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Testimonials

"Very informative not just on exams but the future as a pharmacist.  Good to receive information in the post.  Knowing NPA is always there ..."

"The NPA training was a great experience and gave me the opportunity to learn skills and gain knowledge that will be essential, not only for the pre-reg exam, but also to become a successful and proficient pharmacist after qualifying.  It was also very motivating to be able to share experiences with students in similar positions."

 

NPA Residential Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacist Training Programme

This course is designed to focus on specific elements of the prereg syllabus, providing preregistration students an invaluable opportunity to interact with other preregs, network and share experiences.

Who is this course suitable for?

Pre-registration trainee pharmacists who have successfully completed an undegraduate degree in Pharmacy from a UK university.

We also run a Pre-registration Tutor Training day for pharmacists who take on a preregistration trainee pharmacist and enrol them on our training programme.

What does this course contain?

This programme is written and facilitated by a team of experienced pharmacists with input from expert guest speakers.

The programme includes:

  • 2  and 3 day residential courses
  • Attendance at NPA pre-reg conference
  • NPA support material (see below)
  • Regular newsletters with directed learning activities throughout the year

Details of residential study course on conference:

Study Course I

2 day residential course covering:

  • Introduction from the NPA
  • Community Pharmacy and the NHS
  • Pharmaceutical Calculations
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Responding to symptons (part 1)
  • The Drug Tariff and the NHS
  • Wound care and dressings
  • Audits and projects

Date: September/October 2012
Group size: approx 30
Venues: St Albans, Birmingham, Wakefield

Study Course II

3 day residential course covering:

  • First Aid
  • Law and Ethics & professional discussions
  • Critical thinking / professional decision making
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Measuring and fitting compression hoisery
  • Clinical Pharmacy
  • Responding to symptons (part 2)
  • Team building, communication & customer service

Date: January/February 2013
Group size: approx 30
Venues: St Albans, Birmingham, Wakefield

Preregistration Trainee Pharmacist Conference April 2013

2 day residential course covering:

  • Mock exam and mock exam feedback
  • Workshops on key revision topics
  • The GPhC registration assessment and registration process
  • Pharmaceutical calculations
  • Next steps beyond registration
  • Presentation of audit projects and prize giving

Date: April
Group size: All groups together
Venues: Birmingham

Workplace support material

Where is the programme held?

Currently held in St Albans, Birmingham and Wakefield.  However venues may vary from year to year and will be booked to best meet the needs of trainees booked onto the programme.

Do I get a certificate of completion?

Yes.

How much does this course cost1?


Cost:  £1500.00 (plus VAT) includes food and accomodation 

When do I have to register by?

Early September.

How do I enrol on this course2?

Order code: ILK001

To register on this course please request an enrolment form from the Professional Development team:

1Your employer will be invoiced. 
2You must be an NPA member to register staff on this course. Non member enrolment will incur a 50% mark up (discretional) on the advertised cost.

 

2012-2013 Training Programme

 

Testimonials

"I came away from each session invigorated and with a better idea of what the next few months were to be about."

"Thoroughly enjoyed it.  Found it varied and informative.  Learned things that I didnt realise that I needed to know so am more aware.  Sabina was fab, very helpful and friendly.  Thank you.  Well organised."

How do I enrol?

Order code: ILK001

To register on this training day please contact the professional development team: