The learning objectives for this module are:
- Differentiate between types of resources available to assist in answering medicines information enquiries.
- Describe general electronic and hard copy resources available to assist in answering medicines information enquiries.
- Explain the function and use of bibliographic databases, including Medline® and Embase®
- Outline search strategies and functionalities in bibliographic databases.
- Identify drug information databases to assist in answering medicines information enquiries.
- Identify factors to consider in assessing the quality of internet resources available for accessing medicines information.
- Outline other resources available to assist in answering medicines information enquiries.
Accreditation number for this module: S2019/91
This activity has been accredited for 1.5 hours of Group-1 CPD (or 1.5 CPD credits), suitable for inclusion in an individual pharmacist’s CPD plan.
The program addresses pharmacist competency standards, including:
Standard 5.3.1 Identify information needs and resource requirements
Standard 5.3.2 Retrieve relevant information/evidence in a timely manner
Standard 5.3.3 Apply research evidence into practice
(National Competency Standards Framework for Pharmacists in Australia, 2016)