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 Academic Year: | 2018/9 | |
| Owning Department/School: | Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology | |
| Credits: | 6 [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] | |
| Notional Study Hours: | 120 | |
| Level: | Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7) | |
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| Assessment Summary: | CW 100%, OT 0% | CW 80%, MC 20%, OT 0% |
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| Requisites: | In taking this module you cannot take PA50199 OR take PA50201 | |
| Description:
| Aims: To update underpinning knowledge of key long term conditions and therapeutics enabling pharmacists to support patients in the self-management of their conditions through optimising medicines use. Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. Critically evaluate the evidence base for the management of key long term conditions (LTCs), specifically asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, hypothyroidism and obesity. (Intellectual skill) (Medicines Optimisation Tool [MOT]) 2. Analyse and critically reflect on your role in reviewing medication and monitoring their safety and effectiveness in patients with the above conditions. (knowledge and understanding) (MOT, Clinical Activity Reflective Exercise [CARE], portfolio task) 3. Explain the pathophysiology, symptoms and patient monitoring factors in the above conditions. (MOT, portfolio task) 4. Apply good communication and patient centred consultation skills to enhance the patient experience. ( Formative Work Based Assessment [WBA] and MOT). 5. Apply commonly used clinical skills and interpretation of investigations relevant to the above conditions i.e. spirometry, peak flow, HbA1c and diabetic foot examination. (taught / facilitated) 6. Competently use relevant clinical tools and interpret investigations to analyse risk and monitor patients with the above conditions. (MOT) 7. Safely review medication and optimise medicines use in patients with the above conditions. (MOT) Skills: * Planning & organisation * Basic clinical examination skills * Consultation skills * Study skills * Handling information * communication skills * Working with others * Problem solving * Scientific and practical skills * Improving learning and performance * Reflective practice * Information & communication technology Content: Asthma COPD Diabetes - type 1 Diabetes - type 2 Complications of diabetes Obesity Hypothyroidism. | |
| Programme availability: |
PA50338 is Optional on the following programmes:Department of Pharmacy & Pharmacology
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