Professional/Short course Medication Management in Mental Health Practice
20 credit level 6 module
Page last updated 12 October 2023
Introduction
The 20 credit Medication Management in Mental Health Practice module will be taught using a mixture of approaches which include; problem-centred learning, seminars, lectures, discussions and case analysis, self directed learning, learning in practice.
On successful completion of this level 6 (undergraduate level) module, you will achieve the following learning outcomes:
- develop critical awareness of working with user and carer perspectives about the use of medication
- demonstrate detailed knowledge of basic clinical psychopharmacology
- evaluate critically legal and ethical issues that underpin the principles and practice of medication management
- assess for complex symptomology and the inter-relationship of medication with users' lifestyles
- critically analyse and implement evidence-based approaches to promoting concordance with medication in complex cases
- critically appraise and apply risk management strategies to medication management, including the assessment and management of side effects
- evaluate the practice of educational information to users and carers to ensure informed consent and safe practice
- demonstrate enhanced awareness of the intentional use of the self in practice with users, carers and other workers
Careers / Further study
This level 6 (undergraduate level) module can contribute towards:
- BSc(Hons) Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- BSc(Hons) Health and Social Care
- MSc Specialist Practice (District Nursing)
- MSc Advanced Practice
- Professional Development Award
Structure
Content
The module syllabus typically includes:
Psychopharmacology
Pharmacology including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics; Anatomy and physiology as applied to prescribing practice; Basic principles of drugs to be prescribed absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion including adverse drug reactions (ADR), interactions and reactions, including illicit medication.
Legal and Ethical Issues
Mental Health Act (1983); Legal basis, liability and indemnity; Legal implications of advice to self-medicate including the use of complementary therapy and over the counter (OTC) medicines; Safe keeping of prescription pads, action if lost, writing prescriptions and record keeping.
Users, carers, concordance, education and information
Working with users and carers; attitudes towards medication; interaction with other treatments, e.g. psychotherapy educational approaches, media and information; factors affecting concordance, including cognitive understanding, memory, attention and motivation; access to support; involvement of and with carers.
Assessment and Risk Management
Use of assessment scales in serious mental illness; symptomology; use of medication in crises; side effects; self-monitoring; use of side effects assessment scales; relapse prevention and management.
Self-Awareness
The concept of the self: thoughts, feelings and behaviour; the social self; use of supervision and reflection as a process of development of self-awareness.
Assessment
A 4,000 word critical incident analysis of a user's medication management.
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Prices and dates
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Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
Dates
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How to apply
How to apply
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Please note: Priority will be given to applications received through our funded educational contracts. Places on this module will be limited for applications received outside of this funding. Please check with your employer as a funded contract place may still be available to support your learning.
Extra information
If the course you are applying for is fully online or blended learning, please note that you are expected to provide your own headsets/microphones.
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