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PC1101 - Introduction to Pharmacy
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Medicine & Dentistry |
This subject is an introduction to the profession of pharmacy in the Australian health
care context. Pharmacy practice occurs in a variety of settings including hospitals,
the community, the armed forces, industry and in government. Students are introduced
to the role of pharmacy in Australian society, including the history of pharmacy,
professionalism and professional standards. Students are familiarised with the skills
necessary to effectively communicate with patients and other health care professionals,
in the provision of quality primary and secondary health care in urban areas and the
expanding role including rural and remote parts of Australia. Students are also introduced
to the scientific foundation of dosage form design, then applying their knowledge
in extemporaneous dispensing laboratory sessions.
Learning Outcomes
- Describe the role of the pharmacy practitioner as a member of the primary and secondary
health care team in Australia;
- Discuss and reflect upon the importance of professionalism and underpinning professional
standards to the practice of pharmacy;
- Apply a variety of communication skills appropriate to pharmacy practice contexts;
- Produce elementary extemporaneous preparations utilising appropriate pharmaceutical
calculations and compounding techniques;
- Identify the primary source of drug information.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
- Calculations Quiz - Hurdle Assessment - (%) - Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Portfolio - (25%) - Group & Individual
- Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual
- Written > Lab/Practical report - (25%) - Individual.
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 1,
Mixed attendance
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Face to face teaching
(Residential)
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Coordinator: |
Dr Martina Mylrea |
Lecturers:
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Mrs Gillian Knott, Assoc. Professor Peta-Ann Teague, Dr Mark Barnes. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 17 hours - Guided Learning Sessions
- 36 hours laboratory sessions
- 12 hours online collaboration sessions
- 30 hours self study
- 24 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
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Mackay,
Study Period 1,
Mixed attendance
|
Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Face to face teaching
(Residential)
|
Coordinator: |
Dr Martina Mylrea |
Lecturers:
|
Mrs Gillian Knott, Assoc. Professor Peta-Ann Teague, Dr Mark Barnes. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 17 hours - Guided Learning Sessions
- 36 hours laboratory sessions
- 12 hours online collaboration sessions
- 30 hours self study
- 24 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
|
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Mixed attendance
|
Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Face to face teaching
(Residential)
|
Coordinator: |
Dr Martina Mylrea |
Lecturers:
|
Ms Kathy Thomas, Mrs Gillian Knott, Professor Beverley Glass, Assoc. Professor Peta-Ann Teague, Mr Shane MacDonald, Mrs Amanda Mackay, Dr Mark Barnes, Dr Robi Islam. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 17 hours - Guided Learning Sessions
- 36 hours laboratory sessions
- 12 hours online collaboration sessions
- 30 hours self study
- 24 hours pre-recorded content/lectures
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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.