VCP5011 - Applied pharmacy practice I

Leader(s): Laura Dean

Offered

Parkville First semester 2009 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

Further development of the technical, clinical, personal and professional skills acquired as a pharmacy graduate that form the basis of future practice. The unit explores the day-to-day practice of pharmacy including systematic problem solving, therapeutics, evidence based practice, patient monitoring and outcomes, symptomology, improving adherence, multiple medication management, pharmaceutical care, standards and competencies for pharmacy practice, ethics, legal aspects, multidisciplinary approaches to health care, primary care, over the counter medicines, communication and counselling, public health, pharmaceutical calculations, risk management and dealing with difficult clients

Objectives

• demonstrate a sound understanding of the legal, professional and ethical framework for pharmacy practice in Victoria;
• demonstrate strong problem solving skills and apply professional judgement in a range of areas including prescription problems, therapeutic problems, and legal and ethical problems;
• apply evidence-based principles to the practice of pharmacy;
• promote and contribute to optimal use of medicines;
• provide primary health care, including: identifying symptoms, knowing when to refer + patients for medical evaluation, and recommending appropriate non-prescription products;
• effectively communicate medication-related information to patients and other health professionals;
• solve simple and complex pharmaceutical calculations;
• understand the nature and importance of multi-disciplinary care;
• apply organisational skills and manage work issues and interpersonal relationships in pharmacy practice.

Assessment

Assessment is by seminar attendance, online discussion group participation, online quizzes, participation in National Prescribing Service activities and submission of a learning portfolio including a record of Continuing Professional Development.

Off-campus attendance requirements

Students are required to attend two on campus seminars by 2 days each semester(total 4 days per semester).