PHARMACEUTICAL CARE - QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES B

PHA4PCB

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, students will explore 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 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, Meds Checks and Home Medication Reviews ensure that students will be introduced to the current roles of pharmacists in the delivery of pharmaceutical care.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Richard Summers

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: PHA4PCA and must be admitted in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course (SHPB)

Co-requisites: PHA4PAC

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Satisfactory completion of placement is required to pass this subject (hurdle). Students must have a current Police check and Working with Children check, comply with specified immunisation requirements, hand hygiene certification and complete associated placement documentation before attending placement.

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Australian Medicines Handbook.

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Rossi, S

Year: 2018

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: AUSTRALIAN MEDICINES HANDBOOK PTY LTD, ADELAIDE

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Applied Therapeutics: the Clinical Use of Drugs

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Koda-Kimble MA et al

Year: 2013

Edition/Volume: 10TH ED

Publisher: PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT-WILLIAMS & WILKINS

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Pharmacy Practice Manual A Guide to the Clinical Experience

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Boh, LE, Young LY

Year: 2001

Edition/Volume: 2ND ED

Publisher: LIPPINCOTT-WILLIAMS & WILKINS, PHILADELPHIA

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Community Pharmacy 2E Australian and New Zealand edition Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Rutter, P, Newby, D

Year: 2012

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: SYDNEY: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Therapeutic Guidelines Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Various authors

Year: N/A

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: NORTH MELBOURNE

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Counselling Guide for Non-prescription Medicines

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Reeve J, Polack M

Year: 2007

Edition/Volume: 4TH EDITION

Publisher: PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA, CANBERRA

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Applied Therapeutics: the Clinical Use of Drugs

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Koda-Kimble MA et al

Year: 2005

Edition/Volume: 8TH ED

Publisher: PHILADELPHIA: LIPPINCOTT-WILLIAMS & WILKINS

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: Yes

Work-based learning: Yes

Self sourced or Uni sourced:
Uni Sourced

Entire subject or partial subject: Partial subject

Total hours/days required: 80 hours

Location of WBL activity (region): Domestic - metro

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Apply the quality use of medicine principles in the pharmacy practice context

02. Integrate effective counselling and communication skills to improve patients' therapeutic outcomes in a health literate manner.

03. Undertake medication review and create an appropriate medication management plan

04. Apply differential diagnostic techniques to ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes for patients.

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

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

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Richard Summers

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Placement - Off SiteWeek: 0 - 0
Two 5.00 days placement - off site per study period from week 0 to week 0 and delivered via face-to-face.
2 weeks of placement (during the mid-year break)

WorkShopWeek: 32 - 43
One 2.00 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	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Immunisation training module (500 word equivalent)Required assessment tasks to demonstrate competencies	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO6
20-minute oral response to case studies (1000 words equivalent)To assess problem solving & counselling in pharmacy The final oral assessment occurs in conjunction with the oral for PHA4PAC.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Medication Review Portfolio (2000 word equivalent)A portfolio that includes MedsCheck Clinic and report (100 word equivalent) and HMR interview and written report	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One Multiple Choice Question Test (1000 word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6
Pharmacy practice placementHurdle requirement of satisfactory completion of placement.	N/A	N/A	N/A	Yes	null	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6