UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

PGP5011 Applied pharmacy practice 1

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

PGP5011 Applied pharmacy practice 1 is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. It isn't offered in 2020. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Other periods
Parkville

The 2027 handbook has no page for PGP5011. This is its 2020 entry, the latest one.

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Requisites

Before PGP5011

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After PGP5011

1 unit list PGP5011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

Prohibition: PGP9011

Overview

Applied Pharmacy Practice 1 is undertaken during the pharmacy internship year. This unit enables pharmacy graduates to build upon their knowledge and experience and to develop the competencies required for independent practice as a pharmacist. The unit explores the day-to-day practice of pharmacy including therapeutics, problem solving, evidence based practice, medication management, patient monitoring, adherence to medication, the application of professional pharmacy standards and competencies, the ethical and legal aspects of pharmacy practice, multidisciplinary approaches to health care, primary care, communication and counselling, health promotion, pharmaceutical calculations, extemporaneous dispensing, risk management and dealing with difficult situations in practice. In this unit, students will enhance their technical, clinical, personal and professional skills.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Trimester 1ParkvilleDe online

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Demonstrate strong problem solving skills and apply professional judgement in a range of areas including prescription problems, therapeutic problems, and legal and ethical problems.

  3. 3

    Apply evidence-based principles to the practice of pharmacy.

  4. 4

    Promote and contribute to optimal use of medicines.

  5. 5

    Provide primary health care, including: identifying symptoms, knowing when to refer patients for medical evaluation, and recommending appropriate non-prescription products.

  6. 6

    Effectively communicate medication-related information to patients and other health professionals.

  7. 7

    Solve simple and complex pharmaceutical calculations.

  8. 8

    Understand the nature and importance of multi-disciplinary care.

  9. 9

    Apply organisational skills and manage work issues and interpersonal relationships in pharmacy practice.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Ms Michelle Vienet
Chief Examiners
Ms Michelle Vienet

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PGP5011?

PGP5011 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after PGP5011?

PGP5011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including PGP5021.

When is PGP5011 offered?

PGP5011 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available
Handbook years
2020