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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Foundations In Pharmacy Practice
Reference PH1132 Version 5
Created September 2021 SCQF Level SCQF 7
Approved September 2013 SCQF Points 30
Amended October 2021 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To introduce the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for professional pharmacy practice.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate an awareness of the legal, professional and ethical responsibilities required of a pharmacist.
2 Acquire a foundation in the practical skills required of a pharmacist.
3 Develop an understanding of the communication and teamworking skills required of a pharmacist.
4 Reflect on personal and professional aspects of pharmacy practice.

Indicative Module Content
An introduction to aspects of the practice of pharmacy relating to the patient, the medicine and the profession, allowing students to explore the knowledge and skills required by a pharmacist and to begin to develop the relevant attributes. Topics include: exploring pharmacists’ professional responsibilities, including ethical responsibilities, responding to symptoms, principles of pharmaceutical care and public health; introduction to legislation concerning the supply of medicines; numeracy, interpersonal, communication and teamworking skills, information retrieval and study skills; interprofessional working including an awareness of the roles of other healthcare professionals; the drug journey from discovery through to patient use; pharmaceutical calculations.

Module Delivery
Lectures, coursework sessions, placement activity, group and individual based problem-solving activities, tutorials and directed study activities.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 78 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 214 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours 8 N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 8  

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Practical Exam Weighting: 34% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2
Description: Practical skills test.
Component 2
Type: Coursework Weighting: 33% Outcomes Assessed: 3
Description: Oral presentation.
Component 3
Type: Coursework Weighting: 33% Outcomes Assessed: 4
Description: Portfolio of learning development records.

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
All components are equally weighted and all must be passed to achieve a pass in the module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
Pass A PASS in C1, C2 and C3.
Fail An UNSUCCESSFUL attempt (i.e. Fail) at C1 and/or C2 and/or C3.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None, in addition to course entry requirements.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 WINFIELD, A. J., REES, J. and SMITH, I. Pharmaceutical Practice. Current edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone
2 REES, J., SMITH, I. and SMITH, B. Introduction to Pharmaceutical Calculations. Current edition. London: Pharmaceutical Press.
3 ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY. Medicines, Ethics and Practice. A guide for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Current edition. London: Pharmaceutical Press.
4 ADDISON, B., BROWN, A., EDWARDS, R. and GRAY, G. Minor Illness or Major Disease? Current edition. London: Pharmaceutical Press.
5 LANGLEY, C. and PERRIE, Y. Maths skills for pharmacy: unlocking pharmaceutical calculations. Current edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

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