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.

1. A first degree, in pharmacy and registration as a pharmacist with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC).

2. Candidates must be working (employed or self-employed) within an organisation providing pharmacy services whilst enrolled on the course. 

3. Candidates must have access to patients health related data.

4. Normally the candidate will have a work-based tutor in their workplace. 

5. Normally the candidate should be employed (including self-employed) in their practice role for at least 15 hours per week.

• Portfolio of Practice submission.
• Panel discussion based on portfolio content.
• All individual elements of assessment must be passed.
• Students must achieve the minimum pass criteria for portfolio content in order to undertake the panel interview.

Knowledge and Understanding

1. Demonstrate a systematic understanding of signs and symptoms of conditions relevant to their area of practice and the requisite physical examinations and clinical investigations to formulate an action plan in partnership with the multidisciplinary team and patient.

2. Demonstrate a systematic ability to critically evaluate a range of patient-centred consultation frameworks, effective consultation skills and behaviours relevant to build and maintain effective relationships with patients and carers.

3. Demonstrate deep knowledge on advanced medicines optimisation principles and interventions and evaluate factors influencing medicines optimisation support within the integrated care system.

Intellectual, Practical and Transferable Skills

1. Autonomously demonstrate a range of patient facing clinical skills including history taking, physical patient examinations, interpreting investigation outcomes, providing advice and interventions fitting with level of expertise and making referrals as appropriate.

2. Identify, evaluate and maintain capabilities and qualities to effectively consult with various patient groups, accurately record findings from physical examinations and history taking to ensure other healthcare staff are appropriately informed.

3. Work effectively with multiple teams to undertake a comprehensive and accurate medicines reconciliation, provide medicines optimisation support to patients, carers and other health care staff within and across care settings.