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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Pharmacology and Medication for Effective Practice | |||
| Reference | NU3719 | Version | 3 |
| Created | July 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 9 |
| Approved | May 2011 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | August 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| The module will facilitate the student to consolidate and enhance their knowledge of safe, effective and person centred practice relating to managing medication. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics for the major drug groups in your area of clinical practice. |
| 2 | Produce evidence of accuracy in calculating medications. |
| 3 | Interpret the significance of safe medication administration and adverse reactions/incidents from a safety perspective. |
| 4 | Discuss and debate the challenges and opportunities relating to medication concordance and promoting patient independence and self management. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Pharmacokinetics; Pharmacodynamics; Major drug groups; Polypharmacy; Safe Medication administration; Numeracy; Drug calculations; Concordance/adherence; Polypharmacy; Patient empowerment; Self-management. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is designed to be delivered using blended face to face on campus or online modes. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | 10 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 120 | 140 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 25% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2 |
| Description: | CAA examination. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 75% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 3, 4 |
| Description: | Written assignment. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| C1 = CAA Examination. C2 = Written assignment. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | C1 = Pass; C2 = A |
| B | C1 = Pass; C2 = B |
| C | C1 = Pass; C2 = C |
| D | C1 = Pass; C2 = D |
| E | C1 = Refer; C2 = E |
| F | C1 = Refer; C2 = F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | The student should be a healthcare professional and will normally be able to demonstrate evidence of SCQF level 8 learning or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | GATFORD, J.D. and PHILLIPS, N., 2016. Nursing calculations. 9th ed. Edinburgh: Elsevier. [e-book]. |
| 2 | JEVON, P., PAYNE, E., HIGGINS, D. and ENDACOTT, R., eds., 2010. Medicines management: a guide for nurses. Chichester: Wiley-Blackwell. |
| 3 | KARCH, A.M., 2013. Focus on nursing pharmacology. 6th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins. |
| 4 | LAWSON, E., 2010. Medicines management in adult nursing. Exeter: Learning Matters. |
| 5 | SCOTT, W.N. and McGRATH, D., 2009. Nursing pharmacology made incredibly easy. (first UK edition). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. |
| 6 | SPIRES. A., 2011. Introduction to medicines management in nursing. Exeter: Learning Matters. |