PHR1012 · Monash University
Professional practice 2
- Credit points
- 6
- Level
- 1
- Workload
- —
- Faculty
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
What it covers
This unit builds on your understanding of the role of the pharmacist in providing healthcare services to different patient groups. You will learn the fundamentals of dispensing prescriptions and medication counselling and further develop essential skills for pharmacy practice including communication skills. You will also learn about and develop skills in professionalism, mindfulness and cultural sensitivity to support best pharmacy practice. You will build on your portfolio to further instil lifelong learning attributes and continue to develop your personalised learning plan to advance cognitive and non-cognitive skills.
Assessment
| Task | Type | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| MyPharm engagement | Portfolio | 10% |
| Progress test quiz | Quiz / Test | 5% |
| Team based oral presentation | Presentation | 5% |
| Oral communication video and written reflection | Demonstration | 10% |
| Readiness Assurance tests | Quiz / Test | 5% |
| Safe medication practicehurdle | Demonstration | 20% |
| Objective Structured Clinical Examinationhurdle | Demonstration | 30% |
| Final assessment | Quiz / Test | 15% |
Hurdle tasks must be passed regardless of your overall mark.
When and where
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Malaysia | On-campus |
| Parkville | Blended |