Pharmacotherapeutics and Pharmacy Practice 1 unit (CSA214)

Introduction

In this unit, you will learn about the management of disease states commonly encountered in clinical practice. Building on your existing foundational knowledge, you will integrate applied pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacy practice and pharmacotherapeutics to develop safe, effective and evidence-based approaches to patient care.  You will also engage in practical, research-informed activities, designed to prepare you for a career as a lifelong learner, enabling you to interpret and apply research and guidelines to your clinical practice. This unit shall focus on cardiovascular disease, gender-based health, liver and kidney-related conditions.  

Summary

Unit name	Pharmacotherapeutics and Pharmacy Practice 1
Unit code	CSA214
Credit points	50
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

Learning Outcomes

• Apply scientific literature, guidelines, reference texts and pre-skills knowledge to clinical and research scenarios.
• Apply the mechanism of action of the medication to the pharmacotherapeutic use, common side effects and toxicological effects.
• Identify medication-related problems and/or health issues that may actually or potentially impact the patient.
• Devise person-centred therapeutic plans that incorporate appropriate monitoring and non-pharmacological interventions to enhance health outcomes.
• Evaluate a patient’s presenting complaint and medication/medical history to provide suitable management.
• Counsel patients on medications and/or devices in a clear, safe and comprehensive manner demonstrating person-centred care.
• Dispense medications in basic clinical scenarios.
• Use and interpret outputs from screening, diagnostic tools and laboratory tests to optimise patient care.
• Communicate to a variety of stakeholders, including patients, peers and other health professionals.
• Act in a legal, ethical and professional manner.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

CSA213 Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 3 and CSA288 and CSA208 and HGA246

Teaching

Assessment	Competency Framework|Portfolio (30%)|Poster presentation and conversation (30%)|OSCE (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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