Courses & Units
Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3B CSA357
Professional Experience Placement (PEP)
Students will be allocated PEP within individual health care agencies. Students must be available 5 days a week (40 hours) during the allocated PEP, and must be prepared to undertake a range of shifts – morning, evening and nightshift, which may include weekends, as per roster provided by the healthcare agency. Students may be expected to relocate and are expected to travel to where PEP is available. To be eligible to undertake PEP, all students must be ‘Verified’ as meeting College of Health and Medicine PEP Safety in Practice Compliance as per the Course Entry Requirements. Students who cannot or do not comply with these requirements will not be allocated PEP and therefore will not be able to complete this unit.
PEP dates MAY differ from University of Tasmania calendar semester dates.
Introduction
Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3B focuses on the issues and concepts associated with professional pharmacy activities and clinical pharmacy practice. You will build on your knowledge of introductory material covered in Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3A to focus on the prescription of non-prescription products by pharmacists for a range of conditions managed by community pharmacists. Another major focus will be professional ethics and legislation related to pharmacy practice.
The overall objective of the unit is for you to develop a sound practical knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice. As well as lectures, tutorials and practical sessions, this unit also features three weeks of placements in the health care environment (community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy). 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 3B |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CSA357 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Doctor Felicity Veal |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Health Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Health Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Health Study Period 2 | 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 2 | 8/7/2024 | 26/7/2024 | 23/8/2024 | 6/10/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Analyse situations and utilise decision making skills when assessing professional, legal and ethical aspects of pharmacy practice.
- Identify and resolve drug related problems in the context of pharmacy practice.
- Dispense and supply medicines, accurately and efficiently in accordance with legislative and accepted professional practice standards.
- Demonstrate appropriate communication skills, incorporating patient-centred care principles, in the management of acute illness and chronic disease.
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 | $2,237.00 | $2,237.00 | not applicable | $5,192.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CSA355 AND All Year 2 BPharm UnitsCo-requisites
CSA306Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 x 1 hour online content, 1 x 2 hr workshop weekly and 1 x 2 hr practical weekly. Students will also participate in placements in a health care environment (community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy), 3 weeks in total |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Placement Assessment (20%)|Practical Assessment (20%)|2 hour Practical Exam (30%)|Oral exam (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There are no required readings for this unit. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Australian Medicines Handbook, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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