PGC5116 Geriatric disease state management
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PGC5116 Geriatric disease state management is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Parkville. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Parkville
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PGC5116
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After PGC5116
No unit lists PGC5116 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: PGP5016
Overview
Upon completing this unit, you will develop specialist knowledge and skills in the management of common medical syndromes affecting older people. The unit will focus on pharmacotherapeutics, medication-related problems and the role of pharmacists in the management of older patients with common geriatric syndromes. This unit assumes that you have a pre-existing understanding of the basic principles of medication management and pharmacy practice for older people. If you have not completed PGC5115 Geriatric Pharmacy Practice, some pre-reading will be provided by the unit coordinator.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Parkville | Online |
Assessment
- Case studies and online discussionsWrittenCompetency hurdle50%
- Written assignment 1 - Dementia management planWritten20%
- Written assignment 2 - MMR case/reportWritten20%
- Multiple-choice quizQuiz / Test10%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Identify effects of ageing, disease and medications on cognitive function, falls and balance, bone health, bladder and bowel function and pain
- 2
Provide evidence based recommendations and interventions to prevent and manage: cognitive disorders, falls, dizziness, osteoporosis, bladder and bowel problems and pain in older people in the context of best evidence
- 3
Communicate effectively (oral and written) with patients, carers and other health professionals to complete clinical medication reviews and develop and implement medication management plans.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachOnline learning
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled online learning activities and independent study. The unit requires on average 10-12 hours of learning activities per week, including teacher directed learning, independent study and reading time, participation in online discussions, research and preparation for assignments.
Learning resources
Technology resources
This unit requires access to a device (computer or laptop) that meets minimum specifications. Free specialist software is available via MoVE.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Steven Walker
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Steven Walker
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PGC5116?
PGC5116 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is PGC5116 offered?
In 2026, PGC5116 runs in Semester 2 at Parkville, with an online option.
How much work is PGC5116?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does PGC5116 have an exam?
No. PGC5116 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.