This module covers fundamental patient examination including those commonly observed within the community, primary care and acute care settings at the appropriate level of expertise and practice; clinical investigations and tests commonly associated with diagnostics, patient monitoring; application of best practice guidance in medicines optimisation including the ability to identify, resolve and prevent actual and potential medicines related problems. Learning from this module will enable students, demonstrate the ability to effectively build patient and carer relationships by taking a patient-centred approach to consultation. Students are expected to engage in experiential learning within their workplace.

The learning outcomes of this module will be achieved by a variety of methods including:

Experiential learning in the workplace facilitated by a work based or academic tutor. Independent learning, independent analysis and identification of learning needs related to continuing professional development. Independent review of materials available for eLearning, structured reading Group work such as problem-based learning, seminars and group discussion on study days.

This module can contribute to the following programme(s)

LMPPPGD: PgDip Pharmacy Practice (Top-up to MSc)