Outline

Overview

The Pharmaceutical Skills component consists of Drug Profile Practicals. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the physicochemical properties of drugs, methods of analysing drugs and how the physicochemical properties determine the pharmacology. The Dispensing (Prescription consultation) component will provide an introduction to dispensing software programs and give students a familiarity with dispensing and prescription consultations of the top 50 Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) medications (by script volume). Workshops will provide an opportunity to research the medications and information that needs to be gathered from a patient or clarified by the prescriber to then be followed by dispensing that medication and consulting the patient. Students will be assessed on interpretation of prescribers' intention, accuracy of dispensing and relevant counselling of the dispensed medication.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	PHAR3825
Academic unit	Pharmacy
Credit points	4
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	(BIOL1XX8 or BIOL1XX3) and (CHEM1611 or CHEM11X2 or CHEM19X2 or CHEM1904) and (CHEM1612 or CHEM11X1 or CHEM19X1 or CHEM1903) and (BIOL1XX7 or MBLG1XX1) and PHAR1811 and PHAR1812 and PHAR1821 and PHAR1822 and PCOL2605 and PHAR2811 and PHAR2812 and PHAR2813 and PHAR2821 and PHAR2822 and PHAR2823 and PHSI2601
Corequisites ?	PHAR3826 and PHAR3827 and PHAR3820 and PHAR3100
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Jessica Pace, jessica.pace@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Thomas Balle, thomas.balle@sydney.edu.au
	Jessica Pace, jessica.pace@sydney.edu.au
	Rebecca Roubin, rebecca.roubin@sydney.edu.au
	Thomas Grewal, thomas.grewal@sydney.edu.au
	Andrew Bartlett, andrew.bartlett@sydney.edu.au
	Lifeng Kang, lifeng.kang@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Daniela Eassey, daniela.eassey@sydney.edu.au
	Ailsa Bailey, ailsa.bailey@sydney.edu.au
	Ricki Ng, ricki.ng@sydney.edu.au
	Lily Pham, lily.pham@sydney.edu.au
	Daisy Cheung, daisy.cheung@sydney.edu.au
	Kiplin Patanwala, kiplin.patanwala@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Assignment	Drug profile: written report Written task	0%	Multiple weeks Due date: 25 Oct 2021 at 18:00	15-40 pages
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Drug profile: oral presentation Oral presentation	0%	Multiple weeks Due date: 25 Oct 2021 at 09:00	5 minutes
Outcomes assessed:
Participation	Tutorial participation and pre-work Participation	0%	Ongoing	1 hour/Week
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Products dispensed/dispensing portfolio Portfolio	0%	Ongoing	3 hours/week
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Prescription consultation and counselling Competency assessment	0%	Ongoing	3 hours/week
Outcomes assessed:
Small continuous assessment	Drug profile: analytical results Competency assessment	0%	Ongoing	4 hours/week
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Tutorial participation and pre-work: Students are expected to participate in all tutorials in a professional manner. Pre-work for each tutorial generally includes completing relevant clinical information about the medications that will be dispensed in the laboratory.
Products dispensed/dispensing portfolio: During every dispensing laboratory, students are expected to dispense 4 to 6 prescriptions through the relevant dispensing software. Each product will be assessed for accuracy and uploaded to LabArchives within the lab. Students are expected to self-assess all their dispensed products and peer assess other students.
Prescription consultation and counselling: In the dispensing laboratory, students are expected to self and peer assess their prescription consultation for all prescriptions provided in the lab. These consultation sessions should be recorded and uploaded into LabArchives within the lab.
Drug profile: oral presentation: Groups will be assessed based on speech, results, understanding of the results, and relevance to action and clinical application.
Drug profile: written report and peer assessment: A written report must be submitted online. A page at the start should be included that states each student’s involvement and which section of the report they were involved in.
Peer assessment (relative performance factor) will be applied to moderate the groupwork marks of both the oral presentation and group report. Students will take part in a formative peer assessment conducted in week 6, and a summative peer assessment in week 11. 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 in session 1.
Drug Profile: Lab skills – During the laboratory, students will be allocated to different experimental tasks (e.g. UV vis spectra, GC, HPLC, TLC/chemical stability test, fluorescence) to assay unknown substances. In addition NMR, MS, and IR will be provided for analysis.
All assessment components must be passed (ie 50%) to satisfy the requirements of the unit of study. A fail in compulsory assessment will result in an overall fail for this unit of study.
Repeating students: Exemption from components (tutorials, workshops etc) for students repeating PHAR3825 will not be granted.
Supplementary Yr assessments: Students may be offered re-assessment of compulsory-to-pass assessments as described in the relevant local provisions. For more information see: https://www.sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2019/498&RendNum=0

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the Coursework Policy 2014 (Schedule 1).

Result name	Mark range	Description
SR – Satisfied Requirements	No mark	When you meet the learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard, for units which are marked as either Satisfied requirements or Failed requirements.
FR -Failed Requirements	No mark	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard, for units which are marked as either Satisfied requirements or Failed requirements.

For more information see sydney.edu.au/students/guide-to-grades.

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:

Non submission of peer assessment will result in a factor of zero (0) being applied to the non-submitter’s groupwork 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	Drug Profile	Science laboratory (10 hr)
	Drug Profile workshop	Workshop (15 hr)
	Independent Study	Independent study (50 hr)
Week 01	Introduction: drug profile and prescription consultation	Lecture (1 hr)
	Prescription consultation and PBS 1	Lecture (1 hr)
	Prescription consultation and PBS 2	Lecture (1 hr)
Weekly	Dispensing and patient counselling	Practical (20 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: In accordance with the Bachelor of Pharmacy and Pharmacy management course resolutions on Attendance Requirements, students must attend a minimum of 85% tutorials/ labs/ workshops ( In this unit: 9 of 10 classes) to satisfy attendance requirements for this unit of study. For more information see:

https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health/coursework/pharmacy_rules.shtml

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 absent. Students swapping a class without prior approval from the UoS co-ordinator will be marked as absent.

Students are encouraged to bring their own personal computers during Drug Profile Practical sessions.

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 4 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 80-100 hours of student effort in total.

Required readings

Readings for this unit can be accessed through the Library Reading List, available on Canvas.

Australian Medicines Handbook (current edition)
Therapeutic Guidelines

The Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook (APF24) must be purchased.

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. demonstrate a working understanding of the fundamental concepts and techniques of chemistry necessary for understanding drug delivery, drug action and therapeutics
LO2. apply appropriate numeracy skills to the solution of pharmacy problems
LO3. deal with the concept of uncertainty - devising alternatives which take account of qualifying, affording and constraining variables
LO4. critically examine scientific evidence, both quantitative and qualitative, in order to arrive at evidence-based conclusions
LO5. provide prescription medicines and appropriate advice and counselling
LO6. maximise patient safety through QUM, and minimise and manage medicine error
LO7. demonstrate an understanding of the laws that govern the supply of medicines and the practice of pharmacy
LO8. Communicate appropriately and effectively with both lay and professional audience and profession.

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.a. applying relevant underpinning knowledge 5.4. demonstrating skills in research and inquiry, including 5.4.a. formulating questions 5.4.b. identifying and critically appraising relevant source materials 5.4.c. undertaking relevant investigations, where appropriate
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 3.12. consistently making accurate arithmetic calculations relating to health care 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 - 5.3. demonstrating awareness of the inherent complexity, ambiguity and uncertainty of contemporary and future professional practice
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 5.4.b. identifying and critically appraising relevant source materials 5.4.c. undertaking relevant investigations, where appropriate 5.4.d. drawing conclusions by synthesising the results of research and inquiry activities 5.4.e. reporting and disseminating the outcomes appropriately
	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.d. demonstrating appropriate communication and interpersonal behaviours 2.2. documenting, communicating and recording relevant information, findings, decisions, recommendations and other information accurately and concisely, taking due account of privacy and confidentiality 3.17. providing appropriate tailored counselling, information and education to enable safe and effective medication, disease state and lifestyle management 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.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 3.6. obtaining relevant health, medical and medication information from patients, carers and other clients 3.7. assessing current health, medical and medication histories and profiles of patients
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 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 3.16. demonstrating awareness of the appropriate conditions for secure and safe storage and distribution of medications to ensure stability and efficacy 3.17. providing appropriate tailored counselling, information and education to enable safe and effective medication, disease state and lifestyle management
	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 1.4.b. demonstrating awareness of the processes for maintaining contemporary familiarity with key legislative instruments 1.8. accepting personal responsibility and accountability for decisions and actions in simulated and/or work-integrated learning environments
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 2.1.a. demonstrating appropriately tailored verbal, written and non-verbal communication 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

Responding to student feedback

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

Drug profile component focus has changed from TGA application to examining factors affecting drug bio-availability including metabolism and degradation

Additional information

Work, health and safety

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

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).

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Late submission

Academic integrity

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Learning support

Simple extensions

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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

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PHAR3825: Pharmaceutical Skills and Dispensing B

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

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

Work, health and safety

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

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About us

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