Abstract

In this subject students will commence the detailed study of issues that underpin professional pharmacy practice in both a community and hospital setting. The subject will include extemporaneous dispensing and will relate those skills to the physicochemical principles studied in pharmaceutics. The subject will also include a development of the … For more content click the Read More button below.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics: The theory and practise of safe and accurate extemporaneous dispensingProfessional practice: legislation, regulation and ethicsCommon over the counter medications and related conditionsSocial determinants of health and their impact on patient health outcomesCommunication and patient counselling.

Assessment items

1. Pre-tutorial/practical mini-test
2. Placement compliance
3. Calculation Mastery Exam
4. DEE Reflective essay
5. Dispensing Proficiency Practical Exam
6. Final Exam

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in Bachelor of Pharmacy course

Pre-requisite
Incompatible

Work integrated learning

Placement Duration 16 hours Details The workplace learning (2 days or approx 16 hours) that occurs is based on observations and interviews with staff at allied health facilities which interact with pharmacists to develop an understanding of the benefits and challenges of interprofessional collaboration. It will also give students the … For more content click the Read More button below.