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2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

HECS5122M Assessment, Appraisal and Evaluation for Supervisors of Preregistration Pharmacy Training

15 creditsClass Size: 25

If you are applying for a stand-alone Masters level module please note you must meet either the general University entry criteria or the specific module pre-requisite for this level of study.

Module manager: Helen Bradbury
Email: H.M.Bradbury@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Sep to 31 Jan (Adv pre 2223), Semester 1 (Sep to Jan), Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

Degree in Pharmacy or equivalent. Engagement in pharmacy teaching or training.

Module replaces

DAPP4002

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- employ an innovative approach to the development and implementation of an assessment strategy for the preregistration pharmacy performance standards set by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC);
- develop and lead best practice in conducting appraisals to facilitate the preregistration pharmacy trainees' continuing professional development (CPD);
- design and implement an evaluation framework to ensure rigorous and effective review of the training programme;
- critically evaluate strategies to manage and motivate the supervisory team assisting with the education and training of preregistraion pharmacy trainees;
- reflect on their assessment, appraisal and evaluation skills in the context of their CPD requirements.

Learning outcomes
- Application of knowledge to employ an innovative approach to the development and implementation of an assessment strategy for the pre-registration pharmacy performance standards set by the GPhC.

- Knowledge to develop and lead best practice in conducting performance reviews (appraisal) to facilitate the pre-registration trainees' continuing professional development (CPD).

- Knowledge to design and implement an evaluation framework to ensure rigorous and effective review of the pre-registration training programme.

- Knowledge to critically evaluate strategies to manage and motivate the supervisory team assisting with the education and training of the pre-registration trainee.

- Application of knowledge to reflect on their assessment, appraisal and evaluation skills in the context of their CPD requirements.


Syllabus

Familiarisation with the GPhC preregistraion pharmacy training requirements:
- Performance standards
- Underpinning knowledge/exam syllabus
- Cross-sector training.

Develop assessment tools for the GPhC performance standards:
- Objective structured clinical examinations
- Multiple choice questions
- Simulation exercises
- Observation checklists/records.

Strategies for providing constructive feedback and negotiation of action plans to enable the preregistration pharmacist trainee to achieve fitness for practice.

Managing the supervisory team:
- Staff support - preparation/training/mentoring
- Management structure - liaison/communication.

- Planning, conducting and following up an appraisal with a preregistraion pharmacy trainee
- Portfolio development and use in the context of the preregistraion pharmacy trainee's CPD
- Evaluation and quality assurance of the preregistration training programme
- Reflection on personal CPD.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Workshop121.0012.00
Lecture41.004.00
Seminar81.007.50
Tutorial61.005.50
Private study hours121.00
Total Contact hours29.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Private study

- 100hrs Preparation of portfolio items and essay
- 6 hrs reflection and personal CPD entries
- 10 hrs course reading
- 5 hrs preparation for tutorials.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Formative feedback from tutors and peers during workshops throughout the module
- Two tutorials to discuss module assessment during the second and third blocks of teaching
- Formative feedback offered by tutor before submission of portfolio items.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Portfolio1,500 word portfolio (pass/fail)0.00
Essay1,500 word essay100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)100.00

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Last updated: 15/11/2013

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