OSCE 4

Code

ZPHA4006

School

Pharmacy

Level

4

Credits

20

Semesters

Spring UK

Summary

This Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) assessment will assess the student’s ability to apply and demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and behaviours, focussed on the learning from the Patient Care 2 Teaching block. 

Target Students

Only available for students studying MPharm only (BOTH 4 and 5 year long versions)AND Only available for UNUK/Level '04' students

Assessment

Assessed by end of autumn semester

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate empathy and keep the person at the centre of their approach to care at all times.

Work in partnership with people to support and empower them in shared decision-making about their health and wellbeing.

Demonstrate effective communication at all times and adapt their approach and communication style to meet the needs of the person.

Understand the variety of settings and adapt their communication accordingly. 

Obtain informed consent before providing care and pharmacy services.

Assess and respond to the person’s particular health risks, taking account of individuals’ protected characteristics and background.

Demonstrate effective consultation skills, and in partnership with the person, decide the most appropriate course of action.

Apply professional judgement in all circumstances, taking legal and ethical reasoning into account.

Apply the science behind pharmacy in all activities.

Take responsibility for the legal, safe and efficient supply, prescribing and administration of medicines and devices.

Demonstrate effective diagnostic skills, including physical examination, to decide the most appropriate course of action for the person.

Effectively promote healthy lifestyles using evidence-based techniques.

Anticipate and recognise adverse drug reactions, and recognise the need to apply the principles of pharmacovigilance.

Proactively participate in the promotion and protection of public health in their practice.

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