Postgraduate TAS-CPH-GCE-2024
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Pharmacy
Upskill as a registered pharmacist
Continue to develop your clinical pharmacy and research skills. Explore medication management for a wide range of illnesses, from cardiovascular disease to psychiatric disorders. Upon completion, those interested can proceed into the Graduate Diploma.
Available loans
Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Study method
100% online
Price
From
$4,480
Total subjects
4
Assessments
100% online
CSP Available
Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 07 Jul 24
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Degree structure
Core subjects
Major subjects
Elective subjects
Degree
Degree details
What you'll learn
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Make evidence-based pharmacotherapeutic decisions to improve health outcomes
- Communicate complex clinical pharmacy concepts and ideas to a variety of audiences
- Acquire, evaluate and consolidate relevant clinical pharmacy information from a range of sources
Career opportunities
Professional recognition
The course will support pharmacists in becoming accredited to conduct medication reviews, and enhance their role as a member of the health care team. It will develop their ability to communicate effectively with other health professionals and patients.
Entry requirements
Higher education
- An AQF 7 or above Bachelor level degree in Pharmacy from an Australian Pharmacy Council APC accredited undergraduate program from UTAS or another university or tertiary institution that is deemed equivalent.
- Evidence of current AHPRA registration under the General Registration Type for the profession of Pharmacist, without conditions or notations, or equivalent evidence of registration in another country. AHPRA registrations will be confirmed and applicants with conditions or notations will be referred to the School for review.
Credit for previous study or work
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
Description
Fully online, flexible and self-directed – this program will enable registered pharmacists to diversify and develop advanced skills for a range of advanced practice roles emerging in community and hospital settings.
The program focuses on developing in-depth knowledge of Pharmacotherapeutics and capability to enhance best practice pharmacy. The program will support pharmacists conducting medication reviews. The program will enhance the pharmacist’s role as a member of the health care team. It will develop their ability to communicate effectively with other health professionals and patients. It is a first step in the pathway towards a Research Higher Degree.
Degree structure details
Recommended Study Pattern
For students undertaking full-time study the following study pattern is recommended.
Completion of 4 core subjects from the schedule below:
- 1 core subject:
- TAS-CSA721 Introduction to Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice
- 3 subjects of the following electives:
- TAS-CSA722 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Cardiovascular Diseases
- TAS-CSA723 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Respiratory and Renal Diseases
- TAS-CSA724 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Infectious Diseases
- TAS-CSA725 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Endocrinology, Rheumatology and Oncology Care
- TAS-CSA726 Advanced Pharmacotherapeutics in Psychiatric and Neurological Disorders
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 0.5-1.5 years from commencement.
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