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.
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Unit Overview
- Description
This unit continues to explore the professional role of the pharmacist introduced in PHCY5601 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and PHCY5602 Integrated Pharmacology, Therapeutics and Pharmacy Practice 1. To present a clinical perspective, the pharmacotherapy and pharmacy practice of major disease states are delivered in an integrated fashion. This provides students with a practical understanding of how theoretical knowledge is applied to patient care and provides an in-depth look at the pharmacists' role in management of these disease states.
This unit builds on previous units to provide students with an appreciation of the complexities involved with providing health care to the community. Emphasis is placed on students increasing their awareness of the patient as a whole through the concept of patient-centred care. This involves the development of communication and problem-solving skills through tutorials, workshops and role-play. Simulated pharmacy practice sessions continue to develop both the integration of knowledge with practice and the student's communication skills.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Non-standard teaching period UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) demonstrate integration of knowledge in the delivery of patient centred care through interactive sessions, role-play and case studies; (2) discuss ethical principles and demonstrate basic ethical reasoning; (3) communicate effectively to deliver appropriate patient health care; (4) describe the mechanism of action, therapeutic uses, contraindications, adverse effects and clinically significant drug interactions of the principal drugs and drug classes used to treat various conditions; (5) apply knowledge of pharmacological principles and major disease states to clinical decision-making in adults and paediatrics.; (6) develop medication management plans for major disease states that includes anticipated therapeutic goals as well as any clinical testing requirements for monitoring drug effectiveness and potential toxicity; and (7) demonstrate clinical reasoning and problem solving skills.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written examination; (2) oral assessment; (3) ongoing assessments; and (4) professional behaviour assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the professional behaviour assessment component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Deena Ashoorian
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- lectures and workshop: 4 hours per week
tutorials: 3 hours per week for 12 weeks - Texts
Required texts
1. Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook. Current edition. PSA.
2. Australian Medicines Handbook. Current edition. PSA.Recommended texts
Chen, T et al. Case Studies in Practice - Medication Review: A Process Guide for Pharmacists. Current edition. PSA.Chen, T et al. Case Studies in Practice. Pharmacist only and pharmacy medicines: a process guide for pharmacists. Current edition. PSA.
Hughes, J. Case Studies in Practice. Use of Laboratory Test Data. Current edition. PSA.
Gowan J and Roller L. Practical disease state management for pharmacists. Current edition. APPCo.
Rang, H et al. Rang and Dale's Pharmacology. Current edition. Elsevier
Walker, R and Edwards, C. Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. Churchill Livingstone. Current edition.
National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists, 2016. PSA. https://www.psa.org.au/wp-content/uploads/National-Competency-Standards-Framework-for-Pharmacists-in-Australia-2016-PDF-2mb.pdf
Kumar V, Abbas AK, Fausto N, AsterJ. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic basis of disease. 8th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier Saunders; 2009.
- 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.