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd, NORTH MELBOURNE
ReadingsApplied Therapeutics: the Clinical Use of DrugsRecommendedKoda-Kimble MA et al (Eds.) 20058TH ED, PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT-WILLIAMS & WILKINS
ReadingsBoh's Pharmacy Practice Manual: a guide to the Clinical ExperienceRecommendedStein, S.M., 20144th ed Philadelphia: Lippincott-Williams & Wilkins.
Discipline SpecificNational Prescribing Service: Medicine wiseRecommendedhttp://www.nps.org.auNPS
ReadingsAustralian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook 23rd ednRecommendedPharmaceutical society of Australia, 2015PSA: Canberra

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 through interactive workshops appropriate management is explored. Students participate in a MedsCheck clinic to review patient medication management and quality use of medicines. Students undertake specific immunisation training and will be able to recognise patient groups in need of immunisation in alignment with National immunisation strategy. Placement - students review therapeutic management of presenting cases whilst on placement. Case studies - specific therapeutic topics are reviewed with use of problem based case studies that students work through. Oral assessments - evaluate student's ability to problem solve and incorporate appropriate therapeutic recommendations.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Integrate effective counselling and communication skills to improve patients' therapeutic outcomes.

Activities:
Placement - communicate with patients on a range of therapeutic conditions. Classes, Workshops - role plays and case presentations incorporate specific activities to develop such skills. MedsCheck clinic allows student to develop effective communication skills regarding appropriate medication management. Oral assessments - counselling skills and interpretation of patient information is evaluated through such assessments.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Undertake a home medication review and create a report for a doctor indicating priority of the most important issues to be addressed.

Activities:
Classes, Workshops - specific processes are reviewed in class and attended to in workshops regarding how to undertake a home medication review. Case studies, Written assessment - task is to create a report on a home medication review that realistically appraises the essential information that is required. Oral assessment - interview simulated patient to retrieve information to create report.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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(Autonomy and independence)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Propose appropriate resource information and advice to optimise patient care in patient counselling.

Activities:
Placement, Oral assessments, Workshops, Classes, MedsCheck clinic, Assignments - develop skills to retrieve information that assists with delivery of appropriate therapeutic recommendations and advice.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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)

05. Work in a multidisciplinary healthcare team that identifies the various roles of other healthcare providers in the management of patient care.

Activities:
Placement, Workshops, Classes, Case studies - engage with other health professions to make appropriate referral and consideration of other healthcare needs of the patient.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

06. Evaluate the pharmacist role in a large metropolitan hospital through participation and engagement with assigned tasks.

Activities:
Placement - through observational and specified placement tasks students are to critically appraise the pharmacists role in the hospital setting.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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(Autonomy and independence)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

07. Manage the delivery and administration of approved injections and immunisations by pharmacists and advise patients on appropriate immunisation requirements.

Activities:
Online modules with assessment and interactive lectures and workshops designed to provide students with the necessary skills to advise patients about immunisations and safely administer approved immunisations.
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Speaking)
Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
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(Autonomy and independence)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers

Class requirements

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.

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: 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"

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
Immunisation training moduleRequired assessment tasks to demonstrate competencies1001, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07
One 20min oral response to case studies to assess problem solving & counselling in pharmacy practiceThe final oral assessment occurs in conjunction with the oral for PHA4PAC.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Medication Review Assessment (HMR interview)1001, 02, 03, 04
Medication Review Assessment (Written HMR assignment)1501, 03, 05
Medication Review (MedsCheck Clinic and report)501, 02, 03, 04
One MCQ Test2001, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07

Malaysia, 2016, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard 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
Two 5.0 days placement - off site per study period on weekdays and delivered via face-to-face.
"2 weeks of placement (during the mid-year break)"

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 elementComments%ILO*
Immunisation training moduleRequired assessment tasks to demonstrate competencies1001, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07
One 20min oral response to case studies to assess problem solving & counselling in pharmacy practiceThe final oral assessment occurs in conjunction with the oral for PHA4PAC.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Medication Review Assessment (HMR interview)1001, 02, 03, 04
Medication Review Assessment (Written HMR assignment)1501, 03, 05
Medication Review (MedsCheck Clinic and report)501, 02, 03, 04
One MCQ Test2001, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07

Malaysia, 2016, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers

Class requirements

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.

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 elementComments%ILO*
Immunisation training moduleRequired assessment tasks to demonstrate competencies1001, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07
One 20min oral response to case studies to assess problem solving & counselling in pharmacy practiceThe final oral assessment occurs in conjunction with the oral for PHA4PAC.4001, 02, 03, 04, 05
Medication Review Assessment (HMR interview)1001, 02, 03, 04
Medication Review Assessment (Written HMR assignment)1501, 03, 05
Medication Review (MedsCheck Clinic and report)501, 02, 03, 04
One MCQ Test2001, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07