This module aims to introduce the principles of safe and effective medicines management within clinical practice. Students will acquire an enhanced knowledge and understanding of pharmacology and its application in the their specific area of practice with an appreciation of both the evidence base and the legal and professional frameworks.
Professional registration with either the Nursing & Midwifery Council (NMC) or Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC).
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Spring Term 2021-22 to Summer Term 2021-22 |
Students studying this module will develop an enhanced knowledge and understanding of the principles of safe and effective medicines management within clinical practice. They will acquire an enhanced knowledge and understanding of pharmacological principles and their application to the students specific area of clinical practice, with a critical awareness of the evidence base and legal and professional frameworks within which they operate.
At the end of this module, students will be able to:
This module offers the opportunity to gain a sound knowledge and understanding of the principles of evidenced-based medicines management. The module will build on previous knowledge and understanding of pharmacology allowing development within the students area of practice. Consideration will be given to the mechanism for supply and administration of medicines which includes Patient Group Directions (PGD's) and Patient Specific Directions (PSD's). Adverse drug reactions, drug interactions and polypharmacy will also be discussed. Ethical principles, professional accountability, cost effectiveness and person-centred care will be integral within this module in order to facilitate students development, knowledge and skills in safe medicines management.
The module has relevance for any professional who works with patients/ clients taking medicines whether they are prescribed or non-prescribed. As such, it has relevance for a wide range of professions allied to medicine for example, dieticians, nurses, operating department practitioners, paramedics and physiotherapists.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework 3000 Word Essay |
N/A | 100 |
Non-compensatable
Students are required to deliver a formative 10 minutes presentation based upon the case study they will be developing and critically reviewing for their summative assessment. Oral feedback will be provided immediately following this assessment.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework 3000 Word Essay |
N/A | 100 |
Written feedback for the summative assessment is provided on the standard proforma within the timescale specified in the programme handbook.