a). Critical cross-field assessment:
Solve problems by means of exploring and critically evaluating abstract and personal situations
Solve problems by generating alternative strategies for dealing with those problems
Demonstrate organisation and management skills and effective communication with others
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information
Show the use of science and technology effectively and critically

b).
Module 1
Preparation of written responses to questions that stimulate participants to think about the philosophy of a professional practice and the responsibilities of a practitioner in pharmacy
Preparation of written responses to questions which assess the clinical knowledge required to perform a thorough patient examination and the use of screening tests in a pharmacy
Preparation of written responses to questions that assess the pharmacist’s ability to educate the community on preventative health promotion, such as nutrition, sanitation, immunisation and family planning
Attendance at Workshop 1 “Diagnostic and Practical skills”
Submission of a practical record of at least 15 Intra-muscular injections and 10 Subcutaneous injections after attending the “Injection technique” practical session
Taking responsibility for and documenting the history, screening, assessment and interventions initiated by the pharmacist for at least 20 patients
Taking responsibility for and documenting the Immunisation requirements of 10 patients
Taking responsibility for and documenting the Family Planning requirements for 10 patients

Module 2.
Preparation of written responses to questions which assess the learner’s understanding of the National Drug Policy and it’s implementation
Preparation of written responses to questions which assess the learner’s usage of the Essential Drugs Programme
Submission of theoretically estimated drug supply requirements for a given patient population based on the Standard Treatment Guidelines
Preparation of written responses to questions which assess the learner’s understanding of the goals of the National health policies in Primary Health Care
Preparation of written Standard Operating Procedures which detail the Drug Supply Management procedures in a Primary Health Care clinic
Attendance at an STD/AIDS clinic or other Primary Health Care Clinic for at least one session and documenting the patient care observed
Taking responsibility for and documenting the Malaria prophylaxis for 10 patients
Taking responsibility for and documenting the Primary Health Care interventions for 15 patients
Completion of a theoretical study in which existing patient’s medication history is substituted according to the Essential Drugs Programme and evaluation of the comparable therapy outcomes and cost implications

Module 3.
Preparation of written responses to questions which assess the clinical knowledge required to make a differential diagnosis of minor acute ailments
Preparation of written responses to questions which assess the clinical knowledge required to manage chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension and hypercholesterolaemia
Attendance at Workshop 1 “Diagnostic and Practical skills”
Preparation of written responses to questions which assess the learner’s ability to treat and/or refer conditions commonly presented in pharmacy
Taking responsibility for and documenting the history, screening assessment and interventions initiated by the pharmacist for a minimum of 30 patients
Completion of a project done in conjunction with an association such as the Heat Foundation or the Diabetes Association whereby a clinic session is arranged at an old age home in order to screen patients for chronic conditions such as Hypertension, Hyperlipidaemia and Diabetes. This project along with all the patient documentation must be submitted on completion of the course

Module 4.
Preparation of written responses to questions that stimulate the learner to think about the meaning of Pharmaceutical care and the responsibility of the practitioner
Preparation of written responses to questions that stimulate the learner to think about the management requirements for a Pharmaceutical care practice
Preparation of written responses to questions that stimulate the learner to think about the Patient care process and the need for follow-up evaluations
Completed written documentation for a total of 50 patient experiences
Taking responsibility for the drug related needs of 6 patients and presenting each experience as a patient case study
Atttendance at Workshop 3 & 4 – “Pharmaceutical care Workshop”
Atendance at 4 Practitioner meetings
Submission of a “Practical plan” which details the mechanism for continued practice and practice building
Successful completion of a written exam

Integrated assessment:

Assessment in the programme is based on integrated and continuing assessment with due consideration of the following principles:
Learning is best achieved when the learner is able to see the relevance of the concept
Learning is improved through reflective practice where the learner is given the opportunity to apply concepts and reflect on what has been learnt
Learning is enhanced if the learner is provided with the opportunity for regular assessment, which informs his/her learning
Small group discussion is an important feature of learning since it enables the learner to express doubts and build-up confidence in a non-threatening environment
Learners acquire insight into the assessment criteria which are considered important when asked to undertake their own assessment and the assessment of peers

Assessment takes place through the assessment of the relevant unit standards and through assignments, with emphasis on continuous assessment during the learning programme
Assessment entails 3 elements:
Formal end of course assessment
Continuing formal assessment
Continuing informal assessment

Formative and summative:
Formative and summative assessment are integrated
The following quality assurance procedures form part of the overall evaluation and accreditation system:
Internal assessors, examiners and moderators
External assessors, examiners and moderators
Accreditation requirements and guidelines of the South African Pharmacy Council
Requirements and guidelines of the further education and training quality assurance bodies (SAQA requirements)
An internal review as part of Health Science Academy’s quality assurance systems