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2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

HECS3188 Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Pharmacists

30 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Mary-Claire Kennedy
Email: m.c.kennedy@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: 1 Jan to 30 Sep, 1 Sep to 30 Jun(Adv pre 2223), Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

Pre-requisite qualifications

- Current registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
- At least 2 years experience as a pharmacist following initial registration after graduation.
- Support of the employer and Non Medical Prescribing Lead to show the student is expected to have a prescribing role when they qualify.
- Certified evidence of ability to study at level 3 (normally has obtained 120 credits at level 2).

This module is mutually exclusive with

HECS3103	Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Nurses and Mid
HECS5120M	Indep't Prescribing for Nurses
HECS5146M	Independent and Supplementary Prescribing for Pharmacists

Module replaces

HECS3104

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Objectives

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
1. Understand the responsibility that the role of independent prescriber entails, be aware of their own limitations and work within the limits of their professional competence - knowing when and how to refer / consult / seek guidance from another member of the health care team.
2. Develop an effective relationship and communication with patients, carers, other prescribers and members of the health care team.
3. Describe the pathophysiology of the condition being treated and recognise the signs and symptoms of illness, take an accurate history and carry out a relevant clinical assessment where necessary.
4. Use common diagnostic aids e.g. stethoscope, sphygmomanometer.
5. Use diagnostic aids relevant to condition(s) for which the pharmacist intends to prescribe, including monitoring response to therapy.
6. Apply clinical assessment skills to: inform a working diagnosis; formulate a treatment plan; prescribe one or more medicines if appropriate; carry out a checking process to ensure patient safety; monitor response to therapy, review the working/differential diagnosis and modify treatment or refer / consult / seek guidance as appropriate.
7. Demonstrate a shared approach to decision making by assessing patients' needs for medicines, taking account of their wishes and values and those of their carers when making prescribing decisions
8. Identify and assess sources of information, advice and decision support and demonstrate how they will use them in patient care taking into account evidence based practice and national / local guidelines;
9. Recognise, evaluate and respond to influences on prescribing practice at individual, local and national levels;
10. Prescribe safely, appropriately, clinically and cost effectively;
11. Work within a prescribing partnership
12. Maintain accurate, effective and timely records and ensure that other prescribers and health care staff are appropriately informed.
13. Demonstrate an understanding of the public health issues related to medicines use
14. Demonstrate an understanding of the legal, ethical and professional framework for accountability and responsibility in relation to prescribing;
15. Work within clinical governance frameworks that include audit of prescribing practice and personal development.
16. Participate regularly in CPD and maintain a record of their CPD activity.

Learning outcomes
- The structure of the NHS including clinical governance and the position of the independent and supplementary prescriber within it
- Different consultation methods and techniques
- Different clinical assessment tools and techniques
- The pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics of drugs
- The diagnostic techniques applicable to different conditions and patients
- Where to find information sources about prescribing and related issues such as adverse drug reactions and drug interactions
- The importance of NICE and other professional body's guidelines
- Definitions of safe and effective prescribing
- How to create networks for continuing professional development
- The structure and influences of the pharmaceutical industry.

Syllabus

The indicative content is identified in the General Pharmaceutical Council’s curriculum for training programmes to prepare pharmacist independent prescribers, September 2010 and includes the following:

- Consultation
- Decision-Making
- Assessment and Review
- Prescribing in a Team Context
- Applied Therapeutics
- Evidence-based Practice and Clinical Governance
- Legal, Policy
- Professional and Ethical Aspects
- Prescribing in the Public Health Context.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Fieldwork	90	1.00	90.00
Lecture	110	1.00	110.00
Practical	12	1.00	12.00
Seminar	8	1.00	8.00
Tutorial	5	1.00	5.00
Private study hours			75.00
Total Contact hours			225.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

75 hours - there is a minimum 75 hours included for private study:
- Students are expected to spend private study time in preparation for lectures, tutorials, practicals, the portfolio and assessment.
- Sessions marked Self Directed Learning can be used to access the VLE, read material to back up lectures or to prepare for lectures.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

During the module students may be required to undertake course work. This will help develop learning and prepare the student for the summative assessment.

This will take the form of reading as preparationg for the formative examination. They will also be expected to see if for example audits have been carried out in their area of practice and bring examples to the relevant classes.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	Portfolio including supervised practice/ competencies - pass/fail	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		0.00

All components must be passed. Compensation is not permitted.

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	2 hr 00 mins	100.00
Practical Exam / OSCE	2 hr 00 mins	0.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		100.00

All components must be passed. Compensation is not permitted.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 11/08/2016

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