Courses & Units
Pharmacy in Health Care CSA118
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. Students will either visit a community and a hospital pharmacy or undertake a virtual visit. They will also learn about mental health, Tasmanian Aboriginal culture, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health status and culture.
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 Karen Watkins |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Learning Outcomes
- Communicate health and medicines information in ways that are effective for a variety of audiences encountered in pharmacy practice.
- Explain cultural responsiveness and safety, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
- Search, evaluate and reference drug information and pharmacy-related literature.
- Describe activities and settings where a pharmacist may have an impact on patient outcomes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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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 | Independent Learning – 180 minutes (online modules) per week 1hr tutorial weekly 1hr workshop weekly |
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| Assessment | Weekly quizzes (20%)|End of Unit Test (40%)|Written assignment (20%)|Reflection on Culturally Safe Practice (20%) |
| 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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