Applied Therapeutics for Pharmacy Technicians

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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:

2024-09-01

Module Leader:

Mamoon Al Deyab

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Guided Independent Study

Work Based Learning

Lecture

Synopsis

The aim of this module is to provide pharmacy technicians with the underpinning knowledge to work with patients and their medicines to improve healthcare outcomes. This module will focus on the application of an integrated knowledge base to inform decision-making and problem-solving of issues regarding pharmaceutical care of individual patients. It will focus on problem-solving and pharmaceutical care planning whilst also introducing a variety of therapeutic areas and their management. Using taught, work-based, and directed study you'll have the opportunity to apply theory to work by the preparation of ‘real-life’ care plans demonstrating application of knowledge.

Learning Strategy

The learning experience will be interactive, focused on the care of patients, and relevant to the professional roles and experience of the students. Students will be expected to share their experiences and their knowledge whilst enhancing their learning by group discussions and learning from each other. The relevance of teaching … For more content click the Read More button below.

The learning experience will be interactive, focused on the care of patients, and relevant to the professional roles and experience of the students. Students will be expected to share their experiences and their knowledge whilst enhancing their learning by group discussions and learning from each other. The relevance of teaching to practice will encourage engagement of the students and their willingness to prepare work for planned learning activities.

Outline Syllabus

Therapeutics – the treatment of patients with an emphasis on sound, structured problem-solving in relation to treatment choice and to designing pharmaceutical care plans.Disease states covered include several topics such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal medicine, liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders, infections, paediatrics.Clinical medication review – identification of unsuitable prescriptions and … For more content click the Read More button below.

Therapeutics – the treatment of patients with an emphasis on sound, structured problem-solving in relation to treatment choice and to designing pharmaceutical care plans.
Disease states covered include several topics such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, renal medicine, liver disease, gastrointestinal disorders, infections, paediatrics.
Clinical medication review – identification of unsuitable prescriptions and management of ADRs, contraindications and side-effects.
The application of national standards. Other national/local policy or drivers for change or maintenance of standards.
Communication of the aims of treatment to peers and other healthcare professionals.
Understanding the patient perspective – living with disease, perceptions of health disease and managing expectations of care and of therapeutics.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

be able to have a clear understanding of the clinical role and responsibilities of healthcare professionals in the context of the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients in clinical settings.

be able to critically appraise treatment strategies based on a clinical review of a patient case.

be able to understand how national guidelines influence safe and effective treatment strategies.

be able to solve clinical and therapeutic issues relating to patients and involving the wider healthcare team in a professional and appropriate manner with regard to the situation and the recipient.

be able to design a pharmaceutical care plan for individuals or groups of patients.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written plan

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Oral Assessment

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

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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