FOUNDATIONS IN QUALITY USE OF MEDICINES
PHA2FQM
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Quality use of Medicines (QUM) is a concept that underpins the healthcare system in Australia. Students will be introduced to the key concepts that make up QUM, as well as counselling and communication techniques that allow students to gain information from patients and through clinical reasoning make informed decisions in directing patient therapy. Practice Based cases are used to develop discipline specific skills in managing primary healthcare pharmaceutical issues. Pharmaceutical calculations along with ethical and legal issues that regulate the practice of pharmacy in Australia shall be further explored.
SchoolMolecular Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesPHA1IPP
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Readings
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorAnsel, H. and Stockton
Year2016
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWolters Kluwer
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Non-prescription medicines
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorNathan, A.
Year2010
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPharmaceutical Press
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Clinical Reasoning in the Health Professions
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorHiggs, J., Jensen, G. M., Loftus, S., & Christensen, N.
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherElsevier
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Pharmacy Practice Drug Compendium
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorSchool of Pharmacy and Applied Science
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLa Trobe University
ISBNN/A
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Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Community Pharmacy Australia and New Zealand Edition
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorPaul Rutter
Year2015
Edition/Volume3rd edition
PublisherElsevier
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
AMH (Australian Medicines Handbook)
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorRossi
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherAMH Co.
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
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Applied Therapeutics: The clinical use of drugs
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorZeind, C., Carvalho, M.
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherWolters Kluwer
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Case Studies in Pharmacy Ethics
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorVeatch, Haddad, Last
Year2017
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherOxford University Press
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
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URLN/A
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eFactCards
Resource TypeRecommended
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorPharmaceutical Society of Australia
YearN/A
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPSA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLhttps://www.psa.org.au/kiosk
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
APF 24 (Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook)
Resource TypePrescribed
Resource RequirementN/A
AuthorPharmaceutical Society of Australia
Year2018
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherPSA
ISBNN/A
Chapter/article titleN/A
Chapter/issueN/A
URLN/A
Other descriptionN/A
Source locationN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRichard Summers
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 h lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Problem Based LearningWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 h problem based learning per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-minute clinical oral exam, (1200-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Written exam (1000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
| Group case study project (1000-words equivalent) This assessment comprises of written and oral components, assessing students ability to take an accurate history, assess patient health literacy and formulate and communicate a treatment plan that is accessible to the patient while satisfying legal requirements. | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO4, SILO5 |
| Calculation competency test (equivalent to 600 words) Students undertake 3 on-line quizzes with immediate feedback and must achieve 90% on each quiz to progress and access successive quizzes. They must achieve 90% on quiz 3 to sit this competency test. Hurdle requirement: Accuracy and competency in completing calculations is required for professional practice Hurdle requirement. | N/A | N/A | Yes | 15 | SILO6 |