UWA+ STARTER

Community Pharmacy Fundamentals PHCYM002

The Community Pharmacy Fundamentals micro-credential is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the world of Pharmacy. Pharmacies are the most accessed health provider with over 5700 community pharmacies across Australia. Students will gain an understanding of the role of community pharmacy in a healthcare sector that is exponentially growing.   

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

  • Two PD Points
  • A Certificate of Achievement
  • A UWA Professional Development Transcript, listing all successfully completed micro-credentials

Delivery mode

Online with optional on-campus activity
Course dates
Term 2: 28 April 2025 - 4 July 2025
Term 3: 21 July 2025 - 26 September 2025
Term 4: 13 October 2025 - 18 December 2025
Applications close
Term 2: 21 March 2025
Term 3: 13 June 2025
Term 4: 5 September 2025
Duration
10 weeks
Total effort
55 hours
Academic lead:  Jamie Ly

Cost

UWA Starter fees for 2025 –

Broadway Schools

$82.50 (inc GST) per micro-credential for students
from participating partner schools (register via your school)

$165 (inc GST) per micro-credential for individual
students  from non-partner schools

Non-Broadway Schools

$247.50 (inc GST) per micro-credential for students
from  participating partner schools (register via your school)

$495 (inc GST) per micro-credential for individual
students from non-partner schools

Critical information summary
PHCYM002 Community Pharmacy Fundamentals (PDF 245KB)
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What you'll learn

By completing the course, participants will:

Know how to handle pharmacy (S2) and pharmacist-only medicines (S3)

Describe the different types, dosage forms and routes of administration for medicines

Describe the importance of health communication

Understand the ethical and legal considerations for community pharmacy

Describe the operations and workflow for community pharmacy

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Why study this course?

This micro-credential offers an overview of medications, dosage forms and other essential concepts that are a solid foundation for a career in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry, or other allied health fields.

How does it work?

This micro credential will involve:

  • online and simulated learning and assessments
  • a 3hr workshop that will be held on-campus at UWA or at selected rural locations, with an online option for students unable to attend in person.

What's next after this course?

Future study
Students who successfully complete this micro-credential will: 
  • Receive a UWA Professional Development Transcript at the end of your studies, listing all completed UWA micro-credentials – great for uni entry and your resume!
  • Earn 2  stackable  PD Points -  complete two more UWA Starter micro-credentials to earn 6 PD Points and gain credit for one unit towards selected UWA bachelor degrees.
  • Gain points that can contribute towards admission to UWA via Experience-based entry.
 

Contact

Contact your secondary school for more information or to register for UWA Starter micro-credentials.