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Evidence Based Pharmacotherapeutic Practice unit (CSA731)

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Introduction

This unit is a self-directed, fully on-line introductory unit, that uses patient cases to develop your research skills to make evidence-based decisions This unit introduces important concepts and develops skills in evidence-based medicine, asking and answering well-articulated clinical questions, and critical review of research literature. You will also develop evidence-based practice skills such as framing an answerable research question and search strategies for a patient's unique circumstances. You will use medical databases, and learn how to identify high-quality evidence. The skills developed in this unit will enhance independent clinical decision-making.

Summary

Unit name Evidence Based Pharmacotherapeutic Practice
Unit code CSA731
Credit points 12.5
College/School Health
School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
Discipline Pharmacy
Coordinator Doctor Colin Curtain
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Postgraduate

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

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Online Semester 1 This unit is available through off-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
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).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Create PICO frameworks to structure pharmacotherapeutic questions.
  • Develop search strategies using MeSH and other search terms to collate relevant evidence-based research.
  • Critically appraise scientific literature using knowledge of the hierarchy of evidence, sources of bias, and research methodology.
  • Evaluate research to provide a response to a clinical query.

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 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 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.

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

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

CSA721

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

10hrs weekly self directed learning including online tutorials (live and recorded).

AssessmentCritical Appraisal (20%)|Literature review (20%)|PICO Framework (20%)|Medication management plan for a clinical case (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Evidence-based practice Work Book – available in Library Reading List for this unit. 

Articles for Assignments – available in Library Reading List for this unit. 
Recommended

It is highly recommended that you study topics relevant to your unit from standard clinical pharmacy texts such as Pharmacotherapy by Joseph T DiPiro 11th Edition OR Applied Therapeutics by Koda-Kimble 11th Edition. There is a wide range of textbooks available online that can be accessed through the UTAS library. 

We assume that Pharmacists undertaking the course will have a general knowledge of most of the therapeutic areas covered, as well as have the necessary skills to interpret laboratory and patient data. Some students may need to refresh and revise this knowledge, due to the many different backgrounds and training that our students have

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