Introduction
In this capstone unit, you will bring together all of your previously learnt knowledge and skills and apply them during your extended practice placement. You will undertake 80 hours of community pharmacy placement, 80 hours of hospital pharmacy placement, and at least 40 hours of extended or specialised pharmacy practice placements. In addition, you will participate in an on-campus teaching block that includes multidisciplinary sessions and training in conducting medication reviews in aged care facilities. Drawing on your research and professional writing skills, you will work in teams to produce a continuing professional development (CPD) article and an accompanying patient information resource on a contemporary topic in pharmacy practice.
Summary
| Unit name | Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics and Pharmacy Practice 2 |
| Unit code | CSA410 |
| Credit points | 50 |
| College/School | Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Doctor Felicity Veal |
| 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
- Interpret scientific literature, guidelines reference texts and pre-skills knowledge to answer questions about complex clinical and research scenarios.
- Identify medication-related problems in clinical practice and/or health issues that may actually or potentially impact the patient.
- Design, with justification, person-centred therapeutic plans that incorporate appropriate monitoring strategies and non-pharmacological interventions to enhance health outcomes.
- Counsel patients on medications and devices in a clear, safe and comprehensive manner demonstrating person-centred care.
- Act in a professional, ethical and legal manner.
- Communicate and collaborate with health care professionals, patients and peers to optimise outcomes.
- Create evidence-based written resources or reports for health professionals.
- Dispense and supply medications to patients under direct supervision.
- Undertake primary health care activities under direct supervision.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CSA409 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics and Pharmacy Practice 1Teaching
| Assessment | Competency Requirements|CPD article (25%)|Job Interview (25%)|Medication Review Report (25%)|Portfolio (25%) |
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| 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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