Courses & Units
Clinical Perspectives of Therapeutic Medication Management CNA558
Introduction
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 is presented with an emphasis on integrating knowledge gained from successfully completing the course to develop individualised patient medication management plans and includes de-prescribing considerations as appropriate. Students enrolled in this unit are required to successfully complete a total of 25 credit points and must be actively employed for minimum of 20 hours per week in a clinical environment specific to their specialty practice area.
Summary
| Unit name | Clinical Perspectives of Therapeutic Medication Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CNA558 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Nursing |
| Discipline | Nursing |
| Coordinator | Ms Sue Aylett |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 2 | Off-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* 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
- Critically analyse current evidence-based knowledge and apply clinical reasoning skills to plan and deliver medication education to patient cohort/ significant others specific to area of clinical specialty.
- Apply pharmacological interventions appropriately and responsibly to specific patient cohorts within area of practice specialty.
- Communicate the role of the health professional in therapeutic medication management.
- Conduct a comprehensive and systematic advanced medication assessment for a patient specific to their clinical practice specialty area.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 060399 | $1,111.00 | $1,111.00 | not applicable | $5,766.00 |
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
CNA5XX Pharmacological Perspectives of Therapeutic Medication ManagementTeaching
| Assessment | Clinical Case Report (30%)|Online Quiz (30%)|Individual Oral Case Presentation (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following texts:
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO, or the unit Reading List on the University Library website. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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