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
Workplace activities focus on development and completion of Professional Development Training Plans to guide learning. Interns return to campus at regular intervals for tutorial sessions and two 1-day workshops. Teaching and small group discussion sessions focus on a range of issues relevant to the practising pharmacist to fortify the application of knowledge to the workplace, such as the quality use of medicines, primary care etc, with an emphasis on solving problems encountered in the pharmacy. Online learning exercises in forensics, calculations and compounding complement the workplace training and strengthen competency in most areas of pharmacy practice.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) obtain skills in accessing relevant information resources; (2) understand the pharmacist's role in the provision of S2 and S3 medications; (3) understand the legal and ethical obligations for practising pharmacy; (4) provide point-of-care testing in a pharmacy; (5) demonstrate the use of therapeutic devices; (6) understand the need for the quality use of medicines; (7) provide primary care; (8) understand the need to develop communication strategies to deal with varied situations; (9) solve a range of pharmaceutical calculations; and (10) develop an appreciation of the value of self reflection and lifelong learning.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) professional development plan (10 per cent); (2) professional practice case studies and communication (25 per cent); (3) pharmaceutical compounding and pharmacotherapy (55 per cent); and (4) a preceptor assessment (10 per cent). All components of the assessment must be passed to pass the unit. 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)
- Assistant Professor Liza Seubert
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Bachelor of Pharmacy.
or graduate entry Master of Pharmacy from a university that has provisional
or full APC accreditation in Australia and New Zealand.
completion of the Australian Pharmacy Council skills assessment for overseas applicants
- Contact hours
- practice: full-time (in community or hospital pharmacy)
on campus: 18 hours
on campus
assessment requirements: approximately 1.5 hours per working day
- 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.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- 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.