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PHAR5919: Experiential Placement 1B

Intensive December, 2021 [Block mode] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Experiential placement 1b is a continuation of experiential placement 1a where students are provided opportunities to observe and participate in real-life application of theory and skills learned during on-campus course work. students will have the opportunity to gain experience in practice and knowledge of a variety of professional settings. the overall objectives of the experiential placements program are to familiarise students with their future professional roles and working environments, and to develop professional skills and behaviours. students will be required to maintain an e-portfolio across the experiential placements program of their placement experiences, and attend on-campus briefing and debriefing sessions. students will also be evaluated by their preceptors on their professional performance during placement.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit Pharmacy
Credit points 3
Prerequisites
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PHAR5718
Corequisites
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None
Prohibitions
? 
PHAR5719
Assumed knowledge
? 

None

Available to study abroad and exchange students

No

Teaching staff

Coordinator Jan-Willem Alffenaar, johannes.alffenaar@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s) Jan-Willem Alffenaar, johannes.alffenaar@sydney.edu.au
Type Description Weight Due Length
Placement hurdle task Preceptor Assessment
Preceptor assessment
70% Multiple weeks Clinical Placement
Outcomes assessed: LO2 LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3
Placement Placement Participation
Participation
0% Multiple weeks Clinical Placement
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO7 LO6 LO5 LO4 LO3 LO2
Assignment hurdle task ePortfolio
ePortfolio:
30% Multiple weeks
Due date: 04 Mar 2022 at 17:00
Clinical Placement
Outcomes assessed: LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Assignment WHS form
need to be completed AND submitted in SONIA on DAY 1 of the placement
0% Multiple weeks 1 form
Outcomes assessed: LO5
Assignment Confidentiality form
need to be completed AND submitted in SONIA on DAY 1 of the placement
0% Multiple weeks 1 form
Outcomes assessed: LO5
hurdle task = hurdle task ?

Assessment summary

Preceptor assessment: Your preceptor will assess your performance during the placement

Placement Participation: Placements are from Monday – Friday, satisfactory participation is required.

ePortfolio: which will comprise of:

  1. a reflective diary including future goals
  2. EPA (Entrustable Professional Activity) self assessment
  3. QUM (Quality Use of Medicines) case report

WHS/Confidentiality forms:  need to be submitted on the first day of placement via SONIA

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 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.

This unit has an exception to the standard University policy or supplementary information has been provided by the unit coordinator. This information is displayed below:

Late penalty of 2.5 marks per day will apply to each item submitted beyond the deadline in Canvas. Items include WHS forms, confidentiality forms and individual portfolio components.

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.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and automated writing tools

You may only use generative AI and automated writing tools in assessment tasks if you are permitted to by your unit coordinator. If you do use these tools, you must acknowledge this in your work, either in a footnote or an acknowledgement section. The assessment instructions or unit outline will give guidance of the types of tools that are permitted and how the tools should be used.

Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of generative 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 acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the AI in Education Canvas site.

The unapproved use of these tools or unacknowledged use will be considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and penalties may apply.

Studiosity is permitted unless otherwise indicated by the unit coordinator. The use of this service must be acknowledged in your submission as detailed on the Learning Hub’s Canvas page.

Outside assessment tasks, generative AI tools may be used to support your learning. The AI in Education Canvas site contains a number of productive ways that students are using AI to improve their learning.

Simple extensions

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

Special consideration

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

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

Using AI responsibly

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

WK Topic Learning activity Learning outcomes
Multiple weeks Placement Placement (75 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
briefing clinical placement Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
debriefing clinical placement Lecture (1 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7
Ongoing Self-directed independent study Independent study (40 hr) LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5 LO6 LO7

Attendance and class requirements

  • Attendance and participation: You must attend all 75 hours of your clinical placement.
  • Equipment: Professional attire is required for attendance at all placement sites. Students need to order a white School of Pharmacy placement shirt prior to your placement. Students will need to wear this shirt at all times, while 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 3 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 60-75 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

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

  • LO1. communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and other health care professionals
  • LO2. apply a systematic reasoning process to address a range of health and drug-related problems that present in pharmacy
  • LO3. provide medicines with appropriate advice, counselling and promoting public health
  • LO4. demonstrate an understanding of management, organisational principles and laws that govern the supply of medicines and the practice of pharmacy
  • LO5. engage in continuous reflection and take personal responsibility for personal and professional development
  • LO6. work effectively and cooperatively with patients, families, carers and other health care professionals
  • LO7. apply QUM and evidence-based medicine principles to optimise the quality of medication use

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all University of Sydney graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1 Depth of disciplinary expertise

Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.

GQ2 Critical thinking and problem solving

Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.

GQ3 Oral and written communication

Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.

GQ4 Information and digital literacy

Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.

GQ5 Inventiveness

Generating novel ideas and solutions.

GQ6 Cultural competence

Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.

GQ7 Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.

GQ8 Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity

An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one’s personal and professional selves in an ethical context.

GQ9 Influence

Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes Graduate qualities
GQ1 GQ2 GQ3 GQ4 GQ5 GQ6 GQ7 GQ8 GQ9

Alignment with Competency standards

Outcomes Competency standards
LO1
Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - APC
2.1. communicating appropriately and effectively with a socially and culturally diverse range of people in a manner which inspires confidence and trust by
2.2. 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
LO2
Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - APC
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
LO3
Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - APC
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
3.2. 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
3.22. endorsing and participating in health promotion activities, health services and public health initiatives intended to maintain and improve health
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
3.8. 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
LO4
Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - APC
4. Domain 4 Leadership and management
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
4.11. demonstrating skills in the identification, assessment, monitoring, mitigation and management of risk
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
4.5. recognising situations likely to compromise performance and developing effective strategies to minimise their impact
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
LO5
Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - APC
4.3. demonstrating self-awareness and self-regulation of personal attributes, strengths and weaknesses which may affect professional performance and/or personal development
LO6
Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - APC
2.3.c. demonstrating appropriate teamwork behaviours
2.4. collaborating with patients, carers and other clients in shared decision-making by
LO7
Performance Outcomes Framework - Australian Pharmacy Council - On successful completion of an approved pharmacy degree program - APC
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

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

The previous passport system has been eliminated. The UoS now includes Entrustable Professional Activities with electronic submission

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