Postgraduate Programme Specification
PgCert 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 | PgCert Independent Prescribing | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Certificate | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | PMY-PC-IN | 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 - 1 Academic Year |
Total Credits for Programme | 60 | |||||||||
| 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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Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland and General Pharmaceutical Council |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 16-05-22 |
Regulation Information
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Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations GPhC Standards for the education and training of pharmacist independent prescribers states: “7.10 Pharmacist independent prescribers in training must pass all summative assessments before being signed off. 7.11 On patient safety grounds, compensation or condonation are not allowed on courses for pharmacist independent prescribers in training.” |
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Programme Specific Regulations 1. Students must have an agreement in place with a suitable prescriber to act as their Designated Prescribing Practitioner during their 90 hours learning in practice. |
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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, students are eligible to register as an Independent Prescriber (IP) with the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland and/or the General Pharmaceutical Council.
NB: All specific learning outcomes from the GPhC Standards for the education and training of pharmacist independent prescribers must be met.
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 learning in practice 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 learning in practice component. Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
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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 learning in practice with their Designated Prescribing Practitioner Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
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Manage their time effectively |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The taught modules are delivered online whereby students are required to plan and implement their own learning schedule Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
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Learn in an independent manner |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The taught modules are delivered online whereby students are required to plan and implement their own learning schedule Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
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 the disease in which the student intends to prescribe |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Online resources, practice-based and self-directed learning Methods of Assessment Written coursework |
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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 learning in practice component Methods of Assessment Portfolio |
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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 learning in practice component. 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 learning in practice 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 learning in practice 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 learning in practice 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 % | ||||||
| Professionalism | PMY7073 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 4 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Learning in practice | PMY7074 | 7 | 20 | YES | YES | 36 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Disease management | PMY7071 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Clinical skills | PMY7072 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 6 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Person-centred care and collaboration | PMY7070 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 5 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Notes
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