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MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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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 | |||
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To introduce the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for professional pharmacy practice. |
Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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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 |
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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 |
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Lectures, coursework sessions, placement activity, group and individual based problem-solving activities, tutorials and directed study activities. |
Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
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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 | |||||
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements. |
Corequisites for module | None. |
Precluded Modules | None. |
INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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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. |