Course coordinator
Dr Wubshet Tesfaye
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 1, 2025 (17/02/2025 - 14/06/2025)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- Dutton Park
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- Dutton Park
- Coordinating unit
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences School
The PHRM4101 course builds your skills in undertaking medication management reviews across the healthcare continuum, including community, hospital and residential aged care settings. The course focuses on integrating the knowledge and skills you have acquired over the past three years in the pharmacy program and applying these in the optimisation of medicine use in complex patient scenarios. In line with the continuously evolving professional services provided by pharmacists, this course will also equip you with the skills required as a pharmacist to help patients presenting with a range of ambulatory conditions.
PHRM4101 consists of three Streams:
- Stream 1: Integrated cases
- Stream 2: Ambulatory conditions
- Stream 3: Mental health
Stream 1 will focus on working through several practical integrated clinical cases with the view to identify and resolve medication-related problems, disease-related problems and patient concerns. Stream 2 will cover the role of pharmacists in the prevention and management of a range of ambulatory conditions. Stream 3 will cover a range of mental health issues, approaches for early recognition and response, and practical tools and resources to use as a health professional when approaching and helping individuals with an acute mental health crisis.
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
PHRM2101
Recommended prerequisites
We recommend completing the following courses before enrolling in this one:
PHRM2102, PHRM3101, PHRM3102
Course contact
Lecturer
Dr Wubshet Tesfaye
Course staff
Guest lecturer
Mr Karl Winckel
Dr Shakti Shrestha
Dr Geraldine Moses
Mrs Debbie Rigby
Tutor
Mrs Vivienne Klyza
Mrs Kate Ziser
Ms Sarah Kate Dalgliesh
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
The course is delivered over nine teaching weeks, commencing in Week 5 of Semester 1.
Aims and outcomes
Demonstrate essential scientific, clinical and professional knowledge in medicines management. Demonstrate professional decision-making and skills in collaborative care. Demonstrate skills in patient-centred care and medication review in a wide variety and increasingly complex scenarios.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Reconcile relevant patient-, disease-, and medication-related information using the best possible medication history taking process.
LO2.
Identify and prioritise potential and actual medication-related problems during a medication review.
LO3.
Evaluate safe and appropriate management options to provide patient-centred, socially, and culturally appropriate care in complex patient scenarios.
LO4.
Evaluate, interpret, and synthesise evidence by integrating information from diverse sources to make and justify inferences and clinical judgments.
LO5.
Communicate effectively, including oral and written communication, with respect to the roles of pharmacists within health care teams.
LO6.
Demonstrate development of professional competence and expertise through reflective practice.
LO7.
Justify decisions by appealing to relevant ethical, professional and legal frameworks.
LO8.
Assess ambulatory conditions and recommend appropriate management approaches, including pharmacological, non-pharmacological and referral options where appropriate.
LO9.
Identify and respond to mental health problems or a mental health crisis in patients.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz |
Engagement tasks: Quizzes
|
10% (2% each) |
Quiz 1: 24/03/2025 3:00 pm Quiz 2: 31/03/2025 3:00 pm Quiz 3: 7/04/2025 3:00 pm Quiz 4: 14/04/2025 3:00 pm Quiz 5: 12/05/2025 3:00 pm Quiz 6: 19/05/2025 3:00 pm Quiz 7: 26/05/2025 3:00 pm
Complete each quiz during the 6 days prior to each deadline. |
| Examination |
Take-home Written Exam
|
20% |
1/05/2025 1:00 pm
Complete during the three hours prior to this deadline. |
| Essay/ Critique |
Peer feedback
|
5% |
15/05/2025 5:00 pm |
| Reflection | Reflection | 5% |
22/05/2025 5:00 pm |
| Examination, Role play/ Simulation |
OSCE
|
20% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
| Examination |
End of Semester Written Examination
|
40% |
End of Semester Exam Period 7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025 |
| Quiz |
Mental Health First Aid Certification
|
Pass/Fail |
8/05/2025 5:00 pm |
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
Engagement tasks: Quizzes
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- 10% (2% each)
- Due date
Quiz 1: 24/03/2025 3:00 pm
Quiz 2: 31/03/2025 3:00 pm
Quiz 3: 7/04/2025 3:00 pm
Quiz 4: 14/04/2025 3:00 pm
Quiz 5: 12/05/2025 3:00 pm
Quiz 6: 19/05/2025 3:00 pm
Quiz 7: 26/05/2025 3:00 pm
Complete each quiz during the 6 days prior to each deadline.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
There are seven online quizzes scheduled for Weeks 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13. These quizzes collectively contribute 10% to the overall assessment weighting. The best 5 scores out of the 7 quizzes will count towards the marks in this assessment item, with each quiz contributing 2%. The quizzes will assess students’ knowledge of both online and face-to-face contents and will include multiple-choice and problem-solving questions. You are strongly encouraged to complete all 7 quizzes to consolidate your learning throughout the semester.
The quizzes are open book and comprise TEN multiple choice questions (marked correct or incorrect) based on:
- Assigned pre-reading
- The therapeutic areas to be covered in the integrated cases and ambulatory conditions
- The materials covered in previous workshops and tutorials in this course
- This course will build on the knowledge you acquired throughout your BPharm program; therefore, the quizzes may refer to content covered in previous courses
- You will have up to THREE hours to complete each quiz and are allowed a SINGLE attempt.
Submission guidelines
Quizzes are completed at the link provided in the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
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.
Take-home Written Exam
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
1/05/2025 1:00 pm
Complete during the three hours prior to this deadline.
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
This assessment is a take-home written exam. You will have THREE HOURS to provide a structured response to a given patient case in either a Home Medicines Review (HMR) or Residential Medication Management Review (RMMR) format. Based on a referral request, you will identify and prioritise any medication-related problems and disease-related problems, as well as address patient concerns. Your response should include a plan with appropriate monitoring, counselling, referral, and resolution points for addressing the identified issues. The document should be written as a communication of your review report to another health professional (e.g. general practitioner, specialist, nurse, or pharmacist).
See Learn.UQ (Blackboard) for more information, guidance on submission and the marking criteria.
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 AI 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.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this Take-home Exam (i.e. obtain marks equivalent to 50% or greater) to pass this course.Exam details
| Planning time | no planning time minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
Submission: Submit at the link provided in the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Students with a deferral on this take-home exam will be advised by email of the date and time that the deferred take-home exam will take place. No extensions or deferrals are available for a deferred exam.
Late submission
Exams submitted after the end of the submission time will incur a late penalty.
Peer feedback
- Hurdle
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
15/05/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
In this assessment, you will provide peer feedback on a written submission by another student from Assessment Task 2 (Take-home Written Exam). The submission will be randomly assigned to you. You are expected to critically review the submission assigned to you. In your feedback, focus on how effectively your peer identified medication- or disease-related problems, their application of clinical judgment and latest evidence when prioritising and providing recommendations, and their written communication skills, considering frameworks like SBAR (Situation, Background, Assessment, and Recommendation). The word limit for the peer feedback is 500 words.
Please see Learn.UQ (Blackboard) for more information.
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 AI 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.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment (i.e. obtain marks equivalent to 50% or greater) to pass this course.Submission guidelines
Submission: Submit at the link provided in the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site.
Resubmission: Students who do not achieve a pass (i.e. obtain less than 50% of available marks) will be offered one opportunity to resubmit; the maximum grade that can be achieved for the resubmission will be a pass (50% of available marks). No extension is available on the due date for a resubmission.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
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.
Reflection
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 5%
- Due date
22/05/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
In this assessment, you will submit a reflection based on the peer feedback you received on your medication review take-home written exam (HMR/RMMR). Based on the peer feedback, you are expected to reflect on the key areas identified for improvement and consider what you would do differently in the future. Additionally, reflect on what this means for your professional practice and how it will improve your approach and competency in conducting medication reviews. The word limit for the reflection is 500 words; only the first 500 words of your reflection will be marked.
Please see Learn.UQ (Blackboard) for more information, guidance on submission and the marking criteria.
While there are different frameworks of reflection, in PHRM4101 we encourage you to reflect on the work assigned to you using the 4 Rs of reflection: Reporting; Responding; Relating; Reconstructing. You can use the following prompts to help you interpret the 4 Rs and structure your reflection (e.g., you can aim to write a paragraph for each of the Rs).
Reporting
- What was the feedback about?
- What were the key areas identified for improvement?
- Which specific comments or suggestions stood out to you?
Responding
- How did you feel about the feedback you received?
- Do you agree or disagree with the feedback? Why?
- What was your initial reaction to the suggestions for improvement?
Relating
- How does this feedback relate to your previous experiences or knowledge?
- Can you identify any patterns or recurring themes in the feedback?
- How does this feedback connect to your understanding of professional practice in medication review?
Reconstructing
- What specific actions will you take to address the areas for improvement?
- How will you apply this feedback to future assignments or professional practice?
- What changes will you make to your approach and competency in medication review based on this reflection?
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 AI 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.
Submission guidelines
Submission: Submit your document at the link provided in the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site.
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.
OSCE
- Hurdle
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Oral
- Category
- Examination, Role play/ Simulation
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
Task description
The Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) is a school-based exam that is scheduled during the examination period. Please see Learn.UQ (Blackboard) for more information and the marking criteria.
The OSCE involves TWO stations.
Station 1 (15%): You will be presented with a patient with ambulatory condition(s) (e.g. dermatological issues, pain) and are expected to elicit comprehensive and relevant patient information through best possible medication history taking, with the view to provide the most optimal care. In this station, you are expected to demonstrate knowledge about the presenting condition(s), which may include correctly identifying the condition by differential diagnosis. The marking rubric for this station has strong focus on patient-centred care and the recognition of professional responsibilities and boundaries.
Station 2 (5%): This will be an oral VIVA with questions related to the condition(s) you have been assigned in Station 1. You will be asked a range of ‘What if’ questions to assess your broader knowledge of the condition, considering different scenarios and alternative treatment choices in relation to the condition(s) you have been assigned.
Resources: You will have access to the AMH and eTG during the preparation and reading time only.
The OSCE will be recorded, and the resulting recording retained as per university policy. The recording will be stored in a secure manner and will only be accessed if required for the purposes of moderation of marking; provision of feedback to the student; and/or re-marking following a successful re-mark application.
Hurdle requirements
You must pass this assessment (i.e. obtain marks equivalent to 50% or greater) to pass this course.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 15 minutes |
| Calculator options | No calculators permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - no written materials permitted |
| Exam platform | Other |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Submission: The OSCE will be completed in person at the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at a date/time notified to you via Learn.UQ (Blackboard).
Resubmission: Students who fail the OSCE will be offered one opportunity to re-sit. The re-sit will be held in the week following the examination period. Students who are offered a re-sit will be notified via email. The maximum mark that can be achieved from the re-sit will be 50% (equivalent to a pass). The re-sit exam cannot be deferred.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
End of Semester Written Examination
- Identity Verified
- In-person
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 40%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
7/06/2025 - 21/06/2025
Task description
The exam will assess your knowledge in medications and therapeutic approaches used in the management of a range of health conditions that have been covered in this course. It will assess content from the UQ Extend and Face-to-Face sessions, including ambulatory conditions and their management. Students will not know in advance which specific conditions will be the focus of the exam. Aspects of managing various conditions will be examined. This may include the use of clinical scenarios. A mixture of question types, mirroring the learning tasks and activities in UQ Extend and Face-to-Face sessions. This may include multiple choice questions (MCQ), multiple response questions (MRQs), matching/pairing, true/false questions, and case based problem-solving questions.
Questions are marked automatically based on the answers selected by students.
The exam will be undertaken using your own laptop computer via the Inspera eAssessment platform (as will any deferred or supplementary written exams). Go to the Inspera Assessment Information page link to navigate to the Library Services web page which provides further information on: how to access Inspera, on-campus invigilated exams in Inspera, device requirements, familiarisation opportunities, submitting assessment and access to the Student Laptop Scheme and short-term laptop-loans.
Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Closed Book examination - specified written materials permitted |
| Materials | Students are expected to bring a hard copy of the Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH). |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Invigilated in person |
Submission guidelines
Deferral or extension
You may be able to defer this exam.
Mental Health First Aid Certification
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Quiz
- Weight
- Pass/Fail
- Due date
8/05/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L09
Task description
Students will complete Mental Health First Aid Training through Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia. You will be provided access to the online voucher in Learn.UQ (Blackboard) to allow you to enrol and complete the eLearning component of the MHFA for Health Professional Students training prepared by MHFA Australia. This is estimated to take between 6 to 8 hours to complete in full.
You may have the opportunity to attend one of the two face-to-face instructor-led sessions to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider. However, attending these sessions is not required for course completion.
Hurdle requirements
To pass the course, you must submit evidence of successful completion of the eLearning from MHFA Australia.Submission guidelines
Submission: You will be required to upload your evidence of successful completion. The attached file/certificate should be a single PDF file named as follows: student first name_last name_student number_MFHA.pdf
Resubmission: Students who are unable to submit the MHFA completion on the due date must provide a valid reason that aligns with the UQ assessment extension policy for a resubmission opportunity. Students who are offered a re-submission will be notified via email.
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.
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. |
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop for EoS exam | You can borrow a laptop from the Library if you do not have a suitable device for your exam. Loans are for 24 hours or 28 days and stocks are limited. | own item needed |
| Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH) | Either the 2024 or 2025 version may be used. | own item needed |
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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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
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Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 13 |
Workshop |
Workshop (Face-to-Face) Each week, there is a 2-hour in-person workshop. The workshops cover the weekly UQ Extend activities associated with the integrated patient cases under Stream 1. These interactive workshops will give students an opportunity to work on the cases while receiving real-time feedback. In selected weeks, the workshops will cover important clinical topics and controversies through peer reviewed articles and reading recommendations. Students are encouraged to bring along their notes for the integrated cases and provided reading assignments including any questions they have for in-class discussion. |
Tutorial |
Tutorial (Face-to-Face) Each week, there is a 3-hour tutorial session designed to expand on Stream 2 of the UQ Extend content, focusing on ambulatory conditions. These sessions cover essential skills, including information gathering, clinical assessment, medication review, providing recommendations (including prescribing), and other professional competencies. In one session, students will have an Objective Structured Clinical Exam (OSCE) Practice Session, providing invaluable experience ahead of the end-of-semester OSCE. These tutorials are structured to strengthen students' ability to deliver patient-centred care and ensure safe, effective medication dispensing in line with the continuously expanding roles of pharmacists. |
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Not Timetabled |
UQ Extend active online learning The UQ Extend has a range of contents categorised into Stream 1 and Stream 2, which should be reviewed before attending the respective workshops and tutorials. Each week provides focused content on two main areas:
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Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 10 |
Not Timetabled |
Mental Health First Aid (online) The Standard MHFA course for Health Professional Students has been designed for tertiary students from the health professions of medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health schools. The eLearning component covers a range of mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety problems, eating disorders, psychosis and substance use disorders. You have the flexibility to complete this activity at your own pace over several weeks. Learning outcomes: L09 |
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:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.