Pharmacy Practice 2

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
PHAR 2010
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Course ID
204468
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

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

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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