PGDs and vaccination training – open for enrolments
The NPA's vaccination training and PGD services enable pharmacists to administer specified medicines privately to support patient groups.
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Medicines in care homes
Designed to assist pharmacists in providing training to care home staff on the safe handling of medicines.
The training can be used as an introduction to medicines for new care home staff or as a refresher for existing care home staff. Care home staff may also find that some of the training undertaken during the sessions can be used to contribute towards their evidence portfolio for the qualifications they are undertaking to work in the care home.
Who is this course suitable for?
Pharmacists training residential or nursing home care staff
Learning outcomes
This course pack consists of a pharmacist training manual to guide pharmacists on training staff; 6 A5 workbooks and 6 A5 certificates. Additional workbooks with certificates are available to order to meet the needs of the trainer.
The pharmacist manual covers:
Information on running interactive training sessions tailored for individual care homes
Guidance notes on providing training
Background on how people learn
Additional suggestions and tips on how to carry out the training
Provides information about new regulating bodies
Care staff workbooks consist of 5 sessions covering:
Introduction to medicines and their use
Administration of medicines
Managing medicines
Monitoring residents and supporting medicines use
Elderly health
Assessment
Pharmacists can conduct the sessions in a 1 day session or various separate sessions to suit the requirements of the care home.…
Healthy Living Champion course
Invaluable course for all pharmacy employees supporting the Healthy Living Pharmacy initiative.
Health Champions are members of the pharmacy team who will provide customers with advice on health and wellbeing within the communities they serve, providing information and signposting the public to pharmacy services or other NHS services that will help them to adopt healthier lifestyles.
Who is this course suitable for?
Pharmacy staff that interact with patients and customers and are therefore well positioned to support members of the public with health messages.
Enrol on this course
Benefits of this course
The investment in support staff to undertake this essential role is critical to help the pharmacy business thrive
Increased public awareness of community pharmacy and wellbeing services
Opportunity to maximise professional fees and other pharmacy income as a result of increased footfall
Enhances credibility of pharmacists and pharmacy services with other healthcare professionals as well as the public
The cost of training includes all course material, RSPH MCQ assessment, certificate, and badge
Our dedicated team of experts is on hand to support you throughout the course
Learning outcomes
The course consists of 4 modules followed by multiple choice question (MCQ) assessment under exam conditions.
The course covers:
Module 1 – Health & health inequalities
Module 2 – Effective communication
Module 3 – Promotion of health & wellbeing
Module 4 – Impact of behaviour change in health & wellbeing
The Applied Award is a follow-on module from the Healthy Living Champion Course.…
Dedicated supervisor training (Foundation programme)
An online training programme suitable for all dedicated supervisors of trainee pharmacists - whether new to tutoring or just needing a refresher.
Pre-registration training must be supervised by a tutor who is an experienced pharmacist. This course provides you with the skills and resources to feel confident in guiding your student throughout this important year. Use our programme as a tool to efficiently maximise your role as a tutor and empower your student on their journey to registration as a pharmacist.
This course is easily accessible online and is updated throughout the year with key information.
Who is this course suitable for?
Pharmacists who take on Pre-registration trainee pharmacists. This course is useful for both new and experienced tutors.
Benefits of this course
Supports you in creating a structured training plan
Online learning material allows you to study at your own pace and at a convenient time
Our dedicated team of experts are on hand to support you throughout the year, so you can enjoy the rewarding experience of being a Pre-registration pharmacist tutor
Support is also available to guide you through the process of obtaining GPhC approval to deliver Pre-registration training at your site
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, you will be able to:
Explain the roles and responsibilities of a Pre-registration tutor
Describe the performance standards and exam syllabus for Pre-registration pharmacists
List the key dates and paperwork that need to be completed
Carry out an effective performance review and assess progress
Provide constructive feedback
Deal with difficult situations
Assessment
There is no formal assessment for this course. …
Managing Customer Relationships
Learn how manage a customer relationship in order to make the most of every opportunity.
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Handling Difficult People/Situations
Learn how to apply different strategies to different situations in order to gain a satisfactory resolution.
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Essential Marketing
Discover the essential skills to market your pharmacy.
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Using Different Communication Styles
Explore the way in which people communicate using powerful words that create images, feelings and descriptions of the subject matter.
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Influencing Strategies
By the end of this module you will be able to understand and use different influencing strategies when dealing with people.
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Identifying Training & Development for your Team
By the end of this module you will be able to identify training and development needs and the value of following a training cycle in planning for training.
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