Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3A unit (CSA355)

Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston

Introduction

Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3A focuses on the issues and concepts associated with professional pharmacy activities and clinical pharmacy practice. You will be introduced to a range of topics, including quality use of medicines, pharmaceutical care, patient counselling and communication skills, dispensing skills, medication adherence, prescription and non-prescription medication provision, legal aspects of pharmacy practice and other professional issues. The practical component covers prescription dispensing, identification and resolution of drug-related problems, and patient counselling. The overall objective of the unit is for you to develop a good practical knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice. Particular emphasis is placed on the integration of knowledge gained from all units within the pharmacy course and application of that knowledge to solve practice-related problems.

Summary

Unit name	Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3A
Unit code	CSA355
Credit points	12.5
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	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Cradle Coast	Semester 1
Hobart	Semester 1
Launceston	Semester 1

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	23/02/2026	17/03/2026	20/04/2026	14/06/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Identify medication-related problems in the context of pharmacy practice.
• Resolve medication-related problems in the context of pharmacy practice
• Practice within the legal, ethical and professional requirements.
• Conduct a thorough history taking to enable appropriate diagnosis of minor ailments and/or identify patients in need of referral.
• Provide suitable OTC treatment option(s) and/or referral for the management of minor ailments in community pharmacy.
• Counsel patients orally on medications and self-care strategies, using patient -centred communication.

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	$1,192.00	$1,192.00	not applicable	$2,862.00

• 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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Requisites

Prerequisites

CSA209 and CSA231 and CSA288 and CSA208

Co-requisites

CSA322

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	4 hours self directed Independent Learning weekly, 2 hour workshop weekly, 1 hour online seminar weekly
Assessment	Oral: Over the counter counselling (15%)|Mid-semester Quiz (25%)|Oral Exam (30%)|Practical test (30%)
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.
Recommended	Low et al. (2010). Australian Pharmacy Law & Practice. Elsevier Australia. Australian Medicines Handbook, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Australian Pharmaceutical Formulary and Handbook, Pharmaceutical Society of Australia. Rutter & Newby. Community Pharmacy 4e: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment (Australian Edition).  Elsevier Australia

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