Core Consultation Skills (Postgraduate Pharmacy CPD)
Key Details
- Module Cost
- £590
- Credits
- 10 Credits
- Further Information
- pha.nqp@uea.ac.uk
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Module Overview / Introduction
Students taking this module will continue to develop the early consultation skills from their undergraduate training, moving into more complex areas such as shared decision making. There is a focus on achieving concordance and training includes techniques such as ALOBA and simulation with professional actors in order to develop consultation skills in safe environments.
Student feedback:
"I enjoyed the session today, I gained a lot of useful tips for my consultations forward especially how to handle difficult situations where I might not know what to say but also how to stay on track. I found the session very engaging and am looking forward to using this moving forward."
Course Dates
Application Deadline: 11/09/2025
Course Start Date:
Face to Face Study Day Harlow Study Centre 25/11/2025
Formative Assessment 06/01/2026
Summative Assessment 24/02/2026
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a professional, therapeutic relationship with patients, carers, advocates, other prescribers and members of the healthcare team
- Communicate with them effectively to achieve shared decision making and concordance
Teaching & Assessment
Module Delivery:
eLearning Package (approximately 10 hours)
Face to Face study day
Formative and Summative Assessment
Study Days
The study day for this module is face to face and delivered at our sites in Harlow (Essex) and Norwich.
Assessment:
This module is assessed by a 2000 word written assignment
Funding
NHS England-funded places are available for pharmacists delivering NHS services within the East of England. This includes those working in NHS hospitals, GP practices serving NHS patients, and community pharmacies dispensing NHS prescriptions.
For those outside the East of England or working for non-NHS service providers, self-funded or employer-funded places are available at a cost of £590 per module. In the event you are funded by your employer, full invoicing details and a financial purchase order will be required to confirm your place.
How to Apply / Disclaimer
If you are applying to undertake your first CPD module with the University of East Anglia you will need to complete the course application form via the Apply link
You will also need to complete the Postgraduate Pharmacy Module selection form
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