Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 3 unit (CSA213)

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

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Spring	31/10/2027	15/11/2027	1/12/2027	1/1/2028

* 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

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CSA114 Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 2

Teaching

Assessment	Competency Requirements|Clinical decision making in practice assessment (20%)|OSCE (40%)|Portfolio (40%)
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.

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