From: Evaluation of a simulation-based hospital pharmacy training package for pharmacy students
Module | Learning Outcomes | Mapped Competency Standards (Pharmaceutical Society of Australia 2016) |
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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 |