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PHAR4831: Pharmacy Industrial Placement

Semester 2, 2023 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

This unit of study will provide students with the opportunity to experience the practice of pharmacy in one of a range of industrial settings. Students will contribute to the activities of the host organisation, e.g. helping to develop and prepare consumer­relevant information sheets on managing medicines, literature searches for developing strategies to improve reporting of adverse drug reaction, assisting with elements of PBAC submissions, or working on a laboratory-based project for new formulation development. The overall workload (full­time for 13 weeks) will be agreed individually in consultation with the host and will be commensurate with 24 credit points.

Unit details and rules

Unit code PHAR4831
Academic unit Pharmacy
Credit points 24
Prohibitions
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None
Prerequisites
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None
Corequisites
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PHAR4811 and PHAR4812 and (PHAR4814 or WORK3202 or WORK2222) and PHAR4823 and PHAR4100
Assumed knowledge
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None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Kim Chan, kim.chan@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Kim Chan, kim.chan@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Skills-based evaluation Vaccination Training Course
9 online modules and online assessment
0% Multiple weeks 9 hours
Outcomes assessed: LO9
Skills-based evaluation Vaccination Workshop
Clinical skills evaluation
0% Multiple weeks n/a
Outcomes assessed: LO9 LO10
Assignment hurdle task Initial Report
Initial Report
30% Week 05
Due date: 03 Sep 2023 at 23:59
5 pages/approx 1200 word count
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO6 LO7 LO8
Online task Mental Health First Aid Accreditation
MHFA online quiz at MHFA website in order to obtain the MHFA Cert.
0% Week 11
Due date: 20 Oct 2023 at 17:00
15 questions
Outcomes assessed: LO9 LO10
Assignment hurdle task Final Report
Final Report
70% Week 13
Due date: 08 Nov 2023 at 23:59
10 page limit/approx 2500 word count
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

  • Initial report: The initial report will provide a 1) thorough background about the industrial host (including detailed information about the company and department(s) in which you have been based), their area of pharmaceutical activity; 2) a thorough introduction to the activities to be performed during the placement and 3) discuss how the placement work may translate to health practitioners, patients, policy makers, the host organisation, or other stakeholders.  Explore the significance of the work to be performed during the placement to the field of pharmacy, discussing how it may contribute to existing knowledge, practice, or policy. Provides a reflective analysis of the placement experience and lessons learned to date.
  • Final report: The final report will give a detailed description of 1) purpose, specific objectives, and how the placement work aligns with the broader field of industrial pharmacy; 2) activities, task, roles, and responsibilities during the placement; 3) its relevance and how the work translates to health practitioners, patients, policy makers, the host organisation or other stakeholders. Explore the significance of the work performed during the placement to the field of pharmacy, discussing how it contributes to existing knowledge, practice, or policy. Provides a reflective analysis of the placement experience, lessons learned, and recommendations for future practice based on the work performed. 
  • Mental Health First Aid: The summative assessment will follow completion of MHFA training.
  • Vaccination training course:  students must complete 9 online pre-work modules, attend a 3 hour lecture/seminar and a 5 hour practical workshop. In order to receive the certificate of vaccination training students must successfully complete all the online module as well as the coursework.
  • Exemption from components (placement, report, tutorials, workshops etc) for students repeating PHAR4831 will not be granted.
  • All hurdle 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.
  • Students may be offered re-assessment of compulsory-to-pass assessments as described in the relevant year rule. For more information see Canvas.

    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).

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.

 

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.

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 Mental Health First Aid - face to face workshop Workshop (12 hr) LO9 LO10
Vaccination online pre-work, lecture, face-to-face workshop and competency assessment Simulation laboratory (8 hr) LO10
Industry Placement (Full time across all 13 Weeks except for days on Campus for Scheduled Workshops) Placement (400 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9
Ongoing Self-directed learning Independent study (48 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7 LO8 LO9 LO10

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance: Students are required to attend all allocated days for their industry placement and compulsory components of the unit (either online or on campus).
  • In accordance with the Bachelor of Pharmacy/Bachelor of Pharmacy and Management Course resolutions on Attendance Requirements, students must attend the industrial placement to satisfy attendance requirements for this unit of study. For more information seethe current handbook.
  • Referencing guide: Vancouver referencing style.

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 24 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 480-600 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. critically examine scientific evidence, both quantitative and qualitative, in order to arrive at evidence-based conclusions
  • LO2. demonstrate a working understanding of fundamental concepts and practice of pharmaceutical industry
  • LO3. demonstrate an understanding of the design, manufacture and performance of pharmaceutical products
  • LO4. apply appropriate skills to the solution of pharmacy problems
  • LO5. prepare documents and standards for pharmaceutical products
  • LO6. demonstrate an understanding of the processes related to pharmaceutical product marketing
  • LO7. work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a team
  • LO8. learn independently and take responsibility for own learning.
  • LO9. Effectively communicate with consumers, peers and other health professionals
  • LO10. Competently 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.

More detailed information regarding the industrial placement have been provided to students and preceptors.

Students are required to bring a printed Confidentiality Form and Work Health and Safety Checklist to day 1 of their placement and have it signed by both the student and the preceptor.

Site visit guidelines

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

Work, health and safety

As a part of mandatory requirement for the placement, the Work Health and Safety (WHS) Checklist should be completed by each student in consultation with their preceptor on day 1 of their placement, and should be submitted in Week 1. This is required for the UoS assessment to be complete. 

 

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