Hospital Pharmacy Practice - SMP0009

Assessment 1: Other

Students will receive a feedback after each practical session fulfilling the directed study quota for this module.

Other

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

<p>This module will equip students with the skills needed to carry out the role of a clinical hospital pharmacist effectively. A range of pharmacy services will be covered, including reviewing drug charts and authorisation of medication supply to inpatients, outpatients and on discharge. The preparation of sterile pharmaceutical products and the quality assurance process involved will be covered. This module has an important practical component of technical pharmacy practice skills, to equip the student for future practice and provides excellent opportunities to work in a simulated hospital environment. The module will also ensure that students understand the unique role of the pharmacist in all aspects of the preparation, authorisation and supply of all medication, particularly aseptically prepared products. Students will be taught the principles of responding to medicines information enquiries from medical personnel, patients and the public. Students will gain an understanding of critical evaluation of information resources and presenting findings in an accessible manner.</p>

School of Applied Sciences

Pharmacy

SMP0009 - Hospital Pharmacy Practice

Hospital Pharmacy Practice

critically appraise evidence in response to medicines information enquiries and formulate appropriate answers.

assess the clinical appropriateness of medication prescribed for inpatients, outpatients and discharge.

demonstrate safety and appropriate skill in a ‘clean’ environment and know how to act in an emergency and reflect on progress.

complete a ‘clean’ aseptic transfer and review performance.

assess the issues related to the production, quality control and quality assurance of sterile pharmaceuticals.