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Cradle Coast, Hobart, Launceston
Professional Experience Placement (PEP)
Students will be allocated PEP within individual health care agencies. Students must be available 5 days a week (40 hours) during the allocated PEP, and must be prepared to undertake a range of shifts – morning, evening and nightshift, which may include weekends, as per roster provided by the healthcare agency. Students may be expected to relocate and are expected to travel to where PEP is available. To be eligible to undertake PEP, all students must be ‘Verified’ as meeting College of Health and Medicine PEP Safety in Practice Compliance as per the Course Entry Requirements. Students who cannot or do not comply with these requirements will not be allocated PEP and therefore will not be able to complete this unit.
PEP dates MAY differ from University of Tasmania calendar semester dates.
Introduction
CSA457 Pharmacy Skills in Practice 4A focuses on concepts associated with professional and clinical pharmacy practice. It builds on material studied in Pharmacy Skills in Practice 3A and 3B. The unit consists of two main areas: community pharmacy and hospital pharmacy with a focus on communication, collaboration, and practical skills. These skills will be developed through online modules and in simulated pharmacy practice activities. The overall objective of the unit is to develop practical knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice. Emphasis is placed on the integration of knowledge gained from all units within the pharmacy course and application of that knowledge to evaluate and solve practice-related problems
Summary
| Unit name | Pharmacy Skills in Practice 4A |
| Unit code | CSA457 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | Health School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology |
| Discipline | Pharmacy |
| Coordinator | Mrs Josie Hughes |
| 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
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| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 |
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- Key:
- On-campus
Off-Campus- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Recommend patient-centred solutions to scenarios.
- Counsel culturally and linguistically diverse patients, on medications, vaccines and devices in a clear, safe and comprehensive manner demonstrating person-centred care.
- Administer vaccinations in a simulated environment
- Evaluate the role of pharmacists within the broader health care system
- Practice within the legal, ethical and professional bounds in a range of clinical settings.
- Interpret scientific literature, guidelines, reference texts and pre-skills knowledge to answer questions about complex clinical scenarios.
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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| 060501 | $2,384.00 | $2,384.00 | not applicable | $5,724.00 |
- 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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
CSA357 and CSA327 and CSA328Co-requisites
CSA406Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 10hrs Independent Learning weekly |
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| Assessment | Competency Assessment|Immunisation Training Assessment (25%)|In class oral assessments (35%)|Practical oral examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
In CSA457, students will be using resources that pharmacists use in practice including but not limited to guidelines, codes of conduct and ethics, etc. Students are expected to become familiar with these resources to supplement their learning, with links available in MyLO. |
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| Recommended | These materials will be useful to you developing knowledge and understanding of the content in this unit, but you are not required to purchase them. When seeking sources of evidence to support your assignment work, you will find these a useful starting point. - Rutter & Newby Community Pharmacy: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment (4th Edition). |
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