Courses & Units
Pharmacy in Health Care CSA118
Introduction
This unit involves a range of on-line and campus-based learning activities. Students will be introduced to foundational concepts of pharmacist roles and responsibilities within the context of ethical and safe professional practice within the Australian health care system. Students will begin using core online pharmacy resources to introduce clinical and critical thinking skills. Students will also learn about Tasmanian Aboriginal history and culture, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health status and culture. In addition, students will learn about health of other populations including culturally and linguistically diverse people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Summary
| Unit name | Pharmacy in Health Care |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CSA118 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Mrs Anne Todd |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Health Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Health Study Period 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Health Study Period 1 | 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 1 | 4/3/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 19/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe the application of ethical and professional guidelines to the practice of pharmacy.
- Explain cultural responsiveness and apply the principles of culturally safe practice to pharmacy practice, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
- Describe the impact of the social determinants of health and health literacy on patient outcomes.
- Describe the role of the pharmacist within the Australian health care context.
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 | $1,118.00 | $1,118.00 | not applicable | $2,596.00 |
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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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | ON CAMPUS STUDENTS 1hr Seminar (Online) weekly 2 hr Workshop (On Campus) weekly 3hrs Independent Learning (online modules) weekly ONLINE STUDENTS 1hr Seminar (Online) weekly 2 hr Workshop (Online) weekly 3hrs Independent Learning (online modules) weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Cultural responsiveness assessment (10%)|Ethics and professionalism assessment (10%)|Pharmacy in health care assessment (10%)|Social determinants of health and health literacy assessment (10%)|Mid semester Test (20%)|End of Unit Test (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
No required reading materials. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | All recommended readings will be provided electronically in MyLO. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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