Introduction
Therapeutics of Infectious Disease is designed to build upon existing knowledge of pharmacology, physiology, microbiology, and evidence-based health, to develop the clinical knowledge and skills necessary to deliver pharmaceutical care in infectious disease. This unit will focus on the pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, and therapeutic principles relevant to the management of common infectious diseases. Additionally, this unit will also have a focus on communication with prescribers as well as patients regarding the use of anti-infectives. An emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge to evaluate and advise upon pharmacotherapy in clinical situations.
Summary
| Unit name | Therapeutics of Infectious Disease |
| Unit code | CSA329 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Ms Sophie Bell |
| 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
- Relate the pathophysiology to the pharmacotherapeutic management of disease.
- Evaluate medication-related problems in clinical scenarios.
- Develop strategies that are patient centred and evidence-based to manage infectious disease(s).
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CSA207Concurrent Prerequisites
CSA306Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 hour workshop weekly, 4 hours self-directed learning weekly, 3hr Seminar (Class Poster Presentation), 1 hour on campus mid-semester test |
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| Assessment | Mid Semester test (20%)|Final Exam (40%)|Group Poster Presentation (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
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| Recommended | Students will be signposted to a variety of material relevant to the area of study. Links will be provided to these materials through MyLO where possible. Most of these materials will be available online, either freely accessible or through the University library. Students will also find the following e-resources (available via EPOCH) highly valuable:
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