VCP4012 - Pharmacy practice IV B

Leader: Dr. Colin Chapman

Offered

Parkville Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

The main aims of this unit are to provide students with a further knowledge and understanding of a range of topics relevant to the practice of pharmacy, alternative and complementary therapies, pharmacy management, health promotion, veterinary pharmacy and wound management.

Objectives

• An understanding of principles of evidence-based medicine; alternative and complementary therapies; personal and pharmacy management; principles of health promotion and disease prevention; and veterinary pharmacy.

• 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.

Assessment

Examination 35% and end of semester practical assessment 25%.

Contact hours

48 hours

Prerequisites

VCP3011 Pharmacy Practice IIIA