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You are: Pharmacist / Teacher

📋 Teacher Conversation Guide

Follow the same 10-card order as the student page. Prompt, listen, and guide only if needed.

Class setup

Card 1 of 10

1) Start conversation

You say: Hi there, how can I help you today?

If needed: What symptoms do you have?

Listen for: The student says they have a sore throat and a high fever, and asks for help or medicine.

Target outcome: The student starts the conversation clearly and asks for advice.

2) Describe symptoms

You say: How long have you been feeling like this?

If needed: Did it start yesterday, or has it been a few days?

Listen for: A time phrase like since yesterday or for two days, plus tiredness, headache, or chills.

Target outcome: The student explains both the symptom timeline and how they feel now.

3) Add more details

You say: Do you have a cough, runny nose, or blocked nose as well?

If needed: Any other cold or flu symptoms?

Listen for: The student adds one or two more symptoms, such as a cough or blocked nose.

Target outcome: The student gives a fuller symptom description.

4) Ask if a doctor is needed

You say: I can suggest some medicine here first.

If needed: Would you like to ask if you need to see a doctor?

Listen for: The student asks whether they should see a doctor or if pharmacy medicine is enough.

Target outcome: The student checks whether professional medical follow-up is necessary.

5) Ask for medicine options

You say: We have tablets, lozenges, and throat spray. What would you prefer?

If needed: Do you want something non-drowsy?

Listen for: The student asks for medicine that will not make them sleepy because they need to work or travel tomorrow.

Target outcome: The student asks for a suitable non-drowsy option.

6) Ask how to take it

You say: This medicine is easy to take.

If needed: You can ask whether to take it before or after food.

Listen for: The student asks how to take the medicine properly, especially with food.

Target outcome: The student checks practical instructions before buying.

7) Ask safety questions

You say: Do you have any allergies, and are you taking any other medicine at the moment?

If needed: Would you like to ask about side effects too?

Listen for: The student asks about allergies, side effects, and whether the medicine is safe with what they are already taking.

Target outcome: The student checks safety before buying.

8) Confirm dosage

You say: Take two tablets every six hours after food. Do not take more than eight in 24 hours.

If needed: Can you repeat the dosage back to me?

Listen for: The student asks or repeats how many tablets to take, how often, and the daily maximum.

Target outcome: The student confirms the dosage clearly and accurately.

9) Ask when to come back

You say: If it does not improve, you may need more advice.

If needed: You can ask when to come back or see a doctor.

Listen for: The student asks what to do if they do not feel better in a few days.

Target outcome: The student checks what the next step should be if symptoms continue.

10) Payment and closing

You say: That will be $14. EFTPOS is fine.

If needed: We close at 8 p.m. today.

Listen for: The student asks to pay by card, asks what time the store closes, and ends politely.

Target outcome: The student finishes the interaction naturally and politely.