Information about the course
MMR accreditation training is now available
online — a tutorial learning experience, cyber style. The
Medication Management Review Online Training Course provides
training for:
pharmacists to become accredited to carry out medication reviews.
Increasing demand for medication reviews,as a paid service,makes this
course a ‘must do ’ for pharmacists.
What
are Medication Management Reviews?
How
does the service benefit consumers?
Why
should you seek accreditation?
How
does the online training work?
How
will I proceed toward AACP accreditation?
• Access to training sessions in your own home
or pharmacy in your
own time.
• Improved knowledge and skills through group interaction with
peers,coordinated
by an expert as the facilitator.
• Clinically structured course,involving varied case studies with
particular emphasis on
geriatric pharmacotherapeutics.
• Access to course training material on line.
• Maximum 15 participants,per course over 6 weeks.
• Assistance to improve skills in communicating with consumers
and other health
professionals.
User-friendly internet-based process,involving varying degrees of interactivity.
How to train online to prepare
for Medication Management Review accreditation
and expand your role and professional skills at a time that suits you
Increasing demand for medication reviews, as a paid government service, provides an opportunity for you to enhance your professional standing and build your business. Now preparatory training (Stage 1) is accessible wherever you are and at a time that suits you. The Medication Management Review Online Training course, developed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, in association with Gold Cross Products and Services will prepare you well to achieve MMR accreditation.
What are Medication Management
Reviews?
Medication Management Reviews (MMRs) include:
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Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMRs) – reviews are provided to residents of residential aged care facilities;
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Home Medicines Reviews (HMRs) – reviews are provided to people living at home in the community.
HMRs are a consumer-focused, collaborative service involving a:
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GP referral to the pharmacy of a patient’s choice;
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pharmacist interview with the patient;
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clinical assessment;
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written report back to the GP. An accredited pharmacist must be involved in the clinical assessment and report stages of the review; and
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Medication Management Plan by the GP agreed to by the patient and circulated to other members of the health care team.
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who are confused or concerned about their medicines;
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who don’t always remember to take their medicines;
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who take more than five medicines a day; or
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who have recently spent time in hospital.
By explaining why, when and how they should take their medicines, the pharmacist can help people understand and manage their health and reduce visits to a GP.
Many people report that the service makes them feel that they are receiving something ‘extra’ and reinforces their confidence in their health care providers.
MMRs help avoid medication-related problems and optimise medication use.
Why should you seek accreditation?
Becoming accredited puts you in the forefront to deliver and be remunerated for providing these important services. You will be increasingly in demand as the awareness of MMR services increases. Public knowledge of the service will reinforce awareness of pharmacists’ dedication to ongoing high levels of professional service and their involvement in primary health care.
How does the online training work?
The online MMR training course provides:
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access to computer-based training sessions in your own home or pharmacy, in your own time;
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improved knowledge and skills, through group interaction with peers, coordinated by an experienced, accredited pharmacist as the facilitator;
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a clinically structured course, involving various case studies, with particular emphasis on geriatric pharmacotherapeutics;
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access to course reference material online;
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assistance in improving skills in communicating with consumers and other health professionals; and
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a user-friendly internet-based process, involving varying degrees of interactivity.
The program uses case-based learning to help you identify any gaps in your knowledge. It will guide you and give you a framework in how to approach an MMR case and give you feedback plus the opportunity to review and discuss MMR issues with colleagues and course facilitators.
How will I proceed toward AACP accreditation?
This program is designed to adequately prepare pharmacists to undertake the Australian Association of Consultant Pharmacy (AACP) accreditation assessment process. Once you have successfully completed around 20 hours of preparatory training over 5-6 weeks, you will be ready to start the AACP online accreditation process.
You will need to contact the AACP in order start your accreditation assessment process on 02 6120 2800. You can download the forms for AACP Application for Accreditation Assessment (Pre-Registration Candidates) and (for lodgment at the time of completing the Stage One course) here.
For further information the MMR Brochure is attached: (The brochure will open in a new window)
To register, fill in the Registration
Form and send it to: (The Registration Form will open in a new window)
MMR 01 12 |
Wednesday 15 February - Friday 30 March 2012 |
MMR 02 12 |
Wednesday 18 April - Friday 1 June 2012 |
MMR 03 12 |
Wednesday 20 June - Friday 3 August 2012 |
MMR 04 12 |
Wednesday 22 August - Friday 5 October 2012 |
MMR 05 12 |
Wednesday 24 October - Friday 7 December 2012 |
Maximum participants per course is 15. Availability of these dates may vary on demand.
Each program will run for approximately 6 weeks with an estimated 15-20 hours of participation over that period. The program is divided into structured case-based sessions. Case activities include self-tests and submission to online forums. You have around a week to complete each session.
Upon successful completion of the preparation course (Stage 1), you will be eligible to complete the AACP accreditation requirement (Stage 2). The indicative times above do not include time taken to attempt your first AACP case.
Cost: $1350 (includes GST)
Note: AACP Accreditation is a separate cost and is not included
in the MMR Online course fee. For more information on AACP accreditation
please refer to the AACP
website
Refund Policy
Participants are not entitled to a refund of course fees after the commencement
of the course. However, a deferment may be arranged by contacting Gold
Cross Products and Services on (02) 6270 1860 prior to the completion
of the Prep Case stage of the course (approximately seven days after
commencement). A deferment is subject to availability in another course.
Deferment is not available after a participant commences the Guided
Case stage.
For general course enquiries, please contact Gold Cross Products and Services on 02 6270 8950, or email: Peta.Bibby@goldx.com.au