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CPD Plus+ - Developing and Delivering High Quality Services

NB This module/short course was updated and re-titled in February 2008

(formerly entitled Evidence-Based Practice and Clinical Governance)

> Develop your knowledge and skills in relation to evidence-based practice and clinical governance
> Flexible delivery
> Attendance at Keele
> Support from Keele
> Assessment
> Credits towards Keele's Community Pharmacy programme
> Our Reputation
> Course fee
> CPD Plus+ Open Learn
> Want to reserve a place now?
> Want some more information about the course before you reserve a place?

Develop your knowledge and skills in relation to evidence-based practice and clinical governance
This short course aims to develop your knowlegde and understanding in relation to the past and current structuring of healthcare services in the UK, and the implications for pharmacy. You will develop knowledge and skills in relation to ways of measuring and improving pharmacy practice and services to deliver the optimum healthcare within the contexts of evidence- based practice and clinical governance.

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Flexible delivery
The course is provided principally by one distance learning (DL) Module. We provide mainly printed DL materials, supplemented by on-line resources, so that you can study where and when it is most convenient for you. Our methods of delivery allow us to revise and update the course quickly to meet your changing needs as a pharmacist. You can also set your own pace for completing the course - anything from 3-6 months.

The Module covers:
> Opportunities for Pharmacy in the NHS

Includes sections on The National Health Service, Pharmacy in the NHS, Commissioning, Pharmacists with a Special Interest

> Clinical Governance

Includes sections on Clinical Governance, Clinical Audit, Continuing Professional Development, Monitoring Clinical Care and Managing Risks, Evidence Based Practice

> Developing Services
Includes sections on Practice Research, Service Development

Having completed the course, you'll be given a certificate of completion as evidence of achievement.

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Attendance at Keele
This course is studied at a distance. The distance learning materials consist of a paper-based module and online resources which you can access via our Keele Virtual Learning Environment (KLE).

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Support from Keele
The course is fully supported by a team of experienced, friendly, and approachable academic, practitioner, administrative and technical staff. We're at the end of a telephone line on weekdays and you can e-mail us at any time. You're not on your own! And, don't forget the network of other participants on the course whom you can contact.

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Assessment
Assessment is entirely by coursework, with no formal examination. You will be required to complete a number of problem solving cases which are designed to test your understanding of the course material and your ability to apply your knowledge to 'real life' situations. You will also be required to keep and submit a Reflective Portfolio documenting your record of learning, your experiences relating to the course, and your reflection of this learning throughout the course. These will be assessed by the Course Manager, supported by Course Tutors at Keele.

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Credits towards Keele's Community Pharmacy programme
By completing this short course, you'll have accumulated 15 credits towards the Medicines Management, School of Pharmacy's well established award programme, the Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Community Pharmacy. Click here for more information about this.

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Course fee
2012/13 - £590
(The University reserves the right to make changes to fees without notice)

The cost includes the distance learning Module and the online workshop component. All other expenses are the responsibility of individual course participants.

Course fees must be received by the University before any course materials are sent to you. If paying by cheque, please make payable to 'Keele University'.

CPD Plus+ Open Learn Courses
CPD Plus+ Open Learn courses will normally use fixed content, named CPD Plus+ courses as their basis and students will develop the final learning outcomes with their Keele tutor, within the requirements that are necessary for a 30 credit Open Learn version of the module.

Please contact a member of our Course Team to discuss your requirements.

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Our Reputation
Our Community Pharmacy Programme was first established in 1994, and we are proud of our high completion rate. It has developed an excellent reputation, and it is highly acclaimed by students, employers, purchasers and external course assessors for its structure, content and end value in relation to service, professional and career development. We are happy to put you in touch with some of our former students for their independent view. Many of our past and current students are sponsored by employers including Boots, Co-op, Lloyds, Safeway, Tesco, Weldrick, and PCTs throughout the UK.

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Want to reserve a place now?
Click here to access the electronic application form.

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Want some more questions answered before you apply?
If you still have some questions that you need answered before you apply for a place please contact

Bev Oakden, Postgraduate Programmes Co-ordinator:

b.oakden@keele.ac.uk

01782 734207

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