This module involves a period of planned work placement in either a hospital or community pharmacy.
The module has the following aims:
- To expose the student to the organisation and management of a pharmacy.
- To provide the student with an opportunity to apply in a professional setting the skills, understanding and concepts studied in the Programme curriculum. These include:
- preparation of a range of medicines extemporaneously, under the supervision of a pharmacist;
- supply of non-prescription medicines under the supervision of the pharmacist and in accordance with legislation and guidelines;
- interpret prescriptions safely and effectively, prepare prescriptions, with appropriate packaging, labels, and record patient medical history, such that all is ready for review by the pharmacist.
- To extend communication skills to interact with pharmacists, patients, pharmacy and healthcare staff.
- To develop knowledge and skill to recognize when to refer a situation to the pharmacist.
- To allow students to benefit from the skills/expertise of practicing pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy staff
*Curricular information is subject to change
Introduction to pharmacy work placement.
Garda vetting may be required for certain work placements.
Guidelines for pharmacy placement logbook.
Context based learning. On the job training/workshop. Reflection.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |