Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
Pharmacotherapeutics and Pharmacy Practice 1 develops your ability to integrate pharmacotherapeutic knowledge, clinical reasoning, and research skills to manage complex medication-related problems and optimise patient care across different pharmacy settings. Building on prior learning in therapeutics and pharmacy practice, you will apply evidence-based decision-making to advanced clinical areas including deprescribing, palliative and end-of-life care, oncology, immunisation, and culturally responsive healthcare. You will design health promotion initiatives for culturally diverse communities and participate in simulated hospital rounds involving complex patient cases. Through these activities, you will strengthen your ability to evaluate clinical information, develop patient-centred management plans, and contribute effectively within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics and Pharmacy Practice 1 |
| Unit code | CSA409 |
| Credit points | 50 |
| College/School | Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Mrs Kendall Stephens |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Honours |
Sustainable Development Goals
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Availability
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| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 |
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| Launceston | Semester 1 |
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- Key:
- On-campus
Off-Campus- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 22/02/2027 | 16/03/2027 | 19/04/2027 | 13/06/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Interpret scientific literature, guidelines, reference texts and pre-skills knowledge to answer questions about complex clinical and research scenarios.
- Evaluate actual or potential medication-related problems and/or health issues using patient-specific information to support safe and effective medication management.
- Design person-centred therapeutic plans that incorporate appropriate monitoring strategies and non-pharmacological interventions to enhance health outcomes.
- Counsel culturally and linguistically diverse patients, on medications and devices in a clear, safe and comprehensive manner demonstrating person-centred care.
- Evaluate a patient’s presenting complaint and medication/medical history to provide suitable management.
- Apply dispensing principles within complex clinical scenarios to support accurate and safe medicines supply.
- Apply vaccination administration practices in a simulated environment to support inclusive primary health care.
- Design primary health care activities to optimise patient outcomes, considering the needs of diverse communities.
- Communicate to a variety of stakeholders, including patients, peers and other health professionals.
- Act in a legal, ethical and professional manner.
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 |
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| 019907 | $4,940.00 | $4,940.00 | not applicable |
- 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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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CSA319 OR (CSA321 AND CSA326 AND CSA327 AND CSA328)Teaching
| Assessment | Capability Requirements|Promotion of Vaccination (10%)|Primary Health Care Project (20%)|Portfolio (30%)|OSCE (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
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Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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