Pharmacy Practice 1

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School:

School of Applied Sciences

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2022-09-01

Module Leader:

Sarah Khan

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Work Based Learning

Guided Independent Study

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Lecture

Practical Classes and Demonstrations

Professional Body Requirements

General Pharmaceutical Council

Synopsis

This module introduces students to the practice of pharmacy, the role of the pharmacist in society and their role as a member of the healthcare team and highlights issues related to ‘Health and Illness.’ In accordance with the annual theme “Foundations of Pharmacy,” students are introduced to the dispensing of medicines with respect to the underpinning skills, pharmaceutical legislation and ethics. Students will also be introduced to the concept of self-care and the process of differential diagnosis with emphasis on the treatment of minor self-limiting illnesses such as coughs and colds. Pharmacy placement visits will provide students with the opportunity to become familiar with the practice of pharmacy in both hospital and community pharmacy environments. This should comprise a brief summary of the module. It should be written in accessible language for the benefit of stakeholders such as students and employers and following the format specified for the IPP marketing statement.

Learning Strategy

The learning experience will be very practical and professionally focused and relevant to everyday practice as a pharmacist. Students will acquire skills to enable them to gain real insight into the role of a pharmacist from visits and placements and enable them to appreciate how the learning in other modules … For more content click the Read More button below.

The learning experience will be very practical and professionally focused and relevant to everyday practice as a pharmacist. Students will acquire skills to enable them to gain real insight into the role of a pharmacist from visits and placements and enable them to appreciate how the learning in other modules can be applied to their interaction with patients and other professions. Directed study will include preparation for placements, reflective exercises and problem solving activities.

Outline Syllabus

Origins of the profession and the current and future role of the Pharmacist in society and in healthcare; origin and development of the legal, ethical and regulatory framework in which pharmacy is practiced. What it means to be a ‘Registered Healthcare Professional.’ Current legislation and the responsibilities of PharmacistsHistory and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Origins of the profession and the current and future role of the Pharmacist in society and in healthcare; origin and development of the legal, ethical and regulatory framework in which pharmacy is practiced. What it means to be a ‘Registered Healthcare Professional.’ Current legislation and the responsibilities of Pharmacists
History and modern role of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and General Pharmaceutical Council – regulation of the profession, fitness to practice, professional code of practice, the unique role of the pharmacist, professional development
An introduction to the Law relating to the practice of pharmacy – The origins and structure of English Law, role of the Statutory Framework, precedent and the influence of the EU (common law and civil law.) The influence of specific pharmaceutical legislation to include Pharmacy Act 1954, Medicines Act 1968, Poisons Act 1972 and subsequent amendments
Medicines in Society – a description of the controls of access to medicines and non-medicinal poisons. The legal classification of medicines (Medicines Act 1968), consumer protection, safe handling of medicines, safe disposal of unwanted medicines (HTM 07-01).
An introduction to ‘ethics’- historical perspective of ‘medical’ and ‘professional’ ethics and the role of Ethics in practice - GPhC Code of Ethics and the process by which it is revised.
Numeracy skills will be revised and assessed by the introduction of basic pharmaceutical calculations - making appropriate supplies, dilutions, dose / kg, unit conversion etc. (see SFP1006)
An introduction to dispensing of medicines – prescription requirements (exc. Controlled Drugs), the application of Standard Operating Procedures, safe interpretation of prescriptions, introduction to labelling of dispensed medicines and medicines for sale, (for hospital and community settings), recording simple interventions and preparing medicines for patients. (See SFP1006)
An introduction to errors and underpinning knowledge behind why errors occur as an introduction to the management of risk.
Use of the BNF and standard information sources including e-resources.
Health and Illness (see SFP1005)- An introduction to the concept of self-care, focusing on the symptom recognition, treatment and diagnosis of minor self-limiting illnesses commonly encounter in the pharmacy and the appropriate use and supply of Pharmacy & GSL medicines used to manage minor illness and to promote good health. The self-limiting illness will be those related to the eye, throat, and skin together with diarrhoea, constipation and headache. (See SFP1002)
Pharmacists’ role in compliance and concordance and in the promotion of ‘medicines management’ including essential features of social and behavioural sciences to provide an understanding of the patient perspective and expectations
Communication skills – both written and oral; self-awareness, eye contact, listening, medical terminology, questioning and non-verbal communication, provision of advice and barriers to effective communication as preparation for future interaction with patients, carers and professionals.
An introduction to the concept and practice of continuing professional develop (CPD) and lifelong learning with an emphasis on a personal responsibility for learning.
Reflective practice and the role of the portfolio for CPD will be introduced

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

be able to discuss and appreciate the roles and responsibilities of the pharmacist.

be able to describe the pharmacy law and ethics in the safe and effective sale and supply medicines.

be able to describe approaches adopted in the recognition and treatment of some minor ailments (related to the eye, throat, and skin together with diarrhoea, constipation and headache.

be able to demonstrate competence in the dispensing process, taking into account the law and systems for safe practice e.g. SOPs.

be able to be apply and demonstrate good communication skills in relation to the supply of medicines

be able to establish rapport with patients and professionals and interact as part of a team within a practice-based setting.

be able to write a report with reflection in the provision of a portfolio.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Portfolio (including examples)

Description: Students will be required to compile a portfolio of professional experience and evidence from their placement opportunities on which formative feedback will be given by the tutors. Portfolio learning requires students to integrate learning across the course and to be able to demonstrate the application of scientific learning to the practice of pharmacy.

Individual or Group:Individual

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Exam

Assessment 2: Presentation

Assessment 3: Presentation

Assessment 4: In-Class Test

Assessment 5: In-Class Test

Description:OSCE Practical assessment (including an assessment of dispensing) OSCE with a 70% pass mark. Students are allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the test and MUST pass in order to pass the module.

Assessment Weight:0

Assessment Length:0 Hours (Duration)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO2, MLO3, MLO6, MLO7

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:No

Marked Anonymously:Yes

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:Yes

Assessment 6: Portfolio

Assessment Criteria

Pass marks are high in order to reflect the high standard needed to reflect competence and to protect the public. Calculations test with a 70% pass mark. Students are allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the test and MUST pass in order to pass the module. Practical assessment … For more content click the Read More button below. Portfolio of achievements is submitted during term time with a 50% pass mark. They MUST pass this in order to pass the module The above assessments are Pass / Fail and the marks do not contribute to the module mark The module handbook will provide additional guidance for students on the specific assessment criteria and marking schedules applied to individual pieces of work.

Pass marks are high in order to reflect the high standard needed to reflect competence and to protect the public.

Calculations test with a 70% pass mark. Students are allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the test and MUST pass in order to pass the module.

Practical assessment (including an assessment of dispensing) OSCE with a 70% pass mark. Students are allowed a maximum of three attempts to pass the test and MUST pass in order to pass the module.

Portfolio of achievements is submitted during term time with a 50% pass mark. They MUST pass this in order to pass the module

The above assessments are Pass / Fail and the marks do not contribute to the module mark

The module handbook will provide additional guidance for students on the specific assessment criteria and marking schedules applied to individual pieces of work.

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