Overview 2023
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You will also gain an understanding of the differences between pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, how medications are absorbed, distributed, and metabolised, and learn to develop individual patient medication management plans.
Your studies will incorporate the principles of medication management from neonatal, paediatrics through to the older persons, and includes cultural and indigenous considerations of medication use and prescribing.
Learning Outcomes
Course structure
Students must satisfactorily complete 50 credit points of study.
Core units
This unit offers students the opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills to identify the effects of medications on the body’s physiological, biochemical, and pathophysiological processes. Key pharmacological characteristics of drug classes and specific nuances of individual drugs across the…
Credit Points: 25
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| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for CNA557 Pharmacological Perspectives of Therapeutic Medication Management
Students undertaking this unit are provided with opportunities to develop their knowledge and skills to identify the clinical and pharmacological perspectives of therapeutic medication management for non-medical prescribers, including the ethical, social, and political implications for advanced practice. The context…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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View all details for CNA558 Clinical Perspectives of Therapeutic Medication Management
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
Admission to the Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Medication Management requires that:
- Applicants must have practiced as a Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife for a minimum of two years prior to the start of the course.
- Applicants must provide evidence of Ahpra registration as a Division 1 Registered Nurse or Division 1 Registered Midwife with no restrictions or conditions.
- Applicants must provide a personal statement in eApplication, or a CV or Resume which states the specialty practice area in which the applicant works as an RN or RM and for the length of time.
Applicants will be required to provide evidence of confirmation of employment.
For International students
This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.
Credit transfer
Applications for credit can be made in your course application. Find out more information about how to apply for a credit transfer/advanced standing at Recognition of Prior Learning.
Talk to us on 1300 363 864 or enquire online about your credit transfer.
Articulation
Articulation into further study is not possible on completion of the Graduate Certificate. There are no articulation pathways as this is an upskilling opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses or Registered Midwives.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Cost shouldn’t get in the way of you studying.
If you’re a domestic student, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place in this course. This means your fees will be subsidised by the Australian Government. You’ll only need to pay the student contribution amount for each unit you study within the course.
You may also be able to defer payment of the student contribution amount by accessing a HECS-HELP loan from the Government. If eligible, you’ll only have to pay your tuition fees once you start earning above a specific amount.
Further information is available at Scholarships, fees and costs.
Student contributionStudent contribution amounts are charged for each unit of study. This means that how much you’ll pay will depend on which units you choose. Find out more about student contribution amounts.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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