Available in 2024
Course code

PHAR1101

Units

10 units

Level

1000 level

Course handbook

Description

Introduces the student to the profession of pharmacy and the role of the pharmacist within health care delivery in Australia including the roles and responsibilities of a pharmacist. Social determinants of health; rural, remote and Indigenous health issues are discussed in the context of the provision of pharmaceutical care delivery. Globalisation and cultural concepts are also introduced. The course develops these concepts in the context of the National Medicines Policy, and introduces dosage form design and the calculations required in the practice of pharmacy.The course considers the context of pharmacy practice and describes the legislative, ethical and professional standards and national policy programs framework in which the profession of pharmacy operates. The legislation relating to the practice of pharmacy, drug manufacture and distribution will be discussed. Communication skill is an important competency for pharmacists and this course will examine ways of effective communication with consumers and other health professionals. The course teaches extemporaneous dispensing, pharmaceutical calculations and counselling required in the practice of pharmacy. The fundamentals of drug information and veterinary pharmacy are introduced.This course also introduces basic concepts in Pharmaceutics including discussion on dosage form design and routes of administration.This course is a compulsory program requirement for students in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) program.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Callaghan

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

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

1. Explain the role of pharmacy practice in public health and primary health care in Australia and globally.

2. Perform pharmaceutical calculations correctly and develop skills in the preparation of extemporaneous pharmaceutical products and dispensing.

3. Describe the availability of pharmaceuticals within Australia.

4. Describe the legislative (State and Australian Government) requirements for the production and supply of pharmaceutical products of adequate safety, quality and efficacy.

5. Describe the core principles of good communication in health care.

6. Discuss the basic concepts around social determinants of health; rural and remote pharmacy and cultural awareness, including an introduction to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

7. Develop a professional attitude suitable for the pharmacy profession, including preparedness, punctuality, and a professional appearance.


Content

1. The history of pharmacy.

2. The Australian healthcare system, including cultural awareness and Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander health care.

3. The National Medicines Policy and professional standards; Quality assurance in Pharmacy Practice.

4. Drug distribution and drug manufacture in Australia including the concepts of quality control and standards.

5. Pharmaceutical products and the common dosage forms and routes of administration.

6. Rights and responsibilities of pharmacists.

7. Pharmaceutical calculations and extemporaneous dispensing techniques.

8. The Codes of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Clinical Practice.

9. The drug evaluation process and the Therapeutic Goods Act.

10. The Pharmacy Act and Regulations, the Poisons Act and Regulations and the National Health Act and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.

11. Introduction to professionalism and professional standards.

12. Introduction to ethics in clinical practice and research.

13. The requirements for effective communication and influencing factors.

14. The concept of Public Health and the role of the pharmacist.

15. Pharmaceutical service delivery into Rural and Remote locations within Australia.

16. Introduction to veterinarian medicine.


Requisite

This course is only available to students enrolled in the [12328] Bachelor of Pharmacy (Honours) program.


Assumed knowledge

PHAR1201 Introduction to Formulation Sciences


Assessment items

In Term Test: Mid Semester Examination
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Quiz: Calculation Assessment
Compulsory Requirement: Pass requirement 80% - Must obtain 80% in this assessment item to pass the course.

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

Formal Examination: Formal exam
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.

Professional Task: Placement Activities
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.


Compulsory Requirements

Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:

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

Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Integrated Learning Session-1
  • Face to Face Off Campus 4 hour(s) per term
  • Compulsory Requirement: Students must meet the compulsory attendance requirement.
Lectorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 2 week(s)
Lectorial-2
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
  • Exam
Lecture-1
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s)
Practical-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
  • Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1

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