Courses & Units
Clinical Pharmacy Research CSA321
Introduction
This unit introduces you to the concepts, principles and practical skills of research methodology required to develop a research proposal for a clinical pharmacy research project designed to investigate or address a medication safety issue. Topics will include information retrieval and analysis, formulation of research questions and research planning and design relevant to quality improvement research. You will work in groups to critically review literature relevant to a specific gap between evidence and practice, formulate a research question, identify a project design to address the gap in practice, and develop a formal research proposal. The research proposal will be presented to peers and stakeholders in written form and as a group presentation. This unit will build on the knowledge and skills gained in CSA288 Evidence Based Health Care.
Summary
| Unit name | Clinical Pharmacy Research |
|---|---|
| Unit code | CSA321 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Doctor Corinne Mirkazemi |
| 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 | |
| Hobart | Health Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Health Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Cradle Coast | Health Study Period 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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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 |
| Health Study Period 2 | 8/7/2024 | 26/7/2024 | 23/8/2024 | 6/10/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an ability to work effectively as part of teams/groups and constructively contribute to a research outcome.
- Identify, analyse and address complex problems within an ethical framework to design a research project using appropriate research methodologies.
- Effectively communicate complex issues and outcomes to a variety of stakeholders, including patients, peers and other health professionals.
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 |
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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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Requisites
Prerequisites
CSA288Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2hr workshop weekly, 3hrs independent learning weekly |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Background Seminar (10%)|Research Proposal Seminar (20%)|Literature Review (30%)|Project Plan (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
You will need the following text, which is available from online book stores.
The full reading list (text and readings) for CSA321 is available here: |
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| Recommended | Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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