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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Developing Pharmacy Practice | |||
| Reference | PH2132 | Version | 5 |
| Created | September 2021 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | September 2013 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | October 2021 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for pharmacy practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the legal, professional and ethical requirements that underpin professional practice. |
| 2 | Supply medicines, pharmaceutical products and services in accordance with the appropriate legal, professional and ethical requirements. |
| 3 | Effectively communicate with patients, the public and the wider healthcare team. |
| 4 | Reflect on personal and professional aspects of pharmacy practice. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Development of aspects of practice of pharmacy relating to the patient, the medicine and the profession, with an emphasis on the safe and legal supply of medicines within a range of practice settings and development of communication skills along with professional attributes. Topics include: current legislation affecting pharmacy practice including the Human Medicines Regulations, Misuse of Drugs Act, Weights and Measures, Consumer Protection, Data Protection Act and Freedom of Information Act; supply of medicines including dispensing medicinal products, extemporaneous preparation of products, veterinary products; pharmaceutical calculations; communication and consultation skills; reflective practice and continuing professional development (CPD). |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Lectures, tutorials, coursework sessions, professional experience activities, directed study activities. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 85 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 209 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 6 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 6 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Practical Exam | Weighting: | 33% | Outcomes Assessed: | 2, 3 |
| Description: | Competency-based dispensing assessment | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 33% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1 |
| Description: | Legislation and pharmaceutical calculations test | ||||
| Component 3 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 34% | 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 | Successful completion of Stage 1 or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY. Medicines, Ethics and Practice. A guide for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Current edition. London: Pharmaceutical Press. |
| 2 | WINGFIELD, J and PITCHFORD, K. Dale and Appelbe’s Pharmacy Law and Ethics, Current edition. London: Pharmaceutical Press. |
| 3 | REES, J., SMITH, I. and WATSON, J. Pharmaceutical Practice. Current edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone. |