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.
This unit is presented in steps where students are required to satisfactorily complete and participate in all aspects of one step to be able to progress to the next step. It has been designed for students to progress through sequentially. Work integrated learning is integrated throughout the steps making it an integral component of the course. The program has been designed to cover knowledge development alongside progressive work integrated learning (e.g. simulated activities, in person activities and virtual placements)
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 2 Online Online only - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) analyse patient-specific influences on clinical reasoning across diverse patient populations and authentic clinical contexts to inform autonomous prescribing decisions; (2) synthesise patient-centred clinical reasoning frameworks and self-management principles to negotiate shared prescribing decisions with consumers in authentic clinical settings; (3) formulate and defend evidence-based, patient-centred prescribing recommendations within authentic clinical and interprofessional environments, recognising the limits of prescribing scope and engaging other health professionals where appropriate; (4) integrate ethical, legal, and culturally safe prescribing principles into collaborative interprofessional practice, communicating prescribing decisions effectively to consumers and the broader healthcare team; (5) critically evaluate prescribing decisions arising from practice-based experiences and develop evidence-informed strategies for continuous improvement within applicable professional and regulatory frameworks; and (6) monitor and evaluate the outcomes of prescribed medicines in authentic practice settings, recognising and responding appropriately to adverse outcomes, and modifying the treatment plan in collaboration with the consumer and relevant health professionals.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) simulated work integrated learning; (2) in person work integrated learning; (3) virtual work integrated learning; and (4) professional behaviour. 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 in person work integrated learning and professional behaviour components.
This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Dr Amy Page
- Unit rules
- Incidental fees
- Incidental student fees and charges are costs incurred by students as part of their studies at UWA that are in addition to their tuition fees (further information is available "
Participation in this unit will incur the following incidental fee(s):(1) Working with Children Check (estimated cost - $11)
(2) Police Check (estimated cost - $70)
(3) Additional materials (estimated cost - $180). - Contact hours
- Work integrated learning
- 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.