Module Details
Module Code: |
ZPHA C3103 |
Module Title:
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Respiratory / Allergy Patient Care
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Title:
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Respiratory / Allergy Patient Care
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Paula Rankin
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Module Author:: |
Paula Rankin
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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.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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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.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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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.
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Health promotion
Factors which can influence risk of developing respiratory disease. Emphasis on smoking cessation.
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Communication Skills
Coaching and consultation skills.
Motivational interviewing techniques.
Inhaler/device technique.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 50.00% |
Project | 30.00% |
Practical | 20.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
No End of Module Formal Examination |
Part Time
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.
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
15 |
Independent Learning |
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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 |
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Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
45 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
15 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
13.00 |
195 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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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].
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Joint Formulary Committee. British National Formulary (BNF), Pharmaceutical Press, London.
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Felicity J. Smith. Conducting your pharmacy practice research project, London ; Pharmaceutical Press, 2010., [ISBN: 9780853698692].
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Other Resources |
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Asthma Society of Ireland,
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Consultation Skills for Pharmacy
Practice, CPPE (UK) & NHS (UK),
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COPD Support Ireland,
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Anaphylaxis Ireland,
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Irish Food Allergy Network.,
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Medicines Management Programme, HSE. (2018), Inhaled Medicines for Chronic
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD),
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Medicines Management Programme, HSE. (2018), Management of Asthma in Clinical
Practice,
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CFI. Cystic Fibrosis Ireland,
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