BI1S108 - Veterinary Pharmacology & Pharmacy Practice 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | BI1S108 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Veterinary Pharmacology & Pharmacy Practice | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Biological and Forensic Sciences | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Biological Science | ||
| Module Leader: | Theona Aristidou | ||
| Module Team: | Rhiannon Stundon, Rachel Perry, Katie Davies, Paul Jones, Rhian Jones | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | |||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | |||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
This module explores the use of therapeutic interventions including veterinary medicinal products, prescription diets, nutraceuticals and behavioural medicines to treat disease and improve conditions in canine, feline and exotic species.
Students will develop a confident knowledge of pharmacy practice, to include pharmacy law and running a dispensary.
This module aims to produce student veterinary nurses who are proficient in pharmacy calculations and who can manipulate drug dosages with the accuracy required to ensure patient safety.
Content Summary
The content of this module is designed to ensure patient and human safety in the field of pharmacological therapies and pharmacy practice and includes:
Exploration of the pharmacology of veterinary medicinal products and their effects on the patient, including adverse reactions, Quality Improvement and Clinical Governance.
Investigation of the evidence base (e.g. peer-reviewed journal articles, RCVS Knowledge Summaries) of prescription diets, nutraceuticals and behavioural medicines in treating diseases and conditions.
Safe storage, handling and disposal of veterinary medicinal products, including discussion of the Clinical Audit.
Accurate manipulation of dosages to ensure patient safety.
Demonstration of suitable techniques for administering medicines.
Recognition of the concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to better ensure patient and human safety.
Discussion of One Health and its role in raising awareness of drug resistance and its implications for animal and human health.
The pass mark is set using a modified Angoff Method. Pass marks will vary.
The RCVS Day One competencies and Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses are the minimum essential requirements that all student veterinary nurse are expected to have met in order to join the RCVS Register of Veterinary Nurses. Further information can be found at www.rcvs.org.uk
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Competencies: 1, 4-5, 7-9, 12-13, 15, 17, 19, 25-27, 37.
The content of this module will cover the following RCVS Day One Skills for Veterinary Nurses: 1.1-1.2, 2.1-2.3, 2.9-2.10, 3.2, 4.10-4.12, 7.1-7.3, 8.4.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 50 |
| Tutorial | 5 |
| Demonstration | 5 |
| Directed Study | 100 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 10 |
| Groupwork | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Demonstrate the importance of good standards of drug supply and management in relation to dispensing medicines and the legislation that surrounds this. |
| LO2 | Recognise the concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and apply these concepts to pharmacological activity of medications on the patient |
| LO3 | Interpret the evidence base supporting the efficacy of nutritional and behavioural medicine |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Pharmacology Report | 0 | 1400 | 35 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | Nutrition and Behavioural Medicine | 10 | N/A | 30 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | Pharmacy Practice (40 MCQs and 4 SAQs) | 60 | N/A | 35 | No | 0 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Report 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Classroom Test - Time Constrained (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |