Available in 2024
Course code

PHAR3104

Units

10 units

Level

3000 level

Course handbook

Description

This course for pharmacy students requires them to integrate knowledge, concepts and skills derived from previous and concurrent undergraduate study and apply them to a range of simulated patient case scenarios and practical exercises that require critical thinking and problem solving skills. This course will comprise of case studies, simulation tutorials, clinical dispensing practice and clinical field placement; each designed to provide the student with practical, hands on experience in an environment with exposure to realistic simulation of the clinical situation.The course incorporates technological advances in teaching enabling the use of virtual practice environments, 3D medication image modelling, simulated patients as well as clinical practice experience in simulation centres. The course will incorporate current and future trends in health, illness and wellness in exploring concepts of Public Health and Health Promotion. The cases will also discuss issues surrounding the management of clients from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.Specific conditions covered in this course include endocrinology, EENT, respiratory, mental health and neurology.This course is a Compulsory Program Component that students must pass in order to progress in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) program.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 1 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Apply their knowledge and understanding of the pathophysiology and management (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) of diseases to patient cases addressing the following:- Conditions affecting the Endocrine system.- Eye, ear, nose and throat conditions.- Respiratory conditions.- Mental Health conditions.- Neurological conditions.

2. Demonstrate appropriate and effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with both clients and health care professionals in dealing with a range of clinical scenarios, including cultural differences of clients

3. Demonstrate the ability to effectively gather information from clients, health care professionals and other sources of data such as medication charts, medical records in managing a patient case.

4. Describe and demonstrate basic fundamental physical assessment technique as they relate to the chest and lungs, head and neck and neurologic system.

5. Apply pathology and other laboratory data to patient assessment and management in a range of clinical scenarios.

6. Apply medical imaging and other diagnostic information to patient assessment in a range of clinical scenarios.

7. Identify and prioritise therapeutic problems and appropriately select patient specific management regimens and requirements for monitoring and assessing response to therapy.

8. Apply knowledge and skills of the core principles of pharmacy practice to simulated patient cases including ethics, forensics, confidentiality and quality use of medicines

9. Identify principles of pharmacokinetics and discuss issues relating to the formulation and manufacture of therapeutic agents in relation to patient cases.


Content

1.  The course will cover the pathophysiology, therapeutic management (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) and pharmacy practice issues in the management of patients with a range of disorders including:

-  Conditions affecting the Endocrine system.

-  Eye, ear, nose and throat conditions.

-  Respiratory conditions.

-  Mental Health conditions.

-  Neurological conditions.

2.  The course will use simulated and real environments to provide students with exposure to practice environments and clients in a range of scenarios to engage them in the management of the above disease states. The simulated and real scenarios will involve concepts of:

-  Physical assessment techniques using the appropriate equipment for the chest and lungs, head and neck and neurologic system.

-  Utilisation of pathology data and medical imaging in patient management.

-  Problem solving skills in clinical practice including the identification, prioritisation, management and monitoring of therapeutic problems in a patient.

3.  The course will provide practical experience in medication management including:

-  Use of software to dispense medications.

-  Clinical application of knowledge in drug administration, pharmacokinetics, and drug compatibilities/ interactions.

-  Demonstration of communication skills and provision of drug information.

-  Ethical and legal issues applied to medication supply.

-  Global and cultural awareness in medication supply.

4.  The course will also provide experience in developing clinical skills through clinical practice experience in simulation centres, hospitals and the community, as well as guided case studies.

5.  The importance of patient safety and quality use of medicine in the clinical setting.

6.  Decision making in the clinical environment and the role of the pharmacist in the continuity of care of the patient.

7.  Management of the deteriorating patient.

8. All material covered in this course will be integrated with clinical placement opportunities.


Requisite

Students must be concurrently enrolled in PHAR3101, PHAR3102, PHAR3103, successfully completed either MATH1110 or STAT1070, and all 1000 and 2000 level courses in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) [12328] and be active in the program.


Assumed knowledge

PHAR2101 Dermatology and Topical Formulations, PHAR2102 Cardiovascular and Renal Health, PHAR2203 Gastrointestinal Health and Solid Dosage Formulations, PHAR2204 Clinical Pharmacotherapy 1.


Assessment items

Viva Voce: End of Semester Professional Practice Assessment examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Viva Voce: Mid- Semester Professional Practice Assessment examination
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Practical Demonstration: Dispensing and practical assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Professional Task: Preceptor Competency Assessment/Work Intergrated Learning/Simulation
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement - Must pass this assessment item to pass the course.

Quiz: Weekly quizzes


Compulsory Requirements

Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:

  • NSW Health Verification Requirements - Mandatory NSW Health Verification Requirements must be met.

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Integrated Learning Session-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 77 hour(s) per term
  • Placement - 35 hrs per week for 2 wksSimulation- 7 hrs a day for 1 wk
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Practical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s)
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s)

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