Courses & Units
Pharmacy Skills in Practice 1 CSA103
Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit involves a range of on-line and campus-based learning activities that introduce students to key concepts of health and healthcare, the pharmacy profession, roles of a pharmacist, quality use of medicines, government funding, regulatory bodies, the pharmaceutical industry and approval and supply of drugs, with an emphasis on the Australian Health Care system. There will be a particular focus on communication, particularly in relation to counselling on common non-prescription medications for the management of minor illnesses. Students will have a one off-visit to a community pharmacy and a local hospital. There are also scheduled workshops on Mental Health First Aid and Tasmanian Aboriginal health status, history and culture.
Summary
| Unit name | Pharmacy Skills in Practice 1 |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CSA103 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Mrs Karen Watkins |
| Available as an elective? | |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Spring school (November) | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Spring school (November) | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
| Spring school (November) | 15/11/2021 | 3/12/2021 | 30/12/2021 | 13/2/2022 |
* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Use basic knowledge of pathophysiology, epidemiology, and pharmacotherapeutics to formulate appropriate courses of action for managing minor illnesses commonly encountered in community pharmacies.
- Communicate to consumers and healthcare professionals the following: health, health system and medicines information, and self-care management advice related to minor illnesses.
- Demonstrate cultural awareness, especially for aboriginal and torres strait islander (atsi) populations, and explain how atsi status may correlate with particular health outcomes.
- Search, evaluate, and appropriately reference basic drug information and pharmacy-related literature.
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 | $1,987.00 | $1,987.00 | not applicable | $4,708.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
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.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | The unit consists of five modules: Module 1: Australian Health Care System - Approximately 10 hours of learning. Module 2: Pharmacists in the Australian Health Care System - Approximately 14 hours of learning. Module 3: Patient's perspective of Health - Approximately 25 hours of learning. Module 4: Communication - Approximately 7 hours of learning. Module 5: Over-the-counter (OTC) medications - Approximately 16 hours of learning. For Semester 1 delivery, there will be a combination of online and on campus activities including lectures, tutorials, workshops and pharmacy visits over 13 weeks. For Semester 3 (Spring School) delivery, the first 7 weeks consist of online learning by means of online modules, webinar tutorials, recorded lectures, guided reading, quizzes and discussion forums. There will be a Christmas break followed by a final one-week intensive teaching period, in the first week of the calendar year. The intensive teaching period will be on campus and students will attend oral assessment tutorials and pharmacy visits. |
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| Assessment | Online Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) quizzes (20%)|Two oral assessments (20%)|Workbook (5%)|Written assignment 2 (30%)|Written assignment 1 (10%)|Essay on Self-Medication in Australia (15%) |
| 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. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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