PHRM2102 – Pharmacy Practice and Medicines Management 2B
Course Introduction
In the following video, Dr James Falconer explains the activities that students in PHRM2102 have undertaken in preparation for placement and provides an overview of the key areas they have studied in the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons).
PHRM2102 – Course Introduction for Preceptors (YouTube, 2m)
Course Aims & Objectives
1. To attain the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for contribution to the optimal use of medication in cardiovascular, haematological, kidney injury & disease, and primary care dermatology, including aspects of practice, dispensing, and patient consultation.
2. To build on the Pharmacy Practice and Medicines Management foundation gained in the previous 3 semesters, and to consolidate and integrate knowledge and skills both horizontally (across the course year) and vertically (between course years), with respect to pharmacotherapy, prescription/non-prescription medicines, and appropriate referral.
3. To gain pharmacy practice experience and enhance student employability through work integrated learning experiential placements in a community pharmacy environment.
Student Preparation
Students in PHRM2102 have completed a placement-readiness assessment that assesses:
- Communication skills for consultation with patients.
- Foundational skills in prescription fulfilment and provision of OTC medicines.
Over the first 3 semesters of the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons), students have studied:
- OTC Medicines for:
- Common cold
- Allergic rhinitis
- Pain and inflammation
- How to administer:
- Nasal sprays
- Eye drops
We do not discourage students from activities outside of these areas, but recommend closer supervision.
Entrustable Professional Activities
In the following video, Dr Neil Cottrell and Dr Jane Lee outline the Entrustable Professional Activities (EPAs) in PHRM2102 and explain the role of the preceptor in facilitating these activities during the placement.
PHRM2102 – Entrustable Professional Activities (Youtube, 2:20m)
Click on the links below to view the EPA templates
Please note that the Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons) EPAs have been scaffolded to an appropriate level for the students and differ from the EPAs that are completed in other programs, including the internship programs. If you are familiar with other EPA formats, we ask that you follow the templates for this course as they have been designed to align with the students’ program of study.
Level of Entrustment
As a general guide, we expect that students in PHRM2102 would receive a level of entrustment between 1-3, with 1 being more appropriate for students who have very little experience in a community pharmacy and level 3 for students who have more experience or perhaps have a part-time job in a community pharmacy.
See Entrustable Professional Activities for more information.
