Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC Professional Experience Placements 1
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Pharmacy
Module Code	01 39106
Module Lead	Indy Dehele
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	0
Semester	Full Term
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Restrictions	Students must achieve the placement and portfolio requirements to progress to Year 2. DBS check required
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Description	This Year 1 non-credit bearing module commences in semester 1 and spans the whole academic year. Students will develop an understanding of their professional identity as part of the multidisciplinary team in different work environments through direct observation of practice, work-based tasks, and guided reflection. Placements play a vital role in the professional development of pharmacy student. Pharmacy practice takes place in a wide range of settings, reflected in the diversity of experience provided to students in this component. For each placement, detailed information about learning tasks and expectations will be provided to students and their supervisors. Supervisors will be involved in assessing student performance (and their reflection on performance) as at expected level or below expected level, but the overall assessment of the component is managed by the programme team based on input from supervisors across multiple placement sectors. In the hospital setting, students will be supervised by teacher / practitioner academics. In other settings, academics from the programme team will take a more active role in supporting supervisors. Students will be supported in their development by academic staff and practitioners working in partnership with pharmacy professionals, patients, and the public. Students demonstrate and record their experiences and achievements in a professional ePortfolio that links professional experience with other Year 1 modules. This is built on in each subsequent year. Every care is taken to ensure the quality and safety of learning experiences and compliance with the Code of Practice for placement learning.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate the standards of a student professional in the practice setting showing an awareness of the relevant codes of professional conduct. Recognise and describe ethical issues related to pharmacy practice and provision of care, including issues of confidentiality that have arisen during professional experience placements. Describe how teamworking and communication can influence and optimise person-centred care with reference to placement experience. Relate how an area of learning from each Year 1 module can be applied within their professional experience placement. Recognise the responsibility to discuss errors, act on concerns related to patient safety and dignity by reporting, including whistleblowing, if necessary. Understand the importance of diagnostic procedures and examinations conducted in a practice setting.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: This non-credit bearing module is a must pass component of the course. Through direct observation, students are expected to demonstrate professional attitudes and behaviour, including relating to confidentiality, teamwork and communication. Placement providers submit a Professional Behaviour Assessment to highlight whether students are at the expected level or below an expected level . Placement attendance will be monitored by the supervisors at site and submitted to the programme team. The programme team review all submissions from supervisors for each student across all placement sectors for the Professional Behaviour Assessment and for placement attendance. Information is then collated to confirm whether the student is a pass or fail. Reassessment: Number of placement hours. Achieving expected level based on professional behaviour assessments.
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