Undergraduate - UnitPAC3351 - Context for practice I

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Synopsis

This unit builds on the knowledge and understanding of a range of topics which are relevant to the practice of pharmacy.

Students will be introduced to the concepts underlying pharmacy management, harm reduction, pharmacy legislation, management of poisoning and overdose, the principles of medication safety and accurate dispensing under time pressure.

Students will submit assignments, participate in tutorials and practicals, and undertake some self-directed learning, all of which will enhance their learning experience.

This will involve the study of:

• Pharmacy management
• Pharmacy legislation
• Medication safety
• Harm reduction
• Poisoning and overdose
• Accurate dispensing

Outcomes

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

1. Describe the principles of management in the context of pharmacy practice with a focus on personal management skills and human resources management;
2. Discuss the legal requirements for best pharmacy practice and apply these principles in various practice situations;
3. Discuss the principles and procedures of medication safety initiatives in hospitals;
4. Describe the principles of harm reduction, its importance in the social context and the role of pharmacists;
5. Discuss the principles and procedures underlying the management of poisoning and overdose; and
6. Dispense multiple prescriptions, including extemporaneous products, with accuracy under time pressure.

Assessment

Parkville Campus: Final exam (2 hour): 70%; mid-semester exam: 10%; assignment: 10%; quiz:10%.
Sunway Campus: Final exam (2 hour): 70%; management assignment: 10%; legislation quiz: 5%; legislation assignment: 5%; harm minimization quiz: 10%.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Johnson George

Contact hours

31 x one hour lectures, 3 x one hour tutorial/assessments, 1 x three hour tutorial/assessment, 2 x two hour practicals.

Prerequisites

PAC2331 Pharmacists as Communicators
PAC2342 Pharmacy in a Public Health Context

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

http://www.monash.edu.au/muso/support/