6935 (v.2) Pharmaceutical Practice 122

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Area:	School of Pharmacy
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	2.0
Lecture:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Co Requisite(s):	12935 (v.2) Pharmaceutics 100
Syllabus:	International legislation controlling drug products - drug distribution systems. Introduction to Australian legislation and the role of the Commonwealth and State Departments of Health. Pharmaceutical practice - definition of practice, professionalism, code of ethics, literature resources for practice. Dispensing of prescriptions - quality of medicines, consumer medication information, drug utilisation review and social aspects of pharmacy practice.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit students will have developed a basic understanding of the role of the pharmacist in professional practice and drug distribution.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Poisons Act 1964 and Regulations 1965, Jarvis, (1984), Professional Education, Crown Helm. Parry T.G. and Thwaites R., (1998), The Pharmaceutical Industry in Australia - A Benchmark Study, Australian Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association Inc. McWhinney A., (1975), A History of Pharmacy in Western Australia, The Pharmaceutical Council of Western Australia. Haines G., (1988), Pharmacy in Australia - The National Experience, Deakin, Australian Pharmaceutical Publishing Co. Ltd. Collet D. and Aulton M., Pharmaceutical Practice, Churchill Livingstone.
Unit Texts:	Introduction to Pharmaceutical Practice 122 Coursebook, Curtin University of Technology. Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits, Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary (APF) Current Edition. Pharmacy Handbook, Pharmaceutical Council of WA. Winfield A.J. and Richards R.M.E., (1998), Pharmaceutical Practice, 2nd ed., Churchill Livingstone.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assessment Tests 15%. Examinations 65%. Term Assignments 20%. In order to pass this unit, it is essential for students to achieve at least 45% in the examination. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y