Program Overview

Introduction to Clinical Toxicology and Medicine Safety

The Clinical Toxicology and Medicine Safety unit (CSA326) is an on-campus program that introduces students to the key concepts of toxicology and its relationship to pharmacology. This unit covers general principles of toxicology, pre-clinical and cell-based mechanisms of toxicology, and the effects of therapeutic agents on individuals and populations.

Unit Details

• Unit name: Clinical Toxicology and Medicine Safety
• Unit code: CSA326
• Credit points: 12.5
• College/School: Health
• School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology
• Discipline: Pharmacy
• Coordinator: Mrs Kendall Stephens
• Available as an elective: No
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Advanced

Availability

The unit is available at the following locations:

• Cradle Coast
• Hobart
• Launceston The unit is offered in the Spring study period.

Key Dates

• Start date: 2/11/2026
• Census date: 17/11/2026
• WW date: 3/12/2026
• End date: 3/1/2027

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this unit will be able to:

• Evaluate pre-clinical and clinical toxicological principles to improve medicine safety
• Evaluate the pharmacological aspects of drug action and how this affects disease and body systems
• Resolve toxicology issues, interactions and adverse effects in clinical scenarios
• Communicate toxicological information to a range of audiences

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $1,192.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $2,862.00

Requisites

Prerequisites

• CSA306

Teaching

• Teaching Pattern: Independent Learning (online modules) 3hrs per week, Workshop 3hrs weekly (7-8 weeks)
• Assessment: Test 1 (30%), Test 2 (30%), Case Based Assessment (40%)
• Timetable: Available online

Textbooks

• Required: Readings will be provided by the Unit Coordinator
• Recommended: Readings will be provided by the Unit Coordinator via the Reading List link in MyLO or the unit Reading List on the University Library website