96078 International Placement 2
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Credit points: 18 cp
Result type: Pass fail, no marks
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Description
In this subject students complete and document their achievement of the international placement goals, disseminate their outcomes to stakeholders at both the placement site and at the UTS Graduate School of Health. Evaluation of the personal and organisational impact of the placement project is a key component of these tasks, in addition to identifying the learning that has occurred, and potential future directions.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| 162. | Compare the administration and regulation of medicines in Australia with the target country |
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| 163. | Compare medicines management practices in Australia and in the target country |
| 164. | Compare the adoption of pharmacy services in Australia with the target country |
| 165. | Identify the barriers to the implementation of pharmacy services in Australia and abroad |
| 166. | Identify pharmacy services in the target country that can be adapted for Australia |
| 167. | Plan, implement and evaluate a project in an overseas pharmacy setting |
| 168. | Compare determinants of health in Australia with the target country |
| 169. | Demonstrate cross-cultural competency |
| 170. | Compare health literacy in Australia with the target country |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
The learning outcomes for this subject are as follows:
- Reflect on knowledge, skills and attributes required for the evaluation and integration of emerging evidence into practice, promoting the growth of personal and professional learning and the education of others. (01.02)
- Analyse and synthesise knowledge of health science concepts and theory, and apply skills of scientific research and clinical reasoning to support decision-making in pharmacy practice. (01.03)
- Demonstrate safe and competent operational, interpersonal and clinical skills for the benefit and care of patients and the wider community. (02.01)
- Engage in team undertakings, adopting a range of roles in diverse teams, building cohesion and maximising team contributions. (02.04)
- Demonstrate sound ethical, compassionate and respectful patient-focused care, taking responsibility for personal health and wellbeing. (02.05)
- Capably communicate to patients, their families, carers and members of the healthcare team, contribute to wider health education and promotion, choosing and adapting communication modes to address cultural and linguistic diversity. (02.06)
- Represent pharmacy perspectives in multidisciplinary environments, and optimise patient outcomes through self-awareness and acknowledgement of the contributions of other health care disciplines. (02.08)
- Integrate into daily practice knowledge of health systems and concerns in national and global communities, with awareness of the social and cultural contexts of health to meet the diverse needs of individuals and communities. (03.07)
- Acquire specialised knowledge and skills to inform professional cultural capability to work effectively with and for, Indigenous Australians across the pharmacy profession. (04.09)
Contribution to the development of graduate attributes
The Master of Pharmacy (International) aims to
- facilitate practice-based experience in pharmacy in another country;
- develop independent thinking and cultural awareness; and
- further develop leadership potential and qualities.
This subject builds students' skills in independently selecting, planning and commencing an experiential learning experience in an unfamiliar environment.
This subject contributes to the following UTS:Pharmacy Graduate Attributes:
Lifelong learning
Graduates of the Master of Pharmacy are lifelong learners, committed to and capable of reflection and inquiry in their quest for personal development and excellence in professional practice.
Professional capacity
Graduates of the Master of Pharmacy are client-focussed, ethical practitioners with the understanding and proficiency to be leaders in their profession, capable of effectively researching and communicating solutions in a global context.
Global citizenship
Graduates of the Master of Pharmacy contribute to society, resolving to undertake those actions and responsibilities that will enhance their role in local, national and global communities.
Cultural competence
Graduates of the Master of Pharmacy are culturally competent professionals, able to reflect on and explain their own cultural perspectives, accommodate cultural differences and achieve optimal outcomes through the adoption of a consultative approach to health care with indigenous Australians and other cultural groups.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Video Reflection
| Intent: | This assessment task contributes to the development of all the course intended learning outcomes listed above. The purpose of a video reflection is to provide the students with a media tool to document their experiences on placement. |
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| Objective(s): | This task is aligned with the following subject learning objectives: 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 and 170 This task is aligned with the following course learning outcomes: 01.02, 01.03, 02.01, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.08, 03.07 and 04.09 |
| Type: | Reflection |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 25% |
| Criteria: | Provided in Canvas: Reflective Rubric |
Assessment task 2: Journal
| Intent: | This assessment task contributes to the development of all the course intended learning outcomes listed above. The purpose of the written reflective journal is to document their experiences and what they have learned along the journey that will be of use for future practice and performance. |
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| Objective(s): | This task is aligned with the following subject learning objectives: 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 and 170 This task is aligned with the following course learning outcomes: 01.02, 01.03, 02.01, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.08, 03.07 and 04.09 |
| Type: | Journal |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 25% |
| Criteria: | Provided in Canvas via reflective rubric |
Assessment task 3: Final Project Report and PowerPoint Presentation
| Intent: | This assessment task contributes to the development of all the course intended learning outcomes listed above. The purpose of this task is for students to undertake a project and write a final report, plus disseminate their experience to the next cohort of students. |
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| Objective(s): | This task is aligned with the following subject learning objectives: 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 and 170 This task is aligned with the following course learning outcomes: 01.02, 01.03, 02.01, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.08, 03.07 and 04.09 |
| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 30% |
| Criteria: | Provided in Canvas or via email. |
Assessment task 4: Preceptor / Mentor Evaluation
| Intent: | This assessment task contributes to the development of all the course intended learning outcomes listed above. The purpose of this task is for students to actively engage in discussion with their host supervisor about their progress. |
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| Objective(s): | This task is aligned with the following subject learning objectives: 162, 163, 164, 165, 166, 167, 168, 169 and 170 This task is aligned with the following course learning outcomes: 01.02, 01.03, 02.01, 02.04, 02.05, 02.06, 02.08, 03.07 and 04.09 |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 20% |
| Criteria: | Provided in Canvas (Preceptor Evaluation Form) |
Minimum requirements
Students are required to attend a minimum of 85% of the attendance schedule agreed with their preceptor.
To pass this subject students must a achieve a minimum grade of 50%.
Required texts
Coursework Assessments Procedures
Graduate School of Health Policy, Guidelines and Procedures (login required)