Outline

Overview

This unit of study consolidates previous units from the entire Master of Pharmacy 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. Case based role-plays will be used to develop students' communication and clinical skills for future interactions with patients, doctors, other health professionals and pharmacy colleagues. The unit consists of lectures, on-line learning and simulated case-based competency assessment and learning and application in the clinical setting (work integrated learning). Further, pharmacy management and forensics knowledge and skills will also be incorporated into this unit of study.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Pharmacy
Credit points	9
Prerequisites ?	PHAR5911 and PHAR5712 and PHAR5713 and PHAR5714 and PHAR5715 and PHAR5716 and PHAR5717
Corequisites ?	PHAR5725 and PHAR5928
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	None
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Savannah Reali, savannah.reali@sydney.edu.au

Assessment

The census date for this unit availability is 31 August 2026

Details
Criteria

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Interactive oral	Cased-Based Clinical Competencies You will be assessed on 8 simulated clinical cases that will be performed in tutorials. Must pass (50%) each case to pass the unit (3 attempts allowed for each case).	40%	Multiple weeks	15 minutes x 8	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	IPL IPL workshops with nursing students in week 5 and 12. Attendance and contribution at both workshops is mandatory.	0%	Multiple weeks	2 hours x 2	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	Tutorials, Seminars and Workshops Tutorial, seminar and workshop attendance and active participation. 85% attendance requirement is required. Lack of participation or inappropriate behaviour in class will be marked as 'Absent'.	0%	Multiple weeks	2 - 4 hours each	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Health Collaboration Challenge (HCC) Part A: Production of group video and Role Description Document	0%	Week 02 Due date: 14 Aug 2026 at 17:00	1 day	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Health Collaboration Challenge (HCC) Part B: Video Marking Assignment	0%	Week 04 Due date: 26 Aug 2026 at 23:59	20 mins	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	Health Collaboration Challenge (HCC) Part C: Completion of a team peer evaluation	0%	Week 04 Due date: 26 Aug 2026 at 23:59	20 mins	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Practical skill	Vaccination Training You will have a vaccination workshop during Week 7 or 8. There will be mandatory online modules to complete prior to the workshop.	0%	Week 08	9 hours	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Mock Clinic Activity MCA pitch video in Week 8 followed by MCA presentations in class in Week 10.	20%	Week 08	20 minutes x 2	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Interactive oral	HMR Interview A HMR interview will take place during the usual tutorial in Week 9. A HMR referral will be released one week prior.	10%	Week 09	20 minutes	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Contribution	Devices Workshop Device workshop will occur in week 10 where students need to visit stations. A 'Devices Passport' demonstrating interaction at all stations is required to be submitted. Attendance and a completed Devices Passport is mandatory.	0%	Week 10 Due date: 16 Oct 2026 at 17:00	2 hours	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Written work	HMR Report A HMR report will be prepared based on the HMR interview in Week 9. Must pass (50%) to pass the unit.	20%	Week 11 Due date: 23 Oct 2026 at 23:59	8 hours	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Peer or expert observation or supervision	Weekly Placement One reflection on a clinical task performed during placement, one case-based presentation, and a preceptor assessment. Must achieve a pass grade in the Preceptor Assessment (50%) and overall placement portfolio.	10%	Week 13 Due date: 06 Nov 2026 at 23:59	Max 10 pages	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Portfolio or journal	CPD Portfolio Collation of CPD activities in a portfolio of 10 or more points. All CPD requirements must be satisfied to pass the unit.	0%	Week 13 Due date: 06 Nov 2026 at 23:59	5 -10 hours	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
= hurdle task ? = group assignment ?

Assessment summary

Case-Based Clinical Competencies: Students will be assessed on 8 competency tasks (5% each) individually over the semester. Students are provided up to 3 opportunities to pass each task if required, with the second attempt capped at 80%, and the third attempt capped at 60%. These will take place in tutorials across the semester between Week 3 and 12.
HMR Interview: A HMR interview will be undertaken individually as a roleplay between a student and tutor. This will take palce during usual tutorial time in Week 9.
Weekly Placement: Students are required to attend a community or hospital pharmacy placement once per week for 10 weeks during the semester. Students that cannot attend a placement day due to misadventure may be offered an alternative task to complete on approval of special consideration. Students are required to complete a placement portfolio including one reflection, one case-based presentation, and a preceptor assessment.
Vaccination Training: Students must complete 9 online pre-work modules, attend a 3 hour lecture, and a 5 hour practical workshop. In order to receive a certificate of vaccination training, students must successfully complete all the online modules as well as the coursework.
HMR Report: A HMR Report will be prepared and submitted based on the HMR Interview in Week 9. Marks will be deducted for late submissions according to university policy. A second attempt will be offered to students that receive less than 50% on the first attempt. The second attempt is capped at 50%.
Mock Clinic Activity: Students will work in teams to design a clinic. A pitch presentation video will be due in week 8 and the clinic will be presented during class in week 10. Peer assessment (relative performance factor) will be applied to this assessment.
CPD Portfolio: Students must obtain and document participating in a minimum of 10 continuing professional development points external to the standard lectures, workshops and tutorials within the prescribed university of Sydney MPharm units of study. Students are to submit this portfolio by Friday Week 13.
Health Collaboration Challenge (HCC): The HCC is an interprofessional learning activity where healthcare students work in teams to solve a current healthcare challenge and present through a video or social media campaign. Students are required to attend the HCC day online on Friday Week 2. Attendance is compulsory.
Three different parts in this HCC assessment:
Part A: Production of group video and Role Description Document
Part B: Video Marking Assignment
Part C: Team Peer Evaluation
Students that cannot attend this session due to misadventure may be offered an alternative task to complete on approval of special consideration. Student groups are required to upload a video or social media campaign. Students are individually required to evaluate work submitted by other groups.
IPL: Students will complete an IPL session with nursing students in week 5 and 12. This will involve seminar attendance and online preperation and an interactive session with nursing students on Camperdown or Westmead campus.
Device Workshop: Students are required to attend a Device workshop on Friday in Week 10. Attendance is compulsory. Students that cannot attend this session due to misadventure may be offered an alternative task to complete on approval of special consideration.
Tutorials, Seminars and Workshops: Students are required to attend a number of tutorials, workshops, and seminars on clinical and non-clinical content over the semester. Attendance is compulsory. Students that cannot attend a session due to misadventure may be offered an alternative task to complete on approval of special consideration. All classes are mandatory attendance and an 85% attendance requirement is applied.
All hurdle assessment components must be passed (i.e. 50%) to satisfy the requirements of the unit of study. If a hurdle assessment is failed, the maximum grade that can be achieved for this unit of study is 45FA.

AI allowed (all assessments except weekly placements and interactive orals)

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.

No use of AI (weekly placements and interactive oral assessments)

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.

Supplementary Yr assessments: Students may be offered re-assessment of compulsory-to-pass assessments in the RE1 or RE2 formal exam periods. For more information see Canvas.
Repeating students: Exemption from all compulsory components for students repeating PHAR5927 will not be granted.

Assessment criteria

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
Ongoing	Independent study for clinical competency preparation, HMR report, and CPD portfolio.	Self-directed learning (30 hr)
Week 01	Various clinical and non-clinical workshops will occur over the semester. Week 1 workshop will be an Introduction to PHAR5927 and Clinical Competencies.	Workshop (4 hr)
	A series of seminars on clinical topics and pharmacy management will be delivered face-to-face and/or posted online throughout the semester. Week 1 seminar is on Communication for Pharmacists.	Seminar (3 hr)
	Weekly placements in a hospital or community pharmacy are a compulsory activity of this unit of study. Placements will occur once per week in Weeks 1-6 and 9-12.	Placement (8 hr)
Week 02	Various clinical and non-clinical workshops will occur over the semester. Week 2 workshop will be BPMH workshops with patient actors in the SWHB Simulation Hospital Ward.	Workshop (2 hr)
	The Interprofessional Learning Healthcare Collaboration Challenge will take place from 9am-5pm online on Friday Week 2.	Seminar (8 hr)
	Weekly placements in a hospital or community pharmacy are a compulsory activity of this unit of study. Placements will occur once per week in Weeks 1-6 and 9-12.	Placement (8 hr)
Week 03	8 clinical competency-based simulations will occur during tutorials over the semester. Week 3 clinical case is on BPMH.	Tutorial (4 hr)
	A series of seminars on clinical topics and pharmacy management will be delivered face-to-face and/or posted online throughout the semester. Week 3 seminar is on Pharmacy Management and the Mock Clinic Activity.	Seminar (3 hr)
	Weekly placements in a hospital or community pharmacy are a compulsory activity of this unit of study. Placements will occur once per week in Weeks 1-6 and 9-12.	Placement (8 hr)
Week 04	8 clinical competency-based simulations will occur during tutorials over the semester. Week 4 clinical case is on OTC.	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Various clinical and non-clinical workshops will occur over the semester. Week 4 workshop will be on Pharmacy Leadership.	Workshop (4 hr)
	A series of seminars on clinical topics and pharmacy management will be delivered face-to-face and/or posted online throughout the semester. Week 4 seminar is on Interprofessional Learning.	Seminar (3 hr)
	Weekly placements in a hospital or community pharmacy are a compulsory activity of this unit of study. Placements will occur once per week in Weeks 1-6 and 9-12.	Placement (8 hr)
Week 05	8 clinical competency-based simulations will occur during tutorials over the semester. Week 5 clinical case is on First Aid.	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Various clinical and non-clinical workshops will occur over the semester. Week 5 workshop will be the first Interprofessional Learning workshop with nursing students.	Workshop (2 hr)
	Weekly placements in a hospital or community pharmacy are a compulsory activity of this unit of study. Placements will occur once per week in Weeks 1-6 and 9-12.	Placement (8 hr)
Week 06	Various clinical and non-clinical workshops will occur over the semester. Week 6 workshop will be on Ethics.	Workshop (4 hr)
	Various clinical and non-clinical workshops will occur over the semester. Week 6 workshop will be "Pharma Drama" - a practical communication workshop with the Performing Arts Department.	Workshop (4 hr)
	Weekly placements in a hospital or community pharmacy are a compulsory activity of this unit of study. Placements will occur once per week in Weeks 1-6 and 9-12.	Placement (8 hr)
Week 07	8 clinical competency-based simulations will occur during tutorials over the semester. Week 7 clinical case is on Forensics.	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Various clinical and non-clinical workshops will occur over the semester. Week 7 workshop will be on the Mock Clinic Activity.	Workshop (4 hr)
	A series of seminars on clinical topics and pharmacy management will be delivered face-to-face and/or posted online throughout the semester. Week 7 seminar is on Home Medicines Review.	Seminar (3 hr)
Week 08	8 clinical competency-based simulations will occur during tutorials over the semester. Week 8 clinical case is on Complex Medication Counselling.	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Various clinical and non-clinical workshops will occur over the semester. Week 8 workshop will be on the Mock Clinic Activity.	Workshop (4 hr)
	A series of seminars on clinical topics and pharmacy management will be delivered face-to-face and/or posted online throughout the semester. Week 8 seminar is on Clinical Problem Solving.	Seminar (3 hr)
	Mock Clinic Activity video pitch will be submitted in Week 8 for review.	Assessment (2 hr)
Week 09	A series of seminars on clinical topics and pharmacy management will be delivered face-to-face and/or posted online throughout the semester. Week 9 seminar is on Drug and Alcohol.	Seminar (3 hr)
	Weekly placements in a hospital or community pharmacy are a compulsory activity of this unit of study. Placements will occur once per week in Weeks 1-6 and 9-12.	Placement (8 hr)
	A simulated HMR interview assessment will take place during usual class time in Week 9.	Assessment (4 hr)
Week 10	8 clinical competency-based simulations will occur during tutorials over the semester. Week 10 clinical case is on Drug and Alcohol.	Tutorial (2 hr)
	The Devices Conference will bring pharmaceutical industry professionals together to educate students on various medication delivery devices through an exhibition-style conference.	Demonstration (3 hr)
	Weekly placements in a hospital or community pharmacy are a compulsory activity of this unit of study. Placements will occur once per week in Weeks 1-6 and 9-12.	Placement (8 hr)
	Mock Clinic Activity presentation will be delivered in-person during the Week 10 Pharmacy Workshop.	Assessment (4 hr)
Week 11	8 clinical competency-based simulations will occur during tutorials over the semester. Week 11 clinical case is on Medication Delivery Devices.	Tutorial (2 hr)
	A series of seminars on clinical topics and pharmacy management will be delivered face-to-face and/or posted online throughout the semester. Week 11 seminar is on Interprofessional Learning.	Seminar (3 hr)
	Weekly placements in a hospital or community pharmacy are a compulsory activity of this unit of study. Placements will occur once per week in Weeks 1-6 and 9-12.	Placement (8 hr)
Week 12	8 clinical competency-based simulations will occur during tutorials over the semester. Week 12 clinical case is on Clinical Problem Solving.	Tutorial (2 hr)
	Various clinical and non-clinical workshops will occur over the semester. Week 12 workshop will be the second Interprofessional Learning workshop with nursing students.	Workshop (2 hr)
	Weekly placements in a hospital or community pharmacy are a compulsory activity of this unit of study. Placements will occur once per week in Weeks 1-6 and 9-12.	Placement (8 hr)
Week 13	Placement debriefs will occur in Week 13.	Workshop (1 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: In accordance with the Master of Pharmacy Course resolutions on Attendance Requirements, students must attend a minimum of 85% simulated tutorials, workshops, seminars, IPL, and placements to satisfy attendance requirements for this unit of study. For more information see:

https://www.sydney.edu.au/handbooks/medicine_health_PG/coursework_pz/pharmacy.shtml

If a tutorial/workshop is missed due to illness or misadventure, students are to submit a special consideration application along with supporting documentation and contact the Unit of Study Coordinator. Students may then be offered an alternative task.

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 9 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 180-225 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. Demonstrate effective teamwork
LO2. Effectively communicate with consumers, peers, and other health professionals
LO3. Identify and assess potential causes of medication-related problems
LO4. Apply legal, ethical, and clinical reasoning to manage medication-related problems
LO5. Create and evaluate new pharmacy-related services to assist patients in need of acute and chronic care
LO6. Demonstrate a working understanding of the legislation surrounding the supply of scheduled medicines in NSW

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 - 2.1.b. engaging with all persons in a respectful, culturally appropriate, compassionate, responsive and empathetic manner 2.1.d. demonstrating appropriate communication and interpersonal behaviours 2.3. 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.c. demonstrating appropriate teamwork behaviours
	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.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. 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 3.1.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 3.17. providing appropriate tailored counselling, information and education to enable safe and effective medication, disease state and lifestyle management 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 3.5. 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 3.9. 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 4.3. demonstrating self-awareness and self-regulation of personal attributes, strengths and weaknesses which may affect professional performance and/or personal development 5.1. demonstrating skills as a role model, facilitator and/or mentor which are appropriate to their context 5.5. accessing, using, adapting and sharing information and/or other technologies to meet the needs of current and emerging professional practice
	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 1.3. recognising the presence and causes of health inequities and disparities, including the impact of social determinants of health 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 1.6. demonstrating a proactive and reflective approach to developing their own professional competence and expertise 1.7. demonstrating awareness of appropriate change management principles and strategies 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.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.d. demonstrating appropriate communication at transition points in patient care to reduce risks to patients and ensure safe and effective continuity of patient care 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 3.2. 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 3.3. 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.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 3.6. 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 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 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 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 5.3. demonstrating awareness of the inherent complexity, ambiguity and uncertainty of contemporary and future professional practice 5.4. demonstrating skills in research and inquiry, including 5.4.a. formulating questions 5.4.b. identifying and critically appraising relevant source materials 5.4.c. undertaking relevant investigations, where appropriate 5.4.d. drawing conclusions by synthesising the results of research and inquiry activities 5.4.e. reporting and disseminating the outcomes appropriately 5.4.f. identifying ways in which the outcomes can be applied to practice 5.5. accessing, using, adapting and sharing information and/or other technologies to meet the needs of current and emerging professional practice
	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 1.2. promoting and advocating for cultural safety, respect and responsiveness, particularly in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and/or Māori peoples 1.3. recognising the presence and causes of health inequities and disparities, including the impact of social determinants of health 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 1.6. demonstrating a proactive and reflective approach to developing their own professional competence and expertise 1.7. demonstrating awareness of appropriate change management principles and strategies 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 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 3.15. preparing and supplying extemporaneously compounded medications safely and accurately in accordance with current legislation, scope of practice, PharmBA Guidelines and other relevant jurisdictional requirements 3.16. demonstrating awareness of the appropriate conditions for secure and safe storage and distribution of medications to ensure stability and efficacy 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 3.4. 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.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.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 4.1. undertaking regular reflection as a means of enhancing learning and practice 4.10. demonstrating awareness of, and complying with appropriate policies, processes and protocols 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 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 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 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 4.8. demonstrating awareness of the importance of, and strategies for, promoting responsible and socially accountable stewardship of health care resources 4.9. promoting quality assurance and continuous quality improvement strategies through utilising skills in collaboration, critical thinking, curiosity and creativity 5.4.b. identifying and critically appraising relevant source materials
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 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 3.20. 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 4.1. undertaking regular reflection as a means of enhancing learning and practice 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 4.8. demonstrating awareness of the importance of, and strategies for, promoting responsible and socially accountable stewardship of health care resources 4.9. promoting quality assurance and continuous quality improvement strategies through utilising skills in collaboration, critical thinking, curiosity and creativity 5. Domain 5 Research, inquiry and education 5.1. demonstrating skills as a role model, facilitator and/or mentor which are appropriate to their context 5.2. demonstrating awareness of effective processes for facilitating learning, including aims, learning outcomes, learning activities, assessment and feedback 5.3. demonstrating awareness of the inherent complexity, ambiguity and uncertainty of contemporary and future professional practice 5.4. demonstrating skills in research and inquiry, including 5.4.a. formulating questions 5.4.b. identifying and critically appraising relevant source materials 5.4.c. undertaking relevant investigations, where appropriate 5.4.d. drawing conclusions by synthesising the results of research and inquiry activities 5.4.e. reporting and disseminating the outcomes appropriately 5.4.f. identifying ways in which the outcomes can be applied to practice 5.5. accessing, using, adapting and sharing information and/or other technologies to meet the needs of current and emerging professional practice
	Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - 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 3.13. administering injectable formulations in accordance with current jurisdictionspecific legislation, scope of practice and PharmBA Guidelines 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

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

Following feedback from last year, more BPMH training and guidance will be given before BPMH clinical competency in Week 3. marking rubrics have been made more granular in an attempt to standardise marking between different tutors.

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PHAR5927: Professional Practice

Semester 2, 2026 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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