Module Details
Module Code: |
ZPHA C3104 |
Module Title:
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Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Patient Care.
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Title:
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Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes 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: |
To provide students with the knowledge, skills and competencies required to deliver safe and effective pharmacy services to people with cardiovascular disease and / or diabetes and optimise patient outcomes.
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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 |
Describe and explain the causes and underlying patho-physiology of diabetes and cardiovascular disease and the challenges these conditions present to patients and the pharmacy team. |
LO2 |
Identify and appraise medicines and devices used in the management of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, in order to deal with basic medicine information queries, drug-drug interactions and recognise evidence-based prescribing. Review and dispense prescriptions under supervision in accordance with legislation, in either a community pharmacy or hospital dispensary. |
LO3 |
Advise patients and their carers on non-pharmacological measures essential for the management of diabetes and cardiovascular disease, and organise and conduct a range of services covering both primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in compliance with best practice guidelines. |
LO4 |
Describe and apply a range of communication techniques, including consultation skills, coaching skills and motivational interviewing. Evaluate the effectiveness of these technicques in a range of pharmacy settings, to optimise medicine use and patient outcomes. |
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 |
Cardiovascular disease.
Signs, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis and management (pharmacological & non-pharmacological) of a range of common cardiovascular conditions including hypertension, dyslipidaemias, clotting disorders, ischaemic heart disease, heart failure, stroke, myocardial infarction and atrial fibriliation.
Medicine management strategies.
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Diabetes
Including but not limited to the signs, symptoms, risk factors and management of type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes. Sick day rules. Minimising short and long term complications of diabetes.
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Health Promotion
Identifying and managing risk factors for cardiovascular disease and diabetes. In terms of lifestyle modifications, there is a strong emphasis on diet and exercise (Smoking is covered in respiratory module).
Screening services.
Strategies to improve adherence.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Continuous Assessment | 40.00% |
Practical | 20.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Part Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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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 |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
13.33 |
200 |
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 |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
36 |
Practicals |
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Contact |
No Description |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
12 |
Independent Learning |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
77 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Pharmaceutical Press. BNF British National Formulary.
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Bruce Hugman. (2009), Healthcare Communication., Pharmaceutical Press, [ISBN: 978-0-85369-7].
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Roger Walker BPharm PhD FRPharmS FFPH (Editor), Cate Whittlesea BSc MSc PhD MRPharmS (Editor). (2012), Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, 5e, 5. Churchill Livingstone, p.998, [ISBN: 9780702042935].
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Felicity J. Smith. Conducting your pharmacy practice research project, 2. London ; Pharmaceutical Press, 2010., [ISBN: 9780853698692].
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Other Resources |
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Pharmaceutical Press. Pharmaceutical Journal.,
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Pharmacy Regulator (Ireland),
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Diabetes Federation of Ireland,
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Irish Heart Foundation,
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Consultation skills for pharmacy., CPPE (UK) and NHS (UK),
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