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PHAR7112: Medications Management
2026 unit information
This unit of study aims to develop an in-depth understanding and advanced skills in Medication Management Review and fulfilling the role of Aged Care On-site Pharmacist. Learning is delivered across the following practice domains: professionalism (including cultural awareness), collaboration in teams, person-centred medication management, and the safe and quality use of medicines. The course covers the following content areas: aged care system in Australia with a focus on legislation, regulation and the quality and safety frameworks governing care; collaborative practice; person-centred care; shared decision-making; multidisciplinary team care; clinical reasoning; medication management; clinical governance including quality improvement, medication stewardship, clinical audits; and developing education for health professionals. Skills development will focus on: oral and written communication with patients; oral and written communication with healthcare practitioners (physicians, pharmacists, allied health); preparation of medication reviews; analysis and reporting of clinical audits, delivering presentations to staff working in residential aged care homes.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Engage with patients in a culturally-appropriate, respectful and inclusive manner, particularly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and other vulnerable populations
- LO2. Facilitate shared decision-making, ensuring informed consent and collaboration in medication management to align with treatment goals for patients, based on their age, life-expectancy, health, functional status and personal preferences.
- LO3. Conduct comprehensive and person-centred medication reviews services with clear documentation and communication, including recommending appropriate dosage regimens and adjustments, and/or advising on suitability of medication management programs and services.
- LO4. Apply clinical governance principles to improve healthcare safety and quality, including through continuous quality improvement initiatives, such as staff education, self-medication programs, and quality assurance in various settings.
- LO5. Collaborate and communicate effectively with patients, carers, and healthcare teams (within community and residential aged care), ensuring the safe, appropriate and timely supply and administration of medicines.
- LO6. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and guidelines, including aged-care specific frameworks and medication stewardship programs.
- LO7. Understand and compare the various components of the Australian aged care system and describe and evaluate the relevant guidelines, practice standards and digital technologies relating to medication management.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney | |
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Semester 2 2025
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 1 2026
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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Semester 2 2026
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Online | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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