Courses & Units
Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3A CSA355
Introduction
Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3A focuses on the issues and concepts associated with professional pharmacy activities and clinical pharmacy practice. You will be introduced to a range of topics, including quality use of medicines, pharmaceutical care, patient counselling and communication skills, dispensing skills, medication adherence, prescription and non-prescription medication provision, legal aspects of pharmacy practice and other professional issues. The practical component covers prescription dispensing, identification and resolution of drug-related problems, and patient counselling. The overall objective of the unit is for students to develop a good practical knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice. Particular emphasis is placed on the integration of knowledge gained from all units within the pharmacy course and application of that knowledge to solve practice-related problems.
Summary
| Unit name | Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3A |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CSA355 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Mrs Lucy Muir Wilson |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Health Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Health Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Health Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Study Period 1 | 4/3/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 19/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Identify and resolve drug related problems in the context of pharmacy practice.
- Dispense and supply medications accurately and within the legal, ethical and professional requirements.
- Diagnose and provide suitable OTC treatment option(s) for the management of minor ailments in community pharmacy.
- Counsel patients orally on medications, in a clear, safe and comprehensive manner, demonstrating patient centred care.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060501 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
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Requisites
Prerequisites
{CBA221 and (CSA207 OR CJA214) and CSA230 and CSA255 and CSA204 and CSA225 and CSA288 and CSA231} OR {CSA118 and CSA119 and CSA209}Co-requisites
CSA322Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 4 hours self directed Independent Learning weekly, 2 hour workshop weekly, 1 hour online seminar weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Legal Assessment of a prescription (10%)|Mid-semester Quiz (30%)|Oral: Over the counter counselling (30%)|Practical test (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Low et al. (2010). Australian Pharmacy Law & Practice. Elsevier Australia. Australian Medicines Handbook, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Rutter & Newby. Community Pharmacy 4e: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment (Australian Edition). Elsevier Australia | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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