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National Development Scheme for Senior Pharmacy Technicians

Course format

The format comprises one week of residential study, followed by a second residential week six months later. Each course member undertakes a work-related project during the intervening period. The course work includes informal, participative sessions as well as workshops in small groups. The course is accredited by the College of Pharmacy Practice.

It is not unusual for staff to feel apprehensive about joining a course such as this. The course tutors are aware of this. They take positive steps to ensure that participants do not feel threatened and are able to develop confidence in their own management abilities during the course.

A major benefit accruing from a course such as this is networking among the participants and this is strongly encouraged throughout the course

Content

First Week:

The following topics will be considered:

(There may be minor amendments)

Projects:

Each course member must have a nominated work-place mentor to support them during their project work. The mentor must agree at least one work-related project topic with their course member and support them in preparing draft objectives for the work prior to the first week of the course. (Notes on what is required will be provided.)

Time is allocated in the first residential week to allow each member to discuss objectives for their project with a tutor. This is aimed at producing agreed, firm objectives.

The project is intended to give the course member opportunities to relate the skills and knowledge gained during the first week of the course to their work and also to be of practical use at work.

Second Week:

There is flexibility to allow the programme content of the second week to take account of the needs of the participants.

There is a session at the end of the first week in which members consider and identify topics for the second week. Topics for possible inclusion in the second week are listed opposite. The tutors will consider other suggestions.

Possible topics for the second week's programme include:

Course Leaders

The Course Leader, Bill Gould, had led the course since its inception. Formerly Pharmaceutical Services Manager for North Tees Health NHS Trust, he has also worked as a pharmaceutical consultant and as a Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education Tutor.

The Course Tutor is Barbara Wensworth, Education and Training Pharmacist, Bradford Hospitals NHS Trust.

Contributors

Speakers who can present their subjects well and with authority are recruited from a variety of sources and backgrounds.

Certificates of Attendance

The aim of the course is to provide knowledge and skills training. Certificates of Attendance will be provided on completion of the course for inclusion in each course member's Continuing Personal Development portfolio.
 


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