Courses & Units

Pharmacy Skills in Practice 4A CSA457

Hobart

Introduction

CSA457 Pharmacy Skills in Practice 4A focuses on concepts associated with professional and clinical pharmacy practice. It builds on material studied in Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3A and 3B.

The unit consists of three main areas: community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy and medication management, with associated communication, collaboration, and practical skills.

These skills will be developed through online modules and in simulated pharmacy practice activities. Class activities will be complemented with Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) and Residential Aged Care Facility activities.

The overall objective of the unit is to develop practical knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice. Emphasis is placed on the integration of knowledge gained from all units within the pharmacy course and application of that knowledge to evaluate and solve practice-related problems.

Summary

Unit name Pharmacy Skills in Practice 4A
Unit code CSA457
Credit points 25
College/School College of Health and Medicine
School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline Pharmacy
Coordinator Mr Justin Cousins
Delivered By Delivered wholly by the provider
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

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2021 23/3/2021 12/4/2021 30/5/2021

* 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 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Identify and prioritise drug-related problems in advanced clinical scenarios, and propose an appropriate management plan
  • Communicate and collaborate while making patient-centred therapeutic decisions in acute and chronic disease.
  • Search, evaluate and reference drug information and pharmacy related literature.
  • Compare and contrast the impact pharmacists have in different settings 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
060501 $1,987.00 $1,987.00 not applicable $4,708.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Requisites

Prerequisites

All Year 3 BPharm Units

Co-requisites

CSA406

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

An average of 4 hours of online modules weekly with supplemental face-to-face lectures. Weekly 3-hour workshops/practical classes. A Residential Medication Management Review Activity (RMMR). An Alcohol and Drug Service (ADS) Activity.

Total hours = 7-10 hours a week plus out of class preparation for workshops

AssessmentPractical oral examination (35%)|Medication Review Assignment (15%)|Professional Service Pitch (15%)|Community Pharmacy Assessment (20%)|Hospital Pharmacy Assignment (15%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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