This bridging unit is only available students entering year 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy who have completed Years 1 & 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy at International Medical University, Malaysia.
The unit commences on 03 January and ends on 17 February.
Introduction
Transition to Pharmacy Practice 3 is a bridging unit for students who have successfully completed Years 1 and 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy at International Medical University (IMU), Malaysia. This unit enables you to articulate into the University of Tasmania Bachelor of Pharmacy program at the second year level. The unit focuses on providing the necessary background on pharmacy practice in Australia and the Australian health care system, building communication skills and bridging content in pharmacology. The pharmacology content will focus on the Central Nervous System. Much of the pharmacy practice and pharmacology components are designed to be completed online, while the communication skills and complementary workshops will be completed on campus.
Summary
| Unit name | Transition to Pharmacy Practice 3 |
| Unit code | CSA307 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Ms Nicole Dilworth |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate patient-centred communication within clinical scenarios.
- Apply principles of culturally safe practice to pharmacy practice, including for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
- Describe the underlying causes, risk factors and appropriate management of minor ailments.
- Explain the mechanisms of action of therapeutic agents, emphasising both their intended effects and potential adverse effects.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
Completion of Years 1 & 2 of the Bachelor of Pharmacy, International Medical University, MalaysiaTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | Weeks 1-6 consist of online learning by means of 6 interactive modules (one per week). Week 7 consists of an intensive teaching period on campus where students attend orientation activities, workshops, pharmacy placements and complete an oral examination. |
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| Assessment | End of module MCQ assessments (15%)|Final Oral Exam (40%)|Oral assessments (45%) |
| 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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