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11538 (v.2) Pharmacy 425


 

Area:

School of Pharmacy

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

30.0

Clinical Practice:

1 x 30 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

303171 (v.1) Pharmaceutical Practice 322 or any previous version
AND
303177 (v.1) Pharmacotherapy 336 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

303169 (v.1) Pharmaceutical Practice 400 or any previous version
AND
303170 (v.1) Pharmacotherapy 400 or any previous version

Syllabus:

Dispensing services including extemporaneous dispensing, stock control, legal requirements of practice, professional conduct, storage of medicines, record systems. Applications of drug knowledge, drug interactions and adverse reactions. Management of symptoms and requests from clients and other health professionals and communication skills.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have demonstrated the ability to undertake all prescription-related activities in community pharmacy. Listed the storage conditions and controls of scheduled medicines. Described the issues of confidentiality in relation to patient records. Developed the skills to respond appropriately to patient symptoms and requests in relation to treatment or advice. Identified and appropriately manage adverse effects or interactions of drugs involving medicines, foods and other chemicals. Demonstrated good written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated the ability to describe the laws relating to pharmacy. Described the issues related to stock control and demonstrate the ability to coordinate day-to-day activities in a pharmacy.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Beers M.H. and Berkow R., (Eds.), (1999), The Merck Manual, 17th ed., Rahway N.J., Merck and Co. Blenkinsopp A. and Paxton P., (2002), Symptoms in the Pharmacy, 4th ed, Oxford, Blackwell Science Ltd. Hughes J., Donnelly R. and James-Chatgilaou G., (2001), Clinical Pharmacy - A Practical Approach, 2nd ed., South Yarra, MacMillan Education Australia. Haslett C., Chilvers E., Hunter J. and Boon N., (Eds.), (2001), Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine, 19th ed., London, Churchill Livingstone. Australian Medicines Handbook, (2002), Adelaide, Australian Medicines Handbook Pty Ltd. National Health Act Regulations, (Part V11). Parfitt K., (Ed.), (1999), Martindale - The Complete Drug Reference, 32nd ed., London, Pharmaceutical Press. Pharmacy Act (1964-75) and Regulations, West Australia, Government Printer. Poisons Act and Regulations, West Australlia, Government Printer. Sansom L.N., (Ed.), (2002), Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook, 18th ed., Curtin ACT, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.Thomas J., (Ed.), Australian Prescription Products Guide, Latest Ed., Hawthorn, Australian Pharmaceutical Publishing Co.

Unit Texts:

Pharmacy 425 (Community Pharmacy) Workbook/Manual, Latest Edition.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Oral Assessment 30%. Practicum Assessment 30%. Workbook Assessment 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 60100 Medical Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

3  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Not Categorised  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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