Module Title:Respiratory / Allergy Patient Care
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 10
NFQ Level:7
Module Delivered In 1 programme(s)
Teaching & Learning Strategies: This module will be delivered as 15 x 3 hour theory classes and 15 x 1 hour practical classes. In addition to contact hours, for successful completion of this module, students will be required to undertake a minimum of 150 hours of independent learning. To scaffold this learning, a wide range of resources will be available on Blackboard (including international guidelines, practice tools, discussion boards and reflective diaries). Students will be expected to access this material prior to the theory classes. The primary purpose of the theory classes will be to ensure consistent understanding of material, to correct any inaccuracies, apply theory to practice and to facilitate learning through problem solving, collaboration and discussion. Students will also be provided with opportunities to discuss their individual experience of this area of practice, to collaborate with other students to ensure the practical application of material across a range of pharmacy contexts and to explore a range of scenarios and case studies. Practical classes will address essential practical skills and competencies. These will include the assessment and dispensing of relevant prescriptions to facilitate compliance with legislative requirements, development of consultation skills and other essential communication skills to facilitate effective medicines management and optimise patient outcomes.
Module Aim: 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.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
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.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations

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Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
Level 6 Pharmacy Technician qualification or appropriate prior learning.
 

Module Content & Assessment

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.
Health promotion
Factors which can influence risk of developing respiratory disease. Emphasis on smoking cessation.
Communication Skills
Coaching and consultation skills. Motivational interviewing techniques. Inhaler/device technique.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project30.00%
Practical20.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Continuous assessment will include strategies to encourage engagement with on-line resources. These will include quizzes, participation in class discussions (both face to face and via Blackboard) and the use of on-line reflective diaries. Continuous assessment will also include review of case studies, completion of practical work sheets. Students will be required to demonstrate mastery of a range of practical skills (as well as theoretical knowledge) during practical classes. 1,2,3,4,5 50.00 Every Week
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project 2,3,4 30.00 n/a
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Students will complete a series of worksheets, including clinical review and assessment of prescriptions and drug charts, and examination of case studies. A range of practical skills (e.g. inhaler technique) will be assessed. 2,3,4,5 20.00 n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Other Continuous assessment will include strategies to encourage engagement with on-line resources. These will include quizzes, participation in class discussions (both face to face and via Blackboard) and the use of on-line reflective diaries. Continuous assessment will also include review of case studies, completion of practical work sheets. Students will be required to demonstrate mastery of a range of practical skills (as well as theoretical knowledge) during practical classes. 1,2,3,4,5 50.00 Every Week
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Project 2,3,4 30.00 n/a
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Students will complete a series of worksheets, including clinical review and assessment of prescriptions and drug charts, and examination of case studies. A range of practical skills (e.g. inhaler technique) will be assessed. 2,3,4,5 20.00 n/a
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Practicals 15 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 13.00
Total Hours 246.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 15 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Practicals 15 Weeks per Stage 1.00
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 13.00
Total Hours 255.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_SAPHF_D Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Technician Studies 1 Mandatory