Course overview
The aim of this course is to develop student understanding of effective management, leadership, and delivery of services in a range of pharmacy contexts preparing them for leadership roles in a variety of areas of pharmacy practice and health care systems. Management and leadership skills; Marketing strategies; financial and risk management, contracts of employment; inventory management and logistics; change management; organizational dynamics, quality assurance in health systems; Industrial relations and regulatory matters pertaining to pharmacy and health system management
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the management models and strategies in the pharmacy and broader health system setting and the importance and qualities of effective leadership.
- To analyze the policy framework and funding models for delivery of pharmacy and health care services in Australia and describe the principles of strategic and business planning in this context.
- Apply marketing strategies for small businesses and health services within the health regulatory environment
- Compare stress management and change models in their application to the future opportunities and challenges in pharmacy and health services.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 54831
Section LE01
Size 50
Available 19
Class number 54832
Section TU01
Size 50
Available 19
Class number 54833
Section WS01
Size 50
Available 19
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