Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
In this unit, you will utilise your applied research skills and the knowledge learnt in preceding units to manage complex patient scenarios and optimise care for culturally diverse communities. This unit covers advanced pharmacy topics including deprescribing, palliative and end-of-life care, oncology, and immunisation. Alongside pharmacotherapeutics and pharmacy practice content, you will design a health promotion activity aimed at improving health outcomes within culturally diverse communities. You will also participate in simulated hospital rounds, where you will review and suggest management strategies for complex simulated patients.
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
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
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* 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, with justification, 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.
- Dispense medications within complex clinical scenarios.
- Administer vaccinations 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
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CSA319 Pharmacotherapeutics and Pharmacy Practice 3Teaching
| Assessment | Competency Requirements|Promotion of Vaccination (10%)|Primary Health Care Project (20%)|Portfolio (30%)|OSCE (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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