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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Professional Practice 4
Reference PL4003 Version 1
Created April 2022 SCQF Level SCQF 10
Approved June 2022 SCQF Points 30
Amended ECTS Points 15

Aims of Module
To enable the student to integrate and apply 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 Communicate complex situations effectively with service users, carers, clinical supervisors and relevant members of the multidisciplinary team and critically reflect on own role and that of others within the multidisciplinary team.
2 Demonstrate in the practice setting the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required of a pharmacist to respond to complex situations and competing priorities.
3 Reflect on and critically evaluate personal and professional aspects of pharmacy practice.

Indicative Module Content
This professional development module will include experiential learning involving; professionalism; local policies and standards that are relevant to practice; communication and consultation skills; ethical decision-making skills; confidentiality; application of relevant pharmaceutical care planning knowledge and skills; opportunities to reflect on and discuss the practice setting; multidisciplinary working; personal development; professional discussion and reflective activities which involve linking theory to the practice setting; opportunities to explore.

Module Delivery
This module comprises 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 50 N/A
Non-Contact Hours 180 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: 100% Outcomes Assessed: 1, 2, 3
Description: A reflective statement supported by a portfolio of satisfactory evidence as specified in the assessment instructions and 100% attendance at all timetabled professional experiences.

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 1(CW1) is an A.
B When the grade for Component 1(CW1) is an B.
C When the grade for Component 1(CW1) is an C.
D When the grade for Component 1(CW1) is an D.
E When the grade for Component 1(CW1) is an E.
F When the grade for Component 1(CW1) is an F.
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module Successful completion of MPharm Stage 3 or equivalent.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 GENERAL PHARMACEUTICAL COUNCIL, 2017. Standards for Pharmacy Professionals. London: General Pharmaceutical Council.
2 ROYAL PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY, 2024. Medicines, Ethics and Practice: The Professional Guide for Pharmacists. London: Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

Robert Gordon University, Garthdee House, Aberdeen, AB10 7QB, Scotland, UK: a Scottish charity, registration No. SC013781