Outline

Overview

This unit will consolidate and bring together the skills and knowledge that students have developed in previous units from year one of the curriculum. The compounding practicals in dispensing 2 are designed to help students further integrate and apply the knowledge and skills acquired in lectures and clinical placements and in the compounding of prescriptions. The forensics component will develop students' knowledge and application of the relevant legislation governing the supply of medicines and pharmacy practice.

Unit details and rules

Unit code	PHAR5920
Academic unit	Pharmacy
Credit points	6
Prohibitions ?	PHAR5726
Prerequisites ?	(PHAR5711 or PHAR5911) and PHAR5712 and PHAR5713 and PHAR5714 and PHAR5715 and PHAR5716 and PHAR5717 and PHAR5718
Corequisites ?	PHAR5721 and PHAR5722 and PHAR5723
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Irene Um, irene.um@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length
In-semester test	Dispensing practical exam Practical examination	0%	-	1.5 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Online task	Dispensing calculations online quiz Online quiz	0%	-	Untimed
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Dispensing workshops Clinical skills assessment	0%	Multiple weeks	2 hours
Outcomes assessed:
Skills-based evaluation	Dispensing practicals Clinical skills assessment	0%	Multiple weeks	3 hours
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Dispensing workshops: During workshops students will encounter pharmacy practice scenarios such as OTC or prescription (including extemporaneous) in a simulated environment. Students will be required to gather and deliver information appropriately in real-time. Some scenarios may require the student to liaise with the prescriber to recommend changes to the treatment regimen. Students will be required to maintain written documentation of these interactions, including using the SOAP (Subjective, Objective, Assessment & Plan) note. Students will learn by practicing, observing, and supporting their peers.
Dispensing practicals: Students will dispense prescriptions (including extemporaneous), using dispensing software. Students must complete all required pre-work prior to attending the practical. This includes printing prescriptions to be dispensed via Canvas, and completing an extemporaneous dispensing record form for any extemporaneous prescriptions. Students who have not completed pre-work to a satisfactory standard will not be permitted to attend the practical. All dispensing records (including extemporaneous labelled product) must be submitted for marking by the specified time during the practical.
Dispensing calculations online quiz: Students will be required to complete various dispensing-related and pharmaceutical calculations in an online quiz available through Canvas. Students will be allowed unlimited attempts to achieve the minimum pass mark of 85% until the due date. Students will be required to access and complete this online quiz in their own time (i.e. no separate class time is provided).
Dispensing practical exam: Students will be required to dispense one extemporaneous prescription, including completing a dispensing record form, generating a product label, and manufacture of simple compounding product. Mock exam(s) during semester will allow students to receive formative feedback and prepare for the exam. Students who do not pass this assessment will be offered a repeat assessment dispensing practical exam 2. Students will be provided an exam notice a week before the scheduled exam date.

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.

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.

Academic integrity

The Current Student website provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. The University expects students and staff to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

We use similarity detection software to detect potential instances of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breach. If such matches indicate evidence of plagiarism or other forms of academic integrity breaches, your teacher is required to report your work for further investigation.

You may only use artificial intelligence and writing assistance tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator, and if you do use them, you must also acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section.

Studiosity is permitted for postgraduate units unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission.

Learning support

Simple extensions

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

Special consideration

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

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

Using AI responsibly

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

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Multiple weeks	Dispensing scenarios covering OTC or prescription medicines (including extemporaneous) in a simulated environment	Workshop (26 hr)
Multiple weeks	Dispense medicines and engage in counselling	Practical (36 hr)
Ongoing	Learn independently, including completing pre-work and post-work activities, and take responsibility for own learning	Independent study (100 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: Attendance at workshops is compulsory, and records will be kept.

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 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 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.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. apply numeracy skills to the solution of pharmacy problems, including pharmaceutical calculations
LO2. prepare extemporaneous products to appropriate standards of safety and quality
LO3. dispense and provide prescription and OTC medicines with counselling to safely and effectively administer medicines and/or use therapeutic devices
LO4. communicate effectively with patients, families, carers, and other health care professionals
LO5. elicit relevant health and medicines information, evaluate medication management, and establish an effective treatment plan
LO6. demonstrate understanding of laws that govern the supply of medicines and the practice of pharmacy
LO7. demonstrate the ability to learn independently and take responsibility for personal learning

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

Responding to student feedback

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

This unit will be delivered for the first time in 2020. Student feedback from a previous unit PHAR5726 has been considered including need for written feedback, consistent marking, and scaffolding of learning.

Disclaimer

The University reserves the right to amend units of study or no longer offer certain units, including where there are low enrolment numbers.

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Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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PHAR5920: Dispensing 2

Semester 1, 2020 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

On this page

Useful links

Media

Student links

About us

Connect