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 Review and Aged Care Pharmacy. Students will engage in GP interactions, medication reconciliation, patient consultations, and multidisciplinary case conferences. The course also emphasises 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 Review and Aged Care Pharmacists 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 with an in person visit at a residential aged care facility. 

Course dates

02 March 2026 - 22 May 2026

Registration

Registrations will close on 23 February 206. 

Duration

12 weeks 

Effort

• 300 hours over 12 weeks with readings, video tutorials, virtual experiences and assessments delivered asynchronously along with specific synchronous activities. 
• 6 x 2 hour workshop tutorials at 5pm AWST.
• An in person visit at a residential aged care facility that students self identity for half a day. 

Academic lead

Dr Amy Page, Pharmacist of the Year 2024

Cost

$1318.90 Including GST. 

Critical Information Summary

Medication Management Review and Aged Care Pharmacists. 

 

 

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.

The UWA program is the only program developed by an interdisciplinary team. You will learn from award-winning experienced pharmacists. General practitioners also teach this program along with a geriatrician, dentist, registered nurse, social worker, credentialled diabetes educator, physiotherapist, dietitian, exercise physiologist, optometrist, podiatrist and a speech pathologist. This makes our program unique, as all other programs are taught only by pharmacists

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. People registered provisionally or student pharmacists are not eligible. 

This micro-credential is open to domestic applicants.

Recommended prior knowledge:

Generally registered pharmacists who are fit to practice in Australia and satisfactorily complete the declarations are eligible for admission into the program.

The declarations are provided below:
To commence their students, pharmacists will be required to declare that:

•  I have read the study guide.
• My vaccinations are up to date and I will comply with the vaccination policy of any organisation where I am in paid or voluntary work.
•  I confirm that I am a fit and proper person to practice as a pharmacist and work with vulnerable populations. I do not have a criminal record that would affect my placements.
• I confirm that I am an Australian registered pharmacist. I have uploaded my AHPRA registration certificate and professional indemnity insurance.
• I commit to the inherent requirements of the course.

Pharmacists must already be trained to vaccinate and be able to provide their certificate or complete vaccination training concurrently at UWA by enrolling concurrently in UWA's PHCYM417 Pharmacist Immunisation Certification.

Learners are strongly recommended to complete PHCYM504 Advanced Clinical Skills prior to undertaking this micro-credential. PHCYM504 covers laboratory tests and patient reported measures. While it is not compulsory, it is expected that students may find the material challenging if they have not previously completed this microcredential. Together, PHCYM504 and PHCYM503 comprise the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Medicines Management. They both stack in to the Doctor of Pharmacy Practice.

What's next after this course?

 Once successfully completed, pharmacists will be credentialled to provide Home Medication Reviews (HMRs) and Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMRs) and as an aged care onsite pharmacist (ACOP)

 

Options for further study:
Students can progress to complete one of the following postgraduate qualifications with the micro-credential being able to applied to partially fulfil the requirements of the following postgraduate qualifications:
- Graduate Certificate in Advanced Medicines Management, Doctor of Pharmacy Practice, Doctor of Pharmacy Refresher and Master of Advanced Clinical Practice. 

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.