Pharmacy in Health Care unit (CSA118)

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

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

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
Assessment	Mid Semester test (30%)|Reflection of the role of the pharmacists within the health care system oral conversation assessment (30%)|Final oral assessment (40%)
Timetable	View 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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