Postgraduate Programme Specification
PgCert Prescribing for Pharmacists
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 Prescribing for Pharmacists | Final Award (exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes) |
Postgraduate Certificate | |||||||||||
| Programme Code | PMY-PC-PP | 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 14-06-19 |
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 1. Students must have an agreement in place with a suitable prescriber to act as their Designated Prescribing Practitioner during their twelve days 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.
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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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 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 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 practice-based training 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 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 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 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 % | ||||||
| Prescribing in Practice | PMY7058 | 7 | 0 | YES | YES | 28 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Clinical skills, patient monitoring and onward referral | PMY7055 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 8 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Disease Management | PMY7056 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 4 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Professionalism | PMY7057 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 4 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Influences on and psychology of prescribing and patient-centred care | PMY7053 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 4 weeks | N | YES | -- | 0% | 0% | 100% |
| Evidence-based medicine and safe prescribing | PMY7052 | 7 | 10 | YES | -- | 4 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| Consultation and communication skills | PMY7054 | 7 | 10 | -- | YES | 4 weeks | N | YES | -- | 100% | 0% | 0% |
Notes
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