Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit provides the necessary knowledge and skills to provide safe and effective medication use while upholding the principles of quality use of medicines (QUM). Through a comprehensive exploration of evidence-based guidelines, clinical practice standards, and therapeutic algorithms, learners will develop advanced proficiency in navigating the complexities of medication prescribing within their scope of practice.
Central to this unit is the cultivation of critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities in the context of medication management. Learners will engage in the analysis of intricate patient cases, integrating person-centered factors (e.g. comorbidities, concurrent medicines, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics) to formulate tailored medication management plans. Emphasis is placed on promoting patient-centered care and fostering shared decision-making processes, empowering learners to collaborate effectively within healthcare teams to optimize health outcomes.
The unit will delve into contemporary advancements, emerging issues, and innovative strategies aimed at enhancing medication safety and minimizing adverse drug events. Learners will explore strategies to mitigate risks associated with polypharmacy, inappropriate medication use, and antimicrobial resistance, while advocating for rational prescribing practices grounded in evidence-based medicine. Learners will be equipped to navigate the improve medication management to support the delivery of safe, effective, and personal-centered care within their practice settings.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode First year of offer Not available in 2025 - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) apply evidence-based guidelines to ensure safe prescribing, adhering to the Quality Use of Medicines framework; (2) develop individualized medication plans for complex cases, considering pharmacokinetics, dynamics, and patient-specific factors.; and (3) utilize contemporary strategies to optimize therapeutic outcomes and minimize medication-related harm, focusing on rational prescribing and patient safety..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) case presentations; (2) reflective portfolio; and (3) peer review of case presentations. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Amy Page
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- This unit is available online in asynchronous format of learning.
- Note
- Professional Recognition
This unit is one of four that forms a sequence that meets the requirements of the Australian Pharmacy Council (APC) Accreditation Standards for pharmacist prescribers.
To meet the requirements, learners must successfully complete:
PHCY5151 Advanced Clinical Reasoning
PHCY5152 Quality Use of Medicines and Safe Prescribing
PHCY5150 Policy Frameworks around Health and Ageing
PHCY5155 Models of Service Delivery
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.