Studying online (if an online offering is shown below)
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 is focused primarily on the role of the pharmacist as a healthcare professional, applying knowledge about disease processes and their management to the delivery of health care to the community. It includes consideration of the relationship of the pharmacist with other health professionals. Detailed consideration is made of the medication review process through case studies and interacting with patients, including coverage of the issues of client counselling, consent, confidentiality and compliance.
The ethics surrounding pharmacy practice is revisited using the experience gained during the pharmacy placements as a framework for discussion. Following on from previous units, the dispensing practice and use of miscellaneous preparations, including therapeutic devices, are considered in depth. New and emerging professional services are covered, highlighting the importance of continuing education and professional goal setting.
While the unit focuses on specific areas, students are expected to be conversant with all material covered in the program to date and this cumulative knowledge may be included in assessments.
- 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 professional behaviour and accountability in the commitment to care for and about people; (2) retrieve, critically evaluate and apply evidence in professional practice; (3) demonstrate team and leadership skills to deliver safe and effective practice; (4) make, act on and take responsibility for clinically, ethically and scientifically sound decisions; (5) communicate in lay and professional language, choosing strategies appropriate for the context and diverse audiences; (6) reflect on current skills, knowledge, attitudes and practice; planning and implementing for ongoing personal and professional development; (7) apply pharmaceutical, medication and health knowledge and skills (within their scope of practice) in the assessment of individual health status and medication needs, and where necessary, develop, implement and monitor management plans in consultation with patients/clients and other health professionals to improve patient outcomes and to promote and optimise the health and welfare of communities and/or populations; and (8) formulate, prepare and also supply medications and therapeutic products.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) written examination; (2) oral assessment; (3) assignments; 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 written examination and professional behaviour assessment components.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Ms Jamie Ly
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- 12 hours per week
- Recommended
reading Australian Medicines Handbook, current edn: Australian Medicines Handbook Pty Ltd
Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook, current edn: Pharmaceutical Society of AustraliaKumar V, Abbas AK, Fausto N, AsterJ. Robbins and Cotran Pathologic basis of disease, 8th edn: Elsevier Saunders 2009
Kyle G, Firipis M and Tietze K. Skills for Pharmacists. A Patient-focussed Approach, Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier 2015
Chen, T. et al. Medication Review: a Process Guide for Pharmacists, current edn: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
Chen, T. et al. Pharmacist Only and Pharmacy Medicines: a Process Guide for Pharmacists, current edn: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
Gowan, J. and Roller, L. Practical Disease State Management for Pharmacists, current edn: Australian Pharmaceutical Publishing Company
Hughes, J. et al. Use of Laboratory Test Data: Process Guide and Reference for Pharmacists, current edn: Pharmaceutical Society of Australia
- 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.