Who should attend

Pharmacists seeking to be credentialed to perform Medication Management Reviews (MMRs).

What you will learn

In this course, you will:

• Practise legally and ethically by complying with and maintaining contemporary knowledge of the legal, professional and ethical frameworks that relate to pharmacy practice within the aged-care setting, including legislation, pharmacy practice standards, codes and guidelines
• Discuss and apply clinical and contemporary aged-care related pharmacy knowledge to deliver person-centred care
• Implement and deliver Medication Management Reviews according to the needs of consumers, taking account of the consumer’s rights and expectations, thus delivering ‘person-centred’ care
• Take an accurate best possible medication history in the context of performing an MMR
• Conduct comprehensive MMRs to identify potential or actual medicine-related problems
• Demonstrate problem solving skills, therapeutic reasoning, application of professional judgement and individual and shared decision-making to develop person-centred medication management plans
• Develop strategies to monitor and review a person’s response to a medication management plan following an MMR
• Assess minor conditions and provide management recommendations, within scope of practice, including pharmacological, non-pharmacological and referral options
• Apply evidence-based principles and skills in research, review and analysis to the development of MMRs and respond to medicines enquires
• Effectively and appropriately communicate medication and health-related information with a socially and culturally diverse range of people, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Effectively communicate and document recommendations to other healthcare professionals using standardised tools to optimise patient care
• Demonstrate interprofessional collaboration
• Apply the principles of governance to monitor and improve their service as an MMR pharmacist and to promote and contribute to quality use of medicines for persons under their care

Program structure

The MUMTP consists of three steps, following an active learning approach. Recognition of prior learning (RPL) may exempt you from completing all steps.

Step 1 - Self-directed Online Learning:

Engage in interactive online modules developed by leading experts to consolidate your understanding of the MMR process and the management of older patients.

Steps 2a and 2b - Simulated Workshops and Assessments:

Practice oral communication, interprofessional collaboration, and problem-solving skills in simulated MMR-style workshops (2a) and assessments (2b).

Step 3 - Experiential Learning:

Demonstrate competency in core MMR processes through workplace-based assessments supervised by an experienced MMR pharmacist.

This program is accredited by the Australian Pharmacy Council.

Testimonials

"The Monash MMR program is exceptionally well-structured, combining self-directed online learning, simulated workshops, and supervised real-case practice. What I appreciated most was the program’s clear deadlines, which kept me accountable and on track, even with my busy schedule as a working mum. Adopting the mantra "No pain, no gain," I completed the program in four months.

The program's step-by-step approach built my clinical skills progressively. From e-learning to workshops filled with case studies, I gained a thorough understanding of how to approach medication reviews in both home and aged care settings. Visiting an aged care facility, interviewing residents, and writing reports provided invaluable hands-on experience. The constructive feedback from my supervising pharmacist and Monash lecturers gave me deeper insights and further honed my skills, preparing me to be a proficient MMR pharmacist.

One standout feature of the Monash MMR program is the ongoing access to the Monash library, the MMR pharmacist network, and lunchtime learning sessions. These opportunities allowed me to engage with experienced pharmacists, researchers, and doctors on practical topics such as setting up an MMR service, deprescribing, and collaborating with GPs. The Monash library remains an exceptional resource, offering access to references that make the $1,600 program fee a worthwhile investment—especially for those planning to start their own MMR service."

Phoebe Phuong Hoang
MMR Pharmacist, Completed 2024 

Accelerate your qualification

Learners who have completed the MUMTP micro-credential may be eligible to apply for 6-credit points of credit towards an award course, including P4005- Graduate Certificate of Advanced Pharmacy Practice (subject to credit limits).

You will learn from a range of facilitators including MMR pharmacist with expertise in aged care.

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