This micro-credential aims to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to conduct comprehensive medication reviews for patients, especially older people and those with multimorbidity. The course integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience, ensuring that students not only understand the principles of medication management but are able to apply them in real-world settings. The curriculum includes a variety of activities designed to provide a holistic understanding of Medication Management Reviews and Aged Care Pharmacy. Students will engage in GP interactions, medication reconciliation, patient consultations, and multidisciplinary case conferences. The course also emphasizes the importance of documentation and reporting, requiring students to maintain a logbook of their activities and complete case studies with structured, detailed reports. These activities help students develop the ability to gather relevant information, assess medication regimens, and make informed recommendations. The micro-credential focuses on identifying necessary information for medication assessment, understanding common health conditions in older adults, and effectively managing complex medication regimens. Through a combination of online training modules, case studies, assignments and discussion board interactions, students will be well prepared to improve medication management and patient outcomes in their future professional practice.

Accreditation is being sought from the Australian Pharmacy Council, so that upon completion, pharmacists are credentialed to undertake funded Medication Management Reviews and work as Aged Care Onsite Pharmacists. 

PHCYN503 Medication Management Reviews and Aged Care Pharmacy is delivered with the support of the Australian Government's Micro-credentials Pilot in Higher Education.

Upon successful completion of this micro-credentials, you'll receive:

• 12 PD Points which can be used for academic credit
• A Certificate of Achievement
• A UWA Plus Professional Development Transcript, listing all successfully completed micro-credentials

Delivery mode

This course will be delivered online asynchronously, so it is suitable for pharmacists anywhere in Australia including in rural and remote areas and those who are working. Designed by experts in the field with consumer input, this course gives you the opportunity to develop and apply new skills. The experiential component allows you to apply the skills while you're studying so it's immediately relevant to your practice. 

Course dates

Monday 8 September - Friday 28 November 2025

Commitment

300 hours over 12 weeks with readings, video tutorials, assessments, optional workshops, and compulsory experiential learning.

Academic lead

Dr Amy Page, Pharmacist of the Year 2024

Cost

Thanks to the Australian Government's Microcredentials Pilot in Higher Education we are able to waive the fee for PHCYN503 for a limited time (limited fee-free places available). 

 

 

Why study this course?

Pharmacists who undertake this micro-credential will be able to undertake new rewarding roles and it may broaden employment opportunities. Pharmacists who want to broaden their career opportunities to be credentialed should undertake this course.

After successfully completing this course, pharmacists will be credentialed to undertake roles as:

- Home Medicine Reviews (HMRs)

- Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMRs)

- Aged Care Onsite Pharmacists.

Undertaking your credentialing through UWA means that you will have access to the UWA libraries during your studying. You'll be able to access eTG, AMH and more, providing you with access to the resources that you need to work as a credentialed pharmacist.

 

Who should study this course?

This micro-credential is suitable for Australian registered pharmacists. Australian registered pharmacists are those people who hold general, provisional or student registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

This micro-credential is open to domestic applicants.

What's next after this course?

Career outcomes:

Once successfully completed, pharmacists will be credentialed to provide Home Medication Reviews (HMRs) and Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMRs).

 

Options for further study:

Students can progress to complete the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Medicines Management that will require another 12 credit points of learning after successfully completing this micro-credential. In other words, this micro-credential takes you half way to having completed the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Medicines Management!

Students can also progress to enrol in the Master of Advanced Clinical Practice, which will require up to another 60 credit points of learning.

This micro-credential provides students with 12 credit points towards either of those qualifications.

 

Other options for related study:

- PHCYM501 Diabetes Foundations and PHCYN501 in Diabetes Education

- Graduate Certificate in Quality Use of Medicines and Prescribing'

 

Become a mentor or preceptor for future students:

Graduates will be given the opportunity to become preceptors or mentors for future students. This opportunity to remain involved in the course delivery and contribute to upskilling the pharmacist and allied health practitioner workforce to contribute to diabetes education is a valuable opportunity for practitioners.