Courses & Units

Therapeutics in Practice (4) CSA406

Introduction

Therapeutics in Practice 4 is designed to further develop the student’s ability to determine the most appropriate pharmacotherapeutic management for a range of medical conditions. Drug therapy is the cornerstone for the management of most if not all common medical conditions. The unit builds on the student’s understanding of pharmacology, human biology and basic therapeutics. Having covered a range of conditions in CSA322 and CSA306, students will address other common conditions (such as malignant disease) as well as look at overarching themes, such as geriatrics, paediatrics and gender-specific health issues.

The knowledge gained in this unit will be fundamental to the hospital visits in this unit and to hospital and community placements undertaken during the year. Therapeutics in Practice 4 will also form an important basis for further studies relating to Medication Reviews undertaken in Pharmacy Practice CSA457 and CSA430.

Summary

Unit name	Therapeutics in Practice (4)
Unit code	CSA406
Credit points	12.5
College/School	College of Health and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline	Pharmacy
Coordinator	Mrs Kendall Stephens
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 1	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
Semester 1	20/2/2023	21/3/2023	10/4/2023	28/5/2023

* 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 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Apply professional problem-solving skills to identify critical issues, conceptualise problems, use relevant information and formulate a range of solutions in relation to the provision of medicines or health advice.
Demonstrate an understanding of the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and pharmacotherapeutic management (including self-care activities) of disease and illness (major and minor) of local, national and international importance.
Demonstrate the ability to search, evaluate, and appropriately reference drug information and pharmacy-related literature orally and in writing.
Apply an evidence-based decision framework in the management of medicines and the use of healthcare interventions.

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
019907	$1,037.00	$1,037.00	not applicable	$2,472.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

all yr-3 BPharm units

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	This unit uses a blended learning model which includes a combination of online content, delivered via MyLO, and supplemental face-to-face teaching. Students are expected to devote approximately 8-10 hours per week in total towards the learning activities in this unit. This is made up of a self-directed online-learning activities, on-campus face-to-face teaching and 5 x fortnightly hospital-based clinical rounds.
Assessment	Clinical round reflective pieces x 2 (10%)\|Mid-semester oral examination (15%)\|End of Semester Written examination (35%)\|End of Semester Oral examination (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Teaching Pattern

This unit uses a blended learning model which includes a combination of online content, delivered via MyLO, and supplemental face-to-face teaching.

Students are expected to devote approximately 8-10 hours per week in total towards the learning activities in this unit. This is made up of a self-directed online-learning activities, on-campus face-to-face teaching and 5 x fortnightly hospital-based clinical rounds.

Assessment

Clinical round reflective pieces x 2 (10%)|Mid-semester oral examination (15%)|End of Semester Written examination (35%)|End of Semester Oral examination (40%)

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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