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Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 3 unit (CSA213)

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Location: Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

In this unit, you will be introduced to more advanced skills related to dose checking and assessing prescription legality. You will also begin developing the foundational ability to recognise potential and actual medication-related problems, preparing you for more complex clinical decision-making in later units.  In addition, this unit will extend your understanding of primary health care management within the community pharmacy setting. Building on your previous learning, you will continue to develop skills in differential diagnosis, and the prevention and management of minor ailments. ¿ 

Summary

Unit name Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 3
Unit code CSA213
Credit points 25
College/School Health
School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline Pharmacy
Coordinator Doctor Felicity Veal
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Cradle Coast Spring This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Spring This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Spring This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • 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
Spring 01/11/2027 16/11/2027 02/12/2027 02/01/2028

* 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

  • Apply scientific literature, guidelines, reference texts, pre-skills and pharmacology knowledge to clinical scenarios.
  • Conduct a systematic history-taking process within simulated clinical scenarios in a person-centred manner.
  • Diagnose minor ailments within basic simulated clinical scenarios.
  • Manage minor ailments within basic simulated clinical scenarios.
  • Counsel simulated patients on medications in a person-centred manner.
  • Prepare extemporaneously compounded products in a simulated practical environment.
  • Communicate clearly and safely in written form to explain pharmacy-related concepts.
  • Perform pharmaceutical calculations to optimise patient outcomes.
  • Apply legal, ethical and professional standards in simulated scenarios.
  • Dispense medications in basic simulated clinical scenarios.

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 $2,470.00 $2,470.00 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

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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

Prerequisites

CSA114 Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 2

Teaching

AssessmentCompetency Requirements|Clinical decision making in practice assessment (20%)|OSCE (40%)|Portfolio (40%)
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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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