Outline

Overview

This unit of study explores the role of the pharmacist as a care provider for disease state management in the healthcare team. It focuses on methods of delivering patient care both at an individual level and also to the wider community. Students will build on the skills and knowledge developed in Pharmacy Practice 1. Students' knowledge and skills in social pharmacy will be developed, covering a number of health psychology topics including chronic illness, cultural safety and patient centred care. Students will be introduced to the importance of teamwork both within discipline and interdisciplinary and how it is relevant in the health care setting, and will play an active role in team based activities. Students will develop skills in identifying common ailments, making recommendations through communication and role-play activities, and be introduced to the concepts of screening for chronic disease including diabetes, respiratory and cardiovascular disease. Other areas developed in this unit are health professional communication skills, medicine and complementary medicine information gathering and problem solving.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Pharmacy
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	PHAR1811 and PHAR1821
Corequisites ?	PCOL2605
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Alex Burke, alexander.burke@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 1 September 2025

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Written exam ?	Written Exam MCQ and Short answer questions.	40%	Formal exam period	2 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	Tutorial participation, engagement and professionalism Satisfactory participation, engagement and professionalism during tutorials	5%	Multiple weeks	n/a	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Complementary Medicines Presentation Group presentation - During tutorial class time in Week 6	20%	Week 06 Due date: 08 Sep 2025 at 23:59	15 minutes	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	Interprofessional Communication Education Safety Module Clinical skills assessment	0%	Week 07 Due date: 15 Sep 2025 at 23:59	2 x 1.5 hours	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Reflective statement Written task	5%	Week 09 Due date: 07 Oct 2025 at 23:59	600 words	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Interactive oral	Oral Assessment Students will perform a 6 minute pharmacist-patient OTC role play scenario.	30%	Week 10	6 minutes in a tutorial time in Week 10	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Early feedback task

This unit includes an early feedback task, designed to give you feedback prior to the census date for this unit. Details are provided in the Canvas site and your result will be recorded in your Marks page. It is important that you actively engage with this task so that the University can support you to be successful in this unit.

Assessment summary

Tutorial engagement and professionalism: Students must: satisfactorally complete pre-work by the due date, engage in all tutorial activities, remove all distractions from the learning environment which may affect both their own or other students learning. Students must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times, including punctuality.
Reflective statement: Students are required to write a reflection of a learning activity held during weeks 3-9 of semester. The learning activities will be advised via Canvas.
Complementary medicines presentation: This task requires a group presentation on an assigned topic. The topic is allocated from the evidence based complementary medicines list provided for this assignment and assigned by tutors. A compulsory team work reflection will be submitted.
Oral assessment: Students (acting as the pharmacist) will perform a role play with an examiner (acting as the patient), during which they will respond to a request for primary care advice. You must obtain a mark of at least 50% to pass this assessment and to satisfy the requirements for this unit of study. If you fail the first attempt in week 10 further attempts will be offered in weeks 12 and after exams with a maximum of 3 attempts possible. The maximum mark possible for attempt 2 is a pass grade (50-64%). The maximum mark possible for attempt 3 is 50%. *If you do not pass this assessment the maximum final grade you can obtain for this unit will be 45 FA, regardless of the total raw mark you obtain for other assessments.
Written examination: In-person paper based exam. This examination will cover all lecture and tutorial content and related readings. Students must pass this assessment task to satisfy the requirements for this unit. *Failure to complete this assessment will result in students being awarded a maximum of 45 FA, regardless of the cumulative marks obtained in the unit of study.
Interprofessional Communication Education Safety Module: Students will collaborate in an interprofessional team to produce a transition of care plan. Attendance is compulsory. Students must complete all pre-work and in-class tasks, in order to pass the unit of study. Students that do not satisfactorily meet requirements will be required to complete an alternative assessment.

AI allowed (Reflective statement, medicines presentation, tutorials, interprofessional module)

You are permitted to use automated writing tools and generative artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate your learning and completion of this assignment. Please adhere to the following guidelines:

Do not enter confidential, personal, copyrighted or otherwise sensitive information into any AI tool.
Do not rely on the accuracy of outputs. You remain responsible for your work. This means you must independently verify and edit AI-generated content to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and suitability of the output.
If you use these tools, you must be aware of their limitations, biases, and propensity for fabrication.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission, must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to reference and acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

You are advised to keep copies of the prompts you provided and AI outputs as evidence of your research and writing process. This allows you to produce an accurate acknowledgement of AI use when you submit your work. This can be requested by the unit coordinator if there is any uncertainty about the originality of your work.

No use of AI (Final exam, Oral assessment)

The use of automated writing tools and generative artificial intelligence is prohibited in this assessment. You are not allowed to use AI or any other software to create information or answers, to alter your own original writing, or to generate or modify text from other sources. This includes translation software, editing/paraphrasing software and other generative artificial intelligence tools.

Unapproved use is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and may result in penalties, which can include a fail for the assessment.

Repeating students: Exemption from components (tutorials, workshops etc) for students repeating PHAR2822 will not be approved.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy (Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	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 units 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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM) which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the Current Students website for more information on AI in assessments, including details on how to acknowledge its use.

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.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy reflects the University’s commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	Interprofessional Learning Activity 1&2	Workshop (2.5 hr)
Ongoing	Independent learning	Independent study (51.5 hr)
Week 01	Introduction to PHAR2822	Independent study (1 hr)
	Professional & Clinical Practice	Independent study (2 hr)
	Communication Skills	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 02	Professional & Clinical Practice	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 02	Device Counselling & CM Project	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 03	Professional & Clinical Practice	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 03	Ear Conditions	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 04	Professional & Clinical Practice	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 04	Oral Health	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 05	Professional & Clinical Practice	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 05	Noses4U	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 06	Professional & Clinical Practice	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 06	Complementary Medicine Group Pres & Roleplay Practice	Presentation (2 hr)
Week 07	Professional & Clinical Practice	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 07	LookSharp Eye Health	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 08	Professional & Clinical Practice	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 08	Skin Conditions	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 09	Professional & Clinical Practice	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 09	SleepWell workshop	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 10	Professional Practice	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 10	Oral Assessment - In tutorial assessment	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 11	Professional Practice	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 11	Indigenous Health	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 12	Professional Practice	Independent study (3 hr)
Week 12	Risk Communication	Tutorial (2 hr)
Week 13	Revision	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 13	Health Screening & EPAs	Tutorial (2 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: In accordance with the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management Course resolutions on Attendance Requirements, students must attend a minimum of 85% of workshops to satisfy attendance requirements for this unit of study. For more information see the current handbook. Attendance will be strictly monitored and access to attendance records will be provided to students via Canvas

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/lab/workshop will be marked as unprofessional, which is a component of the class participation and professionalism assessment. Students swapping a class without prior approval from the UoS co-ordinators will be marked as unprofessional.

Required materials: Reliable internet access is strongly recommended for effective access to online teaching activities. Students will be required to access materials online via Canvas. Communication will be via canvas announcements, Ed Discussion & student email.

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 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Recommended text:

Community Pharmacy Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
5th EDITION : Paul Rutter, PhD, FRPharmS, FFRPS, SFHEA, Elsevier Publishing, 2020

Community Pharmacy. Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment (ANZ Edition). Rutter, P. and Newby, D. 3 rd Edition. Elsevier Publishing, 2016.

All readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library Reading List, available on Canvas or aOnline Library resources.

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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

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

LO1. Demonstrate effective communication with patients, carers, family members and other health care professionals in role play scenarios.
LO2. Demonstrate effective communication and cooperation when working in a learning team.
LO3. Identify techniques to maximise patient safety through Quality Use of Medicines, and to minimise and manage medication error.
LO4. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of the pharmacist in promoting public health including health screening, disease prevention, management of and monitoring disease.
LO5. Apply a systematic reasoning process to identify and treat a range of health and medication related problems that present in pharmacy using over the counter products or referral.
LO6. Demonstrate the practical skills used to correctly counsel patients in the use of dosage devices and medication management packing to meet professional practice standards.
LO7. Identify evidence based resources for complementary medicines and evaluate these resources to communicate their safe use to promote patient safety.
LO8. Identify and apply appropriate principles and reasoning skills to address ethical dilemmas in professional pharmacy practice.
LO9. Analyse learning activities and integrate reflective practice for continuous personal and professional development.

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

Responding to student feedback

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

The oral assessment has become an in-semester skills based assessment in week 10 for 2025, with up to 3 attempts possible. The Complementary Medicine presentation has been moved to an in-person presentation in week 6, Lectures will be delivered via a combination of in person, online and recorded delivery with topic focused Q and A sessions and recordings.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

When attending face to face activities, students will be required to follow all building safety requirements. Further sign in requirements may be required for an individual activity via SRES.

Disclaimer

Important: the University of Sydney regularly reviews units of study and reserves the right to change the units of study available annually. To stay up to date on available study options, including unit of study details and availability, refer to the relevant handbook.

To help you understand common terms that we use at the University, we offer an online glossary.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

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PHAR2822: Pharmacy Practice 2

Semester 2, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Early feedback task

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Required readings

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Additional information

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links