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Introduction
CSA322 Therapeutics in Practice 3A builds upon your existing knowledge of physiology and pharmacology, microbiology and evidence-based health to develop the clinical knowledge and skills necessary to deliver pharmaceutical care. Topics include the pathophysiology and therapeutics principles used in the management of common diseases. These include cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and endocrine conditions. An emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge to evaluate and advise upon pharmacotherapy in clinical situations. Skills will be developed for application in the practice setting, including clinical pharmacy skills, pharmaceutical care, patient monitoring (including review of laboratory data) and identification and resolution of drug related problems. Teaching activities will include lectures and tutorials with case studies.
Summary 2020
Unit name | Therapeutics in Practice 3A |
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Unit code | CSA322 |
Credit points | 25 |
Faculty/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
Discipline | Pharmacy |
Coordinator | Mr Angus Thompson |
Teaching staff | Mr Angus Thompson, Mr Michael Connolly |
Available as student elective? | No |
Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Fees
Requisites
Prerequisites
CBA221, CJA214, CSA230, CSA231, CSA255, CSA204, CSA225 and CSA288.
Co-requisites
CSA355
Teaching
Teaching Pattern | 4 x 1-hour lectures weekly. 1 x 2-hour workshop weekly. 1 x 2-hour tutorial weekly. |
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Assessment | Online quiz (5%), mid-semester written test (20%), end of semester oral exam (15%) and 1 x 2-hr written exam (60%).
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required | None |
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