Module Details

Module Code: PHAR C1101
Module Title: Over the Counter Preparations
Title: Over the Counter
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 10
Module Coordinator: Paula Rankin
Module Author:: Nicola Cantwell
Domains:  
Module Description: Student will have a knowledge of OTC preparations, be able to communicate with customer, be able select appropriate treatment options for minor conditions and be aware of when to refer to pharmacist or other appropriate health care professional.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate knowledge of products available without prescription for treatment of common minor conditions
LO2 Understand and practice with the limits of the role of a pharmacy technician
LO3 Identify situations needing referral to pharmacist, doctor or other appropriate health care professional.
LO4 Apply communication skills to retrieve information from client
LO5 Advise on appropriate treatment options, give practical advice to manage conditions, suggest suitable resources to aid patients manage their conditions.
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
Theory:
The students will learn about the diagnosing and treatment of customers presenting in pharmacy requesting advice in areas such as Pain Relief, Coughs/Colds, Smoking Cessation, Childhood Illnesses, Nutrition and Dietary supplements, Women’s Health, Oral Conditions, Gastric Conditions, Skin Conditions, Travel Medicine, Abuse of OTC Medicines or similar
Practical
The students will develop their communication skills, ability to select appropriate treatment options and be able to assess the need for referral when dealing with customers.
Work Placement
Students will focus on OTC as part of their 200 hours work placement. This will underpin the learning from the theory classes and enhance the skills developed during practical classes. This independent learning is essential for students to develop the core competencies required for pharmacy technicians
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 10
Timing Ongoing Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Blackboard quizzes, short tests, completion of online learning modules from pharmacy websites such as:https://www.tmmagazine.co.uk/category/otc-modules and https://www.rbforhealth.co.uk/s/
Completion of certain tasks recorded in work placement portfolio
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Review of case studies and practice consultations
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
2 hour exam
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 Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Laboratory Contact Practical class 12 Weeks per Stage 1.00 12
Estimated Learner Hours Non Contact Independent learning: Completed under supervision of pharmacy tutor during work placement. Completion of online modules from pharmacy websites as part of CA requirements Student's own independent learning 15 Weeks per Stage 13.47 202
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 Lectures will cover all learning outcomes Per Semester 1.28 32
Independent Learning Time Non Contact Independent & Work-Based learning: Completed under supervision of pharmacy tutor during work placement. Completion of online modules from pharmacy websites as part of CA requirements Student's own independent learning Per Semester 8.72 218
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.28
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Alison Blenkinsopp, Martin Duerden, John Blenkinsopp. (2018), Symptoms in the Pharmacy: A Guide to the Management of Common Illnesses, 8th Edition, 8th. Wiley-Blackhall, UK.
  • Paul Rutter. (2020), Community Pharmacy, 5th. Elsevier, p.390, [ISBN: 9780702080203].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
Discussion Note: Most of the independent learning for this module will be completed during the work placement hours in the community pharmacy. It is important to be aware that the calculated independent learning hours are blended into the work placement hours.