Outline

Unit code	PHAR4812
Academic unit	Pharmacy
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	None
Prerequisites ?	PHAR3100 and PHAR3815 and PHAR3825 and PHAR3816 and PHAR3817 and PHAR3818 and PHAR3819 and PHAR3826 and PHAR3827 and PHAR3820
Corequisites ?	PHAR4811 and (PHAR4814 or PHAR4815 or WORK3202 or WORK2222) and PHAR4823 and PHAR4100
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	Yes

Coordinator	Joel Hillman, joel.hillman@sydney.edu.au
Tutor(s)	Johnny Phuong, jonathan.phuong@sydney.edu.au
Joel Hillman, joel.hillman@sydney.edu.au
Ben Basger, ben.basger@sydney.edu.au
Hediyeh Vahdat, hediyeh.vahdat@sydney.edu.au
Lachlan Oldfield, lachlan.oldfield@sydney.edu.au
Alex Burke, alexander.burke@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
Supervised exam ?	Final examination Written report	40%	Formal exam period	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment 1 Short-release assignment, not eligible for simple extension.	10%	Week 04 Due date: 17 Mar 2024 at 23:59	3 hours (over 1 week)
Outcomes assessed:
Assignment	Assignment 2 Short-release assignment, not eligible for simple extension.	20%	Week 07 Due date: 14 Apr 2024 at 23:59	4 hours estimated (over 1 week)
Outcomes assessed:
Small test	Oral interview skills assessments Verbal skills assessment	0%	Week 08	35 mins (30mins prep, 5 mins interview)
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Assignment	Assignment 3 Report Note short-release assignment, not eligible for simple extension	30%	Week 10 Due date: 05 May 2024 at 23:59	4 hours (over 1 week)
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Participation	Workshop Pre- and post-work, communication participation, documentation, attendance	0%	Weekly	Weekly
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= hurdle task ?

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Ongoing	Learn independently including pre and post-work	Independent study (80.5 hr)
Week 02	Introduction to PHAR4812 - video + MCQ prior to first tutorial	Independent study (1 hr)
Week 03	Module 1	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 04	Lecture to guide performance	Lecture (1 hr)
Module 2	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 05	Module 3	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 06	Group Feedback & Drop- in	Lecture (1 hr)
Module 4	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 07	Module 5	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 08	Module 6- Oral Assessments	One-to-one tuition (1.5 hr)
Week 09	Module 7	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 10	Module 8- Intro to Interprofessional Learning	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 11	Module 9	Workshop (3 hr)
Inter-professional teamwork in medication safety	Workshop (3 hr)
Week 12	Module 10	Workshop (3 hr)
Inter-professional teamwork in medication safety	Workshop (2 hr)

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. interview patients (and their caregivers) to elicit clinical and treatment history
LO2. establish diagnosis of minor illnesses within the pharmacist’s scope of practice
LO3. evaluate the appropriateness of a medicine or medication-related treatment, and intervene if necessary
LO4. establish an appropriate treatment plan, for primary care within scope of practice
LO5. prescribe pharmacist-only and pharmacy medicines
LO6. detect, resolve and communicate dispensing errors (and near misses) in dispensed products
LO7. counsel patients (and their caregivers) about their medicines and health conditions
LO8. communicate interventions and recommendations to prescribers, dispensers and patients both verbally and in written formats
LO9. document the outcome of patient interaction

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 - 2. Domain 2 Communication and collaboration 2.0. D2 Communication and collaboration 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. Domain 3 Professional expertise 3.0. D3 Professional expertise 3.1.a. applying relevant underpinning knowledge 3.11. responding to the needs of individuals and communities by advocating with and for them to optimise health and societal outcomes 3.18. assessing ambulatory conditions and recommending appropriate management approaches, including pharmacological, non-pharmacological and referral options where appropriate 3.20. providing evidence-based screening, assessment, prevention and referral services to detect and manage potential risk of adverse medical conditions and outcomes 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.f. ensuring that informed consent is obtained, respected and appropriately recorded when appropriate 3.6. obtaining relevant health, medical and medication information from patients, carers and other clients 4.10. demonstrating awareness of, and complying with appropriate policies, processes and protocols 4.9. promoting quality assurance and continuous quality improvement strategies through utilising skills in collaboration, critical thinking, curiosity and creativity
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 1. Domain 1 Professionalism in practice 1.0. D1 Professionalism in practice 3.0. D3 Professional expertise 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 3.5. demonstrating the delivery of person-centred care including 3.5.d. ensuring that the best interests of patients, carers and other persons are foremost in the provision of care 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 - 1.1. promoting both the best interests and safety of patients and the public 2.1.b. engaging with all persons in a respectful, culturally appropriate, compassionate, responsive and empathetic manner 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 3. Domain 3 Professional expertise 3.0. D3 Professional expertise 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 3.11. responding to the needs of individuals and communities by advocating with and for them to optimise health and societal outcomes 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 3.18. assessing ambulatory conditions and recommending appropriate management approaches, including pharmacological, non-pharmacological and referral options where appropriate 3.4. carrying out systematic medication reviews, informed by the Quality Use of Medicines Framework, in order to identify and resolve potential medication-related issues and optimise the impact of medications on health outcomes in collaboration with patients, carers and other members of the health care team 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.d. ensuring that the best interests of patients, carers and other persons are foremost in the provision of care 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 - 1. Domain 1 Professionalism in practice 1.0. D1 Professionalism in practice 1.1. promoting both the best interests and safety of patients and the public 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 1.5. practising ethically and with integrity by 1.5.a. identifying potential ethical issues and dilemmas, including conflicts of interest, relating to practice 1.5.b. considering alternative strategies and choosing an appropriate course of action in response to ethical issues and dilemmas 1.5.c. demonstrating awareness of relevant professional codes, guidelines and standards and their content 1.5.d. recognising and formulating strategies to respond appropriately to situations which fall outside their expected scope of practice or competence 1.6. demonstrating a proactive and reflective approach to developing their own professional competence and expertise 1.9. upholding and maintaining the reputation and value of the profession 2. Domain 2 Communication and collaboration 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.b. creating and maintaining effective intra- and interprofessional relationships, and working in partnership to achieve negotiated, agreed-upon objectives 2.3.c. demonstrating appropriate teamwork behaviours 2.3.d. demonstrating appropriate communication at transition points in patient care to reduce risks to patients and ensure safe and effective continuity of patient care 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 3. Domain 3 Professional expertise 3.0. D3 Professional expertise 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 3.10. facilitating patient self-management of health through education, intervention, monitoring and health promotion services in order to optimise patient health outcomes and wellbeing, and reduce the risk of complications 3.11. responding to the needs of individuals and communities by advocating with and for them to optimise health and societal outcomes 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 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 3.19. demonstrating the delivery of measures designed to enhance adherence with dosage regimens and support safe and effective administration of medications 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 3.21. demonstrating the delivery of harm minimisation approaches and strategies to reduce harm to patients and the community from misuse of legal and illegal drugs 3.3. prescribing medications in accordance with current jurisdiction-specific legislation, scope of practice and PharmBA Guidelines 3.4. carrying out systematic medication reviews, informed by the Quality Use of Medicines Framework, in order to identify and resolve potential medication-related issues and optimise the impact of medications on health outcomes in collaboration with patients, carers and other members of the health care team 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.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 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 3.8. formulating health, medical and medication management plans in collaboration with patients, carers and other health team members 3.9. recommending appropriate monitoring of the outcomes of health, medical and medication management plans and recommending adjustments to them where appropriate in collaboration with patients, carers and other health team members
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 1. Domain 1 Professionalism in practice 1.0. D1 Professionalism in practice 1.1. promoting both the best interests and safety of patients and the public 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 1.5. practising ethically and with integrity by 1.5.a. identifying potential ethical issues and dilemmas, including conflicts of interest, relating to practice 1.5.b. considering alternative strategies and choosing an appropriate course of action in response to ethical issues and dilemmas 1.5.c. demonstrating awareness of relevant professional codes, guidelines and standards and their content 1.5.d. recognising and formulating strategies to respond appropriately to situations which fall outside their expected scope of practice or competence 2.0. D2 Communication and collaboration 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 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 3. Domain 3 Professional expertise 3.0. D3 Professional expertise 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 3.10. facilitating patient self-management of health through education, intervention, monitoring and health promotion services in order to optimise patient health outcomes and wellbeing, and reduce the risk of complications 3.12. consistently making accurate arithmetic calculations relating to health care 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 3.19. demonstrating the delivery of measures designed to enhance adherence with dosage regimens and support safe and effective administration of medications 3.3. prescribing medications in accordance with current jurisdiction-specific legislation, scope of practice and PharmBA Guidelines 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.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 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 3.8. formulating health, medical and medication management plans in collaboration with patients, carers and other health team members 3.9. recommending appropriate monitoring of the outcomes of health, medical and medication management plans and recommending adjustments to them where appropriate in collaboration with patients, carers and other health team members
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 1. Domain 1 Professionalism in practice 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 1.9. upholding and maintaining the reputation and value of the profession 2. Domain 2 Communication and collaboration 2.0. D2 Communication and collaboration 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 2.2. documenting, communicating and recording relevant information, findings, decisions, recommendations and other information accurately and concisely, taking due account of privacy and confidentiality 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.b. creating and maintaining effective intra- and interprofessional relationships, and working in partnership to achieve negotiated, agreed-upon objectives 3. Domain 3 Professional expertise 3.0. D3 Professional expertise 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 3.3. prescribing medications in accordance with current jurisdiction-specific legislation, scope of practice and PharmBA Guidelines 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 4.11. demonstrating skills in the identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation and management of risk 4.9. promoting quality assurance and continuous quality improvement strategies through utilising skills in collaboration, critical thinking, curiosity and creativity
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 1.0. D1 Professionalism in practice 1.5.d. recognising and formulating strategies to respond appropriately to situations which fall outside their expected scope of practice or competence 2. Domain 2 Communication and collaboration 2.0. D2 Communication and collaboration 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 2.2. documenting, communicating and recording relevant information, findings, decisions, recommendations and other information accurately and concisely, taking due account of privacy and confidentiality 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 3. Domain 3 Professional expertise 3.0. D3 Professional expertise 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.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 3.10. facilitating patient self-management of health through education, intervention, monitoring and health promotion services in order to optimise patient health outcomes and wellbeing, and reduce the risk of complications 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 3.18. assessing ambulatory conditions and recommending appropriate management approaches, including pharmacological, non-pharmacological and referral options where appropriate 3.19. demonstrating the delivery of measures designed to enhance adherence with dosage regimens and support safe and effective administration of medications 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 3.3. prescribing medications in accordance with current jurisdiction-specific legislation, scope of practice and PharmBA Guidelines 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 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 3.8. formulating health, medical and medication management plans in collaboration with patients, carers and other health team members 3.9. recommending appropriate monitoring of the outcomes of health, medical and medication management plans and recommending adjustments to them where appropriate in collaboration with patients, carers and other health team members
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 1. Domain 1 Professionalism in practice 1.0. D1 Professionalism in practice 1.1. promoting both the best interests and safety of patients and the public 1.4. practising legally by 1.5. practising ethically and with integrity by 2.0. D2 Communication and collaboration 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 2.2. documenting, communicating and recording relevant information, findings, decisions, recommendations and other information accurately and concisely, taking due account of privacy and confidentiality 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.b. creating and maintaining effective intra- and interprofessional relationships, and working in partnership to achieve negotiated, agreed-upon objectives 2.3.c. demonstrating appropriate teamwork behaviours 2.3.d. demonstrating appropriate communication at transition points in patient care to reduce risks to patients and ensure safe and effective continuity of patient care 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 3. Domain 3 Professional expertise 3.0. D3 Professional expertise 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 3.10. facilitating patient self-management of health through education, intervention, monitoring and health promotion services in order to optimise patient health outcomes and wellbeing, and reduce the risk of complications 3.11. responding to the needs of individuals and communities by advocating with and for them to optimise health and societal outcomes 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 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 3.18. assessing ambulatory conditions and recommending appropriate management approaches, including pharmacological, non-pharmacological and referral options where appropriate 3.19. demonstrating the delivery of measures designed to enhance adherence with dosage regimens and support safe and effective administration of medications 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 3.20. providing evidence-based screening, assessment, prevention and referral services to detect and manage potential risk of adverse medical conditions and outcomes 3.21. demonstrating the delivery of harm minimisation approaches and strategies to reduce harm to patients and the community from misuse of legal and illegal drugs 3.22. endorsing and participating in health promotion activities, health services and public health initiatives intended to maintain and improve health 3.3. prescribing medications in accordance with current jurisdiction-specific legislation, scope of practice and PharmBA Guidelines 3.4. carrying out systematic medication reviews, informed by the Quality Use of Medicines Framework, in order to identify and resolve potential medication-related issues and optimise the impact of medications on health outcomes in collaboration with patients, carers and other members of the health care team 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 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 3.8. formulating health, medical and medication management plans in collaboration with patients, carers and other health team members 3.9. recommending appropriate monitoring of the outcomes of health, medical and medication management plans and recommending adjustments to them where appropriate in collaboration with patients, carers and other health team members 4.10. demonstrating awareness of, and complying with appropriate policies, processes and protocols 4.11. demonstrating skills in the identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation and management of risk
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 1. Domain 1 Professionalism in practice 1.0. D1 Professionalism in practice 2. Domain 2 Communication and collaboration 2.1.a. demonstrating appropriately tailored verbal, written and non-verbal communication 2.2. documenting, communicating and recording relevant information, findings, decisions, recommendations and other information accurately and concisely, taking due account of privacy and confidentiality 3.1. 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 3.4. carrying out systematic medication reviews, informed by the Quality Use of Medicines Framework, in order to identify and resolve potential medication-related issues and optimise the impact of medications on health outcomes in collaboration with patients, carers and other members of the health care team 3.9. recommending appropriate monitoring of the outcomes of health, medical and medication management plans and recommending adjustments to them where appropriate in collaboration with patients, carers and other health team members

Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program -

Competency code	Taught, Practiced or Assessed	Competency standard
1.5.c		demonstrating awareness of relevant professional codes, guidelines and standards and their content
2.0		D2 Communication and collaboration
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
2.3.d		demonstrating appropriate communication at transition points in patient care to reduce risks to patients and ensure safe and effective continuity of patient care
2.4.b		respecting their choices
3.0		D3 Professional expertise
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
3.10		facilitating patient self-management of health through education, intervention, monitoring and health promotion services in order to optimise patient health outcomes and wellbeing, and reduce the risk of complications
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
3.17		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
3.19		demonstrating the delivery of measures designed to enhance adherence with dosage regimens and support safe and effective administration of medications
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
3.3		prescribing medications in accordance with current jurisdiction-specific legislation, scope of practice and PharmBA Guidelines
3.5.a		respecting the personal characteristics, rights, preferences, values, beliefs, needs and diversity of patients, carers and other persons
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
3.7		assessing current health, medical and medication histories and profiles of patients
3.8		formulating health, medical and medication management plans in collaboration with patients, carers and other health team members
3.9		recommending appropriate monitoring of the outcomes of health, medical and medication management plans and recommending adjustments to them where appropriate in collaboration with patients, carers and other health team members

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.

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