Module 7 Clinical Prioritisation

Clinical prioritisation is a method of working that aims to achieve the optimum use of the pharmacy team in clinical areas.

This module is directed at the advanced level practice Pharmacy Technician. Clinical prioritisation demonstrates an increased responsibility of the medicines optimisation role and candidates will be assessed on their decision-making processes and ability to effectively prioritise.

This module will prepare candidates for this role by:

• Developing their knowledge of high risk patient conditions and high risk medicines that are most likely to cause significant harm to the patient, even when used as intended
• Developing their understanding of and ability to interpret patient specific results, including regular observations and blood test results, for the purpose of identifying potential clinical issues, adverse reactions and referring appropriately
• Developing their ability to deal with a variety of potentially conflicting information and establishing an order of priority for referral
• Providing an opportunity to test and apply the knowledge gained to a series of case studies and scenarios
• Developing their understanding of prioritisation, escalation and handover techniques