Postgraduate Programme Specification
PgDip Advanced Pharmacy Practice (with Independent Prescribing)
Academic Year 2022/23
A programme specification is required for any programme on which a student may be registered. All programmes of the University are subject to the University's Quality Assurance processes. All degrees are awarded by Queen's University Belfast.
| Programme Title | PgDip Advanced Pharmacy Practice (with Independent Prescribing) | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Diploma | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | PMY-PD-AP | UCAS Code | HECoS Code |
100251 - Pharmacy - 100 |
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ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
Health Check Required |
No |
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Portfolio Required |
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Interview Required |
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| Mode of Study | Part Time | |||||||||||||
| Type of Programme | Postgraduate | Length of Programme |
Part Time - 24 Months |
Total Credits for Programme | 120 | |||||||||
| Exit Awards available | No | |||||||||||||
Institute Information
Teaching Institution |
Queen's University Belfast |
School/Department |
Pharmacy |
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Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 7 |
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Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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No accreditations (PSRB) found. | |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations N/A |
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Programme Specific Regulations This programme is open to pharmacists who have completed the NICPLD Foundation Programme, which is equivalent to 60 credits. |
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Students with protected characteristics N/A |
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Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
Educational Aims Of Programme
On successful completion of the programme, the student will be able to:
Register as Independent Prescribers with the Pharmaceutical Society of NI or the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Manage the drug treatment of patients in four key therapeutic areas: diabetes and common respiratory, cardiovascular and infectious diseases.
Demonstrate ‘Excellence’ standard based on the competencies defined in the Advanced and Consultant Level Framework (ACLF) clusters ‘Expert Professional Practice’ and ‘Building Working Relationships’.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Recognise, evaluate and respond to influences on prescribing at individual, local and national levels |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students learn the relevant theory in the taught modules and learn to apply the theory in the workshop components and the practice-based training component. Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
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Apply analytical, judgemental and interpretational skills when making decisions in complex situations |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students learn the relevant theory in the taught modules and learn to apply the theory in the workshop components and the practice-based training component. Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
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Interpret clinical information and adjust treatment accordingly |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Custom distance-learning texts authored by subject experts and supplemented by relevant online resources and work-based learning Methods of Assessment Written coursework |
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Demonstrate the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students are required to learn in an independent manner throughout Methods of Assessment Written coursework |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Demonstrate effective consultation and decision-making skills |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students attend clinical skills workshops and participate in 12 days of practice-based training with their Designated Medical Practitioner Methods of Assessment Observed Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) |
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Manage their time effectively |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The taught modules utilise a distance-learning format whereby students are required to plan and implement their own learning schedule Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
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Critically evaluate clinical and scientific literature |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Custom distance-learning texts authored by subject experts and supplemented by relevant online resources Methods of Assessment Written coursework |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Discuss the therapeutic options and strategies available for the management of patients with diabetes, infection and common cardiovascular and respiratory conditions. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Custom distance-learning texts authored by subject experts and supplemented by relevant online resources Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
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Discuss the influences on and psychology of prescribing in a public health context |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students learn the relevant theory in the taught modules and learn to apply the theory in the workshop components and the practice-based training component Methods of Assessment Written coursework |
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Discuss the legal, policy, professional and ethical aspects of prescribing |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students learn the relevant theory in the taught modules and learn to apply the theory in the workshop components and the practice-based training component. Methods of Assessment Written coursework |
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Interpret clinical information and make treatment recommendations based on clinical laboratory test results |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Custom distance-learning texts authored by subject experts and supplemented by relevant online resources and work-based learning Methods of Assessment Written coursework |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Make prescribing decisions based on interpretation of monitoring parameters and knowledge of the disease state of the patient |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students learn the relevant theory in the taught modules and learn to apply the theory in the workshop components and the practice-based training component Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
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Undertake appropriate physical examination of patients |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students learn the relevant theory in the taught modules and learn to apply the theory in the workshop components and the practice-based training component Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
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Prescribe effectively as a member of the healthcare team |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students learn the relevant theory in the taught modules and learn to apply the theory in the workshop components and the practice-based training component Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
Module Information
Stages and Modules
| Module Title | Module Code | Level/ stage | Credits | Availability |
Duration | Pre-requisite | Assessment |
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| S1 | S2 | Core | Option | Coursework % | Practical % | Examination % | ||||||
| Disease management | PMY7071 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Clinical skills | PMY7072 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 50% | 50% | 0% |
| Professionalism | PMY7073 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 4 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Person-centred care and collaboration | PMY7070 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 4 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Clinical Effectiveness | PMY7049 | 7 | 15 | YES | -- | 7 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Hospital Dispensary Services | PMY7046 | 7 | 15 | YES | -- | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Hospital Technical Services | PMY7047 | 7 | 15 | YES | -- | 7 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Hospital Clinical Services | PMY7048 | 7 | 15 | YES | -- | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Advanced therapeutics | PMY7040 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Notes
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