Outline

Overview

This unit of study builds on PHAR1911 (Fundamentals of Pharmacy) and integrates basic scientific concepts underpinning compounding and pharmaceutical dosage forms with pharmacy practice. The pharmaceutics component provides an introduction to a wide range of pharmaceutical dosage forms available in practice and explores the basic scientific concepts underlying the extemporaneous preparation and use of different pharmaceutical dosage forms to successfully deliver a drug. Students then explore how these concepts shape the considerations and practice points when using these dosage forms in the pharmacy practice setting. The pharmacy practice component focuses on professional pharmacy services and the quality use of medicines, covering topics such as communication with patients and patient self-management, and quality use of medicines in primary care, focusing on the provision of non-prescription medicines.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	PHAR1921
Academic unit	Pharmacy
Credit points	12
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	HSC Chemistry and Mathematics Advanced (2U). Students who have not completed HSC Chemistry (or equivalent) are strongly advised to take a Chemistry Bridging Course (offered in February and as a distance course at other times of the year)
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Janet Cheung, janet.cheung@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Final Exam Written examination	50%	Formal exam period	2 hours
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Participation	Mental Health & Wellbeing Program Attendance, participation and submission of task(s)	0%	Multiple weeks	Lectures, workshop,and submitted task(s)
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Small continuous assessment	Laboratory pre-work, participation and student portfolio Laboratory	18%	Multiple weeks	2- 2.5 hours
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Participation	First Nations Workshop Workshop to gain deeper understanding of First Nations people	0%	Multiple weeks	3 hours
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Placement	Work Integrated Learning (RISR Portfolio) OTC counseling, prescription dispensing, and pharmacy stock management	0%	Multiple weeks	37.5 hours
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Skills-based evaluation	Simulated Dispensing Post-workshop take-home task	0%	Week 05	30 minutes
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Tutorial quiz	Therapeutic Quiz (Paediatrics) Open-book quiz on therapeutic skills and interpretation	0%	Week 06	15 minutes
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Tutorial quiz	Therapeutics Quiz (Skin Health) Open-book quiz on therapeutic skills and interpretation	2.5%	Week 07	15 minutes
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Tutorial quiz	Therapeutics Quiz (Simple Cough & Cold) Open-book quiz on therapeutic skills and interpretation	2.5%	Week 08	15 minutes
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Assignment	Health Infographic and Statement of Significance Health infographic	12%	Week 09 Due date: 06 Oct 2023 at 17:00	1-page PDF + audio recording (5 mins)
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Tutorial quiz	Therapeutics Quiz (Pain & Simple Analgesics) Open-book quiz on therapeutic skills and interpretation	2.5%	Week 10	15 minutes
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Assignment	Tabletting Video Video explaining how tablets are made	10%	Week 11 Due date: 20 Oct 2023 at 17:00	5 minutes
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Tutorial quiz	Therapeutics Quiz ( Gastrointestinal) Open-book quiz on therapeutic skills and interpretation.	2.5%	Week 11	15 minutes
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= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Tutorial quiz: this is an in-class quiz series which will be open-book. It aims to assess your ability to access, locate and interpret relevant information using key pharmacy reference resources to solve problems. Each quiz will build from skills obtained in the previous quiz.

Simulated Dispensing: You are required to complete a formative 30 min take-home simulated dispensing task, after completing the Pharmacy Skills Workshop and Extemporaneous Dispensing Skills workshop.

Health Infographics Assignment: in this assignment you will be required to work in a group, selecting, researching and curating a health infographic on a selected OTC topic as well as an audio explainer to your infographic (up to 5 minutes).

Tabletting video: you are required to create a 5 minute video as a group to explain the process of making tablets.

Laboratory participation: compulsory attendance and satisfactory completion of portfolio/reports across a range of laboratory experiences: paracetamol suspension, compounding and tabletting.

Community Pharmacy Placement: you will be undertaking a compulsory week-long placement (37.5hrs) in a community pharmacy to observe and develop skills in dispensing, counselling on simple ailments and observe the day-to-day operations of a pharmacy and the role that pharmacists play in ensuring the safe and effective use of medicines. These activities are marked by your preceptor via the RISR portfolio. You must attend, participate in and pass the marked activities in this assessment in order to pass this UoS.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop: this is a compulsory workshop series to give you insight about the importance of mental health and developing resilience as a healthcare professional. You must attend and participate in this assessment in order to pass this UoS.

First Nations Workshop: This workshop is compulsory and will provide you with an interactive experience in understanding First Nations health. You must attend and participate in this assessment in order to pass this UoS.

Final Exam: The final exam will consist of a combination of multiple choice and short answer questions. Materials from lectures, workshops and laboratory sessions are examinable. You must obtain a grade of 50% or higher in this assessment to satisfy the requirements for this unit of study. If you do not pass this assessment the maximum final grade you can obtain will be 45 FA, regardless of the total raw mark you obtain for the UoS.

Peer assessment: Peer assessment (relative performance factor) will be applied to moderate the groupwork marks. Students will take part in a formative peer assessment conducted, and a summative peer assessment. Peer assessment will be completed online to obtain a factor between 0-1, and will be according to an agreed set of criteria established by groups.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

Grade	Mark	Description
High Distinction	85 - 100	At HD level, a student demonstrates an aptitude for the subject and a well-developed understanding of the unit material. A ‘High Distinction’ reflects exceptional achievement and is awarded to students who demonstrate the ability to apply their subject knowledge and understanding to produce original solutions for novel or highly complex problems and/or comprehensive critical discussions of theoretical concepts.
Distinction	75 - 84	At DI level, a student demonstrates an aptitude for the subject and a well-developed understanding of the unit's material. A ‘Distinction’ reflects excellent achievement and is awarded to a student who demonstrates an ability to apply their subject knowledge and understanding of the subject to produce good solutions for challenging problems and/or a reasonably well-developed critical analysis of theoretical concepts.
Credit	65 - 74	At CR level, a student demonstrates a good command and knowledge of the unit material. A ‘Credit’ reflects solid achievement and is awarded to a student who has a broad general understanding of the units material and can solve routine problems and/ or identify and superficially discuss theoretical concepts.
Pass	50 - 64	At PS level, a student demonstrates proficiency in the material. A ‘Pass’ reflects satisfactory adequately referencing the original source of the work.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late penalties for Groupwork: Non-submission of peer assessment will result in a factor of zero (0) being applied to the non- submitter’s group work mark.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	Paracetamol Suspension Laboratory	Practical (2.5 hr)
	Tabletting Laboratory	Practical (2.5 hr)
	Pharmaceutical Calculations	Workshop (2 hr)
	Work-integrated learning (WIL) in a community pharmacy	Placement (37.5 hr)
	Mental Health and Wellbeing Workshop	Workshop (2 hr)
	First Nations Workshop	Workshop (3 hr)
	Self-directed learning	Independent study (100 hr)
Week 01	1) Introduction to PHAR1921 2) Intro to drug dosage forms 3) Introduction to safe (compounding) lab practices / basic pharmaceutical calculations	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 01	1) Introduction to Social Accountability and Business Ethics in Pharmacy 2) Cultural Competence in Pharmacy Practice	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 02	1) Regulatory - uniformity of dose; recall 2) Liquids and solutions	Lecture (3 hr)
	1) Patient-Centred Care 2) Communication Skills in Pharmacy Practice	Lecture (3 hr)
	Introduction to Pharmacy Practice	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 03	1) Crystalline and amorphous particles 2) Rheology	Lecture (3 hr)
	1) Clinical Reasoning 2) Information Gathering 3) Clinical decision-making (S2/S3 protocols in pharmacy)	Lecture (3 hr)
	An object-based learning approach to social determinants of health	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 04	1) Emulsion 1 2) Emulsion 2	Lecture (3 hr)
	1) Pharmacy Forensics 1: Introduction to Scheduling 2) Pharmacy Forensics 2: What is a legal prescription? 3) Pharmacy Management: Efficiencies in Stock and Work Processes	Lecture (3 hr)
	Business Ethics, Professionals and Ethical Communication	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 05	1) Suspension 1 2) Suspension 2	Lecture (3 hr)
	1) Childhood Development and Nutrition in Pharmacy 2) A Bug's Life: Parasitic Infection	Lecture (3 hr)
	Pharmacy Skills Workshop and Extemporaneous Dispensing Skills	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 06	1) Liquid formulation 1 2) Liquid formulation 2	Lecture (3 hr)
	1) Introduction to Dermatology 2) Common Skin Ailments in the Pharmacy	Lecture (3 hr)
	Paediatrics Workshop	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 07	1) Oral Solid Dosage forms 1 2) Oral Solid Dosage forms 2	Lecture (3 hr)
	1) Common childhood Infections 2) Simple Cough and Cold	Lecture (3 hr)
	Skin Health Workshop	Workshop (2 hr)
	Compounding (Skin Health)	Practical (2 hr)
Week 08	1) Aerosol 1 2) Aerosol 2	Lecture (3 hr)
	1) Pain Perception and Simple Analgesics 2) Headaches and Migraines	Lecture (3 hr)
	Simple Cough and Cold Workshop	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 09	1) Oral rehydration salts; principles of osmolarity 2) Freezing point depression 3) Rectal route of administration	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 09	1) Bowels Behaving Badly 1: Dyspepsia 2) Bowels Behaving Badly 2: Diarrhoea 3) Bowels Behaving Badly 3: Constipation	Lecture (3 hr)
Week 10	1) Body systems (ear, eyes, skin) - how drugs are absorbed.	Lecture (3 hr)
	1) Bowels Behaving Badly 4: Nausea and Vomiting 2) Bowels Behaving Badly 5: Haemorrhoids	Lecture (3 hr)
	Pain and Simple Analgesics Workshop	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 11	1) Mental Health Workshop Lecture 1 2) Mental Health Workshop Lecture 2	Lecture (3 hr)
	Simple Gastrointestinal Ailments Workshop	Workshop (2 hr)
	Compounding (Gastrointestinal)	Practical (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Students must attend a minimum of 85% of tutorials, workshops and laboratory sessions (i.e., paracetamol suspension, compounding, and tabletting) to satisfy attendance requirements for this unit of study.

If a tutorial/ lab/workshop is missed due to illness or misadventure, students are to submit a special consideration application along with supporting documentation.

Students arriving more than 10 minutes after the commencement of the tutorial/laboratory/workshop / placement will be marked as unprofessional, which is a component of the class participation and professionalism assessment.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 12 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 240-300 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

See Canvas for details.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Describe the different types of pharmaceutical dosage forms, and explain why and when each dosage form would be appropriate, and how each dosage form is prepared.
LO2. Describe the forces, science and terminology behind different dosage forms.
LO3. Prepare extemporaneous products to appropriate standards of safety and quality.
LO4. Conduct multi-step pharmaceutical calculations.
LO5. Define patient-centred care, and list examples of elements which demonstrate patient-centred care and why they are important.
LO6. Communicate effectively and appropriately in a culturally-capable manner with patients, families, carers and other health professionals.
LO7. Identify, access and process appropriate sources of evidence-based clinical information, and effectively communicate the relevant information.
LO8. Describe the role of a pharmacist in ensuring safe and effective use of a medicine.
LO9. Identify key elements of shared decision making and describe its benefits for patients, health professionals and the health system.
LO10. Apply a systematic reasoning process to diagnose and manage a range of simple, ambulatory conditions in pharmacy using appropriate non-pharmacological strategies, or over-the-counter products using endorsed professional protocols.
LO11. Demonstrate and apply knowledge of fundamental concepts involved in dispensing a prescription legally and correctly.
LO12. Demonstrate responsibility for personal and professional development through independent learning and continuous reflection.
LO13. Recognise the importance of personal physical, emotional and mental health, list simple strategies to improve personal health and wellbeing, and recognise when it may be appropriate to seek support.
LO14. Work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a learning team.

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes	Competency standards
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 3.1. formulating appropriate and effective actions and recommendations which support safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines and other healthcare options and optimise socially accountable person-centred care by 3.1.a. applying relevant underpinning knowledge 3.1.c. applying effective critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving strategies to conceptualise problems, formulate a range of potential solutions, and support decision-making
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 3.1. formulating appropriate and effective actions and recommendations which support safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines and other healthcare options and optimise socially accountable person-centred care by 3.1.a. applying relevant underpinning knowledge
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 3.15. preparing and supplying extemporaneously compounded medications safely and accurately in accordance with current legislation, scope of practice, PharmBA Guidelines and other relevant jurisdictional requirements Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 3.15. preparing and supplying extemporaneously compounded medications safely and accurately in accordance with current legislation, scope of practice, PharmBA Guidelines and other relevant jurisdictional requirements
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 3.12. consistently making accurate arithmetic calculations relating to health care Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 3.1. formulating appropriate and effective actions and recommendations which support safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines and other healthcare options and optimise socially accountable person-centred care by 3.1.a. applying relevant underpinning knowledge 3.12. consistently making accurate arithmetic calculations relating to health care
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 3.5. demonstrating the delivery of person-centred care including 3.5.a. respecting the personal characteristics, rights, preferences, values, beliefs, needs and diversity of patients, carers and other persons 3.5.b. maintaining privacy and confidentiality in interactions with patients, carers and other persons 3.5.c. optimising as far as is practicable the physical environment in which care takes place 3.5.d. ensuring that the best interests of patients, carers and other persons are foremost in the provision of care 3.5.e. ensuring that patients, carers and other persons are provided with sufficient information and advice to enable them to consider options and give informed consent where appropriate 3.5.f. ensuring that informed consent is obtained, respected and appropriately recorded when appropriate
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 2.1. communicating appropriately and effectively with a socially and culturally diverse range of people in a manner which inspires confidence and trust by 2.1.a. using verbal, written and non-verbal communication which is appropriately tailored to the professional practice context and the capabilities and health literacy of the other person(s) 2.1.b. engaging with all persons in a respectful, culturally appropriate, compassionate, responsive and empathetic manner in professional practice 2.1.c. engaging in culturally appropriate and sensitive communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or Māori people in professional practice which respects their history, culture and protocols 2.1.d. using appropriate communication and interpersonal behaviours in professional practice interactions 2.3. contributing to, and taking prominent roles where appropriate in the interprofessional collaborative health care team, in order to optimise patient outcomes, by 2.3.b. creating and maintaining effective intra-and interprofessional relationships, and working in partnership to achieve negotiated, agreed-upon objectives Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 2.1. communicating appropriately and effectively with a socially and culturally diverse range of people in a manner which inspires confidence and trust by 2.1.a. demonstrating appropriately tailored verbal, written and non-verbal communication 2.1.b. engaging with all persons in a respectful, culturally appropriate, compassionate, responsive and empathetic manner 2.1.c. demonstrating awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or Māori history, communication styles and community protocols 2.1.d. demonstrating appropriate communication and interpersonal behaviours 2.3. contributing to the interprofessional collaborative health care team in order to optimise patient outcomes by 2.3.b. creating and maintaining effective intra- and interprofessional relationships, and working in partnership to achieve negotiated, agreed-upon objectives
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 5.5. accessing, using, adapting and sharing information and/or other technologies to meet the needs of current and emerging professional practice Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 2.1. communicating appropriately and effectively with a socially and culturally diverse range of people in a manner which inspires confidence and trust by 2.1.a. demonstrating appropriately tailored verbal, written and non-verbal communication 2.1.b. engaging with all persons in a respectful, culturally appropriate, compassionate, responsive and empathetic manner 2.1.c. demonstrating awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or Māori history, communication styles and community protocols 2.1.d. demonstrating appropriate communication and interpersonal behaviours 3.1. formulating appropriate and effective actions and recommendations which support safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines and other healthcare options and optimise socially accountable person-centred care by 3.1.b. using a systematic approach to access, critically evaluate and apply relevant evidence 5.4. demonstrating skills in research and inquiry, including 5.4.b. identifying and critically appraising relevant source materials 5.5. accessing, using, adapting and sharing information and/or other technologies to meet the needs of current and emerging professional practice
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 3.1. formulating appropriate and effective actions and recommendations which support safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines and other healthcare options and optimise socially accountable person-centred care by 3.1.a. applying relevant underpinning knowledge 3.1.b. using a systematic approach to access, critically evaluate and apply relevant evidence 3.1.c. applying effective critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving strategies to conceptualise problems, formulate a range of potential solutions, and support decision-making 3.1.d. making decisions which are tailored to the person’s individual circumstances, and reflect a balanced consideration of both the potential benefits and potential harms 3.2. making and prioritising recommendations to manage health, medical and medication needs of patients, including both pharmacological and nonpharmacological strategies, based on the Quality Use of Medicines Framework and the best available evidence
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 2.4. collaborating with patients, carers and other clients in shared decision-making by 2.4.a. supporting the rights of patients, carers and other clients to access relevant information and participate in decisions relating to their care 2.4.b. respecting their choices Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 2.4. collaborating with patients, carers and other clients in shared decision-making by 2.4.a. supporting the rights of patients, carers and other clients to access relevant information and participate in decisions relating to their care 2.4.b. respecting their choices
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 3.17. providing appropriate tailored counselling, information and education to enable safe and effective medication, disease state and lifestyle management 3.18. assessing ambulatory conditions and providing appropriate management approaches, including pharmacological, nonpharmacological and referral options where appropriate 3.3. prescribing medications in accordance with current jurisdictionspecific legislation, scope of practice and PharmBA Guidelines Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 3.1. formulating appropriate and effective actions and recommendations which support safe, rational and cost-effective use of medicines and other healthcare options and optimise socially accountable person-centred care by 3.1.c. applying effective critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving strategies to conceptualise problems, formulate a range of potential solutions, and support decision-making 3.17. providing appropriate tailored counselling, information and education to enable safe and effective medication, disease state and lifestyle management 3.18. assessing ambulatory conditions and recommending appropriate management approaches, including pharmacological, non-pharmacological and referral options where appropriate 3.3. prescribing medications in accordance with current jurisdiction-specific legislation, scope of practice and PharmBA Guidelines
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 1.4. practising legally by 1.4.a. complying with all legal obligations in their practice 3.14. dispensing medicines safely and accurately in accordance with current legislation, scope of practice, PharmBA Guidelines and other relevant jurisdictional requirements to optimise patient outcomes Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 1.4. practising legally by 1.4.a. demonstrating contemporary knowledge and application of legal requirements relating to community and hospital pharmacy practice within their jurisdiction 3.14. dispensing medicines safely and accurately in accordance with current legislation, scope of practice, PharmBA Guidelines and other relevant jurisdictional requirements to optimise patient outcomes
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 1.6. adopting a proactive and reflective approach to maintaining and developing their own professional competence and expertise in order to remain fit-to-practise 4.1. engaging in regular and systematic reflection to enhance professional learning and practice 4.2. identifying and acknowledging professional limitations and seeking appropriate support where necessary, including additional professional education and/or referral of patients to other health care professionals Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 1.6. demonstrating a proactive and reflective approach to developing their own professional competence and expertise 1.8. accepting personal responsibility and accountability for decisions and actions in simulated and/or work-integrated learning environments 4.1. undertaking regular reflection as a means of enhancing learning and practice 4.2. demonstrating awareness of professional limitations and adopting appropriate strategies where necessary, including additional professional education and/or referral of patients to other health care professionals
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 4.6. evaluating personal health and wellbeing status, identifying situations where health or wellbeing may be challenged, and adopting appropriate strategies and mechanisms to minimise their impact on personal and professional life Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 4.6. evaluating personal health and wellbeing status, identifying situations where health or wellbeing may be challenged, and developing appropriate strategies and mechanisms to minimise their impact on personal and professional life
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 2.1. communicating appropriately and effectively with a socially and culturally diverse range of people in a manner which inspires confidence and trust by 2.1.b. engaging with all persons in a respectful, culturally appropriate, compassionate, responsive and empathetic manner in professional practice 2.3. contributing to, and taking prominent roles where appropriate in the interprofessional collaborative health care team, in order to optimise patient outcomes, by 2.3.a. respecting and appreciating the complementary roles of pharmacists and other members of the interprofessional collaborative care team 2.3.c. consistently engaging in appropriate teamwork behaviours Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 2.1. communicating appropriately and effectively with a socially and culturally diverse range of people in a manner which inspires confidence and trust by 2.1.a. demonstrating appropriately tailored verbal, written and non-verbal communication 2.1.b. engaging with all persons in a respectful, culturally appropriate, compassionate, responsive and empathetic manner 2.1.c. demonstrating awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or Māori history, communication styles and community protocols 2.1.d. demonstrating appropriate communication and interpersonal behaviours 2.3. contributing to the interprofessional collaborative health care team in order to optimise patient outcomes by 2.3.a. demonstrating an understanding and appreciation of the roles of pharmacists and other members of the interprofessional collaborative care team 2.3.c. demonstrating appropriate teamwork behaviours

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This is the first time the unit is running, ongoing improvements will be made as we receive student feedback at the end of the semester.

Additional information

Clinical placement checks and clearances (including verification of immunisations and Criminal Record Check) – Full verification by the Office of Clinical Education Support required for students to undertake placements. This process involves fulfilment of immunisation requirements which can typically take six months to complete. Students were advised on this at enrolment and no exceptions will be made for students who are not fully verified. See link for more information: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/clinical-placement-checks.html
Full vaccination against COVID-19
Working with Children Check
Pharmacy Placement WHS Checklist (available via Canvas)

Site visit guidelines

Contact your preceptor by phone or in-person to introduce yourself and confirm your placement at least one week prior to commencement of placement.

Work, health and safety

Required materials:

Protective Lab coat and safety glasses are required for laboratory sessions.

The following equipment is required in addition to the specified texts and references: two spatulas, one small and one large or medium. A marker pen is highly recommended.

While working within the dispensing laboratory, all students must wear a clean white lab coat and wear shoes which completely cover the feet (no sandals or thongs are permitted). No shorts are permitted.

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Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

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Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

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Work, health and safety

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PHAR1921: Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice

Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Site visit guidelines

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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