Postgraduate TAS-CSA721-2023
Introduction to Advanced Clinical Pharmacy Practice
$2,472 $0
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
14 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 20 Feb 2023
- 10 Jul 2023
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Subject details
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Employ effective search terms and information retrieval skills to identify relevant research, ask and answer clinical questions.
- Critically appraise scientific literature using knowledge of the hierarchy of evidence, sources of bias, and research methodology.
- Apply an evidence-based approach to evaluate medication-related problems and formulate a pharmaceutical care plan.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills.
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In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- TAS-CPH-GDI-2022
- TAS-CPH-GCE-2022
- TAS-CPH-GCE-2023
- TAS-CPH-GDI-2023
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
CSA721 is a self-directed, fully on-line introductory subject, that explores a variety of disease states and their management, using patient cases to enable students to enhance their knowledge in clinical pharmacy and pharmacy practice. This subject introduces important concepts that students can apply to develop skills in evidence-based medicine, asking and answering well-articulated clinical questions, and critical review of research literature. Students will develop their skills in evidence-based practice components such as framing an answerable research question and search strategies for a patient's unique circumstances. Student will use medical databases, learn how to identify high-quality evidence. The skills developed in this subject enhance independent clinical decision-making.
- Quiz Evidence-based medicine concepts (5%)
- Apply Evidence-based medicine (20%)
- Quiz Statistical Concepts (5%)
- Medication Management Plan for a Clinical Case (30%)
- Critical Literature Review (40%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).