Monash University Handbook 2011 Postgraduate - Units

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Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Australia (Other) First semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Professor Peter Stewart

Synopsis

This is an administrative unit code. Students cannot enrol in this unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Peter Stewart

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/courses/pharmacypractice/complementary.html

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Australia (Other) First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Australia (Other) Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Professor Peter Stewart

Synopsis

This is an administrative unit; students cannot enrol in this unit.

Chief examiner(s)

Professor Peter Stewart

Additional information on this unit is available from the faculty at:

http://www.pharm.monash.edu.au/courses/pharmacypractice/complementary.html

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Online) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Online)
Coordinator(s)	Ms Kirstie Galbraith

Synopsis

This unit will provide students with theoretical information on evidence-based practice as well as the skills to incorporate evidence-based medicine into their clinical practice. Topics will include: formulation of clinical questions, searching the literature for best evidence, evaluating the evidence, and applying the evidence in patient care
Prescribed text
Guyatt G, Rennie D, eds. Users' Guides to the Medical Literature. Essentials of evidence-based clinical practice (2nd Edition) McGraw-Hill Professional, 2008.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

• Formulate and answer clinical questions
• Evaluate the literature for validity and clinical utility
• Use electronic and paper based resources to assist in patient care
• Search relevant databases for current best evidence
• Appreciate the role of guidelines and decision support software in guiding therapy

Assessment

Development and submission of your clinical question 10%, Literature search strategy 20%, answer to your clinical question 30%, Presentation(journal club) 25%, Contribution to online discussion, including tasks 15%.

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Kirstie Galbraith

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Evidenced based practicepharmacy research

Prohibitions

VCG5011

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Online)
Coordinator(s)	Mr John Coutsouvelis

Synopsis

This unit examines aspects of clinical laboratory data, monitoring patient signs and symptoms and issues in therapeutics. Topics in general medicine are covered eg. endocrinology, gastroenterology, rheumatology.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At completion of this unit it is expected that students will be able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology of selected disease states and explain the rationale for drug therapy
• Describe the therapeutic approach to management of these disease states including reference to the latest available evidence
• Describe the effects of aging on the disease and its management
• Discuss the controversies in drug therapy
• Comment on new (investigational) approaches to drug therapy
• Identify the patient-specific parameters relevant in initiating drug therapy, and monitoring therapy (including alternatives, time-course of clinical and laboratory indices of therapeutic response and adverse effects)
• Explain clinical interpretation of selected laboratory results in the context of patient monitoring
• Understand, define and calculate pharmacokinetic parameters to optimise drug dosing for specific patients
• Appreciate principles and clinical application of biotechnology in various therapeutic areas
• Demonstrate clinical skills relevant to each therapeutic area being studied

Assessment

Participation: 30%
assignments: 70%
submission of a learning portfolio: pass/fail

Chief examiner(s)

Mr John Coutsouvelis

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

PharmacyPharmacotherapy

Prerequisites

VCG5011 or PGC5001 or ECX9720

Prohibitions

VCG5021

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Not offered in 2011
Coordinator(s)	Mr John Coutsouvelis

Synopsis

This unit examines aspects of clinical laboratory data, monitoring patient signs and symptoms and issues in therapeutics. Specialist topics are covered in this unit eg. Cardiology, critical care, oncology.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At completion of this unit it is expected that students will be able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology of selected disease states and explain the rationale for drug therapy
• Describe the therapeutic approach to management of these disease states including reference to the latest available evidence
• Describe the effects of aging on the disease and its management
• Discuss the controversies in drug therapy
• Comment on new (investigational) approaches to drug therapy
• Identify the patient-specific parameters relevant in initiating drug therapy, and monitoring therapy (including alternatives, time-course of clinical and laboratory indices of therapeutic response and adverse effects)
• Explain clinical interpretation of selected laboratory results in the context of patient monitoring
• Understand, define and calculate pharmacokinetic parameters to optimise drug dosing for specific patients
• Appreciate principles and clinical application of biotechnology in various therapeutic areas
• Demonstrate clinical skills relevant to each therapeutic area being studied

Assessment

Participation: 30%
assignments: 70%
submission of a learning portfolio: pass/fail

Chief examiner(s)

Mr John Coutsouvelis

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

pharmacotherapypharmacy

Prerequisites

PGC5002, VCG5021

Prohibitions

VCG5022, PGC6010

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Not offered in 2011
Coordinator(s)	Mr John Coutsouvelis

Synopsis

This unit examines aspects of clinical laboratory data, monitoring patient signs and symptoms and issues in therapeutics. The therapeutics topics we cover in this unit are: oncology, respiratory, emergency, critical care & psychiatry. The focus of these units is on acute care, and most cases will be hospital based rather than community based. You are encouraged to contribute your own cases whenever possible.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At completion of this unit it is expected that students will be able to:

• Describe the pathophysiology of selected disease states and explain the rationale for drug therapy
• Describe the therapeutic approach to management of these disease states including reference to the latest available evidence
• Describe the effects of aging on the disease and its management
• Discuss the controversies in drug therapy
• Comment on new (investigational) approaches to drug therapy
• Identify the patient-specific parameters relevant in initiating drug therapy, and monitoring therapy (including alternatives, time-course of clinical and laboratory indices of therapeutic response and adverse effects)
• Explain clinical interpretation of selected laboratory results in the context of patient monitoring
• Understand, define and calculate pharmacokinetic parameters to optimise drug dosing for specific patients
• Appreciate principles and clinical application of biotechnology in various therapeutic areas
• Demonstrate clinical skills relevant to each therapeutic area being studied

Assessment

Participation: 30%
assignments: 70%
submission of a learning portfolio: pass/fail

Chief examiner(s)

Mr John Coutsouvelis

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

pharmacotherapypharmacy

Prerequisites

PGC5002, PGC6003

Prohibitions

VCG6022

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Ms Kirstie Galbraith

Synopsis

This unit will require each student to present two Journal clubs to the class, following the guidelines introduced in PGC5001 (Evidence based practice). Journal articles for reviews will be clinical trials of therapy and will be assessed according to their validity, importance and applicability. This assessment will incorporate a description of the study design and standard of reporting.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

• Assess a clinical trial for validity, importance and applicability
• Present the results of the assessment in a 20 minute seminar
• Discuss the trial in depth and respond to questions generated from the audience
• Read the biomedical literature with a critical approach

Assessment

Presentation 1: 50%
presentation 2: 50%

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Kirstie Galbraith

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3-6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

Prerequisites

PGC5001 (VCG5011)

Prohibitions

VCG6012

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus block of classes)
Coordinator(s)	Ms Kirstie Galbraith

Synopsis

This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills in an area of specialty practice. It allows them to model their behaviour to provide clinical pharmacy services at a high level, and to become an important member of the healthcare team in a specialty environment.
The student will also put into practice the knowledge and skills learned in Evidence based practice, Clinical pharmacology, Introduction to epidemiology & biostatistics, and Patient data and pharmacotherapy I & II. Students will present a number of case studies highlighting the pharmacist's role in patient management, and the application of evidence based practice.

Objectives

• Describe the pharmacotherapy and patient monitoring relevant to the chosen specialty
• Describe useful resources available to pharmacists working in the chosen specialty
• Present comprehensive case studies concentrating on the role of the pharmacist in patient management, and the application of evidence based practice
• Present a Journal club relevant to the chosen specialty
• Present a continuing education lecture on an area of practice or therapeutics relevant to the chosen specialty, and pitched at the right level for the chosen audience.

Assessment

Placement attendance, presentations and submission of learning portfolio

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Kirstie Galbraith

Off-campus attendance requirements

This unit requires four weeks of placement in a specialty area under the supervision of an experienced specialty clinical pharmacist preceptor approved by the Course Coordinator. The placement organised by the student may be undertaken in a four-week block, or as two blocks each of two weeks.
It is expected that all four weeks will be carried out in the same specialty area of practice. Placements should not generally be undertaken in the student's normal workplace. Students should allocate extra time for reading, case preparation, etc during the placement time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Pharmacy

Prohibitions

VCG6011

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Mr John Coutsouvelis, Ms Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit will enable students to consolidate their skills in performing practice based research. Didactic lectures will cover topics such as: performing practice based research, writing project/grant proposals and ethics submissions, qualitative versus quantitative research, managing and analysing data. Detailed information will also be provided to students regarding the allocation and roles of supervisors at the University and hospital, as well as the assessments required for this series of subjects.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access

Objectives

At the completion of this unit the participant will be able to

• develop a research proposal for a practice based research project
• write a project/grant proposal
• write and submit an ethics proposal
• decide on the correct methodology and analysis for their chosen project
• demonstrate an appropriate level of maturity and independence in developing a practice based research protocol

Assessment

Class presentation of research project proposal 45 %;
Written submission of proposal & (if required) ethics submission: 45%;
Monash supervisor mark: 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr John Coutsouvelis

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3-6 hours per week over the semester in study time

Prerequisites

ECX9720 Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Master of Clinical Pharmacy students must have achieved a minimum grade of 65% in
+ ECX9720 Introduction to Epidemiology and Biostatistics, and
+ PGC5001 Evidence Based Practice.

Prohibitions

VCG6013, VCW1124

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Mr John Coutsouvelis, Ms Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit will enable students to consolidate their skills in performing practice based research. There will be limited didactic lectures with the majority of time allocated to collection of data consistent with the methodology developed in Introduction to clinical research. The research project will be completed in Clinical Research III.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit the participant will be able to

• gain ethics approval from their practice site and from Monash University
• collect data according to methodology developed in Clinical Research I, for subsequent appropriate analysis
• present work in progress to a panel
• demonstrate an appropriate level of maturity and independence in performing practice based research

Assessment

1. Successful attainment of ethics approval from practice site pass/fail
A pass in this assessment task is required for an overall pass in this unit

2. Successful attainment of ethics approval from Monash University pass/fail
A pass in this assessment task is required for an overall pass in this unit

3. Literature Review 30%
This is the critical review of the literature which will form the basis and rationale for the student's research protocol. It will cover background information and analyse similar research which has been published, emphasising the need for the current research.

4. Class presentation of work in progress 50%
This verbal presentation will describe the work undertaken in the data collection phase of the project and the raw data obtained. Some analysis may also be presented. The proposal will be assessed by a panel of staff members from the Department of Pharmacy Practice, and selected members of the Hospital Pharmacist profession.

5. Monash Supervisor mark 20%
This mark will reflect the student's interaction with their supervisor eg independence, ability to act on feedback, planning, etc.

Chief examiner(s)

Ms Kirstie Galbraith

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

Prerequisites

PGC6007 Introduction to clinical research.

Prohibitions

VCW1124, VCW1128, VCG6021

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Mr John Coutsouvelis, Ms Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit is a natural progression from PGC6008 and will allow students to further consolidate their research skills. Emphasis is on data analysis, drawing conclusions from the research, and development of the final research report. The final report will involve a verbal presentation of the entire project, and submission of a written report.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit the participant will be able to:

• analyse data in a manner appropriate to the chosen study design and results obtained
• draw conclusions from the results obtained
• present a verbal report of the research undertaken
• submit a written report of their research project
• demonstrate an appropriate level of maturity and independence in performing practice based research.

Assessment

Class presentation of research project (20 minute) 45%;
Written submission of research project 45%;
Monash supervisor mark 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr John Coutsouvelis

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3-6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

Prerequisites

PGC6007, PGC6008

Prohibitions

VCG6023, VCW1128

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville Second semester 2011 (Online)
Coordinator(s)	Ms Kirstie Galbraith

Synopsis

This unit will provide a broad overview or introducation to the treatment and mangement of infectious diseases. The focus will be on common infections seen in community and hospital settings, principles of microbiology and infectious diseases, antimicrobial use, and antimicrobial stewardship. The broad unit objectives are for students to develop and apply infectious diseases and antimicrobial use knowledge and skills in the care of patients, especially those with infections. These may be patients in the community or hospital settings. The knowledge and skills developed will be at a general level rather than at the level required for a specialist infectious diseases pharmacist.

Objectives

This unit will provide students with the basic foundations required to optimise the use of anti-infectives, and manage patients with infections. The unit will:

• introduce students to a range of topics relevant to the optimal use of anti-infectives and the management of patients with infections.
• develop student's ability to manage patients requiring anti-infective therapies, and the use anti-infectives in-general.
• develop student's skills in critical thinking, communication and problem-solving, with a focus on infectious diseases-related and anti-infectives-related topics.

Assessment

Assessment will be by assignment work (2 assignments, 35% each), contribution to on-line discussions (30%) and submission of a learning portfolio (pass/fail only).

Chief examiner(s)

Kirstie Galbraith
David Kong

Contact hours

The student workload will be approximately 6-12 hours per week off campus

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Infectious diseasespharmacotherapypharmacy

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites however it is preferable for students to have completed PGC5001 Evidence based practice prior to enrolling into this unit.

Prohibitions

This unit cannot be taken with PGC6003 Patient Data & Pharmacotherapy II or at the same time as PGC5002 Patient Data & Pharmacotherapy I or Patient Data & Pharmacotherapy III

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Monash Passport category	Internship (Act Program)
Offered	Parkville First semester (extended) 2011 (Flexible)
Coordinator(s)	Michelle Vienet

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.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

• demonstrate a sound understanding of the legal, professional and ethical framework for pharmacy practice in Australia;
• 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.

Fieldwork

Students enrolled in this unit must hold provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and be undertaking an approved placement. Students who fail to gain provisional registration, or who have their registration rescinded during the program, will be unable to continue in this unit.

Assessment

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

Chief examiner(s)

Michelle Vienet

Off-campus attendance requirements

Students are required to attend two on campus seminars by 2 days each semester(total 4 days per semester). As a guide, it would be expected that graduates completing the Internship program should be completing a minimum of about 2-3 hours per week study time in addition to attendance at seminars and CPD requirements.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Pharmacy

Prohibitions

VCP5011

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Monash Passport category	Internship (Act Program)
Offered	Parkville Second semester 2011 (Flexible)
Coordinator(s)	Michelle Vienet

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

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

• demonstrate a sound understanding of the legal, professional and ethical framework for pharmacy practice in Australia;
• 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.

Fieldwork

Students enrolled in this unit must hold provisional registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia and be undertaking an approved placement. Students who fail to gain provisional registration, or who have their registration rescinded during the program, will be unable to continue in this unit.

Assessment

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

Chief examiner(s)

Michelle Vienet

Off-campus attendance requirements

Students are required to attend two on campus seminars of 2 days each semester ( a total of 4 days per semester). As a guide, it would be expected that graduates completing the Internship program should be completing a minimum of about 2-3 hours per week, in addition to attendance at seminars and CPD requirements.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Pharmacy

Prohibitions

VCG5012

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Angela Calandra

Synopsis

Dermatology is an elective unit offered as part of the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice. Students will develop an in depth knowledge of the identification and management of common dermatological problems, especially those encountered in primary care and therefore increase their confidence in dealing with these problems.
Prescribed Text:
Therapeutic Guidelines: Dermatology (Version 3)
Skin Disease: Diagnosis and Treatment 2nd edn. ISBN:0-3230-2753-9

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• understand common morphological terms used in dermatology, and use these terms to describe dermatological lesions.
• appreciate the differences between vehicles used in the treatment of dermatological conditions and choose an appropriate vehicle to treat skin conditions
• confidently diagnose and treat common skin infections.
• understand the underlying pathology of inflammatory skin conditions such as acne, dermatitis, rosacea and psoriasis and appreciate the variety of treatment regimes available to treat these skin conditions.
• Confidently identify (and where applicable treat) a number of miscellaneous skin conditions such as alopecia, hyperhidrosis, disorders of pigmentation and drug induced reactions.

Assessment

Online discussion (40%), quizzes (40%) and case studies (20%).

Chief examiner(s)

Angela Calandra

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Pharmacy Dermatology

Prohibitions

VCP5013

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Elizabeth Morabito

Synopsis

The overall aim of this unit is to provide a theoretical framework and support for practitioners willing to take on the important role of clinical educator (preceptor) for health care discipline undergraduates and graduates. It covers a variety of topics relating to clinical education exploring the importance clinical education has in developing professional competence in beginning health science practitioners. It considers the various roles you fulfil as a health science professional. Learning in clinical settings explores how students and new graduates learn as well as what they learn, including cognitive and organisational psychology, higher education and professional education. The relationship between clinical educators and learners during clinical placements and issues around learning in the workplace are covered, including legal and ethical issues related to learners' participation in clinical settings. The differences between the clinical educator role and mentoring role are explored with both formal and informal mentoring relationships and their benefits and potential pitfalls.
Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

On completion of this unit the student will be able to:

• Clarify their role as a clinical educator
• Review personal expectations of the role of a clinical educator
• Identify the benefits of being a clinical educator
• Explore the characteristics of an effective clinical teacher
• Recognise professional issues that impact on the clinical educator role
• Recognise the need to evaluate clinical education and identify potential evaluation strategies
• Clarify the learning process as an individual search for meaning
• Present a model of experiential learning
• Explore individual preferences for different learning activities
• Explore the domains of learning underpinning professional competencies
• Recognise the relationship assessment has on motivation for the learning task
• Explain learning activities and methods which encourage self directed learning
• Highlight the importance of reflection and suggest activities which encourage learners to reflect
• List the roles of the clinical educator
• Explore personal attributes which impact on the clinical educator role
• Apply a framework for managing different phases of the clinical placement
• Explore the tasks associated with the roles of the clinical educator
• Identify strategies for developing a positive working learner/clinical educator relationship
• Explore individual differences (eg age, gender, culture) as they impact on clinical education
• Implement effective group management skills
• Apply a problem solving approach to potential learner-clinical educator difficulties
• Use a framework (based on social learning theory) to develop competence as a clinical educator
• Develop clinical education skills and activities that are relevant to the context of the workplace
• Explore ethical and legal issues related to the workplace
• Describe the mentoring process
• Modify the mentoring process to meet individual requirements
• Compare the similarities and differences between the role of mentor and clinical educator
• Recognise the importance of looking after yourself and avoiding burnout
• List the benefits and limitations of mentoring
• Identify the skills required to manage each phase of the mentoring process

Assessment

contribution to online discussions
Assignment 3,000 words.

Chief examiner(s)

Elizabeth Morabito

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3-6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

clinical educationpharmacypreceptor trainingmentoring

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Rohan Elliott

Synopsis

Geriatric pharmacy practice is an elective unit in the Masters and Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice. The unit will help students develop specialist knowledge and skills in geriatric pharmacy practice and medication management reviews. The unit explores medication management for elderly patients in community, residential aged care and hospitals settings, through readings, case studies, online small group discussions and fieldwork as outlined below.
Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

To provide students with an understanding of:

• the demographics and epidemiology of older Australians
• the Aged Care health system
• medication use, medication-related problems and adverse medication outcomes in the elderly
• physiological changes that occur with ageing and their impact on drug therapy
• principles of prescribing for the elderly
• ability to undertake medication management reviews for elderly patients, as part of a multidisciplinary team, in community, residential care and hospital settings

Fieldwork

Patient medication history interview and medication review to be conducted in students' workplace. Home Medicines Review to be conducted under the supervision of an accredited consultant pharmacist or hospital outreach pharmacist (assistance is available with organising this for students located in Victoria, if the student does not have access to a suitably experienced pharmacist).

Assessment

Case studies, online discussions, written medication management review reports

Chief examiner(s)

Rohan Elliott

Contact hours

Student are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Geriatric pharmacy, Aged care, Medication management reviews

Prohibitions

VCP5015

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Mr Rohan Elliott

Synopsis

Geriatric disease state management is an elective unit in the Masters and Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice. The unit will help students develop specialist knowledge and skills in the management of major diseases and syndromes affecting older people. In particular it will focus on medication-related issues and the role of the pharmacist, including medication management reviews in patients with these conditions.

Objectives

To help students develop a comprehensive understanding of the following major diseases and syndromes affecting older people, and the role of the pharmacist in managing these problems: cognitive disorders (dementia and delirium); falls, balance and mobility; osteoporosis; bladder & bowel problems; and chronic pain.

Assessment

Case studies, online discussions, written medication management review reports.

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Rohan Elliott

Contact hours

Student are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Geriatrics, Aged care

Co-requisites

PGP5015 or VCP5015

Prohibitions

VCP5016

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Elizabeth Morabito

Synopsis

The Mental Health unit covers the aetiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of the following common mental health problems:

• anxiety & obsessional disorders
• depression
• substance abuse
• schizophrenia
• bipolar disorders
• other conditions ( Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), postpartum depression & psychosis).

The unit will focus particularly on medication management issues in patients with these conditions and the pharmacist's role in managing these patients. The unit will also give an overview of the mental health care system in Australia.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

For students to develop specialist mental health knowledge, and the ability to apply that knowledge in patients with these conditions. The focus will be medication-related issues and the pharmacist's role.

Assessment

Participation in Online discussions 50%
Contribution to case studies - Case 1 15 %; Case 2 20 %; Essay 15%

Chief examiner(s)

Elizabeth Morabito

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

PharmacyMental Health

Prohibitions

VCP5017

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit will describe the anatomy and physiology of normal tissue structure and outline the physiology, process and types of wound healing. It will explore the general principles necessary to achieve better wound healing as well as the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect wound healing.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Describe anatomy and physiology of normal tissue structure;
• Describe the physiology of wound healing
• Demonstrate an understanding of wound healing across the age continuum;
• Identify local and systemic factors that promote or impede wound healing;
• Recognise different phases of wound healing and explain factors that may impact on the progression of healing.

Assessment

Minor assignment (30%); major written assignment (60%); participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3- 6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

Prohibitions

VCW1101

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

Wound assessment is an integral component of the overall plan to effectively manage the wound healing process. To be able to effectively conduct an assessment of an acute/chronic wound, it is important that the clinician has a clear understanding of the client's personal environment along with the underlying aetiology and characteristics of the wound. This subject aims to provide a comprehensive framework for wound assessment that underpins all other units within the course.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Identify the components of a wound assessment in the context of the whole person;
• Discuss client characteristics relevant to wound healing;
• Identify and discuss specific characteristics of a wound;
• Utilise a wound assessment framework to diagnose and describe a wound;
• Describe the stages and/or classifications of wounds;
• Identify and discuss criteria used to monitor wound progress;
• Use a wound assessment chart to interpret and communicate the progress of a wound.

Assessment

Two minor assignments (30%), major written assignment (50%), participation in online tutorials (20%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

Prohibitions

VCW1102

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	TBC

Synopsis

A wound dressing is a therapeutic agent and the choice of dressing will aid in optimising wound healing. Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a universal dressing. Each wound is unique. This unit will provide students with an increased understanding of the history and advances of wound dressings and include the classification, properties and application of modern wound dressing.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Explain a basic history and development of wound dressings;
• Identify the classification and properties of modern wound dressings;
• Demonstrate and justify the selection of appropriate dressing products for different wounds;
• Explain the composition, structure and use of wound dressing products;
• Explain the role of antimicrobial and antibiotic agents in wound care;
• Demonstrate an understanding of new technologies in wound dressings.

Assessment

Minor Assignment (30%), major written assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Co-requisites

PGW1102 (VCW1102) Pharmacy practice students taking this unit as an elective, will not be required to be enrolled or have completed the co-requisite unit.

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit provides students with a greater understanding and skills to effectively manage acute wounds such as surgical wounds, thermal injuries and traumatic wounds. Students will gain a broader understanding of techniques used to assess acute wounds, the role of infection, exudate production, and how to achieve better health outcomes, preventing complications, limiting scarring and restoring normal activities.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Identify and describe the types of acute wounds;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the factors that may delay or interfere with healing of acute wounds and potentially lead to chronicity;
• Discuss infection in acute wounds and strategies for prevention;
• Investigate methods of turning chronic into acute wounds;
• Discuss wound closure techniques, methods and materials;
• Examine techniques in the management of acute wounds, including various forms of wound debridement and topical negative pressure.

Assessment

Minor assignment (30%), major written assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3- 6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

wound care

Co-requisites

PGW1102, PGW1103 (VCW1102, VCW1103)
Pharmacy practice students taking this unit as an elective, will not be required to be enrolled or have completed the co-requisite units.

Prohibitions

VCW1104

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit is designed to provide students with knowledge and skills to recognise and effectively manage chronic wounds. Students will consider chronic wounds such as pressure ulcers, diabetic foot and leg ulcers and investigate these in relation to their incidence in the community, causes and predisposing risk factors, strategies to reduce or eliminate causes, short and long term management.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Recognise the incidence and significance of chronic wounds in the community;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the aetiology of chronic wounds;
• Explain the types of factors that lead to chronicity in relation to wound factors, client factors,inappropriate treatment;
• Discuss the process of review and management of chronic wounds;
• Discuss the principles of maintenance and prevention of recurrence.

Assessment

Minor assignment (30%), major written assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3- 6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcare

Co-requisites

PGW1102, PGW1103 (VCW1102, VCW1103)
Pharmacy practice students taking this unit as an elective, will not be required to be enrolled or have completed the co-requisite unit.

Prohibitions

VCW1105

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit discusses the more common causes of cutaneous ulceration other than venous insufficiency i.e. skin cancer. The three main types of skin cancer are described, as are the principles of treatment and prognosis Other topics covered include clinical features and treatment of Eczema, Vasculitis, Necrobiosis lipoidica, Pyoderma gangrenosum, Mycobacterium Ulcerans and Chromoblastomyosis.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Discuss the common causes of cutaneous ulcers;
• Discuss the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the diagnosis and management of dermatitis (eczema);
• Demonstrate an understanding of the diagnosis and management of less common cause of cutaneous ulcers.

Assessment

Minor assignment (30%), major written assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%).

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3- 6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcaredermatology

Prohibitions

VCW1109

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

An increasing number of people are turning to alternative therapies to improve the condition of their health and quality of life. Although alternative therapists administer many of these therapies such as biomechanical devices, light therapy, laser treatment, electrical stimulation, hyperbaric treatment, systemic herbal treatment, an increasing number of healthcare professionals are compelled to administer/dispense these products. This unit will provide the participant with the necessary knowledge and skills to make sound clinical judgement regarding the use and benefit of alternative therapies in the healing process of wounds.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Identify a number of alternative therapies in wound management;
• Describe the mechanism of action for each modality;
• Determine the plausibility of therapies with no proven mechanism of action;
• Describe the level of evidence to support the use of each modality;
• Describe wound types or conditions that may be suitable for various modalities;
• Critically evaluate other modalities not described in this module based on the level of evidence and plausibility of the mechanism of action.

Assessment

Minor assignment (30%), major assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3- 6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

wound carealternative therapies

Prohibitions

VCW1111

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

The treatment of scars has become increasingly complex with a growing array of techniques and products available for use. The related costs for the management of scars is also expanding. This elective aims to explore current scar management practices and their evidential base. Knowledge of scar histology and appropriate outcome measurements will be used to critically evaluate interventions such as pressure therapy, massage and the use of contact media.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Outline the process of scar formation and how it affects the function of normal skin;
• Define the difference between normal scar and problematic scar;
• Describe methods of scar assessment;
• Critically evaluate the different types of management of scars: medical management, pressure therapy, massage, use of contact media;
• Identify the psychosocial impact of a significant scar on the individuals quality of life

Assessment

Minor assignment (30%), major assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3- 6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcare

Prohibitions

VCW1112

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit explores the complex issues and challenges associated with non-healing wounds. Students will gain an understanding of palliation, management of odour, exudate and pain management for people with fungating, cancerous wounds, radiation ulcers and non-healing chronic wounds.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the aetiology and physiology of non-healing wounds;
• Identify the types of wounds that require palliative management;
• Discuss the palliative care and challenges associated with the management of fungating wounds, cancerous wounds, radiation ulcers and non-healing chronic wounds;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology of pain in palliative wound care;
• Demonstrate and understanding of pain assessment techniques in palliative care;
• Identify the treatment modalities for pain and critically appraise their effectiveness.

Assessment

Two minor assignments (30%), major assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcarepain management

Prohibitions

VCW1113

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Not offered in 2011
Coordinator(s)	TBC

Synopsis

This elective unit will explore the general role and function of wound management as it relates to reconstructive plastic surgery in the management of clients following trauma, congenital malformation and diseases of the skin and soft tissue. Risk management, physiological and psychosocial aspects are considered in context of pre and post surgical care.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

1. Discuss the general role and function of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery in the management of clients following the presentation of congenital malformation, trauma and diseases of the skin and soft tissue;
2. Design a range of client management plans for the pre and post surgical care of clients following Reconstructive Plastic Surgery which: are based on clinical risk management, include and address physiological systems and psychosocial issues; and provide short, medium and long term goals;
3. Apply the plan of physiological and psychosocial management to the care of clients;
4. Apply the concepts and principles of moist wound healing to the management of wounds;
5. Discuss the evaluation of the outcomes of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery.

Assessment

Minor assignment (30%), major written assignment (60%), online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcare

Prohibitions

VCW1114

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit deals with the assessment and management of clients with diabetic foot disease. We explore the aetiology and clinical presentation of complications of diabetes mellitus that manifest in the lower limb and foot. Assessment of diabetic foot disorders will focus on pressure and foot mechanics, peripheral sensation and circulation. Clinical management and evaluation of diabetic foot wounds will cover wound dressings, antibiotics, debridement and orthopaedic reconstruction, along with other health related issues.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Review the anatomy and unique weight bearing functions of the foot;
• Review the pathophysiology, general clinical presentation and medical management of diabetes mellitus;
• Describe the aetiology, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of lower limb and foot complications in diabetes mellitus;
• Discuss issues associated with weight bearing functions of the foot and the role of mechanical factors in diabetic foot ulceration;
• Identify and discuss the causes of foot ulceration in diabetes demonstrating an appreciation for the multi-factorial nature of this complication;
• Describe the process of clinical assessment of the foot in diabetes and the diabetic foot wound;
• Identify and discuss what constitutes the'high risk' foot in diabetes;
• Detail the holistic management of diabetic foot wounds including local wound care, pressure reduction techniques, medical management, psychological/sociological aspects of the care plan and the role of the health care team;
• Outline and describe the potential complications of diabetic foot wounds including infection and amputation.

Assessment

Two minor assignments (30%), one major assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcarediabetes

Prohibitions

VCW1116

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

Burns can present serious problems. Burn injuries can affect the nervous, respiratory and circulatory systems that impact on thermal regulation, muscle function and fluid balance. This module will cover the aetiology of burns including thermal, chemical, electrical and radiation burns; the classification of burns; the role and application of debriding, grafting and tissue engineering as strategies to effectively manage the different types of burns; factors that influence the strategies used to manage wounds such as the age of the victim, pre-existing conditions such as diabetes; and issues associated with scarring and contracture.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanisms of injury and physiology of burns; + Explain immediate first aid and emergency management of a burns injury;
• Describe the management of burns in terms of severity of burn, topical management, surgical management, pain control, nutritional support;
• Identify and explain the potential complications associated with burn injury;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the rehabilitation and long-term consequences of burn injury.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Assessment

Minor assignment (30%), major written assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3- 6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcare

Prohibitions

VCW1123

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit will provide students with a clinical risk management framework for managing and preventing wounds. This unit will explore the evidential basis for prevention strategies for wounds such as skin tears, leg ulcer and pressure ulcers. Students will not only explore client issues associated with prevention but also explore the local environment and organisational factors that influence prevention in both the hospital and community setting.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of clinical risk management in relation to wound prevention;
• Identify and discuss the incidence and prevalence of wounds in the hospital and community setting;
• Discuss the prevention strategies and evidential basis supporting wound prevention
• Utilise a clinical risk management approach to manage skin tears, leg ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure ulcers;
• Identify client, local and organisational barriers to wound prevention;
• Determine appropriate measures for monitoring effectiveness of wound prevention strategies for the individual and the health care service.

Assessment

Two minor assignments (30%), one major assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcareclinical risk management

Prohibitions

VCW1126

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This Unit deals with the fundamental issues surrounding pressure ulcer prediction, prevention and management. An introduction into the impact that pressure ulcers have on the community will provide the basis for exploring the epidemiology, aetiology, causes and risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers. Skin assessment and pressure ulcer risk assessment tools will be investigated for their role in predicting and preventing pressure ulcer development. Management issues for pressure ulcers such as the selection and use of pressure redistributing devices will be explored, along with quality of life, legal and ethical issues.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit the student will be able to:

• Discuss the impact of pressure ulcer development on the community
• Discuss the aetiology, causes and factors which may lead to the development of pressure ulcers
• Describe the following: reactive hyperaemia, blanching erythema and non-blanching erythema
• Differentiate between the terms capillary pressure, capillary closing pressure and tissue interface pressure
• Distinguish between skin assessment and pressure ulcer risk assessment and discuss the importance of both
• Compare and contrast the Braden, Waterlow and Norton Scales for pressure ulcer risk assessment
• Discuss principles of pressure ulcer prevention
• Discuss principles of pressure ulcer management, including the use of pressure redistributing devices
• Identify quality of life issues for the person with the pressure ulcer
• Identify legal and ethical issue relating to pressure ulcers

Assessment

Two minor assignments(30%)
One major assignment/Case Study Report (60%)
Participation in online tutorials(10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcare

Prohibitions

VCW1130

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Sally Warmington

Synopsis

The unit will examine the effect of systemic medication on wound healing. A number of specific drug classes will be described and discussed in relation to wound healing looking especially at current evidence to support theoretical knowledge. Furthermore, medications used to treat wound complications such as infection and pain will be explored.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Discuss common assumptions about medications and wound healing;
• Differentiate between medication, drug, medicine and nutrient and demonstrate an understanding medication classification;
• List the routes of medication administration and discuss the implications for absorption and effectiveness;
• Discuss pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics;
• Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice and its relationship to medication and wound healing;
• discuss common assumptions of how a medication may impact on wound healing
• Explore the theoretical rationale and clinical evidence of the impact of the following on wound healing;
1. corticosteroids
2. non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
3. immunomodulating agents
4. cigarette smoking
5. pentoxifylline
• Use a systematic approach to critically appraise the clinical evidence on other agents such as phenytoin, oestrogen, dapsone, colchicine and anticoagulants
• Discuss the role of antibiotics in the management of wound infection;
• Discuss the management of pain associated with wounds, including:
1. types of pain
2. pain assessment
3. pain management using pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods
• Discuss the role of nutritional supplementation in wound healing.

Assessment

Minor assignment (30%), major written assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3- 6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Woundcaremedications

Prerequisites

PGW1101, PGW1102, PGW1103, PGW1104, PGW1105 (VCW1101, VCW1102, VCW1103, VCW1104, VCW1105) Pharmacy practice students taking this unit as an elective, will not be required to be enrolled or have completed the co-requisite units.

Prohibitions

VCW1106

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Jo White

Synopsis

This unit will explore the importance of nutrition in wound healing. Nutritional assessment, management and treatment of nutritional deficiencies will be described and discussed in relation to wound healing.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a comprehension of normal digestive processes, the sources of macro and micronutrients and their roles in body metabolism;
• Explain malnutrition status and how these can be reversed;
• Assess nutritional status and be aware of advantages and disadvantages of the variety of methods for doing so;
• Describe the different methods of enrichment and delivery of nutrition and supplements;
• Correlate nutritional requirements to specific wound states, such as pressure ulcers.

Assessment

Minor assignment (30%), major written assignment (60%), participation in online tutorials (10%)

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 3- 6 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcarenutrition

Prerequisites

PGW1101, PGW1102, PGW1103, PGW1104, PGW1105 (VCW1101, VCW1102, VCW1103, VCW1104, VCW1105)

Prohibitions

VCW1108

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville Summer semester A 2011 (On-campus block of classes) Parkville Winter semester 2011 (On-campus block of classes)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This is a one week core unit conducted on-campus. This program includes clinical observation in Melbourne metropolitan wound clinics and a series of workshops on specific practical wound skills such as, measuring ABI using Doppler, debridement of wounds, compression bandaging, assessment of complex clients and dressing product selection. Please note that places in this unit are limited.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Describe the attitudes and attributes required to work in a multidisciplinary clinical setting;
• Demonstrate the relationship between the theoretical knowledge and the application of practical skills in a wound management environment;
• Demonstrate skills in a range of management techniques required to diagnose and effectively manage a wound, such as: Doppler and Ankle-Brachial Index assessment, debridement, compression bandaging, selection of hosiery; assessment of complex clients; product selection.

Assessment

Reflective journal (40%). The Reflective Journal is comprised of wound clinics observations (20%) and own practice experiences (20%).
Client assessment case study (oral)(25%)
Client assessment case study (written) (25%)
Participant performance in class activities (10%).
Students are required to achieve a mark of 70% in order to progress to the Master of Wound Care.

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Off-campus attendance requirements

One week conducted on-campus Parkville, in Winter semerster (June) or Summer Semester A (November).

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

wound care

Prerequisites

PGW1101, PGW1102, PGW1103, PGW1104, PGW1105 (VCW1101, VCW1102, VCW1103, VCW1104, VCW1105)

Prohibitions

VCW1127

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit will explore issues surrounding the development of advanced practice in wound care including ethics, evidence based practice, critical thinking and critical reasoning, reflective practice, cost-effectiveness, client-centred practice and the development of experise and leadership.

Students are required to have the minimum computer systems requirements as specified by the Faculty and regular internet access.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit students will be able to:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the advanced wound practitioner;
• Demonstrate the role of evidence based practice wound care in the management of complex wounds
• Identify and critically discuss issues surrounding effective planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions for a variety of complex wounds.
• Critically discuss wound management interventions in light of current research.

Assessment

Clinical portfolio. The Clinical Portfolio will include 4 case studies focussing on the participant's evidence-based approach to clinical management of complex wounds ( 60% )
Reflective journal. Participants will be required to maintain a reflective journal throughout the unit focussing on clinical and professional issues ( 20%)
Critical review of a wound care related journal article (10%)
Participation in on-line tutorial discussions (10%).

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Contact hours

Students are expected to allow 10-12 hours per week over the semester in study time.

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcare

Prerequisites

PGC5001, PGW1101, PGW1102, PGW1103, PGW1104, PGW1105, PGW5106, PGW5108, PGW5127 (VCG5011, VCW1101, VCW1102, VCW1103, VCW1104, VCW1105, VCW1106, VCW1108, VCW1127)

Prohibitions

VCW1122

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

The clinical project in wound management consolidates the theoretical and practical skills acquired in the Graduate Diploma in Wound Care by exploring in detail a complex client issue within the candidate's workplace or a health care setting. The clinical project is not intended to be an original piece of research. Each student is expected to negotiate their topic in consultation with their lecturer.

Objectives

At the completion of this subject the participant will be able to develop a project proposal for a wound-related issue, write a project proposal, write and submit an ethics proposal is necessary, determine correct methodology and analysis for project, and present project proposal to a panel.

Assessment

Written presentation of project proposal (45%), oral presentation of project proposal (45%), Monash supervisor mark (10%).

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

woundcare

Prerequisites

PGC5001, PGW1101, PGW1102, PGW1103, PGW1104, PGW1105, PGW5106, PGW5108, PGW5127 (VCG5011, VCW1101, VCW1102, VCW1103, VCW1104, VCW1105, VCW1106, VCW1108, VCW1127)

Prohibitions

VCW1124

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville First semester 2011 (Off-campus) Parkville Second semester 2011 (Off-campus)
Coordinator(s)	Adriana Tiziani

Synopsis

This unit is a natural progression from Clinical Project I, which allows the student to further consolidate their research skills by completing the project developed in that unit. Emphasis will be on analysing the literature surrounding the topic, collecting and appropriately analysing the data, drawing conclusion from the project and development of a final project report.

Objectives

At the completion of this unit the participant will be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to undertake critical analysis of a wound care related issue;
• critique a body of research related to wound care;
• explore the impact of wounds from an individual and population health perspective; + identify driving forces and barriers to innovations in wound practices;
• utilise a systems approach to instigate change at an organisational and local level.

Assessment

Literature review (30%), progress report (5%), final report (60%), Monash supervisor mark (5%).

Chief examiner(s)

Adriana Tiziani

Prerequisites

PGW6124 (VCW1124)

Prohibitions

VCW1128

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville RQ1 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ2 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ3 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ4 2011 (Day)

Synopsis

Research in medicinal chemistry

This unit is used by the faculty and/or Monash Research Graduate School to enrol students undertaking Higher Degrees by Research. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES.

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville RQ1 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ2 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ3 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ4 2011 (Day)

Synopsis

Research in pharmaceutical biology and pharmacology.

This unit is used by the faculty and/or Monash Research Graduate School to enrol students undertaking Higher Degrees by Research. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES.

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville RQ1 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ2 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ3 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ4 2011 (Day)

Synopsis

Research in pharmaceutics.

This unit is used by the faculty and/or Monash Research Graduate School to enrol students undertaking Higher Degrees by Research. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES.

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Level	Postgraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Offered	Parkville RQ1 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ1 2011 (External Candidature) Parkville RQ2 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ2 2011 (External Candidature) Parkville RQ3 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ3 2011 (External Candidature) Parkville RQ4 2011 (Day) Parkville RQ4 2011 (External Candidature)

Synopsis

Research in pharmacy practice.

This unit is used by the faculty and/or Monash Research Graduate School to enrol students undertaking Higher Degrees by Research. Students will not be able to enrol in this unit via WES.