Unit Catalogue

Back to Unit Search

PHA601 - Integrated Case Management

2026

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Pharmacy

Credit Points

Unit Level

600

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (PHA504)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

Unit Description

In this unit students will draw on the skills and knowledge gained in the fundamental aspects of pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacology, pharmaceutics and pharmacy practice to develop a patient focused medication management plan. Students will apply their skills and knowledge to "real" patient cases in the role of a pharmacist and a contributor to a multidisciplinary team care approach.

This unit should be studied concurrently with PHA505 Applied Pharmacotherapy and patient care D.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Critically apply knowledge of therapeutics and quality use of medicines to clinical or practical settings in diverse populations.
2.	Apply clinical guidelines for best practice recommendations to optimise therapy, promote patient safety and appropriate monitoring.
3.	Confidently communicate ideas to impact and influence health care decisions.
4.	Prioritise medication concerns and provide patient focused care.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Online Tests (5 x 10 mins)	10%	1,2,4'
2.	Weekly Workshop Case Study Discussion and Participation (10 x 500 words) (Hurdle)	10%	1,2,3,4'
3.	Medication Management Plan A (1500 words)	20%	1,2,3,4
4.	Medication Management Plan B (1500 words) (Hurdle)	20%	1,2,3,4
5.	Medication Management Plan C (1500 words) (Hurdle)	20%	1,2,3,4
6.	Medication Management Plan D (1500 words) (Hurdle)	20%	1,2,3,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2026	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLS	View
2026	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

* Timetable will be displayed in new tab or window depending on your browser's configuration; ensure Pop-ups are allowed for this site to view the timetable.

OL/OLS: Supplementary material will be provided on-line through Learnline. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

Critical Dates

Important Dates for Students

Fee Information:
Fees and Payments
Student Services and Amenities Fees
2026 Domestic Unit Fees (PDF)
2026 Incidental Fees (PDF)