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Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
This unit involves a range of on-line and campus-based learning activities. You will be introduced to foundational concepts of pharmacist roles and responsibilities within the context of ethical and safe professional practice within the Australian health care system. You will begin using core online pharmacy resources to introduce clinical and critical thinking skills. You will also learn about Tasmanian Aboriginal history and culture, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health status and culture. In addition, you will learn about health of other populations including culturally and linguistically diverse people and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
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 | ||
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| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 |
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| Launceston | Semester 1 |
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- 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 | 22/2/2026 | 16/3/2026 | 19/4/2026 | 13/6/2026 |
* 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).
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Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate professional and ethical principles in simulated pharmacy scenarios.
- Describe the impact of the social determinants of health, and health literacy on patient outcomes.
- Explain the principles of culturally respectful and safe practice, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Discuss the role of pharmacist within primary health 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 |
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| 060501 | $1,192.00 | $1,192.00 | not applicable | $2,862.00 |
- 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.
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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 CareTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1hr Seminar (Online) weekly 2 hr Workshop (On Campus) weekly 3hrs Independent Learning (online modules) weekly
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| Assessment | Conversation (30%)|Mid Semester test (30%)|Final oral assessment (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
No required reading materials. |
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| Recommended | All recommended readings will be provided electronically in MyLO. |
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