Outline

Overview

This unit of study will focus on medicines available over the counter (OTC) or prescribed for therapeutic use in a number of common disorders including those that affect the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems and special senses. The pharmaceutical sciences that underpin such drug therapies will be covered. This unit will also include the epidemiology, pathophysiology and clinical features of respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases and special senses. Through the use of case-based learning, students will participate in the interpretation, application and dissemination of pharmaceutical and pharmacotherapeutic concepts and knowledge. These cases will also exemplify the population diversity at the pharmacy interface and will help students gain skills in counselling or making therapeutic decisions for a range of diverse population scenarios. On completion of this unit of study students will be able to apply an understanding of the pharmaceutical sciences to optimise the drug and non-drug therapy of patients with respiratory and gastrointestinal disorders and special senses. This unit will also explore interprofessional communication and the application of specialist knowledge required to implement pharmacist cognitive services such as clinical interventions and/or medication management review. Role-plays will help students to develop the language and non-verbal skills pharmacists need to communicate effectively with patients, carers, doctors and other healthcare professionals. This unit of study complements the practical experiences undertaken during experiential placements.

Unit details and rules

Academic unit	Pharmacy
Credit points	6
Prerequisites ?	None
Corequisites ?	None
Prohibitions ?	None
Assumed knowledge ?	3 credit points of Calculus, 6 credit points of Biochemistry, 12 credit points of Chemistry
Available to study abroad and exchange students	No

Teaching staff

Coordinator	Maya Saba, maya.saba@sydney.edu.au
Lecturer(s)	Maya Saba, maya.saba@sydney.edu.au

Type	Description	Weight	Due	Length	Use of AI
Oral exam ?	Oral exam Oral exam	30%	Formal exam period	20 minutes (oral)	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
Written exam ?	Final exam Written exam with MCQ and SAQ	50%	Formal exam period	2 hours	AI prohibited
Outcomes assessed:
In-class quiz	Workshop participation and online quizzes Canvas online quizzes, participation and professionalism in workshops	10%	Multiple weeks	2.5 hours fortnightly	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
Presentation	Counselling video Counselling a patient on the first time use of a medicine	10%	Week 10 Due date: 19 Oct 2025 at 23:59	5 minutes	AI allowed
Outcomes assessed:
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Assessment summary

Workshop participation and online quizzes:听This assessment will involve observations about听level of participation, engagement and professional behaviour demonstrated by students during听workshops and marks from Canvas online quizzes undertaken by the students during workshops.听There are 6 compulsory workshops scheduled in total.
Counselling video:听Each student will be allocated either an over-the-counter听or prescription medicine. Each student will then be expected to research for information on their allocated medicine and develop a role-play scenario. This scenario should be based around a patient taking the allocated medicine for the first time. Each student will prepare and submit a video of them听counselling the patient about the medicine. The video should be听uploaded to the assignment portal on Canvas by Sunday, 19 October 11:59pm (end of week 10).
Oral exam:听During the workshops, students would have learnt about clinical and therapeutic decision making which requires a systematic process incorporating information gathering, information processing, knowledge application and finally information delivery. The oral exam will test these skills in a practical sense. The oral exam scenarios are based on the unit content materials.听You must obtain a mark of at least 50% to pass听this assessment and听to satisfy the requirements for this unit of study. If you do not pass this assessment the maximum final grade you can obtain will be 45 FA, regardless of the total raw mark you obtain for the unit of study. Please note:听If you fail the first sitting,听 your听supplementary oral exam听will be scheduled in the RE1 period. If you pass the supplementary oral exam听the maximum mark you can receive听is 50% for this assessment.
Final exam: The final written exam will consist of听multiple-choice questions and short answer questions and听will include all content covered in lectures, workshops and workshop quizzes. You must obtain a grade of 鈥楶ass鈥� in this assessment to satisfy the requirements for this unit of study. If you do not pass this assessment the maximum final grade you can obtain will be 45 FA, regardless of the total raw mark you obtain for the unit of study.听

AI allowed听 (In-class quiz, Presentation)

You are permitted to use automated writing tools and generative artificial intelligence (AI) to facilitate your learning and completion of this assignment.鈥� Please adhere to the following guidelines:听
- Do not enter confidential, personal, copyrighted or otherwise sensitive information into any AI tool.听
- Do not rely on the accuracy of outputs.鈥痀ou remain responsible for your work. This means you must independently verify and edit AI-generated content to ensure the integrity, accuracy, and suitability of the output.听
- If you use these tools, you must be aware of their limitations, biases, and propensity for fabrication.听
- Your final submitted work must be your own, original work. You must acknowledge any use of AI tools that have been used in the assessment, and鈥痑ny material that forms part of your submission,鈥痬ust be appropriately referenced. For guidance鈥痮n how to reference and acknowledge the use of AI, please refer to the鈥�.听
- You are advised to keep copies of the prompts you provided and AI outputs as evidence of your research and writing process. This鈥痑llows you to produce an accurate acknowledgement of AI use when you submit your work. This can be requested by the unit coordinator if there is any uncertainty about the originality of your work.听

No use of AI听听(Oral exam, Written exam)

The use of automated writing tools and generative artificial intelligence is prohibited in this assessment.鈥痀ou are not allowed to use AI or any other software to create information or answers, to alter your own original writing, or to generate or modify text from other sources.鈥疶his includes translation software, editing/paraphrasing software and other generative artificial intelligence tools.听
- Unapproved use is considered a breach of the Academic Integrity Policy and may result in penalties, which can include a fail for the assessment.听

鈥嬧赌�Repeating students: Exemption from all components听for students repeating PHAR5716 will听not听be granted.

Detailed information for each assessment can be found on Canvas.

Assessment criteria

The University awards common result grades, set out in the 听(Schedule 1).

As a general guide, a high distinction indicates work of an exceptional standard, a distinction a very high standard, a credit a good standard, and a pass an acceptable standard.

Result name	Mark range	Description
High distinction	85 - 100	At HD level, a student demonstrates an aptitude for the subject and a well-developed understanding of the unit material. A 鈥楬igh Distinction鈥� reflects exceptional achievement and is awarded to students who demonstrate the ability to apply their subject knowledge and understanding to produce original solutions for novel or highly complex problems and/or comprehensive critical discussions of theoretical concepts.听
Distinction	75 - 84	At DI level, a student demonstrates an aptitude for the subject and a well-developed understanding of the听units听material. A 鈥楧istinction鈥� reflects excellent achievement and is awarded to a student who demonstrates an ability to apply their subject knowledge and understanding of the subject to produce good solutions for challenging problems and/or a reasonably well-developed critical analysis of theoretical concepts.听
Credit	65 - 74	At CR level, a student demonstrates a good command and knowledge of the unit material. A 鈥楥redit鈥� reflects solid achievement and is awarded to a student who has a broad general understanding of the听units听material and can solve routine problems and/ or identify and superficially discuss theoretical concepts.听
Pass	50 - 64	At PS level, a student demonstrates proficiency in the material. A 鈥楶ass鈥� reflects satisfactory adequately referencing the original source of the work.听
Fail	0 - 49	When you don鈥檛 meet the learning outcomes of the unit to a satisfactory standard.

For more information see .

For more information see guide to grades.

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

You can use generative AI tools for open assessments. Restrictions on AI use apply to secure, supervised assessments used to confirm if students have met specific learning outcomes.

Refer to the assessment table above to see if AI is allowed, for assessments in this unit and check Canvas for full instructions on assessment tasks and AI use.

If you use AI, you must always acknowledge it. Misusing AI may lead to a breach of the听Academic Integrity Policy.

Visit the听Current Students website听for more information on AI in assessments, including听details on how to acknowledge its use.

Late submission

In accordance with University policy, these penalties apply when written work is submitted after 11:59pm on the due date:

Deduction of 5% of the maximum mark for each calendar day after the due date.
After ten calendar days late, a mark of zero will be awarded.

Academic integrity

The University expects students to act ethically and honestly and will treat all allegations of academic integrity breaches seriously.

Our website听provides information on academic integrity and the resources available to all students. This includes advice on how to avoid common breaches of academic integrity. Ensure that you have completed the听Academic Honesty Education Module (AHEM)听which is mandatory for all commencing coursework students

Penalties for serious breaches can significantly impact your studies and your career after graduation. It is important that you speak with your unit coordinator if you need help with completing assessments.

Visit the听Current Students website听for more information on AI in assessments, including听details on how to acknowledge its use.

Learning support

Simple extensions

If you encounter a problem submitting your work on time, you may be able to apply for an extension of five calendar days through a听simple extension.鈥� The application process will be different depending on the type of assessment and extensions cannot be granted for some assessment types like exams.

Special consideration

If exceptional circumstances mean you can鈥檛 complete an assessment, you need consideration for a longer period of time, or if you have essential commitments which impact your performance in an assessment, you may be eligible for听special consideration or special arrangements.

Special consideration applications will not be affected by a simple extension application.

Using AI responsibly

Co-created with students,听听includes lots of helpful examples of how students use generative AI tools to support their learning. It explains how generative AI works, the different tools available and how to use them responsibly and productively.

Support for students

The Support for Students Policy听reflects the University鈥檚 commitment to supporting students in their academic journey and making the University safe for students. It is important that you read and understand this policy so that you are familiar with the range of support services available to you and understand how to engage with them.

The University uses email as its primary source of communication with students who need support under the Support for Students Policy. Make sure you check your University email regularly and respond to any communications received from the University.

Learning resources and detailed information about weekly assessment and learning activities can be accessed via Canvas. It is essential that you visit your unit of study Canvas site to ensure you are up to date with all of your tasks.

If you are having difficulties completing your studies, or are feeling unsure about your progress, we are here to help. You can access the support services offered by the University at any time:

Support and Services (including health and wellbeing services, financial support and learning support)
Course planning and administration
Meet with an Academic Adviser

Weekly schedule

WK	Topic	Learning activity
Week 02	Asthma	Lecture (3 hr)
	Inhaler technique	Lecture (2 hr)
	Cold, flu and Covid	Lecture (1 hr)
	Communication	Workshop (2.5 hr)
Week 04	Respiratory medicines	Lecture (3 hr)
	Allergic rhinitis and Antihistamines	Lecture (2 hr)
	Asthma	Workshop (2.5 hr)
	Cough	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 06	Obstructive Sleep Apnoea	Lecture (1 hr)
	COPD	Lecture (2 hr)
	Allergic Rhinitis	Workshop (2.5 hr)
	Antihistamine Pharmacology	Lecture (1 hr)
Week 08	COPD	Workshop (2.5 hr)
Week 09	Practice Oral Exam (with PHAR5717)	Workshop (4 hr)
Week 10	Dyspepsia	Workshop (2.5 hr)
Week 12	Ethical decision making in pharmacy practice	Lecture and tutorial (2 hr)
	Irritable Bowel Syndrome	Workshop (2.5 hr)
	Special senses	Lecture (4 hr)
Multiple weeks	Gastrointestinal conditions and Medicines	Lecture (7 hr)
	Complementary and bush medicines in respiratory and gastrointestinal health	Lecture (4 hr)
	Other	Lecture (3 hr)
Ongoing	Independent study	Independent study (65 hr)

Attendance and class requirements

Attendance: In accordance with the Master of Pharmacy Course resolutions on Attendance Requirements, students must attend a minimum of 85% workshops to satisfy attendance requirements for this unit of study.

For more information see:听

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If a compulsory workshop is missed due to illness or misadventure, students are to submit a special consideration application along with supporting documentation.

Students arriving more than 10 minutes after the commencement of the workshop will be marked as absent. Students swapping a class without prior approval from the UoS co-ordinator will be marked as absent.

Study commitment

Typically, there is a minimum expectation of 1.5-2 hours of student effort per week per credit point for units of study offered over a full semester. For a 6 credit point unit, this equates to roughly 120-150 hours of student effort in total.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes are what students know, understand and are able to do on completion of a unit of study. They are aligned with the University's graduate qualities and are assessed as part of the curriculum.

Outcomes
Graduate qualities

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. outline physiology and pathophysiology associated with respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions and special senses
LO2. demonstrate a working understanding of fundamental concepts and techniques of chemistry necessary for understanding drug delivery, drug action and therapeutics in respiratory and gastrointestinal health and special senses
LO3. demonstrate an understanding of the pharmacological mechanisms of action and the properties drugs display as biologically active molecules in respiratory and gastrointestinal systems and special senses
LO4. demonstrate an understanding of pharmaceutical factors impacting on therapeutic efficacy in respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions and special senses
LO5. apply an understanding of basic and applied sciences to the management and solution of pharmaceutical and clinical problems including the metabolism and enzymic degradation of drugs in respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions and special senses
LO6. empathise and communicate effectively with patients, families, carers and other health care professionals in the context of managing respiratory and gastrointestinal conditions and special senses
LO7. apply a systematic reasoning process to address a range of health and drug-related problems that present in pharmacy relating to respiratory, gastrointestinal and special senses
LO8. demonstrate an understanding of the role of complementary and bush medicines in respiratory and gastrointestinal health
LO9. provide over the counter products and prescription medicines using endorsed professional protocols and with appropriate counselling and advice for respiratory, gastrointestinal and special senses
LO10. demonstrate an understanding of the role of the pharmacist in ethically promoting public health with respect to respiratory and gastrointestinal health and special senses

Graduate qualities

The graduate qualities are the qualities and skills that all 爆料王 graduates must demonstrate on successful completion of an award course. As a future Sydney graduate, the set of qualities have been designed to equip you for the contemporary world.

GQ1	Depth of disciplinary expertise Deep disciplinary expertise is the ability to integrate and rigorously apply knowledge, understanding and skills of a recognised discipline defined by scholarly activity, as well as familiarity with evolving practice of the discipline.
GQ2	Critical thinking and problem solving Critical thinking and problem solving are the questioning of ideas, evidence and assumptions in order to propose and evaluate hypotheses or alternative arguments before formulating a conclusion or a solution to an identified problem.
GQ3	Oral and written communication Effective communication, in both oral and written form, is the clear exchange of meaning in a manner that is appropriate to audience and context.
GQ4	Information and digital literacy Information and digital literacy is the ability to locate, interpret, evaluate, manage, adapt, integrate, create and convey information using appropriate resources, tools and strategies.
GQ5	Inventiveness Generating novel ideas and solutions.
GQ6	Cultural competence Cultural Competence is the ability to actively, ethically, respectfully, and successfully engage across and between cultures. In the Australian context, this includes and celebrates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, knowledge systems, and a mature understanding of contemporary issues.
GQ7	Interdisciplinary effectiveness Interdisciplinary effectiveness is the integration and synthesis of multiple viewpoints and practices, working effectively across disciplinary boundaries.
GQ8	Integrated professional, ethical, and personal identity An integrated professional, ethical and personal identity is understanding the interaction between one鈥檚 personal and professional selves in an ethical context.
GQ9	Influence Engaging others in a process, idea or vision.

Outcome map

Learning outcomes	Graduate qualities
Learning outcomes

Responding to student feedback

This section outlines changes made to this unit following staff and student reviews.

This unit of study has been improved based on student and staff feedback from previous years.

Disclaimer

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Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

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PHAR5716: Integrated Primary Healthcare 1

Semester 2, 2025 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Overview

Overview

Unit details and rules

Teaching staff

Assessment

Assessment

Assessment summary

Assessment criteria

Use of generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Late submission

Academic integrity

Learning support

Learning support

Simple extensions

Special consideration

Using AI responsibly

Support for students

Weekly schedule

Weekly schedule

Attendance and class requirements

Study commitment

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduate qualities

Outcome map

Responding to student feedback

Responding to student feedback

Disclaimer

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