Community Pharmacy Placements

Code

PHAR4040

School

Pharmacy

Level

4

Credits

20

Semesters

Spring Malaysia

Summary

This is a module where students will spend six weeks off campus to various community pharmacy for placement. This  module considers: 
-The range of drugs and medicines available to treat various illnesses encountered in the community pharmacy. The main emphasis is on over the counter and prescribed medication. 
-The patient with various illnesses, and the pharmacist’s interaction with them; OTC and prescribed medicines for the treatment of the illnesses, together with the clinical practice associated with these medicines. 
-The development of study and learning skills appropriate for students of pharmacy in higher education, including independent learning and critical skills. 

Assessment

• 10% Preceptor evaluation
• 20% Placement report
• 70% OSCE (24-hour)

Learning Outcomes

MLO1: Interpret prescription for drugs and medicines commonly used to treat various over the counter illnesses. (C3-Applying)
MLO2: Display the ability to communicate effectively, critical thinking and lifelong learning skills in patient counselling of the prescribed and over-the-counter medication. (A5-Characterisation)
MLO3: Demonstrate appropriate clinical evaluation skills in describing patient’s disease condition. (P5-Complex Overt Responses)
MLO4: Practice pharmacy with ethics and professionalism in a community pharmacy set up. (C3-Applying) 
 

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