Courses & Units
Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders CSA726
Introduction
CSA726 is a self-directed, fully on-line unit, that explores a variety of disease states and their management, using a series of patient cases linked to assignment based questions, to enable the student to enhance their knowledge in the area of clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical care.
Summary
Unit name | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders |
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Unit code | CSA726 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Health and Medicine School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
Discipline | Pharmacy |
Coordinator | Doctor Mohammed Salahudeen |
Teaching staff | Ms Naomi Weier |
Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Hobart | Semester 2 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
Semester 2 | 11/7/2022 | 9/8/2022 | 29/8/2022 | 16/10/2022 |
* 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 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and evaluate problems associated with psychiatric and neurological medications using an evidence-based approach
- Critically evaluate psychiatric and neurological medication therapy using an evidence-based approach and accepted best clinical practice to devise and justify appropriate courses of action for therapeutic management.
- Employ evidence-based and contemporary clinical skills to conduct a clinical audit and demonstrate how this may influence pharmacy practice in the management of psychiatric and neurological diseases.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral presentation skills to explain contemporary issues associated with psychiatric and neurological medication therapy.
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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019907 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,354.00 |
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.
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Requisites
Concurrent Prerequisites
CSA721Teaching
Teaching Pattern |
Online via MyLO and Online tutorial and meeting rooms. |
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Assessment | Quiz (5%)|Assignment 4 - Presentation (20%)|Assignment 1 - Evidence-based summary (15%)|Assignment 2 - Evidence-based response (25%)|Assignment 3 - Long Clinical Case (35%) |
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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