^{"By the end of my placement, I will have attained a recognised Statement of Attainment in S2/S3 medication training, demonstrating my understanding of the safe supply of Pharmacy and Pharmacist Only Medicines."}

^{This training provided me with accredited knowledge in medicine classification, safety protocols, customer care, and pharmacy regulations, all of which were reinforced and applied during my 100-hour placement at Priceline Pharmacy Craigieburn Central. As noted in the Self-Sourced Project Description, my role focused on health promotion and staff education around blood pressure monitoring and medication understanding. The S2/S3 training deepened my practical understanding of these areas, enabling me to engage more confidently with staff and customers regarding over-the-counter medicine safety and appropriate referral pathways.}

^{Completing this certification was a major step in actively managing my career trajectory, as it enhanced my resume with formal qualifications and proved my ability to operate in a healthcare environment. It demonstrated not just passive observation but the attainment of real-world, job-relevant knowledge that aligns closely with the communication, education, and ethical care responsibilities required in speech pathology.}

^{Overall, this certificate serves as concrete evidence of both professional learning and my commitment to building a skillset that supports my long-term goals. It marks a key milestone in my transition from student to future health professional. (I competed the required training throughout the placement, and completed a verbal assessment in May (only availability) with Guild to successfully attain the certificate)}

^{"By the end of my placement, I will improve my confidence in oral communication by actively participating in at least 3 workplace meetings and contributing insights in discussions."}

^{Throughout my placement I was consistently engaged in both formal and informal communication settings that challenged and strengthened my oral communication skills.}

^{I actively participated in multiple pharmacy staff meetings, where I shared progress updates and explained the rationale behind the educational handbook and blood pressure poster I developed. Initially, I found it difficult to speak up in a room full of experienced professionals. However, through preparation, reflection, and encouragement from my supervisor, I gradually gained the confidence to contribute meaningfully. This progress is also discussed in detail in my final reflection, where I describe how I overcame self-doubt and found my voice in a clinical setting.}

^{In addition to meetings, I had daily opportunities to enhance my communication while assisting customers over the script counter. This involved explaining product use, clarifying medication-related questions, and addressing customer concerns especially regarding blood pressure readings. These interactions required me to adapt my language to suit different health literacy levels, a skill that is directly relevant to speech pathology. I learned to simplify complex health information while maintaining clarity, empathy, and professionalism especially when supporting distressed or confused customers.}

^{My supervisor provided verbal feedback on several occasions, noting improvements in both my tone and clarity when interacting with customers. I also tracked my progress through reflective journaling, documenting key moments when I communicated confidently or successfully handled challenging conversations.}

^{This evidence demonstrates measurable growth in oral communication from hesitant participation to confident, tailored communication in a clinical environment. These skills are essential to my future career in speech pathology, where I will need to clearly explain treatment plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support clients with diverse communication needs.}