Course coordinator
Mr Jason Wang
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
In this course, you will explore aspects of digital health, the role of pharmacists in contributing to a culturally safe environment, and continue to build upon your skills in reflective practice and interprofessional communication, e.g., through academic detailing.
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
Lecturer
Mr Jason Wang
Timetable
Additional timetable information
This course will be delivered entirely online, with online tutorials to support module learning. Please see 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.
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Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Apply an awareness of the benefits and risks of digital health systems, including electronic medicines management systems, to analyse and critically evaluate current and emerging technologies and trends in digital health.
LO2.
Identify, acknowledge, and analyse one’s own beliefs, values and attitudes, and reflect on how they may influence your work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the context of delivering culturally safe health care.
LO3.
Explore ways that pharmacists can impact medication safety, medication adherence, and health outcomes in diverse populations e.g., those with a disability, or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
LO4.
Develop and reflect on your inter-professional communication skills to improve practice and affect behavioural change.
LO5.
To explore the implications for reflective practice in developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-directed and lifelong learning skills.
LO6.
Explore and reflect on the meaning of person-centred care and how pharmacists can focus on the patient as a person, the individual's healthcare needs, and empowering them to become active participants in their care.
LO7.
Work effectively in a team using interpersonal and team interaction skills.
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay/ Critique, Reflection | Cultural Safety in Practice Module Assessment - Case study analysis | 20% |
16/08/2024 5:00 pm |
| Reflection | Professional Action Plan | 30% |
6/09/2024 5:00 pm |
| Presentation, Reflection |
Interprofessional Communication
|
20% |
4/10/2024 5:00 pm |
| Essay/ Critique | Commentary | 30% |
25/10/2024 5:00 pm |
Assessment details
Cultural Safety in Practice Module Assessment - Case study analysis
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique, Reflection
- Weight
- 20%
- Due date
16/08/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02
Task description
Reflect on your learning from the Cultural Safety in Practice modules and apply your knowledge of principles of culturally safe practice in a case study scenario (max. 500 words).
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
Please upload your assessment via submission link(s) 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.
Professional Action Plan
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Reflection
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
6/09/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L02, L03, L05, L06
Task description
Apply knowledge of culturally safe practice in a professional action plan to continue to advance your cultural safety learning journey in addressing the health and wellbeing needs of patients/consumers (max. 1000 words).
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
Please upload your assessment via submission link(s) 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
- 20%
- Due date
4/10/2024 5:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Peer assessment factor.
- Learning outcomes
- L04, L07
Task description
Working in teams, identify a clinical topic where there are gaps between evidence-based guidelines and typical practice patterns. Applying aspects of principles such as patient journey mapping, interprofessional practice and communication, and academic detailing, 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 on self- and peer-contribution to this assessment task.
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
Please upload your assessment via submission link(s) provided in the Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site and complete your self- and peer- assessment via 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.
Commentary
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Essay/ Critique
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
25/10/2024 5:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, 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).
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
Please upload your assessment via submission link(s) 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
Find the required and recommended resources for this course 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 certain synchronous online classes (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 Culturally safe healthcare delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and diverse populations e.g. people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse, inclusivity and diversity, person-centred care. Please see Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site for details of online workshops. Learning outcomes: L02, L03 |
Multiple weeks From Week 5 To Week 8 |
Not Timetabled |
Module 2 - Reflective Practice and Interprofessional Communication Reflective and reflexive practice, Interprofessional communication e.g. academic detailing. Please see Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site for details of online workshops. Learning outcomes: L04, L05, L06, L07 |
Multiple weeks From Week 9 To Week 12 |
Not Timetabled |
Module 3 - Digital Health Technologies Australia's digital health strategy, trends in harnessing data and digital technology for transforming health systems and healthcare delivery. Please see Learn.UQ (Blackboard) site for details of online workshops. Learning outcomes: L01 |
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.