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PA40256: Introduction to pharmacist prescribing

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 3
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 1
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 100%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Like-for-like reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
Follow this link for further information on unit rules Requisites: Before taking this unit you must take PA30243 and After taking this module you must take PA40041
Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
To develop knowledge of the theory, legal issues, ethical aspects and influences upon prescribing.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the unit the student will be able to:
1) Demonstrate an understanding of the underlying theory behind supplementary and independent prescribing and those ethical issues which impact upon it. (knowledge and understanding).
2) Critically evaluate influences on prescribing practice at individual, local and national levels.
3) Develop and document a clinical management plan within the context of a prescribing partnership.
4) Appraise the legal and professional framework for accountability and responsibility in relation to supplementary and independent prescribing.
5) Demonstrate self-direction and continue to advance their knowledge and understanding to high levels. (personal transferable skill).

Skills:

* Planning & organisation (Taught/Facilitated)
* Handling information (Taught/Facilitated)
* Written communication (Taught/Facilitated/Assessed)
* Working with others (Facilitated)
* Scientific & practical skills (Taught/Facilitated/Assessed)
* Improving learning & performance (Taught/Facilitated)
* Information & communication technology (ICT) (Taught/Facilitated/Assessed)
* Problem solving (Taught/Facilitated/Assessed).

Content:
Web-based learning materials: Legal aspects of supplementary & independent prescribing, theory of prescribing, ethical aspects of prescribing, influences upon prescribing, clinical management plans- what they are and how to write them.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

PA40256 is a Designated Essential Unit on the following programmes:

Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.