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Course Prescription

Evaluation of theoretical frameworks to assess health service design. Optimal drug treatment of cancers, neurological and psychiatric diseases and disorders are explored underpinned by critical appraisal of evidence. Clinical pharmacy skills in law, ethics, dispensing, aseptic compounding, medicines information, teamwork and leadership are consolidated. Advanced experiential learning placement opportunities are undertaken in sites throughout New Zealand and overseas locations.

Course Overview

This course aims for students to develop advanced skills and knowledge in medicines optimisation, evidence-based practice and the delivery of clinical pharmacy services with analysis of health service design approaches.

Course Contacts

Course director
Prof Jeff Harrison
Email: jeff.harrison@auckland.ac.nz
P701 strives to be a safe, inclusive and equitable space that supports our social and environmental responsibilities (see the University of Auckland Graduate Profile). You are encouraged to discuss privately any learning-related requirements, face-to-face and/or in writing with the Course Director or the Academic Director, email: ad-pharmacy@uoa.auckland.ac.nz 

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 45 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

For this course, you can expect 40 hours of lectures, a 40 hours of workshops/laboratory sessions/tutorials, 80 hours of off-campus placement time, 145 hours of reading and thinking about the content and 145 hours of work on assignments and/or test preparation.

Course Prerequisites, Corequisites and Restrictions

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Locations and Semesters Offered

LocationSemester
Grafton

Teaching and Learning

Campus Experience

Attendance is required at scheduled activities including labs/tutorials/workshops/placement to complete course components.
Attendance on campus is required for all written and oral tests and clinical exams (OSCEs).

Most lectures will be available as recordings. Exceptions include consumer-led sessions or where confidential or sensitive material is discussed. The Course Director reserves the right to edit recordings to potentially sensitive clinical case information. Other learning activities, including seminars/tutorials/labs will not be available as recordings.

The activities for the course are scheduled as a standard weekly timetable.

Learning Resources

Taught courses use a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas to provide students with learning materials including 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.

Additional Information on Learning Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).
The Course Textbook is:

  • Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 6th Edition Editors: Cate Whittlesea Karen Hodson Paperback ISBN: 9780702070112 eBook ISBN: 9780702070099 Imprint: Elsevier Published Date: 7th August 2018
Other resources will be recommended through CANVAS or will be made available on Talis.

Copyright

The content and delivery of content in this course are protected by copyright. Material belonging to others may have been used in this course and copied by and solely for the educational purposes of the University under license.


You may copy the course content for the purposes of private study or research, but you may not upload onto any third-party site, make a further copy or sell, alter or further reproduce or distribute any part of the course content to another person.

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 course assessment continues to meet the principles of the University’s assessment policy. Some adjustments may need to be made in emergencies. You will be kept fully informed by your course co-ordinator/director, and if disruption occurs you should refer to the university website for information about how to proceed.

Other Information

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Recording of a class on a personal device requires the explicit permission of the instructor leading the teaching and learning activity being recorded. While permission will not be withheld unreasonably, recording teaching sessions without permission will be considered a breach of conduct.

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 for potential plagiarism or other forms of academic misconduct, using computerised detection mechanisms.

Similarly, research students must meet the University’s expectations of good research practice. This requires:

  • Honesty - in all aspects of research work
  • Accountability - in the conduct of research
  • Professional courtesy and fairness – in working with others
  • Good stewardship – on behalf of others
  • Transparency – of research process and presentation of results
  • Clarity - communication to be understandable, explainable and accessible

For more information on the University’s expectations of academic integrity, please see the Academic Conduct section of the University policy hub.

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about taught courses is made available to enrolled students in Canvas.

Students may be asked to submit assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. In exceptional circumstances changes to elements of this course may be necessary at short notice. Students enrolled in this course will be informed of any such changes and the reasons for them, as soon as possible, through Canvas.


Additional Information on Academic integrity

The use of AI tools to support learning is acceptable but these tools should not be used to write/author assignments for submission; the final product should be the student's own work. Where AI tools have been used, students must cite them appropriately in the reference list.

Assessment and Learning Outcomes

Additional Information on Assessment

*Placement and Interprofessional Learning Week are compulsory and are pass/fail.The course Canvas page has detailed information on assessment extensions and minimum pass rates. Please also refer to the BPharm Assessment Guidelines for further information. https://wiki.auckland.ac.nz/display/BPHARM/Bachelor+of+Pharmacy+Portal+Home

Course Learning Outcomes

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Assessments

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Student Feedback, Support and Charter

Student Feedback

Feedback on taught courses is gathered from students at the end of each semester 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. In addition, class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Additional Information on 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.
For 2025 we have made the following changes in response to student feedback:

  1. Re-structuring case management workshops.
  2. Revising how structured feedback on assessment outcomes is provided.
  3. Modifying the teaching and learning resources related to the Integrated Assignment, and
  4. Reviewing the internal processes used to map assessments (including Exit tests) against learning outcomes and their related teaching activities and resources.
We regularly receive feedback about the inherent tension between in-person and recorded lectures. Different students have different preferences. The course takes a deliberate approach to blended learning, and as outlined above, students are expected to attend all on-campus teaching and learning activities in person.

Class representatives

Class representatives are students tasked with representing student issues to departments, faculties, and the wider university. If you have a complaint about this course, please contact your class rep who will know how to raise it in the right channels. See your departmental noticeboard for contact details for your class reps.

Tuākana

Tuākana is a multi-faceted programme for Māori and Pacific students providing topic specific tutorials, one-on-one sessions, test and exam preparation and more. Explore your options at Tuakana Learning Communities.

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.

Wellbeing

We all go through tough times during the semester, or see our friends struggling. There is lots of help out there - please see the Support Services page for information on support services in the University and the wider community.

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed work 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. This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

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.

Student Academic Complaints and Disputes

Students with concerns about teaching including how a course is delivered, the resources provided, or supervision arrangements, have the right to express their concerns and seek resolution. The university encourages informal resolution where possible, as this is quicker and less stressful. For information on the informal and formal complaints processes, please refer to the Student Academic Complaints Statute in the Student Policies and Guidelines section of the Policy Hub.