PHR1011 Professional practice 1
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
PHR1011 Professional practice 1 is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 17 units, leading on to 18 units in all.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Malaysia, Parkville
- Assessment
- No exam
- 7 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before PHR1011
No prerequisites or corequisites.
After PHR1011
17 units list PHR1011 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
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Overview
This unit introduces you to the role of the pharmacist and health care services relating to consumers and their medicines. It introduces important aspects of human behaviour and cultural considerations, with a focus on enhancing professional communication with healthcare consumers and healthcare professionals. You will learn the fundamentals of pharmacy practice. Each student will build a portfolio to instil lifelong learning attributes and develop a personalised learning plan to advance their cognitive and non-cognitive skills.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Malaysia | On campus |
| First semester | Parkville | Blended |
Assessment
- MyPharm engagementPortfolio10%
- Readiness Assurance testsQuiz / Test5%
- In semester quiz 1Quiz / Test15%
- Professionalism written taskWritten15%
- In semester quiz 2Quiz / Test15%
- Community pharmacy presentationPresentation20%
- In semester quiz 3Quiz / Test20%
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
Reflect on identified strengths and weaknesses in communication and other non-cognitive skills via a Personalised Learning Plan to enhance professional skills required to practice as a pharmacist
- 2
Comprehend basic ethical principles related to pharmacy
- 3
Demonstrate the safe and ethical use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI)
- 4
Describe and apply guiding principles (e.g. regulatory frameworks, standards of practice, competencies and advanced practice) and standard references in Australian pharmacy practice
- 5
Describe the role of sustainability in the context of pharmacy practice, and identify ways to promote ethical use of resources
- 6
Find and interpret basic information about medicines and apply this to the treatment of minor ailments
- 7
Describe and define the Australian healthcare system (primary, secondary and tertiary) and the role of healthcare professionals
- 8
Identify and describe unsafe or less than optimal practices in pharmacy, with respect to health outcomes and legal and ethical considerations
- 9
Observe, evaluate and reflect on specific aspects of pharmacy layout, workforce and the provision of professional services within a community pharmacy
- 10
Understand key principles to support a constructive team climate, and work in teams to solve problems
- 11
Describe and demonstrate the key principles and processes of good communication and cultural competence.
Workload and teaching
- Applied sessions28 hours
- Assessments2 hours
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
- Teaching approachRole play
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Seventy-two hours of independent study
- Twenty-four hours of pre-learning activities (up to 2 hours per week)
- Twenty-four hours of active applied learning (2 hours a week)
- Twenty-four hours of small group classes including assessment (2 hours per week)
- Four 1-hour skills coaching sessions
Learning resources
Required resources
Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH) (available online through Monash)
Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary (APF) (to be purchased by students)
eMIMS Online (available online through Monash)
Recommended resources
Beardsley, R. S., Kimberlin, C. L., & Tindall, W. N. Communication skills in pharmacy practice: A practical guide for students and practitioners. 6th edition, 2012 Ambler, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Harjit Khera
- Yap Chuan Sheng
- Chief Examiners
- Harjit Khera
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for PHR1011?
PHR1011 has no prerequisites.
What can I take after PHR1011?
PHR1011 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 17 units, including PHR2011, PHR2012, PHR2021, PHR2041, PHR2042 and PHR2141. Those lead on to 18 units in all.
When is PHR1011 offered?
In 2026, PHR1011 runs in Semester 1 at Malaysia and Parkville.
Does PHR1011 have an exam?
No. PHR1011 has 7 assessment tasks and no exam.