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Location: Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

In this unit, you will be introduced to the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists within the Australian healthcare system, with a focus on ethical, legal and safe professional practice. You will begin developing core clinical and critical-thinking skills through the use of key online pharmacy resources and evidence-based reference tools. You will also be introduced to over-the-counter medication and the legal and professional requirements that guide their supply In addition, you will learn how to undertake a basic medication history and explore a range of over-the-counter products used in the prevention and management of minor ailments.

Summary

Unit name Pharmacy in Health Care
Unit code CSA118
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline Pharmacy
Coordinator Ms Anna Tompson
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Introductory

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Cradle Coast Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/02/2027 16/03/2027 19/04/2027 13/06/2027

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Explain legal and professional guidance that underpins pharmacy practice.
  • Discuss the role of pharmacists within the health care system.
  • Communicate to a range of audiences.
  • Describe the purpose and rationale behind history-taking questions in the provision of medications to support safe and effective patient care

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 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • 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.

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

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CSA178 Pharmacy in Health Care

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

 1hr Seminar (Online) weekly

2 hr Workshop (On Campus) weekly

3hrs Independent Learning (online modules) weekly

 

AssessmentMid Semester test (30%)|Reflection of the role of the pharmacists within the health care system oral conversation assessment (30%)|Final oral assessment (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

No required reading materials. 
Recommended

 All recommended readings will be provided electronically in MyLO.

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