Courses & Units
Pharmacy Skills in Practice 1 CSA103
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 focus on communication, and the use of some common non-prescription medications. Students will visit a community and a hospital pharmacy, and will learn about mental health, Tasmanian Aboriginal culture, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health status 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? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Spring school (November) | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring school (November) | 14/11/2022 | 2/12/2022 | 29/12/2022 | 12/2/2023 |
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. 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 | $2,005.00 | $2,005.00 | not applicable | $4,708.00 |
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
1. Admission to X1M AND XAB011 OR 2. Admission to 54ATeaching
| Teaching Pattern | 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 via online modules, online recorded tutorials and lectures, guided reading, quizzes and discussion forums. There will be a holiday break followed by a one-week intensive teaching period, in the first half of January. The intensive teaching period will be on campus for Tasmanian-residing students who will attend tutorials, assessments and pharmacy visits in Launceston or Hobart. The teaching intensive period for students not residing in Tasmania will comprise of online tutorials, online assessments and local pharmacy visits. |
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| Assessment | Online Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) quizzes (20%)|One oral assessment (20%)|End of unit test (online/open-book) (40%)|Workbook|Written assignment 1 (10%)|Written assignment 2 – Counselling Skills (10%) |
| 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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