Course profile

Quality Use of Medicines B2 (PHRM3012)

Study period
Sem 2 2024
Location
Dutton Park
Attendance mode
In Person

Course overview

Study period
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
Study level
Undergraduate
Location
Dutton Park
Attendance mode
In Person
Units
2
Administrative campus
Dutton Park
Coordinating unit
Pharmacy School

Optimal use of medication for respiratory systems, infection, immunisation, oncology and palliative care, and aspects of practice, dispensing and counselling.

The course builds on skills and knowledge gained during the first and second years, and the first semester of the third year, of the BPharm(Hons) program and is vertically and horizontally integrated with other PHRM courses and BIOM3011.

Tutorials extend and reinforce concepts taught in lectures including ﾠelements of practice such as Over-The-Counter (OTC) medicines, complementary medicines, prescription counselling and dispensing.

A week-long placement in an urban or rural community pharmacy provides opportunities to develop professional and social skills as well as to apply and extend pharmaceutical knowledge in a community pharmacy setting.

Vaccination training provides students with the opportunity to acquire the skills (and after completing additional requirements) to administer vaccines under supervision during fourth year pharmacy placements.

Course requirements

Assumed background

  • Knowledge and skills gained and developed over the previous semesters of the BPharm(Hons) program,
  • Indications, doses, adverse drug reactions,ﾠand contraindications of category 1 drugs from the Personal Medicines Formulary (PMF),
  • Knowledge of dispensing processes and the dispensing software used at UQ.

Prerequisites

You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:

PHRM2011, PHRM2012, PHRM3011.

Incompatible

You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:

PHRM3010

Restrictions

Only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Pharmacy

Course contact

Course coordinator

Associate Professor Peter Moyle
+61 7 3346 1869

Dr Moyle prides himself on being accessible for students to ask questions, and providing helpful, easy to understand responses, within a reasonable timeframe (generally 48 h).

Students can ask questions relating to course content via several avenues.

For course related questions, that are not of a personal nature, use the following options:

Ed Discussion Board: Questions posted to the Ed Discussion Board, and my responses, will be visible to other students. Students are welcome to attempt to answer, or to discuss questions in the discussion board.

Timetabled Teaching Sessions: Students can ask questions relating to course content during timetabled sessions, during workshops and during/after lectures.

For questions of a personal nature, use the following options:

Email: Personal questions can be submitted via email (p.moyle@uq.edu.au).

Zoom: Where discussion is required, please email Dr Moyle suggested times/dates that would be suitable for scheduling a Zoom meeting.

Course staff

Lecturer

Guest lecturer

Tutor

Other

Timetable

The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.

Additional timetable information

Students are expected to keep up to date with lectures, and to have completed the pre-assigned readings to participate effectively in tutorials.

Timetable:

  • For scheduled times and venues, refer to Learn.UQ timetable,
  • If unforeseen changes are required, an updated timetable will be uploaded onto Learn.UQ accompanied by an announcement,
  • The topic of each lecture/tutorial can be found on Learn.UQﾠ(see timetable on the PHRM3012 site).

Enquiries/Questions:

  • Queries regarding course content: post questions on the PHRM3012 Ed Discussion Board (available through the PHRM3012 Learn.UQ site).
  • Queries regarding matters of a personal nature: please email the course coordinator (p.moyle@uq.edu.au).
Aims and outcomes

Aims and outcomes

To attain knowledge, skills, and attitudes to enable students toﾠoptimise medicines use for treating or preventing infections, respiratory conditions and cancer in patients, in contemporary and future pharmacy practice, through integration and application of placement experience, critical thinking skills, pharmaceutical knowledge, and knowledge of clinical conditions.

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing this course you should be able to:

LO1.

Explain the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of infections, respiratory conditions, and cancer.

LO2.

Apply knowledge of medicines used in the treatment and prevention of infections, respiratory conditions and cancer treatment, in children and adults.

LO3.

Demonstrate knowledge and application of current best practices to safely administer vaccines

LO4.

Search the literature to identify and critique evidence to support decisions around drug and non-drug treatments of infections, respiratory conditions, and cancer and be able to communicate these effectively to doctors and patients.

LO5.

Discuss the clinical application of Over-the-Counter (OTC) medicines, complementary medicines and non-drug management strategies relevant to infections, respiratory conditions, and cancer.

LO6.

Safely dispense medicines and apply evidence-based practice principles to antibiotic and respiratory medicine use in a practical and real world environment.

LO7.

Demonstrate information retrieval skills and application of this information to clinical cases.

LO8.

Demonstrate skills and the capacity to document evidence of acquiring these skills to enhance employability in pharmacy.

LO9.

Have an understanding of pharmacy practice in different settings [community pharmacy (urban, rural) and hospital (private, public)].

Course overview
Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Category Assessment task Weight Due date
Practical/ Demonstration, Quiz, Role play/ Simulation Vaccination Training
  • Hurdle
  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
  • Online
 15%

Online Quiz 2/09/2024 2:00 pm

Practical Assessment 2/10/2024 12:00 pm

The online quiz can be completed anytime from week 1 until the due date and time.

The Practical Assessment will occur during the Week 10 tutorial (Wed 9 am - 12 pm).
Placement, Portfolio, Reflection Community Pharmacy Placement
  • Hurdle
  • In-person
  • Online
 10%

8/10/2024 2:00 pm

Submit the tasks anytime between completion of the community pharmacy placement and the assessment due date/time.
Examination Oral Consultation Exam
  • Hurdle
  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
 20%

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
Examination End-Of-Semester Exam
  • Hurdle
  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
  • Online
 55%

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

A hurdle is an assessment requirement that must be satisfied in order to receive a specific grade for the course. Check the assessment details for more information about hurdle requirements.

Assessment details

Vaccination Training

  • Hurdle
  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
  • Online
Mode
Activity/ Performance, Written
Category
Practical/ Demonstration, Quiz, Role play/ Simulation
Weight
15%
Due date

Online Quiz 2/09/2024 2:00 pm

Practical Assessment 2/10/2024 12:00 pm

The online quiz can be completed anytime from week 1 until the due date and time.

The Practical Assessment will occur during the Week 10 tutorial (Wed 9 am - 12 pm).

Other conditions
Time limited, Longitudinal.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L03

Task description

Vaccination training is provided to prepare students to practice vaccination (under pharmacist supervision) during their 4th year pharmacy placements.

The training will commence in week 1, and consists of:

1) UQ Extend Vaccination Training (complete between weeks 1--6),

2) Online quiz (10% of PHRM3012 final grade) - must be passed to undertake the Face-To-Face Practical Assessment,

3) Face-to-Face Practical Assessment (5% of PHRM3012 final grade).

See Learn.UQ (Blackboard) for more details.

Additional Requirements for Vaccination Training Certification:

To meet requirements for certification of vaccination training requirements, submission of current evidence of First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Anaphylaxis Training to InPlace is required prior to the commencement of fourth year BPharm(Hons) placements, in addition to successful completion of PHRM3012 (which introduces you to clinically relevant vaccine knowledge) and PHRM3042 (which introduces you to vaccine types).

Information on the processes for submitting this information will be provided at a later date.

Completion of First Aid/CPR and Anaphylaxis Training is not a requirement to pass PHRM3012, and will need to be completed independently of PHRM3012.

Any training provider can be used for First Aid/CPR as long as they are accredited in Australia and equivalent to HLTAID001 'provide CPR' and HLTAID003 'provide first aid'.

Online anaphylaxis training is available from the Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA).

Hurdle requirements

To pass PHRM3012 you must pass the Vaccination Training. This requires that you achieve a mark equivalent to 80% or greater for the quiz, and are evaluated as having passed the face-to-face vaccination practical assessment.

Submission guidelines

Submission: The quiz will be completed electronically via the link from the Assessment section of the Learn.UQ site for this course.

Resubmission: Students who have completed these assessment tasks, and who have not achieved a pass (i.e. 80% or greater on the quiz, or a pass for the practical assessment) will be offered one opportunity to resubmit/re-sit. The maximum mark that can be achieved for the Vaccination Training in this case will be a pass (50% of available marks). No extension on the due date is permitted for a resubmission/re-sit.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Quiz: Extensions are not available for the quiz.

Practical Assessment: If you cannot attend the vaccination training workshop apply for a deferral.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Community Pharmacy Placement

  • Hurdle
  • In-person
  • Online
Mode
Written
Category
Placement, Portfolio, Reflection
Weight
10%
Due date

8/10/2024 2:00 pm

Submit the tasks anytime between completion of the community pharmacy placement and the assessment due date/time.

Other conditions
Work integrated learning.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L02, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09

Task description

PHRM3012 students will attend a one-week full-time community pharmacy placement , along with submission of associated placement assessment tasks.

  • Placements will be unpaid, and will occur over FIVE full-time (≥ 7.5 h/day; ≥ 37.5 h in total) consecutive days (Mon-Fri) during Week 9.
  • Placement rules are provided via at the BPharm Placements Hub Learn.UQ site.
  • Full placement details can be viewed in InPlace. Students wishing to complete their placement in a rural location must contact the WIL Partnerships Coordinator to discuss options prior to the placement being allocated.
  • Where students identify circumstances that may affect their ability to undertake placement tasks, or complete their placement on time, this information must be communicated with the Course Coordinator (Dr Peter Moyle; p.moyle@uq.edu.au) as soon as possible and an extension request submitted to ensure that processes can be put in place to enable successful completion of the placement requirements.

All students are to complete the following tasks in the ePortfolio:

1) Daily Reflective Diary (marked as submitted/not submitted)

2) Evidence Examples of Developing Skills (10% of PHRM3012 final grade)

3) Dispensing Task Sheet (marked as satisfactory/not satisfactory)

4) Placement attendance, feedback and student evaluation (marked as completed/not completed) - this will trigger an email to their preceptor to submit a preceptor evaluation.

Templates and instructions for each task are available in the Placements section of the PHRM3012 Learn.UQ site.

This task has been designed to be challenging, authentic and complex. Whilst students may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies, successful completion of assessment in this course will require students to critically engage in specific contexts and tasks for which artificial intelligence will provide only limited support and guidance. A failure to reference generative AI use may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct. To pass this assessment, students will be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.

Academic Integrity: Students are reminded that altering or falsifying any documentation that the University requires of the student (e.g. medical certificates or other academic documentation, such as placement attendance statements or other placement task documents) is university misconduct and the student will be held liable for their actions according to the University of Queensland Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy.

Hurdle requirements

To pass PHRM3012, students must complete the placement and submit all of the associated tasks.

Submission guidelines

Submit each of the placement tasks via the PHRM3012 Learn.UQ links under Assessment.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to apply for an extension.

The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.

Late submission

A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.

Oral Consultation Exam

  • Hurdle
  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
Mode
Oral
Category
Examination
Weight
20%
Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Other conditions
Time limited.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L04, L05, L06, L07

Task description

The oral examination is an in person, school-based exam that is scheduled during the examination period. Student names and exam sessions will be posted on Learn.UQ prior to the exam revision period.

The marking rubrics (available through the PHRM3012 Learn.UQ site) for this assessment incorporate a significant focus on patient centred care. Students are highly recommended to download these rubrics and familiarise themselves with their contents.

Academic Integrity: academic integrity is taken seriously at the University of Queensland. Communication between students (collusion) relating to the oral exam, during each exam session, is not permitted. To maintain academic integrity, students will be required to: 1) show their UQ student identification card; and 2) hand over mobile phones/computers/devices with communication functions at the entry to the exam. Audio (and potentially video) of this exam will be recorded and may be reviewed at a later date where required.

 

The oral exam comprises of three stations:

Station ONE (10%; Patient consultation on a respiratory device; 5 min perusal + 10 min examination): In the first station you will be required to counsel a patient on a dispensed device. The counselling should be two-way, patient centred and address patient concerns about the medication or condition being treated (this will be given to you in perusal time). You may need to consider the patient's medicines, new and existing. In this station you will be required to demonstrate good communication technique and a clear understanding of indication, dose, relevant (common or uncommon but highly significant) adverse effects, and general therapeutic counselling points of the condition being treated. Permitted resources can be accessed for this station.

Station TWO (5%; Checking dispensed items and discussion with a dispensary technician; 5 min): In this station, you will be required to check TWO dispensed items, and to communicate with the dispensary technician about what the error/s is/are and how to fix it/them. This communication should take into account information on communication with other health professionals that has been previously introduced, and should positively support changes in future dispensing practice for the staff involved. Assume that all appropriate cautionary advisory labels (CALs) have been included.

Station THREE (5%; Clinical Application of Drug Knowledge; 5 min) In the third station you will be given an antimicrobial for treatment or prophylaxis of a condition, and you will be required to answer questions given by the examiner. The drug will be a category 1 drug from PHRM3012 personal medicines formulary, and will be a different drug to the drug allocated to you in station 1. Resources will not be allowed at this station and there will be no perusal. The examiner will guide the discussion.

Permitted Resources:

  • Up-to-date AMH, and APF will be made available for station 1 ONLY,
  • Students are not permitted to move the AMH or APF between stations,
  • No resources are permitted for station 2 or 3,
  • UQ student identification card (for identity verification)

Hurdle requirements

To pass this course you must pass the Oral Consultation Exam (i.e. obtain marks equivalent to 50% or greater).

Exam details

Planning time 5 minutes
Duration 20 minutes
Calculator options

(In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator
Open/closed book Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted
Exam platform Other
Invigilation

Invigilated in person

Submission guidelines

Submission: The oral exam will be completed in person.

Re-sit: Students who have completed this exam but have not achieved a pass (i.e. obtained less than 50% of available marks) will be offered one opportunity to re-sit this exam, using different cases. The maximum grade that can be achieved for the re-sit will be a pass (50% of available marks). No deferral is available on the re-sit exam date.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

End-Of-Semester Exam

  • Hurdle
  • Identity Verified
  • In-person
  • Online
Mode
Written
Category
Examination
Weight
55%
Due date

End of Semester Exam Period

2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024

Other conditions
Time limited.

See the conditions definitions

Learning outcomes
L01, L02, L05

Task description

The final, deferred and supplementary exams will be digital on-campus exams completed in Inspera Assessment (https://uqi.inspera.com/) using Safe Exam Browser (SEB) on your device.

The exam may contain a mixture of question types including multiple choice questions (MCQ), multiple response questions, matching/pairing, calculations, hotspot, drag and drop, graphic matching, and short answer questions (SAQs). These questions will assess content from lectures and tutorials. The exam will assess knowledge (content) and application of knowledge to cases or scenarios, and will be 2 hours in duration.

The exam will have an additional ten minutes of scheduled perusal time. Students are encouraged to use this time to settle, read questions and commence working if they wish.

Hurdle requirements

To pass this course you must pass the End-Of-Semester Exam (i.e. obtain marks equivalent to 50% or greater).

Exam details

Planning time 10 minutes
Duration 120 minutes
Calculator options

(In person) Casio FX82 series only or UQ approved and labelled calculator
Open/closed book Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted
Materials

Pen

Exam platform Other
Invigilation

Invigilated in person

Submission guidelines

Submission: The exam will be completed in Inspera Assessment (https://uqi.inspera.com/) using Safe Exam Browser (SEB) on your device.

Deferral or extension

You may be able to defer this exam.

Course grading

Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.

Grade Cut off Percent Description
1 (Low Fail) 1 - 29

Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.
2 (Fail) 30 - 44

Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes.
3 (Marginal Fail) 45 - 49

Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes
4 (Pass) 50 - 64

Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes.
5 (Credit) 65 - 74

Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes.
6 (Distinction) 75 - 84

Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes.
7 (High Distinction) 85 - 100

Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes.

Additional course grading information

To pass this course, students must: (a) pass all hurdle assessment tasks and (b) obtain weighted aggregate marks equivalent to 50% or greater.

Supplementary assessment

Supplementary assessment is available for this course.

Aims and outcomes
Learning resources

Learning resources

You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.

Library resources

Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.

Other course materials

If we've listed something under further requirement, you'll need to provide your own.

Required

Item Description Further Requirement
APF26 Cautionary Advisory Labels 15-37 (23 pages)
Placement shirt own item needed

Recommended

Item Description Further Requirement
Calculator Casio FX82 series or UQ approved (labelled) calculator only.
Australian Medicines Handbook While the AMH is available through the UQ library, a personal up-to-date copy is strongly recommended.

Additional learning resources information

Vaccination Training: Online training modules are available through the PHRM3012 Blackboard site under Learning Resources.

Zoom: Access to Zoom via your UQ student account will be required for certain synchronous online classes each week (lectures).

Assessment
Learning activities

Learning activities

The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.

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Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 6
(22 Jul - 01 Sep)
Not Timetabled

Vaccination Modules

Online modules which introduce students to the immune system; vaccine production & components; vaccine-associated public health, funding and legislation; vaccine preventable diseases and vaccine administration.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03
Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 12
(22 Jul - 20 Oct)
Lecture

Infections, Respiratory, Oncology Lectures

Series of recorded lectures presented by school staff and guest lecturers, including specialists in various fields of practice. Will be available for students to work through via the Lecture Recordings link on the PHRM3012 Learn.UQ site.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05
Multiple weeks

From Week 1 To Week 13
(22 Jul - 27 Oct)
Tutorial

Dispensing and consultation Tutorials

Provide practice in patient consultation and dispensing skills relating to PHRM3012 therapeutic areas.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L06, L07
Week 9

(16 Sep - 22 Sep)
Placement

Community Pharmacy Placement

One-week (5 day) urban or rural community pharmacy placement.

Learning outcomes: L02, L04, L05, L06, L07, L08, L09
Week 10

(30 Sep - 06 Oct)
Workshop

Face-to-Face Vaccination Training

Introduces taking patient consent, reconstitution and administration of common vaccines, and assessment of student skills.

Learning outcomes: L02, L03, L07
Week 13

(21 Oct - 27 Oct)
Tutorial

Cancer Tutorial

Tutorial to consolidate cancer care knowledge, and ask questions about cancer lecture content.

Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L04, L05, L07
Learning resources
Policies and procedures

Policies and procedures

University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:

Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.

You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course:

  • Placement
  • Working with Children
  • Fitness to Practise
  • Immunisation
  • Work Integrated Learning and Work Experience
  • Incidental Student Fees and Charges
  • Student Travel
Learning activities