Unit Outline

This unit covers the study of novel therapeutics, emerging biological drugs as well as new drug targets and therapies. You will also be introduced to new drug delivery systems and medical devices promoting the integration and application of prior pharmacology knowledge into clinical practice. You will undertake patient counselling on emerging medicines and devices to integrate theory and knowledge.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Apply drug and delivery device knowledge to improve patient outcomes.
2	Explain the regulatory frameworks and processes that govern the entry of drugs and/or delivery devices in the Australian market.
3	Effectively communicate drug and delivery device information in a patient-centred way.

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Pre-requisite	CSA357

Alterations as a result of student feedback

In response to the feedback from previous student cohort, changes have been made which may include adjustments to assessments and alignment of some of the timelines. As always, the teaching team will greatly appreciate your feedback both informally during the delivery of the unit in 2024, and formally through the University of Tasmania’s eVALUate surveys following your completion of the unit.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	In-class Prescription Counselling	Week 1	40 %	LO1, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	In-class Assessment	Week 5	20 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	End of Semester Presentation	Week 8	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: In-class Prescription Counselling

Task Description:

You will undertake a 5-minute prescription counselling on a medication device or drug.

Task Length:

4 x 5 minutes

Due Date:

Week 1

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Counsel patients orally on medication or device, in a clear, safe and comprehensive manner, demonstrating patient-centred care.	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 2: In-class Assessment

Task Description:

You will complete a written in-class closed book assessment.

Task Length:

30 minutes

Due Date:

Week 5

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory frameworks and processes that govern the entry of drugs and/or delivery devices in the Australian market in a patient-centred way.	LO2
2	Communicate drug and delivery device knowledge in a patient-centred way.	LO1, LO3

Assessment Task 3: End of Semester Presentation

Task Description:

You will be allocated to groups and will develop a 7-minute presentation on a given topic with 5 minutes questions. All students must answer 1 question to pass this assessment.

Task Length:

12 minutes

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Demonstrate knowledge of the impact of regulatory frameworks and processes that govern the entry of drugs and/or delivery devices in the Australian market in a patient-centred way.	LO2, LO3
2	Answer at least one question, posed verbally, to demonstrate knowledge on how drug and delivery device developments can improve patient outcomes.	LO1
3	Communicate drug and delivery device knowledge in a patient-centred way.	LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.