Key facts
UNE unit code: PHAR460
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- Trimester 2 - Online
- Yes
- Yes
- No
- 6
Unit information
Pharmacists have unique opportunities to make a positive impact that may improve access to healthcare and provide quality services for people living in rural and remote areas.
Combining study with a one-week rural pharmacy placement, you will gain insight into the principles of pharmacy practice in rural and remote communities.
You will explore equitable service provision and adaptations to practice in rural and remote areas, given limited resources and the challenges of distance.
Building on your ability to communicate effectively, you will focus on the provision of audience-appropriate education. Topics include health promotion, immunisation (including vaccination training), veterinary medicine, rural and remote health, e-health and travel health.
Offerings
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| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 2 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
| Start | Finish | Duration | Attendance | Offerings | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 August 2024 | 10 August 2024 | 4 days | Mandatory Intensive School | Trimester 2, Online | The intensive school is mandatory for all students. Students must attend the Mandatory Intensive School which is held in Armidale. |
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Notes
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- discuss the limitations and adaptions made by pharmacists for rural and remote practice;
- critically reflect on the direct and indirect consequences of pharmacy practice conditions on the quality of service provision;
- appraise suitability of education tools in the delivery of health information in specific circumstances;
- evaluate delivery of health services including the impact of time and financial considerations;
- demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a member and leader in a team; and
- participate in the delivery of a health service within a pharmacy context.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Evaluation of educational material. No. Words: 1000 |
| Assessment 2 | Yes | 20% | All offerings | Practicum and report. It is mandatory to pass this component in order to pass the unit. No. Words: 1500 |
| Assessment 3 | Yes | 50% | All offerings | Educational module and team work No. Words: approx 2000 |
| Assessment 4 | Yes | 15% | All offerings | Reflection on impact of location on service provision No. Words: 1000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Note: Recommended material is held in the University Library — purchase is optional.
Australia's Rural, Remote and Indigenous Health
ISBN: 9780729542418
Smith, J., Elsevier 3rd ed. 2016
Text refers to: Trimester 2 (Online)
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