Monash University Handbooks 2008

VCP3052 - Clinical Pharmacy IB

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate Victorian College of Pharmacy

Leader: Dr Phil Bergen

Offered

Parkville Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

The aim of this subject is for students to develop an understanding of how to provide a comprehensive clinical pharmacy service. Clinical pharmacy practice is underpinned by ability in the clinical application of knowledge of pharmacology and therapeutics in selected patient groups. Students should appreciate a patient-centred view of health care delivery and the role of the pharmacist in patient management.

Objectives

An appreciation of the role of the pharmacist in primary health care;

Abilities in consideration of patient care issues;

Understanding of the principles of drug therapy in particular patient groups, and provision of clinical pharmacy services.

An ability to use a patient centred approach to the application of clinical knowledge and skills

Understanding of management of some common disease states

Assessment

2 hour written examination (80%)

Case study assignment (20%)

Contact hours

Approximately 24 contact hours

Prerequisites

VCP3051

Co-requisites

VCP3032 and VCP3042

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