Module Details

Module Code: ZPHA C3103
Module Title: Respiratory / Allergy Patient Care
Title: Respiratory / Allergy Patient Care
Module Level:: 7
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Paula Rankin
Domains:  
Module Description: This module aims to give students the knowledge, skills and competencies required to deliver optimal pharmacy - based services to patients with respiratory conditions including allergies, across a range of pharmacy contexts.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Outline and explain the pathology of a range of respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, rhinitis and other allergic conditions.
LO2 Describe the drugs used to manage a range of respiratory conditions, including mode of action, side effects and drug interactions. Compare treatment options and explain the relevance and application of international treatment guidelines.
LO3 Review and assess typical pharmacy patient medical records and dispense relevant prescriptions safely and efficiently, under the supervision of a pharmacist.
LO4 Outline and discuss non-drug measures relevant to the management of respiratory conditions.
LO5 Describe and apply a range of communication techniques, including consultation skills, coaching skills and motivational interviewing and evaluate their effectiveness in a range of pharmacy settings, to promote behaviour change, as appropriate, and to optimise medicine management in this therapeutic field.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Clinical.
Pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnosis and management (both pharmacological and non-pharmacological) of a ranges of conditions affecting the respiratory system, including (but not limited to) asthma, COPD and cystic fibrosis. Identification and management of allergic reactions.
Health promotion
Factors which can influence risk of developing respiratory disease. Emphasis on smoking cessation.
Communication Skills
Coaching and consultation skills. Motivational interviewing techniques. Inhaler/device technique.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project30.00%
Practical20.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment will include strategies to encourage engagement with on-line resources. These will include quizzes, participation in class discussions (both face to face and via Blackboard) and the use of on-line reflective diaries.
Continuous assessment will also include review of case studies, completion of practical work sheets. Students will be required to demonstrate mastery of a range of practical skills (as well as theoretical knowledge) during practical classes.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will complete a series of worksheets, including clinical review and assessment of prescriptions and drug charts, and examination of case studies. A range of practical skills (e.g. inhaler technique) will be assessed.
No End of Module Formal Examination

Part Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 50
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Continuous assessment will include strategies to encourage engagement with on-line resources. These will include quizzes, participation in class discussions (both face to face and via Blackboard) and the use of on-line reflective diaries.
Continuous assessment will also include review of case studies, completion of practical work sheets. Students will be required to demonstrate mastery of a range of practical skills (as well as theoretical knowledge) during practical classes.
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 20
Timing n/a Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Students will complete a series of worksheets, including clinical review and assessment of prescriptions and drug charts, and examination of case studies. A range of practical skills (e.g. inhaler technique) will be assessed.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Exam Board
It is at the discretion of the Examination Board as to what the qualifying criteria are.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Practicals Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 1.00 15
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 13.00 195
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 3.00 45
Practicals Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 1.00 15
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 13.00 195
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Roger Walker BPharm PhD FRPharmS FFPH (Editor), Cate Whittlesea BSc MSc PhD MRPharmS (Editor). Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 5e, Churchill Livingstone, p.998, [ISBN: 9780702042935].
  • Joint Formulary Committee. British National Formulary (BNF), Pharmaceutical Press, London.
  • Felicity J. Smith. Conducting your pharmacy practice research project, London ; Pharmaceutical Press, 2010., [ISBN: 9780853698692].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: