UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

PHR3062 Student experiential placements I

Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences

PHR3062 Student experiential placements I is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, offered in 2022 in Semester 2 at Malaysia and Parkville. It needs PHR1031, PHR2021, PHR2042, PHR1011, PHR1012, PHR2041, PHR2142, PHR2011, PHR2141, PHR3041, PHR1021, PHR1022, PHR2012 and PHR3141 and unlocks 5 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2022
Semester 2
Malaysia, Parkville
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Overview

This unit will enhance your knowledge and understanding of a range of topics relevant to the practice of pharmacy; further develop and refine skills in communication, teamwork, integrity, empathy and problem solving; and provide the opportunity for you to implement your knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course in various practice settings through the Student Experiential Placements (StEPs) Program.

Offerings in 2022

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Second semesterParkvilleOn campus

Assessment

  • StEPs attendanceCompetency hurdle
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  • MyPharm engagementCompetency hurdle
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  • Pharmaceutical Calculations AssessmentCompetency hurdle
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  • Team Case DiscussionCompetency hurdle
    -

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Describe the delivery of pharmacy services, and the role of pharmacists, in a range of practice environments

  2. 2

    Demonstrate delivery of credentialed activities semi-autonomously, by applying the knowledge and skill gathered from units over the duration of the course

  3. 3

    Demonstrate delivery of non-credentialed activities under direct supervision, by applying the knowledge and skill gathered from units over the duration of the course

  4. 4

    Demonstrate proficiency in fundamental pharmaceutical calculations

  5. 5

    Reflect on identified strengths and weaknesses to develop Personalised Learning Plans to enhance professional skills required to practice as a pharmacist

Workload and teaching

  • Lectures7 hours
  • Workshops10 hours
  • Applied sessions10 hours
  • Assessments2 hours
  • Teaching approachOnline learning
  • Teaching approachRole play
  • Teaching approachCase-based teaching
  • Teaching approachProfessional placement

Coursework

  • Twelve hours of independent preparation for placements
  • Twelve hours of active learning lectures (2 hours per week)
  • Twelve hours of small group classes including assessment (2 hours per week)
  • Three 1-hour skills coaching sessions

Placement

This unit requires students to undertake off-campus clinical placements. In the clinical setting, students will have an opportunity to apply theory to practice under supervision. Attendance is mandatory for the clinical component of each unit. Students must be aware of the faculty's Student Experiential Placements Information and Compliance Handbook 

Students will not be permitted to attend any clinical placements unless they have current valid Working with Children and Police checks, an up to date hand hygiene module certification, and have a satisfactory immunisation status, all of which must be submitted to Faculty.

All students who have been assigned placement remediation procedures as per the Student Experiential Placements Information and Compliance Handbook must have these approved by the StEPs Manager by the due date to attend placement. More information is available online via the Student Experiential Placement (StEPS) Program

  • 150 hours of professional experiential placements (2 x 2 weeks x 5 days x 7.5 hours)

 

Learning resources

Required resources

Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH)

Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary (APF)

MIMS Online

Therapeutic guidelines

Technology resources

For more information on Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) specifications and the technology systems and services available to students, review the Student Technology Essentials Handbook https://www.monash.edu/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/1041220/student-it-brochure.pdf

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Athirah Bakhtiar
Mr Simon Furletti
Chief Examiners
Mr Simon Furletti

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for PHR3062?

You need PHR1031, PHR2021, PHR2042, PHR1011, PHR1012, PHR2041, PHR2142, PHR2011, PHR2141, PHR3041, PHR1021, PHR1022, PHR2012 and PHR3141 before you enrol.

What can I take after PHR3062?

PHR3062 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 5 units, including PHR4012, PHR4042, PHR4061, PHR5151 and PHR5252.

When is PHR3062 offered?

In 2022, PHR3062 runs in Semester 2 at Malaysia and Parkville.

Does PHR3062 have an exam?

No. PHR3062 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available