3461 - Single Unit Postgraduate Pharmacy Practice
This course entry should be read in conjunction with information provided in the Faculty information section of this Handbook by the managing faculty for this course
| Abbreviated title | SingleUnitPGPharm |
|---|---|
| Managing faculty | Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Intake restrictions | As this course is not CRICOS registered, international students who are in Australia must apply for an Occupational Trainee Visa (subclass 442) through DIAC (the Department of Immigration and Citizenship). Further information can be found at http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/courses/pre-reg/international.html. |
| Study location and mode | Off-campus (Parkville) Attendance is required on-campus for four two-day seminars during the year. |
| Total credit points required | 12 |
| Duration (years) | 1 year PT Part-time study only |
| Contact details | Postgraduate coursework coordinator, telephone +61 3 9903 9509, email postgrad@pharm.monash.edu.au or visit http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au. |
Description
This non-award pharmacy internship program (formerly the pre-registration program) is designed to assist pharmacy graduates with the transition from student to independent, competent pharmacy professional. It helps interns build upon the knowledge and skills gained as an undergraduate and apply these in their practice as a pharmacist.
The course enhances problem-solving and pharmacy practice skills as it explores relevant professional issues through pharmacist-moderated online discussion forums, seminars (lectures and tutorials) and computer-assisted learning packages.
Objectives
Structure
Requirements
Students complete:
The units are comprised of online case-based discussions, led by moderators who are practicing pharmacists, and seminars. There are four two-day seminars each year, including lectures and small group tutorials. Students will also complete computer-assisted learning packages in pharmacy calculations and law, and a continuing professional development requirement, which includes participation in the National Prescribing Service self-audits and case studies.
Detailed guides for the online discussions are provided to the intern's (pre-registrant's) workplace preceptor, to enable the preceptor's involvement in the program.
Assessment is by seminar attendance, online discussion group participation, online quizzes, and submission of a record of continuing professional development.
Professional recognition