This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
An introduction to the pharmacy profession and the wide ranging roles and responsibilities of the pharmacist in the Australian health care system and as part of the health care team, based on an understanding of historical developments. Defines pharmacy practice and registration, and the professional code of ethics. Introduces legal, ethical, behavioural and scientific considerations when dispensing medications. Presents a theoretical framework on which to develop effective written and oral communication skills.
HD/FL
One session
School of Biomedical Sciences
Available only to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy course.
The syllabus will cover the following topics: * pharmacy registration and historical developments in pharmacy * the pharmacy workforce; retail, community, hospital, industrial pharmacists * the role of the pharmacist in the health care team and as a primary health care provider * introduction to legislation: Acts, Regulations and Schedules. The Pharmacy Act, Poisons Act, Misuse of Drugs Act, national Health Act, Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits, Therapeutic Goods Act, Medical Act, Veterinary Surgeons Act and Dentists Act; * sources to drug information: MIMS, pharmacopoeia, world wide web (WWW). * using libraries: classification systems, electronic searching. * the culture and ethos of pharmacy and the professional code of conduct; * prescription requirements: types, language, measures, patient data and profiles. * Theoretical basis for human behaviour: development, conditioning, learning, motivation, perception, ability, personality, stress. * written and oral communication skills: assignment and report writing; seminar presentation; * factors influenced by state of health.
This subject contains a Workplace Learning component. Please contact the subject coordinator for further information.
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