PC1004 - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Pharmaceutical Sciences 1
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2014 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2
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Administered by: |
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Available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy.
Professional pharmacy practice occurs in a large variety of settings including hospitals,
the community, the armed forces, industry and in research institutions. In this module,
students are introduced to the role of pharmacy in Australian society, including the
history of pharmacy, professional ethics and forensic aspects of pharmacy. Students
are introduced to the skills necessary to effectively communicate with other health
care professionals in the provision of quality primary and secondary health care in
both urban areas and the extended role in rural and remote parts of Australia. Students
are introduced to formulation science, including practical extemporaneous dispensing,
together with the basics of pharmaceutics.
Learning Outcomes
- be able to identify the role of the pharmacy practitioner as a member of the primary
and secondary health care team in Australia;
- have gained experience in communication skills and theory in support of the role of
the pharmacist;
- be experienced in elementary extemporaneous dispensing, and be able to discuss introductory
aspects of pharmaceutics;
- develop skills required to undertake pharmaceutical calculations required in pharmacy
practice;
- be able to discuss the complexities of managing health conditions in rural and remote
areas.
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 27-Mar-2014 |
Coordinator: |
<Person not found> |
Lecturers:
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Mr David Herron, Mr Joe Grasso, Professor Beverley Glass, Dr Martina Mylrea, Mrs Sue Carson, <Person not found>, Dr Niechole Robinson. |
Workload expectations: |
- 36 hours lectures
- 18 hours tutorials
- 24 hours practicals
- 3 hours professional experience
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (60%); pharmacy practice assessment (40%). |
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 3
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Census Date 06-Feb-2014 |
Lecturers:
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Assoc. Professor Ian Heslop, Professor Beverley Glass, Mrs Sue Carson. |
Workload expectations: |
- 36 hours lectures
- 18 hours tutorials
- 24 hours practicals
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Assessment: |
end of semester exam (60%); lab test and reports (30%); assignments (10%). |
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.