Course coordinator
Mr Timothy Tanzer
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Dutton Park
- Coordinating unit
- Pharmacy School
This course aims to develop the student in the practice of clinical pharmacy, integrating skills and attitudes with knowledge to enable the pharmacist to take responsibility in ensuring optimal drug management in people. Key clinical areas covered in the course include: gender-related health conditions, infectious diseases, and mental health conditions.
PHRM7032 will be delivered entirely online with no face-to-face attendance required.
An introductory online tutorial will be held on Monday of Week 1 from 7pm AEST.
This online tutorial will be hosted via Zoom using the PHRM7032 meeting room.
Students will be required to complete three online Modules during the semester, which will include module activities, attendance, and contribution to presentation at three online Tutorials (one per module). Tutorials will be 2 hours in duration and held on Monday evenings between the times of 7pm and 9pm AEST.
Course requirements
Assumed background
A student coming into this course will have a Bachelor of Pharmacy or equivalent. Students will be expected to have a general knowledge of skills required to practice clinical pharmacy. It is recommended that students complete PHRM7010 before undertaking PHRM7032
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
PHRM7060
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Mr Timothy Tanzer
Aims and outcomes
This course aims to develop and integrate knowledge of clinical pharmacy practice in gender health, mental health, and infectious diseases, and apply evidence-based approaches to patient care.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Access, interpret, critically appraise and communicate current best evidence to apply to the prevention and management of patients with mental health conditions, infectious diseases and conditions associated with gender that impact on health
LO2.
Apply pharmacological knowledge, evidence-based practice, clinical reasoning and ethical principles to individualise pharmaceutical care for patients with multiple complex medical conditions in situations where evidence is limited or conflicting
LO3.
Conduct, document and present a medication review of aspects of a case for an individual patient using a systematic and respectful approach to collect clinical information. Identify and prioritise problem(s), develop and communicate appropriate key learnings from a targeted patient-centred medication action plan
LO4.
Communicate effectively with patients, peers and interdisciplinary health professionals across a range of communication technologies and formats to improve medication management
LO5.
Collaborate and provide honest constructive feedback to peers
LO6.
Disseminate learned knowledge to the wider community through development of a patient medication resource
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participation/ Student contribution |
Module Assessments
|
15% see breakdown below |
Module 1 Tutorial 19/08/2024 1:00 pm Module 1 Activities 23/08/2024 1:00 pm Module 2 Tutorial 9/09/2024 1:00 pm Module 2 Activities 20/09/2024 1:00 pm Module 3 Tutorial 14/10/2024 1:00 pm Module 3 Activities 25/10/2024 1:00 pm |
| Product/ Design |
Patient Medication Counselling Tool
|
10% |
30/08/2024 1:00 pm |
| Presentation |
Clinical Bite Case Presentation
|
25% |
4/10/2024 1:00 pm |
| Examination |
Online Open-Book End of Semester Exam
|
50% |
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
Module Assessments
- Team or group-based
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Participation/ Student contribution
- Weight
- 15% see breakdown below
- Due date
Module 1 Tutorial 19/08/2024 1:00 pm
Module 1 Activities 23/08/2024 1:00 pm
Module 2 Tutorial 9/09/2024 1:00 pm
Module 2 Activities 20/09/2024 1:00 pm
Module 3 Tutorial 14/10/2024 1:00 pm
Module 3 Activities 25/10/2024 1:00 pm
Task description
There are three modules that comprise this assessment item: Module 1 (5%), Module 2 (5%), and Module 3 (5%). The mark for each module is derived from two components.
The ‘Activities’ due date is the date for submission of surveys and ripple.
The ‘Tutorial’ due date is the date for submission of the oral presentation slides. The oral presentations will be held the same day (Mondays) at 7-9pm AEST.
(i) Surveys / Ripple
Answer questions that relate to the Module contents. The correctness of answers will not be considered in the allocation of marks. However, in order to obtain marks, it must be clear that the student has made a meaningful attempt at the task.
(ii) Tutorial Presentations
Students are required to contribute to the Tutorial Discussion Boards for each module to prepare for the Tutorial. Each student will be assigned a group by the course coordinator. Groups will prepare the presentation for the online tutorial. A 16:9 PowerPoint format should be used. The recommended template is available to download in Blackboard. The online tutorials are scheduled for two hours on Monday evenings from 7-9 pm AEST. One member from each group will be required to upload their PowerPoint slides for the tutorial onto the blue discussion board for their group by 1pm the day of the tutorial. See Blackboard for more information and the marking criteria for this assessment.
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.
Submission guidelines
Submission: All tasks must be submitted electronically via Learn.UQ by the due date/time.
Deferral or extension
You cannot defer or apply for an extension for this assessment.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Patient Medication Counselling Tool
- Team or group-based
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Product/ Design
- Weight
- 10%
- Due date
30/08/2024 1:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L04, L05, L06
Task description
In this assignment, your group will collaboratively create a medication counselling and patient decision-making aid.
Step 1: As a group, choose a single medication or a group of medications for a condition relevant to PHRM7032. This choice should be based on the identification of a potential patient information or evidence gap.
Step 2: Collectively develop an evidence-based, patient-friendly resource designed to enhance health literacy and facilitate shared decision-making. Ensure the resource is suitable for use in patient counselling.
Reach a consensus within the group on both the design and content of the patient resource.
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.
Submission guidelines
Submission: All tasks must be submitted electronically via Learn.UQ by the due date/time.
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.
You can request an extension on behalf of your group for a group assessment item, provided that at least 50% of your group members also agree to the request for an extension.
Download and complete the form below, and attach this form to your extension request:
Extension of Group Assessment - Group Member Acknowledgement (PDF, 144.9 KB)
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.
Late submissions will receive a 10% deduction per day.
Clinical Bite Case Presentation
- Online
- Mode
- Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia
- Category
- Presentation
- Weight
- 25%
- Due date
4/10/2024 1:00 pm
Task description
Presentation Recording
A Clinical Bite is a focused case review with key learnings. It should identify ONE clinical intervention, situation or a particular aspect of pharmaceutical care provided by you to a patient which demonstrates the application of learning from a therapeutic area covered in topics of the PHRM7032 modules. The objective is to use the key message(s) derived from the case to improve care.
Presentation: Present your Clinical Bite as a short video or Voice-Over-PowerPoint with a maximum duration of 7 minutes. The presentation video must include video of you presenting. Various presentation formats are suitable for Blackboard upload, e.g., Zoom or Desktop recording capture, PowerPoint video capture, or you can make your own video with editing software. The UQ Library can assist with the technical aspects of preparing a short video for Blackboard upload.
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.
Submission guidelines
Submission: All tasks must be submitted electronically via Learn.UQ by the due date/time.
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.
Late submissions will receive a 10% deduction per day.
Online Open-Book End of Semester Exam
- Hurdle
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Examination
- Weight
- 50%
- Due date
End of Semester Exam Period
2/11/2024 - 16/11/2024
- Other conditions
- Time limited.
Task description
The online exam will cover all topics presented in PHRM7032.
It is an open book exam that will take place during the Central Examination period (Date/Time to be announced).
Further details will be uploaded onto the Blackboard site prior to the exam. You will be asked to complete a declaration that you will not collaborate with anyone during the exam and that the work is your own. The duration of the exam will be 1 hour.
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.
Hurdle requirements
It is a mandatory requirement to achieve at least 50% for this exam to pass PHRM7032.Exam details
| Planning time | 10 minutes |
|---|---|
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Calculator options | Any calculator permitted |
| Open/closed book | Open Book examination |
| Exam platform | Inspera |
| Invigilation | Not invigilated |
Submission guidelines
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) | 74 - 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.
Additional learning resources information
Reading will be made available within each module. Access to the internet and UQ email is essential.
Zoom: Access to Zoom via your UQ student account will be required for certain synchronous online classes each week (workshops).
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 |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks From Week 1 To Week 5 |
Case-based learning |
Module 1: Gender and Health Supporting individuals through gender-related health issues in their reproductive years & as they age. |
Week 5 (19 Aug - 25 Aug) |
Tutorial |
Module 1 Tutorial The tutorial will be on Monday evening between 7-9 pm Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 6 To Week 9 |
Case-based learning |
Module 2: Mental Health Pharmacotherapy for mental health disorders, special populations in mental health, managing complex drug-drug interactions, future directions in psychopharmacology. |
Week 8 (09 Sep - 15 Sep) |
Tutorial |
Module 2 Tutorial The tutorial will be on Monday evening between 7-9 pm Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
Multiple weeks From Week 10 To Week 13 |
Case-based learning |
Module 3: Infectious Diseases Infectious disease concepts, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship in hospital/institutional, community and global settings. |
Week 12 (14 Oct - 20 Oct) |
Tutorial |
Module 3 Tutorial The tutorial will be on Monday evening between 7-9 pm Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03, L04, L05, L06 |
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 - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.