Leader: Dr Kay Stewart

Offered

Parkville First semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

The main aims of the subject are to enhance students' knowledge and understanding of a range of topics relevant to the practice of pharmacy, to further develop their skills in communication and problem solving, and to provide the opportunity for students to apply their knowledge and skills under supervision in various practice settings through Professional Experience Placements (PEPs).

Objectives

After completing this unit, students will be expected to have developed practice skills in a range of settings (hospital, community, rural - and in some cases overseas) by applying the knowledge and understanding they have gleaned from other units within the course.

• An ability in the area of accessing and critically evaluation information (including laboratory data relevant to drug therapy); written and oral communication; problem-solving in clinically oriented situations.

• An appreciation of the ethics of professional practice and the role of the pharmacist in patient care.

Fieldwork

Pharmacy placements

Assessment

This unit will be assessed as Pass grade only.

Contact hours

Placements of 420 hours (4 x 3 weeks x 5 days x 8 hours) and 4 x 1 hour briefings prior to placement. 4/5 of class for each placement - in lecture theatre
4 x 1 hour small group debriefing sessions following placement.

Prerequisites

All Bachelor of Pharmacy units in years 1 and 2 as well as VCP3012 Pharmacy practice IIIB and VCP3052 Clinical pharmacy IB.

Co-requisites

All Bachelor of Pharmacy units at year 4.