Table 1 Training package modules, learning outcomes and competencies addressed

Module 1: Emergency Department (ED)

Describe common procedures carried out in the ED when a patient with multiple comorbidities is admitted.

Interpret commonly used hospital medical abbreviations.

Examine and explain the information in a patient’s ED records.

Explain the role of a hospital pharmacist in the ED.

4.2 Manage professional contribution

Module 2: Coronary Care Unit

Use the Australian National Medication Management Plan (MMP).

Formulate medication management recommendations and actions.

Use the SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, Recommendation) framework to discuss a patient’s medicines with a prescriber while making recommendations.

Explain the role of a hospital pharmacist in an inpatient ward.

3.1 Develop a patient- centred, culturally responsive approach to medication management

3.2 Implement the medication management strategy or plan

3.5 Support Quality Use of Medicines

Module 3: Medical Ward

Utilize the National Inpatient Medication Chart (NIMC) to provide medication management services.

Apply medication monitoring principles.

Discuss the application of aseptic medication preparation techniques in the hospital setting.

Explain the role of a hospital pharmacist in a patient’s medication management.

3.1 Develop a patient- centred, culturally responsive approach to medication management

3.2 Implement the medication management strategy or plan

3.4 Compound medicines

3.5 Support the Quality Use of Medicines

Module 4: Discharge Room

Reconcile medicines on the medication chart with the discharge prescription.

Recognize motivational interviewing (MI) techniques to improve compliance.

Facilitate a continuum of care through liaison with a community pharmacist.

Explain the role of a hospital pharmacist in the discharge process.

3.1 Develop a patient- centred, culturally responsive approach to medication management

3.2 Implement the medication management strategy or plan

3.3 Monitor and evaluate medication management

3.6 Promote health and wellbeing

Module 5: Continuum of Care

Explain the principles of achieving continuity in medication management.

Identify patients who may benefit from a ‘continuum of care’ approach.

Explain when and how to activate continuum of care services

Explore continuum of care services within different funding arrangements.

3.1 Develop a patient- centred, culturally responsive approach to medication management

3.2 Implement the medication management strategy or plan

3.6 Promote health and wellbeing