313239 v.1 Postgraduate Certificate in Medication and Disease State Management

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This is an online postgraduate certificate course in medication management review (MMR) and disease state management (DSM). It has been designed to facilitate accreditation of Australian registered pharmacists to provide such services which may be fundedby the Australian government or other third party payers. It provides pharmacists with the knowledge and skills to engage activity in the management of patients which chronic disease. This course also contributes in part, credits towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy (Hospital Pharmacy), the Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy) or the Master of Philosophy (Pharmacy) courses.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Bachelor of Pharmacy degree and at least 2 years post graduation work experience.

Duration and Availability

Six months full-time or part-time equivalent. Fully online.

Professional Recognition

Various components of the course will assist with accreditation through the AACP for medication management review services and disease state management services for pharmacists registered in Australia.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1
313240	v.1	Geriatric Pharmacotherapy 521	4.0	25.0
313241	v.1	Medication Management Review 521	4.0	25.0
313242	v.1	Disease State Management 521	4.0	25.0
313243	v.1	Disease State Management 523	4.0	25.0
				100.0