Introduction
Therapeutics in Practice 4 is designed to further develop your ability to determine the most appropriate pharmacotherapeutic management for a range of medical conditions. Drug therapy is the cornerstone for the management of most if not all common medical conditions. The unit builds on your understanding of pharmacology, human biology and basic therapeutics. Having covered a range of conditions in CSA322 and CSA306, you will address other common conditions (such as malignant disease) as well as look at overarching themes, such as geriatrics, paediatrics and gender-specific health issues. The knowledge gained in this unit will be fundamental to the hospital and community placements undertaken during the year. Therapeutics in Practice 4 will also form an important basis for further studies relating to Medication Reviews undertaken in Pharmacy Practice CSA416.
Summary
| Unit name | Therapeutics in Practice (4) |
| Unit code | CSA406 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Mrs Kendall Stephens |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate medication-related problems.
- Develop patient-centred therapeutic plans that integrate clinical evidence, guidelines, policies and appropriate monitoring strategies to ensure safe and effective care.
- Communicate medication-related problems and pharmacotherapeutic recommendations.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CSA306 and CSA357 and CSA321 and CSA326Co-requisites
CSA457 and CSA414Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 3hr Independent learning weekly 1hr online seminar weekly 2hr on campus workshop weekly 3 hours simulated clinical rounds per fortnight 20min on campus mid HSP test - week 7 only |
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| Assessment | Medication review and management plan (25%)|Mid-Semester oral examination (35%)|Oral examination (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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| Recommended | It is recommended that you have the following textbook: DiPiro et al. Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach. McGraw-Hill Medical (12th Edition, ISBN 978-1-264-26454-4) In addition to the recommended textbook, students will be guided to a variety of other reading material relevant to the area of study. Links will be provided to these materials through MyLO where possible. The majority of these materials will be available online, either freely accessible or through the University Library. Students will also find the following resources (e-versions are available to pharmacy students via EPOCH) highly valuable for CSA406 and other units (e.g., CSA457, CSA430): - UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer |
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