PHARMACY 769 : Principles of Prescribing
Medical and Health Sciences
2021 Semester One (1213) (30 POINTS)
Course Prescription
Course Overview
Course Contacts
Capabilities Developed in this Course
| Capability 1: | Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice |
| Capability 2: | Critical Thinking |
| Capability 3: | Solution Seeking |
| Capability 4: | Communication and Engagement |
| Capability 5: | Independence and Integrity |
| Capability 6: | Social and Environmental Responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the responsibilities of the pharmacist prescriber (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 5.1 and 5.2)
- Understand methods of effective communication (Capability 3.2, 4.1 and 4.2)
- Undertake a relevant clinical examination (Capability 1.2 and 3.1)
- Use and interpret basic diagnostic aids (Capability 1.2 and 3.1)
- Formulate a treatment plan (Capability 1.2, 2.2, 3.1, 3.2, 4.1, 4.2 and 6.1)
- Recognise, critically evaluate and respond to influences on prescribing practice (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate an understanding of public health issues related to medicines (Capability 1.1, 3.2, 5.2, 6.1 and 6.2)
- Demonstrate an understanding of of the legal, ethical and professional framework for accountability and responsibility relating to prescribing (Capability 1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 5.1 and 5.2)
Assessments
| Assessment Type | Percentage | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 75% | Individual Coursework |
| Presentation | 25% | Individual Coursework |
| 2 types | 100% |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | |||
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Workload Expectations
This course is a standard 30 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in; this equates to 20 hours per week for this course.
In addition, students are expected to work towards the (minimum) 150 hours supervised practice and learning throughout the duration of the course.
Delivery Mode
Campus Experience
Attendance is required at scheduled activities including tutorials and clinical skills to complete components of the course.
These learning activities will not be available as recordings.
Attendance on campus is required for the final assessments.
The activities for the course are scheduled throughout the semester as detailed in the timetable.
This course additionally includes online learning sessions.
This includes live online events including group discussions, tutorials and lectures. These will be recorded.
Attendance is expected at scheduled online activities, including tutorials, to complete components of the course.
Study material will be released progressively throughout the course.
This course runs to the University semester timetable and all the associated completion dates and deadlines will apply.
Student Feedback
At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.
Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.
Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.
Digital Resources
Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.
Academic Integrity
The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.
Inclusive Learning
All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.
Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website http://disability.auckland.ac.nz
Special Circumstances
If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.
If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.
This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.
Learning Continuity
In the event of an unexpected disruption we undertake to maintain the continuity and standard of teaching and learning in all your courses throughout the year. If there are unexpected disruptions the University has contingency plans to ensure that access to your course continues and your assessment is fair, and not compromised. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the University Website for information about how to proceed.
Student Charter and Responsibilities
The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html.
Disclaimer
Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.
In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.