This unit will introduce you to the major concepts and analytical tools used in the theory and practice of financial accountability and management in a business organisation. It is designed to provide you with an understanding of: • the basis of finance concepts including interest rate and the time value of money; the application of time value of money in evaluating different financial assets...

This unit will introduce you to clinically relevant microbial diseases and common antimicrobial agents. A review of the immune system will be provided for you. Key characteristics of clinically relevant pathogens will be explained, including their epidemiology, classification and modes of transmission. The mode of action, adverse effects and indication of antimicrobial agents will be explained....

Management accounting is an essential unit for students studying the Accounting major in the Bachelor of Business. Students will apply techniques to support management decision-making in respect of product costing, variance analysis, inventory management, budgeting and forecasting. The unit emphasises the application of quantitative and qualitative techniques to analyse cost behaviour. Students...

Pharmaceutical Science and Practice 3 involves the study of the physical and chemical (physicochemical) principles which are important in the design of dosage forms and other pharmaceutical systems. These physicochemical principles are also applied to professional pharmacy practice, particularly with regard to extemporaneous compounding. You will develop your dispensing process by exploring more...

This unit aims to broaden students understanding of the Australia Health Care System and its operation. It provides the opportunity for students to critically analyse and review the current and emerging challenges in health care delivery. Weekly topics will explore challenges of equity in health care and cover topics such as primary health and advocacy, healthcare work force, mental illness,...

Toxicology is the study of the harmful effects of chemicals (including drugs) and other agents on living organisms. This on-campus unit introduces you to the key concepts of toxicology, and how, in terms of dose/exposure, toxicology is an extension of pharmacology. Studies in this unit cover general principles of toxicology, pre-clinical and cell-based mechanisms of toxicology, relationships...

CSA208 provides you with foundational understanding of biochemistry within normal physiological processes and during disease states. Specifically, you will learn about the: (a) structure and function of important biological macromolecules, such as nucleic acids and proteins; (b) structure, function and metabolism of amino acids, carbohydrates and lipids; (c) integration and control of metabolism,...

This unit covers the study of novel therapeutics, emerging biological drugs as well as new drug targets and therapies. You will also be introduced to new drug delivery systems and medical devices promoting the integration and application of prior pharmacology knowledge into clinical practice. You will undertake patient counselling on emerging medicines and devices to integrate theory and knowledge...

This unit builds upon the underpinning knowledge developed in previous units and provides the advanced applied knowledge and clinical skills to identify, assess and manage acute emergencies. The epidemiological and pathophysiological aspects as well as contemporary management issues of the major body systems will be covered. Emphasis is on extensive physical patient assessment and out of hospital...

This capstone knowledge unit focuses on consolidation of knowledge and clinical paramedicine in preparation for paramedic practice. The unit is modularised in three parts. The first focusses on professional development as a graduate paramedic, encapsulating behaviours and attitudes associated with the UTAS graduate. The second module is a student-led learning component designed to give you the...