pha4ppm pharm prac
PHARMACY PRACTICE AND MANAGEMENT
PHA4PPM
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to provide pharmacy students with an understanding of legal, accounting, management, employment issues and other associated aspects relevant to the conduct of and the management of a pharmacy practice within a strategic context. The role of the customer in pharmacy practice including valid consent, privacy, confidentiality and acknowledging customers' rights to make informed decisions about health care will be explored. The principles of negligence and personal indemnity and the value of internet pharmacy services will be applied to pharmacy practice. In addition, this subject is designed to further develop students' critical thinking, writing and creative problem solving skills with a particular focus on management, marketing and human resource practices. This subject is delivered in blended learning mode, where learning activities are a mix of face-to-face and online learning; a pedagogical approach where learning outcomes, online resources, assessment and class activities are aligned with a focus on what the learner is doing.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites PHA3PLP.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions To be completed in final year.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Australian Business Law | Recommended | Paul Latimer's text: 2007 | CCH |
| Readings | Pharmacy Management | Recommended | Shane P Desselle; David P Zgarrick; Greg L Alston, 2012 | McGraw-Hill Publishing |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary pharmacy management issues; identify opportunities and risks
- Activities:
- Weekly self-directed learning Peer-to-peer learning activities in weekly workshops. Students will research and write an article on a business related topic.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Critically evaluate an existing pharmacy and develop a comprehensive and feasible business plan to improve profitability
- Activities:
- Weekly self-directed learning Peer-to-peer learning activities in weekly workshops. Students will develop and write a business plan to implement changes to an existing pharmacy in a team.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Search for, locate and evaluate business management and discipline specific information
- Activities:
- Weekly self-directed learning. Writing circle tasks. Peer-to-peer learning activities in weekly workshops. Students will develop and write a business plan to implement changes to an existing pharmacy in a team.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Research, define and argue a business case to justify new products and services appropriate to the internal and external environments.
- Activities:
- Weekly self-directed learning. Writing circle tasks. Peer-to-peer learning activities in weekly workshops. Students will develop and write a business plan to implement changes to an existing pharmacy in a team.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
05. Demonstrate ability to work in a team to develop achievable goals and strategies consistent with the team's task.
- Activities:
- Peer-to-peer learning activities in weekly workshops. Students will develop and write a business plan to implement changes to an existing pharmacy in a team.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Ethical behaviour)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
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.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"or equivalent directed learning per week"
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
"online activities through LMS"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500 word writing task | 35 | 01, 03 | |
| One group business plan (1,500 words/student) including teamwork | Maximum group size of 4 students. The assessment is modelled on the National Business Plan competition. After the business plan is marked 50% is redistributed according to participation in the team; students will only be eligible for the redistributed 50% if they have completed all of the 5 related writing tasks; ie 10% for each writing task. | 55 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Five on-line quizzes | Quizzes have 10 questions each, equivalent to approx. 100 word /quiz. | 10 | 01, 03 |
Malaysia, 2016, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
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.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"or equivalent directed learning per week"
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500 word writing task | 35 | 01, 03 | |
| One group business plan (1,500 words/student) including teamwork | Maximum group size of 4 students. The assessment is modelled on the National Business Plan competition. After the business plan is marked 50% is redistributed according to participation in the team; students will only be eligible for the redistributed 50% if they have completed all of the 5 related writing tasks; ie 10% for each writing task. | 55 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Five on-line quizzes | Quizzes have 10 questions each, equivalent to approx. 100 word /quiz. | 10 | 01, 03 |
Malaysia, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJoy Spark
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.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
Twelve 1.0 hours tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"or equivalent directed learning per week"
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,500 word writing task | 35 | 01, 03 | |
| One group business plan (1,500 words/student) including teamwork | Maximum group size of 4 students. The assessment is modelled on the National Business Plan competition. After the business plan is marked 50% is redistributed according to participation in the team; students will only be eligible for the redistributed 50% if they have completed all of the 5 related writing tasks; ie 10% for each writing task. | 55 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Five on-line quizzes | Quizzes have 10 questions each, equivalent to approx. 100 word /quiz. | 10 | 01, 03 |