Outline

Overview

This unit of study consolidates the learning from previous units of study across the curriculum. It integrates clinical and professional knowledge and skills applied in simulated and real-life pharmacy settings. The delivery of professional pharmacy services forms a core component of this unit of study. Examples of these services include health promotion, vaccination, medication review and reconciliation, chronic condition monitoring, adherence services and prescribing/deprescribing. The unit includes six once-weekly sessions of work-integrated learning in different pharmacy-related settings.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Pharmacy
Credit points	12
Prerequisites ?	PHAR3911 and PHAR3912 and PHAR3913 and PHAR3921 and PHAR3922
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Carl Schneider, carl.schneider@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 March 2026

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Portfolio or journal	Placement portfolio Placement portfolio	2.5%	Multiple weeks	5-10 pages	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	IPL 1 Interprofessional learning - medication safety	0%	Multiple weeks	6 hours	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Attendance - accreditation or faculty requirement	Placement attendance Placement attendance	0%	Multiple weeks	6 days x 7 hours	Not applicable
Outcomes assessed:
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	Skills-based assessment Pharmacy skills	20%	Ongoing	20 mins per week	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Peer or expert observation or supervision	Preceptor assessment Assessment of student by preceptor	2.5%	STUVAC	N/A	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	MedsCheck report (SOAP note) MedsCheck	10%	Week 01	3 pages	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
In-person practical, skills, or performance task or test	HMR report Medication review (Home Medicines Review report)	15%	Week 06	3.5 hours and max 5 pages	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	IPL 2 Interprofessional learning - patient safety	0%	Week 06	2 hours	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Interactive oral	TOSCA Therapeutic Objective Structured Clinical Assessment	40%	Week 11	1.5 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Public health Education tool	10%	Week 12	20 minutes	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Portfolio or journal	CPD record Log of Continuing Professional Development activities	0%	Week 13	Max 3 pages	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Pharmacy Skills Assessments: Students will complete 10 separate competency tasks (2% each) individually over the semester.

MedsCheck report: Students will submit a MedsCheck report via Canvas for formal marking after conducting an individual interview.

Home Medicines Review (HMR) report: Students will write and submit an HMR report via Canvas during class time for formal marking.

Therapeutic Objective Structured Clinical Assessment (TOSCA): The TOSCA will be conducted in week 11, comprising of 3 stations. In PHAR4941 the stations involve demonstration of patient and interprofessional communication, as well as clinical decision-making skills. All stations are compulsory to pass.

Public Health (Education Tool) presentation: In teams, students will choose a topic provided and present their education tool during class time. The 15 minutes group presentation involves a justification of the choice of education topic and education tool, as well as demonstration/simulation of the tool itself.

Interprofessional Learning (IPL): Students are required to attend and participate in 2 IPL activities during the semester. Students who have approved special consideration for IPL activities will attend the replacement IPL activity (date and time to be advised by IPL team) and complete all pre and post work tasks.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Portfolio: Students are required to complete and document CPD activities, external to the standard lectures, workshops and tutorials within the prescribed University of Sydney Pharmacy units of study. A reflective portfolio must be submitted with the evidence of completing the activities.

Placements (attendance, placement portfolio): For 6 weeks during the semester (weeks 1-6 OR weeks 9-14), students will attend clinical placement on 1 day per week for the 6 weeks. Placement attendance is compulsory (i.e. a hurdle task). Students are required to submit their placement portfolio upon completion of their 6 week placement.

Placements (assessment of student by preceptor): Your preceptor will assess your performance during placement (hurdle task).

All hurdle assessment components must be passed (ie. 50%) to satisfy the requirements of the unit of study. A fail in a compulsory assessment will result in an overall fail (max. 45/FA) for this unit of study.

More detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

No use of AI tools (Final Exam and Preceptor assessment): The use of automated writing tools and generative artificial intelligence is prohibited in this assessment. You are not allowed to use AI or any other software to create information or answers, to alter your own original writing, or to generate or modify text from other sources. This includes translation software, editing/paraphrasing software and other generative artificial intelligence tools. Unapproved use is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and may result in penalties, which can include a fail for the assessment.

AI tools allowed (Meds Check, Education tool, CPD record, Interprofessional learning, placement fortfolio): The use of AI tools is optional. You are permitted to use automated writing tools and generative artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate your learning and completion of this assignment. Please adhere to the following guidelines:
-   Do not enter confidential, personal, copyrighted or otherwise sensitive information into any AI tool.
-   Do not rely on the accuracy of outputs. You remain responsible for your work. This means you must independently verify and edit AI-generated content to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and suitability of the output.
-   If you use these tools, you must be aware of their limitations, biases, and propensity for fabrication.
Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and any material that forms part of your submission, must be appropriately referenced. For guidance on how to reference and acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.
You are advised to keep copies of the prompts you provided and AI outputs as evidence of your research and writing process. This allows you to produce an accurate acknowledgement of AI use when you submit your work. This can be requested by the unit coordinator if there is any uncertainty about the originality of your work.

Assessment criteria

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

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

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	At HD level, a student demonstrates an aptitude for the subject and a well-developed understanding of the unit material. A ‘High Distinction’ reflects exceptional achievement and is awarded to students who demonstrate the ability to apply their subject knowledge and understanding to produce original solutions for novel or highly complex problems and/or comprehensive critical discussions of theoretical concepts.
Distinction	75 - 84	At DI level, a student demonstrates an aptitude for the subject and a well-developed understanding of the units material. A ‘Distinction’ reflects excellent achievement and is awarded to a student who demonstrates an ability to apply their subject knowledge and understanding of the subject to produce good solutions for challenging problems and/or a reasonably well-developed critical analysis of theoretical concepts.
Credit	65 - 74	At CR level, a student demonstrates a good command and knowledge of the unit material. A ‘Credit’ reflects solid achievement and is awarded to a student who has a broad general understanding of the units material and can solve routine problems and/ or identify and superficially discuss theoretical concepts.
Pass	50 - 64	At PS level, a student demonstrates proficiency in the material. A ‘Pass’ reflects satisfactory adequately referencing the original source of the work.
Fail	0 - 49	When you don’t meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

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

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

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

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

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

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

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

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

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

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a simple extension.  The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can’t complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students, AI in Education includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

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

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

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

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

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

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	Introduction/preparation/practice/debriefing of pharmacy skills topics	Tutorial (22 hr)
	Pharmacy skills assessments and class discussions	Tutorial (40 hr)
	Interprofessional learning (IPL) - Medication safety	Workshop (6 hr)
	Weekly clinical placements (7 hours per week for 6 weeks)	Placement (42 hr)
Ongoing	Independent study	Self-directed learning (120 hr)
Week -01	Therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) and Pharmacogenomics	Tutorial (4 hr)
Week -02	Introductory conference	Seminar (2 hr)
Week -02	Devices and Public health workshops	Workshop (8 hr)
Week 06	Interprofessional learning (IPL) - Patient safety	Workshop (2 hr)
Week 12	Public health presentations	Tutorial (4 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Students must attend a minimum of 85% of tutorial/seminar/workshop/practical sessions to satisfy attendance requirements for this unit of study.

If a tutorial/seminar/workshop/practical 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/seminar/workshop/practical will be marked as absent.

Equipment: Professional attire is required for attendance at all placement sites. Students need to order a Sydney Pharmacy School Placement Shirt prior to your placement (see SPS Placements Canvas page). Students are required to wear this shirt at all times whilst on placement.

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

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. Apply clinical reasoning, knowledge of relevant legislation and ethical principles to identify, assess and address a range of health, ethical and medication-related issues.
LO2. Communicate effectively and appropriately, in a culturally-capable manner with patients, families, carers and other health professionals.
LO3. Demonstrate patient-centred care and shared decision making in interactions with patients, families and carers.
LO4. Identify particular therapeutic issues in paediatric, geriatric and other special patient populations, and formulate strategies to ensure quality use of medicines for these patients.
LO5. Formulate a health or medication management plan or monitoring recommendations in collaboration with patients, families, carers and other health professionals.
LO6. Demonstrate the required skills to competently deliver a range of professional pharmacy services.
LO7. Demonstrate responsibility for personal and professional development through independent learning and continuous reflection.
LO8. Evaluate personal health and wellbeing, including physical, emotional and mental health, and recognise when it may be appropriate to seek support.
LO9. Contribute effectively as a pharmacist member of a multidisciplinary health care team to optimise patient outcomes.
LO10. Demonstrate skills in identifying, assessing and managing risks associated with practice, including risks related to self, or risks observed in other health professionals or the situation.
LO11. Uphold the reputation of the pharmacy profession, including practising within relevant legal requirements, professional guidelines and ethical frameworks, and role-modelling appropriate attitudes and values.

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 - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 1.4. practising legally by 1.4.a. complying with all legal obligations in their practice 1.4.b. maintaining contemporary familiarity with key legislative instruments 1.5. practising ethically and with integrity by 1.5.a. recognising ethical issues and dilemmas, including conflicts of interest, in practise as they arise 1.5.b. considering alternative strategies and adopting an appropriate course of action in response to ethical issues and dilemmas 1.5.c. maintaining current familiarity and compliance with professional codes, guidelines and standards 3.1. implementing 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.c. applying effective critical thinking, reasoning and problemsolving strategies to conceptualise problems, formulate a range of potential solutions, and support decision-making 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 1.5. 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 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.c. applying effective critical thinking, reasoning and problem-solving strategies to conceptualise problems, formulate a range of potential solutions, and support decision-making
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 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. using verbal, written and non-verbal communication which is appropriately tailored to the professional practice context and the capabilities and health literacy of the other person(s) 2.1.b. engaging with all persons in a respectful, culturally appropriate, compassionate, responsive and empathetic manner in professional practice 2.1.c. engaging in culturally appropriate and sensitive communication with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or Māori people in professional practice which respects their history, culture and protocols 2.1.d. using appropriate communication and interpersonal behaviours in professional practice interactions 2.3. contributing to, and taking prominent roles where appropriate in the interprofessional collaborative health care team, in order to optimise patient outcomes, by 2.3.b. creating and maintaining effective intra-and interprofessional relationships, and working in partnership to achieve negotiated, agreed-upon objectives 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.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 2.3. contributing to the interprofessional collaborative health care team in order to optimise patient outcomes by 2.3.b. creating and maintaining effective intra- and interprofessional relationships, and working in partnership to achieve negotiated, agreed-upon objectives
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 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 3.5. implementing and delivering person-centred care by 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 Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 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 3.5. 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
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 1.3. recognising the presence and causes of health inequities and disparities, including the impact of social determinants of health, and seeking to address them 3.11. responding to the needs of individuals and communities by advocating with and for them to optimise health and societal outcomes 3.2. making and prioritising recommendations to manage heath, medical and medication needs of patients, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies, based on the Quality Use of Medicines Framework and the best available evidence Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 1.3. recognising the presence and causes of health inequities and disparities, including the impact of social determinants of health 3.11. responding to the needs of individuals and communities by advocating with and for them to optimise health and societal outcomes 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
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 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 - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 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 3.13. administering injectable formulations in accordance with current jurisdiction-specific legislation, scope of practice and PharmBA Guidelines 3.20. providing evidence-based screening, assessment, prevention and referral services to detect and manage potential risk of adverse medical conditions and outcomes 3.3. prescribing medications in accordance with current jurisdictionspecific 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 Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 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 3.13. administering injectable formulations in accordance with current jurisdictionspecific legislation, scope of practice and PharmBA Guidelines 3.19. demonstrating the delivery of measures designed to enhance adherence with dosage regimens and support safe and effective administration of medications 3.20. providing evidence-based screening, assessment, prevention and referral services to detect and manage potential risk of adverse medical conditions and outcomes 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 3.9. 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 - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 1.6. adopting a proactive and reflective approach to maintaining and developing their own professional competence and expertise in order to remain fit-to-practise 4.1. engaging in regular and systematic reflection to enhance professional learning and practice 4.2. identifying and acknowledging professional limitations and seeking appropriate support where necessary, including additional professional education and/or referral of patients to other health care professionals Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 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 4.1. undertaking regular reflection as a means of enhancing learning and practice 4.2. demonstrating awareness of professional limitations and adopting appropriate strategies where necessary, including additional professional education and/or referral of patients to other health care professionals
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 4.6. evaluating personal health and wellbeing status, identifying situations where health or wellbeing may be challenged, and adopting appropriate strategies and mechanisms to minimise their impact on personal and professional life Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 4.6. evaluating personal health and wellbeing status, identifying situations where health or wellbeing may be challenged, and developing appropriate strategies and mechanisms to minimise their impact on personal and professional life
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 2.3. contributing to, and taking prominent roles where appropriate in the interprofessional collaborative health care team, in order to optimise patient outcomes, by 2.3.a. respecting and appreciating the complementary 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. consistently engaging in appropriate teamwork behaviours 2.3.d. using appropriate communication at transition points to reduce risks to patients and ensure safe and effective continuity of patient care Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 1.9. upholding and maintaining the reputation and value of the profession 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 4.7. demonstrating effective leadership skills, including taking the initiative when appropriate, managing own roles, and understanding and accepting appropriate responsibility and accountability for organising, planning, prioritising, influencing and negotiating within a team context
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 1.5. practising ethically and with integrity by 1.5.d. recognising and formulating strategies to respond appropriately to situations which fall outside their expected scope of practice or competence 4.11. demonstrating skills in the identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation and management of risk 4.3. demonstrating self-awareness and self-regulation of personal attributes, strengths and weaknesses which may affect professional performance and/or personal development 4.4. demonstrating awareness of the signs which indicate that a potential risk to public safety may exist if observed in another practitioner, and formulating appropriate responses including support, advice, assistance, referral or reporting where necessary 4.5. recognising situations likely to compromise performance and developing effective strategies to minimise their impact
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - At the point of general registration as a pharmacist - 1.4. practising legally by 1.4.a. complying with all legal obligations in their practice 1.4.b. maintaining contemporary familiarity with key legislative instruments 1.5. practising ethically and with integrity by 1.5.a. recognising ethical issues and dilemmas, including conflicts of interest, in practise as they arise 1.5.b. considering alternative strategies and adopting an appropriate course of action in response to ethical issues and dilemmas 1.5.c. maintaining current familiarity and compliance with professional codes, guidelines and standards 1.5.d. recognising and responding appropriately to situations which fall outside their current scope of practice or competence 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 1.5. 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 1.9. upholding and maintaining the reputation and value of the profession 4.10. demonstrating awareness of, and complying with appropriate policies, processes and protocols 4.7. demonstrating effective leadership skills, including taking the initiative when appropriate, managing own roles, and understanding and accepting appropriate responsibility and accountability for organising, planning, prioritising, influencing and negotiating within a team context

Responding to student feedback

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

This is the first time this unit has been offered.

Additional information

Work, health and safety

Clinical placement checks and clearances must be up to date to attend placement sites.

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Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Alignment with Competency standards

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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Work, health and safety

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PHAR4941: Integrated Professional Practice A

Semester 1, 2026 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

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

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