Community Pharmacy Practice

This unit is expiring
The expiry date of this unit is 31/07/2024.

Overview

Framework:
Access to HE
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
QU025353
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
Not available

Qualification Grading Type

Graded

Grade Descriptors

  • GD2-Application of knowledge
  • GD5-Communication and presentation
  • GD7-Quality

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand how to assist in the provision of appliances, dressings and other non-medicinal products.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Explain factors to be taken into account when choosing a product to meet individual or prescriber requirements.

2

Understand how to assist in the provision of services outside of the pharmacy.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Analyse reasons for the provision of pharmacy services outside the pharmacy.

  • 2.2

    Evaluate ways of minimising risks to personal and product safety when delivering services outside the pharmacy.

3

Know national and local regulations and policies related to the supply of medicines to patients in care.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Explain the responsibilities of individuals involved in supplying medication to care homes.

  • 3.2

    Explain the use of Monitored Dosage Systems.