PHA4PCB
PHARMACEUTICAL CARE - QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES B
PHA4PCB
2017
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 beconveyed to the patient and other health care providers so that therapy is optimised.Students will develop skills to problem solve and apply therapeutic knowledgein a pharmacy practice setting to assist with optimising patient care. An integrated approach is utilised thatexplores the pharmacist#s role as part of the health care team. This subject introduces new topics on commonillnesses and incorporates prior knowledge into contemporary clinicalpractice. Placement, role-plays,clinical scenarios, case studies, MedsChecks and Home Medication Reviews ensurethat 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 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: 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 |
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. 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 reitically 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 immunization requirements.
- Activities:
- Online modules with assessment and interactive lectures and workshops designed to provide students with the necessary skills to advise patients about immunsations 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)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Class requirements
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"
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)"
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunisation training module | Required assessment tasks to demonstrate competencies | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| One 20 min oral response to case studies to assess problem solving & counseling in pharmacy | The final oral assessment occurs in conjunction with the oral for PHA4PAC. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Medication Review Assessment (HMR interview) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Medication Review Assessment (Written HMR assignment) | 15 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| Medication Review (MedsCheck Clinic and report) | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One MCQ Test | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Malaysia, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Class requirements
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"
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 element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunisation training module | Required assessment tasks to demonstrate competencies | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| One 20 min oral response to case studies to assess problem solving & counseling in pharmacy | The final oral assessment occurs in conjunction with the oral for PHA4PAC. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Medication Review Assessment (HMR interview) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Medication Review Assessment (Written HMR assignment) | 15 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| Medication Review (MedsCheck Clinic and report) | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One MCQ Test | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
Malaysia, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentNo
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Class requirements
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"
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)"
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunisation training module | Required assessment tasks to demonstrate competencies | 10 | 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07 |
| One 20 min oral response to case studies to assess problem solving & counseling in pharmacy | The final oral assessment occurs in conjunction with the oral for PHA4PAC. | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 |
| Medication Review Assessment (HMR interview) | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| Medication Review Assessment (Written HMR assignment) | 15 | 01, 03, 05 | |
| Medication Review (MedsCheck Clinic and report) | 5 | 01, 02, 03, 04 | |
| One MCQ Test | 20 | 01, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 |