Medication Safety - SFP1021

Assessment 2: Other

Role play and portfolio-based tasks will tackle the more practical aspects of the course (7-10).

Other

Assessment 1: Other

Whilst completing a work-based portfolio, students will be given tasks to find and summarise various policies and practices which will be discussed and experiences shared as a group during sessions, (1-6). 

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Held under the normal coursework regulations                                

In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Portfolio

Portfolio

Accredited Accuracy Checking for Pharmacy

SFP1016 - Accredited Accuracy Checking for Pharmacy

<p>The aim of this module is to provide pharmacy technicians without a dispensing role and with the underpinning knowledge to work with patients and their medicines to improve safety.  With an emphasis on error reduction the module will combine knowledge with skills to provide competence to reduce errors.  Using both taught and self-directed study the student will have the opportunity to apply theory to work by the preparation of ‘real-life’ initiatives demonstrating application of knowledge. The students will be expected to become more familiar with the way in which work- place protocols and procedures operate and also be encouraged to appraise and challenge current procedures and ways of working to provide the safest possible care, benefiting both patients and other professionals.</p>

School of Applied Sciences

SFP1021 - Medication Safety

Medication Safety

demonstrate the administration of various routes of drug delivery

explain the basic clinical monitoring of common disease states

take a full and active part in the development and maintenance of safe systems of work

demonstrate an ability to recognise own limitations.

be aware of problem-solving strategies and techniques related to medicine safety.

list and describe current regulations and guidance relating to all aspects of medication and how it is applied in the work place

understand why medication errors occur and learn strategies to minimise them

develop appropriate communication strategies to counsel patients effectively with respect to the administration and use of medicines

accept the need for clear recording in relation to supply, storage and administration of medicines