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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Professional Practice 2
Reference PL2005 Version 1
Created April 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 8
Approved July 2022 SCQF Points 30
Amended October 2021 ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required of a pharmacist in the practice setting.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the legal, professional and ethical requirements that underpin professional practice of a pharmacist in the supply of medicines, appliances and services.
2 Demonstrate appropriate knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required of a pharmacist.
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 pharmacy practice relating to the patient, the medicine and the profession, with an emphasis on the safe and legal supply of medicines and development of knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required by a pharmacist. Topics include: developing professional responsibilities required of a pharmacist, including ethical responsibilities; current legislation affecting pharmacy practice; supply of medicines and legal frameworks; public health; pharmaceutical calculations; communication and consultation skills; reflective practice; equity, diversity and inclusion; sustainability.

Module Delivery
Lectures, tutorials, coursework sessions, directed study activities, experiential learning alongside a range of additional Professional Experiences where a student will undertake a minimum of 70 hours of experiential learning on placement.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 70 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 160 N/A
Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours 70 N/A
TOTAL 300 N/A
Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body 70  

ASSESSMENT PLAN
If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only.
Component 1
Type: Coursework Weighting: 0% Outcomes Assessed: 2, 3, 4
Description: A portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of the module learning outcomes as specified in the assessment instructions and 100% attendance at all timetabled professional experiences.
Component 2
Type: Examination Weighting: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1
Description: Closed book written examination

MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR
Explanatory Text
A minimum of Grade D or better is required to pass this module.
Module Grade Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade:
A When the grade for Component 2(EX1) is an A and a PASS in Component 1(CW1).
B When the grade for Component 2(EX1) is an B and a PASS in Component 1(CW1).
C When the grade for Component 2(EX1) is an C and a PASS in Component 1(CW1).
D When the grade for Component 2(EX1) is an D and a PASS in Component 1(CW1).
E When the grade for Component 2(EX1) is an E and a PASS in Component 1(CW1).
F When the grade for Component 2(EX1) is an F and/or unsuccessful attempt (i.e. Fail) at Component 1(CW1).
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of MPharm Stage 1 or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY, 2022. Medicines, Ethics and Practice. A guide for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. London: Pharmaceutical Press.
2 WINGFIELD, J and PITCHFORD, K., 2009. Dale and Appelbe's Pharmacy Law and Ethics. Ninth edition. London: Pharmaceutical Press.
3 REES, J., SMITH, I. and WATSON, J., 2014. Pharmaceutical Practice. Fifth edition. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone.

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