Course overview
The aim of this course is to apply the specialised knowledge of a pharmacist in dosage form design, pharmacokinetics and pharmacology in the provision of pharmacy services. Development of knowledge and skills that relate to the Pharmacy practice context: development of cultural, social, behavioural and communication issues in pharmacy practice; development of clinical reasoning skills; Pharmacist only medicines; introduction to and development of medication history taking skills; dosage forms and administration, including administration devices; introduction to pathology testing including hand held devices.
Course learning outcomes
- Identify, prioritise and respond to drug-related problems through the integrated application of knowledge/skills from the areas of pharmacology, pathophysiology, dosage form design, pharmacokinetics and social pharmacy
- Demonstrate competent pharmacy service delivery skills, using appropriate reference sources to enable effective problem solving
- Apply knowledge of prescription and non-prescription pharmaceutical formulations, particularly relating to the management of common ailments treated by schedule 3 `pharmacist only' medicines.
- Demonstrate accuracy in calculations appropriate to pharmacy practice and explain the implications for professional responsibility
- Apply the principles of therapeutic decision making to optimize outcomes utilising patient factors such as age, weight, pregnancy and lactation and potential adverse drug events.
- Demonstrate the ability to adapt communication style to the environment to enable the safe and effective use of medicines
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 59471
Section 01OL
Size 140
Available 83
Class number 54607
Section PR01
Size 35
Available 22
Class number 54608
Section PR02
Size 35
Available 22
Class number 54609
Section PR03
Size 35
Available 14
Class number 54610
Section PR04
Size 35
Available 25
Class number 54603
Section WS01
Size 35
Available 13
Class number 54604
Section WS02
Size 35
Available 10
Class number 54605
Section WS03
Size 35
Available 29
Class number 54606
Section WS04
Size 35
Available 31
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