Therapeutics in Practice (4) unit (CSA406)

Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston

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

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	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026

* 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

• 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

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
019907	$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

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

CSA306 and CSA357 and CSA321 and CSA326 

Co-requisites

CSA457 and CSA414

Teaching

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
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.

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 - Australian Medicines Handbook (AMH), PSA/RACGP/ASCEPT - Therapeutic Guidelines (current editions), Therapeutic Guidelines Ltd, Melbourne

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