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PHAR5919: Experiential Placement 1B
2025 unit information
The clinical experience program in the Master of Pharmacy reflects the contemporary healthcare environment. The placements are carried out at hospital and community pharmacies, and include opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry, professional organisations and in rural health settings. By the completion of their course, at least one of those placements will be in a hospital setting. Experiential Placement 1B is the second of three units of study where students are required to complete a supervised Clinical Placement. This Unit of Study provides students with opportunities to observe and participate in the real-life applications of the profession under supervision. The overall objectives of the Clinical Placements Program are to familiarise students with their future professional roles and working environments, and to guide them in developing professional skills and behaviours. Students enrolled in PHAR5918 are required to maintain a Portfolio. Students are expected to attend pre-placement lectures and required to participate in the post-placement Debrief Session. Students are assessed based on their Portfolio submission and their Preceptor Assessment which involves evaluation of their performance, professionalism and behaviour during placement.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Medicine and Health
| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Pharmacy |
| Credit points | 3 |
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Prerequisites:
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PHAR5718 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and other health care professionals
- LO2. apply a systematic reasoning process to address a range of health and medicines-related problems
- LO3. provide safe and appropriate recommendations to ensure quality use of medicines and/or medical devices by patients and/or the carers
- LO4. demonstrate appropriate attitudes, values and behaviours in personal and professional dealings and business practice
- LO5. work effectively and cooperatively as a member of a learning team and/or an interprofessional clinical team to provide high quality patient care
- LO6. engage in continuous reflection and take responsibility for personal and professional development
- LO7. learn independently and take responsibility for personal learning
- LO8. apply knowledge of relevant legislations and ethical principles to the practice of pharmacy
Unit availability
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| Session | MoA ? | Location | Outline ? |
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Intensive December 2025
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Block mode | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
Outline unavailable
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Additional advice
Students must meet all checks and clearances as required and verified by the Office of Clinical Education at The University of Sydney and as set by the faculty prior to commencing this unit of study. Students who have not met verification requirements will not be permitted to undertake the unit of study.
