Unit Code: PHM713

Unit Name: Pharmacy Practice 2

Description: This course is designed to provide students with the unique knowledge and skills of the pharmacist in optimizing the use of medicines and improving health outcomes of the people necessary for pharmacy practice. The overall objective of this unit is for the students to develop a good practical knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice and application of that knowledge to solve practice-related problems. In semester one, students will be introduced to topics concerning Over-the counter or non-prescription products for a range of conditions managed by community pharmacists. There is focus on quality use of medicines, pharmaceutical care, patient counselling and development of communication and dispensing skills. Pharmacy practice is governed by rules, regulations and laws. In the second semester students will learn legislations governing pharmacy practice in Fiji in order to have integrity and professionalism in practice. As well as lectures and tutorials, this unit also features a two-week placement in a retail pharmacy and undertaking a health promotion activity. Particular emphasis is placed on the integration of knowledge gained from other units within the pharmacy course and application of that knowledge to solve practice-related problems.

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Prerequisite: PTH610, PHM610, PHM612, PHM611 & PHM613

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 30

Offered In: Semester 1,2