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PHAR4821: Professional Practice

Semester 2, 2021 [Normal day] - Remote

This unit of study consolidates previous units from year one to semester 1 of year four of the curriculum, through the presentation and solving of clinical and ethical problems. It has a focus on knowledge application in a simulated pharmacy workplace and includes professional services including disease state management and vaccination training. The unit consists of lectures, on-line learning, simulated case-based competency learning and assessment and performance of entrustable professional activities (EPA).

Unit details and rules

Unit code PHAR4821
Academic unit Pharmacy
Credit points 12
Prohibitions
? 
None
Prerequisites
? 
PHAR3100 and PHAR3815 and PHAR3825 and PHAR3816 and PHAR3817 and PHAR3818 and PHAR3819 and PHAR3826 and PHAR3827 and [PHAR3820 or (PHAR3828 and PHAR3829)]
Corequisites
? 
(PHAR4813 and PHAR4820) or (PHAR4813 and PHAR4822) or (PHAR4820 and PHAR4822)
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

Yes

Teaching staff

Coordinator Carl Schneider, carl.schneider@sydney.edu.au
Guest lecturer(s) Erica Sainsbury, erica.sainsbury@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Carl Schneider, carl.schneider@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Small test eLearning MHFA for Pharmacy certificate
Complete at MHFA website in order to obtain the MHFA Cert.
0% -
Due date: 06 Dec 2021 at 17:00
All online components must be completed
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO6 LO5
Final exam (Record+) Type B final exam Forensics Exam
MCQ and short answer.
0% Formal exam period 1 hour
Outcomes assessed: LO3 LO5
Assignment hurdle task group assignment Interprofessional Communication Education Safety
Clinical skills assessment
10% Multiple weeks 2 x 1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Creative assessment / demonstration hurdle task Vaccination modules
9 online modules and online assessment
20% Multiple weeks 9 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO6
Creative assessment / demonstration Vaccination training course
Clinical skills evaluation
0% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO6
Creative assessment / demonstration hurdle task Tutorial simulated case assessments
Clinical skills evaluation
40% Ongoing 30 minutes x 7
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO6 LO5 LO4
Assignment hurdle task Medication review
Report
30% Week 12
Due date: 01 Nov 2021 at 17:00
5 pages MAXIMUM
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
hurdle task = hurdle task ?
group assignment = group assignment ?
Type B final exam = Type B final exam ?

Assessment summary

  • Tutorial simulated case assessments: Students will need to handle 6 competency tasks each individually over the semester.
  • Medication review: A medication review report are to be submitted for formal marking two weeks after discussion of the patient interview and SOAP note with a consultant pharmacist
  • Vaccination training course: Students will complete a vaccination training course. This course consists of 9 online pre-work modules and online assessment, a 3 hour lecture/seminar and a 5 hour practical workshop. [Please Note:  Vaccination is the Entrustable Professional Activity for this Unit of Study.]
  • Interprofessional Communication Education Safety Module: Students will collaborate in an interprofessional team to produce a transition of care plan. In order to ‘pass’ this assessment, students must complete all prework and inclass tasks.Peer assessment (relative performance factor) will be applied to moderate the groupwork marks. Students will take part in a formative peer assessment  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.
  • Forensics Exam: The Forensics exam will be delivered online and consist of questions relating to the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods legislation in NSW and/or pharmacy relevant law. Students must achieve a minimum mark of 65% to pass the unit. Students who do not achieve this minimum mark will be offered the opportunity to attempt an additional assessment.
  • 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. 

  • 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: 

    BPharm https://www.sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2019/498&RendNum=0 

  • Repeating students: Exemption from components (tutorials, workshops etc) for students repeating PHAR4821 will not be granted.

Assessment criteria

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

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.

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Six competency-based simulations and a case discussion will occur over multiple weeks Online class (52.5 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Vaccination online prework, lecture, face-to-face workshop and competency assessment. Simulation laboratory (20 hr) LO6
Mental Health First Aid Workshop Workshop (12 hr) LO2 LO6
Forensics online lecture and face to face/online workshop Lecture and tutorial (4.5 hr) LO3
Interprofessional Communication Education Safety Workshop and prework Independent study (15 hr) LO1 LO2 LO4 LO5 LO6
Medication Review Independent study (50 hr) LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6
Ongoing Independent study forensics Independent study (10 hr) LO3 LO5

Attendance and class requirements

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 compulsory tutorials/ labs/ workshops to satisfy attendance requirements for this unit of study. For more information see: 

 

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.

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 effective teamwork capabilities
  • LO2. Effectively communicate with consumers, peers and other health professionals
  • LO3. Demonstrate a working understanding of the legislation surrounding the supply of scheduled medicines in NSW
  • LO4. Identify and assess potential causes of medication related problems
  • LO5. Apply legal, ethical and clinical reasoning to manage medication related problems.
  • LO6. Competently provide provide professional pharmacy services

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
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

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

No changes made this semester.

Referencing guide: Vancouver referencing is preferred for any written assignments in this UoS.

Work, health and safety

Vaccinations workshops will be run by trained experts. PPE will be provided to each student including sharps containers and gloves. All inicidents will be reported immediately in risk ware as per WHS policy.

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