Course coordinator
Dr Centaine Snoswell
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025)
- Study level
- Postgraduate Coursework
- Location
- External
- Attendance mode
- Online
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- Dutton Park
- Coordinating unit
- Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences School
In this course, you will build upon your knowledge and skills to continue to advance your learning journey in cultural safety and delivering person-centred care; and explore interprofessional collaborative practice and aspects of digital health in the contemporary health system.
This course is delivered entirely online. Students will complete three online Modules across the semester. Attendance and presentation at three online workshops (one per module) is expected.
An introductory online seminar will be held on Thursday of Week 1 at 6-7pm Queensland time (AEST GMT+10).
Course requirements
Assumed background
The student is expected to have completed a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree (or equivalent) and be enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy, or Master of Clinical Pharmacy. Knowledge (and preferably past experience) of the practice of pharmacy in hospital or community settings is assumed.
Restrictions
This course is restricted to students enrolled in the Graduate Certificate in Pharmacy Practice, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy, or Master of Clinical Pharmacy.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Centaine Snoswell
Timetable
Additional timetable information
The introductory seminar and three 2-hour online workshops are held on Thursday evenings at 6 - 8 pm Queensland time (AEST GMT+10). See the Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site for details.
Aims and outcomes
The aim of this course is to explore pharmacy practice in a modern health care system with an introduction to digital health and technologies; and to further develop skills in your cultural safety learning journey, reflective practice, and interprofessional communication.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Identify, acknowledge, and analyse one’s own beliefs, values and attitudes, and reflect on how you can continue to advance your learning journey in cultural safety when interacting with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in the context of health.
LO2.
Explore ways you can positively impact medication management processes and healthcare delivery to people at risk of experiencing health inequities.
LO3.
Critically apply person-centred care principles and evaluate facilitators and barriers in health systems to identify opportunities for delivering improved health outcomes.
LO4.
Reflect on opportunities for enabling interprofessional collaborative practice, and empowering patients/consumers to become active participants in their own care.
LO5.
Work effectively in a team using interpersonal and team interaction skills.
LO6.
Apply awareness of the benefits and risks of digital health systems, to analyse and critically evaluate current and emerging technologies and trends in digital health.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Reflection | Professional Action Plan | 35% |
29/08/2025 5:00 pm |
| Presentation, Reflection |
Interprofessional Communication
|
35% |
10/10/2025 5:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique | Digital Health Commentary | 30% |
31/10/2025 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Professional Action Plan
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Reflection
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
29/08/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
Apply knowledge of culturally safe practice in a professional action plan to continue to advance your learning journey in addressing the health and wellbeing needs of 1) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and 2) another group of marginalised people at risk of experiencing health inequities (max. 5 x A4 pages).
See the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site for more details and 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 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 may be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Submission guidelines
Upload via the submission link provided in the 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.
Interprofessional Communication
- Identity Verified
- Team or group-based
- Mode
- Oral, Product/ Artefact/ Multimedia, Written
- Category
- Presentation, Reflection
- Weight
- 35%
- Due date
10/10/2025 5:00 pm
Task description
Working in teams, identify a clinical topic where there are gaps between evidence-based guidelines and typical practice patterns. Applying methods, and aspects of principles such as patient journey mapping, interprofessional collaborative practice and communication, record a video presentation of the key evidence-based messages to convey to your peers (max. 7 mins). You will also collate evidence and provide commentary and reflection on self- and peer-contribution to this assessment task.
See the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site for more details and 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 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 may be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Submission guidelines
Upload via submission link(s) and complete your self- and peer- assessment in Learn.UQ (Blackboard).
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.
Digital Health Commentary
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
31/10/2025 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L06
Task description
Critically evaluate the impact of an emerging digital technology in your practice, and the impact on your patients/consumers (max. 1000 words).
See the course Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site for more details and 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 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 may be required to demonstrate detailed comprehension of their written submission independent of AI tools.
Submission guidelines
Upload via the submission link provided in the 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.
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.
Additional assessment information
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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
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
Zoom or other videoconferencing as described on Blackboard: Access to Zoom or other videoconferencing via your UQ student account will be required for synchronous online 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 4 |
Not Timetabled |
Module 1 - Culturally Safe Practice This self-directed online module will focus on culturally safe person-centred care delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and other diverse populations such as people with disabilities or those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. |
Week 1 (28 Jul - 03 Aug) |
Seminar |
Introduction Seminar This course is taught entirely online. There will be a 1hr online introduction session in week 1, held on Thursday at 6-7pm (Queensland time). Learning outcomes: L05 |
Week 3 (11 Aug - 17 Aug) |
Workshop |
Module 1 Workshop - Culturally Safe Practice The workshop will be on Thursday at 6 - 8 pm (Queensland time) in week 3. |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 8 |
Not Timetabled |
Module 2 - Person Centred Care and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice This self-directed online module focuses on person-centred care, reflective and reflexive practice, and interprofessional communication. |
Week 7 (08 Sep - 14 Sep) |
Workshop |
Module 2 Workshop - Person-Centred Care and Interprofessional Collaborative Practice The workshop will be on Thursday at 6 - 8 pm (Queensland time) in week 7. |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 12 |
Not Timetabled |
Module 3 - Digital Health Technologies This self-directed online module will focus on Australia's digital health strategy, trends in harnessing data and digital technology for transforming health systems and healthcare delivery. Learning outcomes: L06 |
Week 11 (13 Oct - 19 Oct) |
Workshop |
Module 3 Workshop - Digital Health Technologies The workshop will be on Thursday at 6 - 8 pm (Queensland time) in week 11. Learning outcomes: 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 for Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.