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Welcome to the pharmacy technician page.
There are approximately 20,000 pharmacy technicians currently registered in England working in various roles, at different levels, in all sectors. CPPE offer funded learning to all pharmacy technicians who provide NHS services in England.
This page is a hub for pharmacy technician learning, from early years, foundation level to advanced practice. It will include return to the register, signposting to external learning resources and other relevant articles. The aim is to have a wide range of learning materials for pharmacy technicians housed in one place.
Have a look at these resources and events that can support you as a pharmacy technician to advance your knowledge and skills for the benefit of people who you offer pharmaceutical care to.
The evolving world of pharmacy practice means that pharmacy professionals are spending more time than ever conducting patient consultations. Good communication skills are vital to ensure both you and the patient get the best from the discussion. This workshop will support you in developing the key consultation skills needed to ensure you are confident in delivering high-quality person-centred consultations.
This full-day workshop has been developed to support pharmacy professionals working in all sectors.
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12h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this programme you should be able to:This all-day workshop will help those delivering NHS Health Checks to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to offer the service, commissioned through community pharmacy by local authorities, in many areas of England.
This workshop and the associated CPPE Vascular risk and NHS Health Check e-learning provides commissioners with a comprehensive training resource for pharmacy teams. However, it does not provide training on the Point of Care testing machines, which should be carried out by the machine manufacturers.
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14h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:This programme has been developed for healthcare professionals providing advice to people using inhaled medicines, to optimise their inhaler use and improve outcomes.
The programme will consider the different types of inhaler devices available, how the delivered dose is made in each type, the breathing technique required for each type and the potential implications of sub-optimal technique.
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4h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:The aim of this learning resource is to give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to deal professionally with any safeguarding issues that may arise in the course of your practice.
Completion of the programme and the associated Level 2 assessment will fulfil the safeguarding requirements at Level 2 for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians as required for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme and by the intercollegiate document Safeguarding children and young people.
Completion of the programme and the associated Level 1 assessment will allow pharmacy support staff to prove their competence at Level 1 as required by the intercollegiate document Safeguarding children and young people.
3h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programmme you should be able to:This e-learning from CPPE has been developed to support pharmacy technicians to further their understanding of professionalism, apply professional judgement in different situations and develop knowledge to improve patient care, experiences and outcomes.
3h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
After completing this e-learning programme, you should be able to:In this 30-minute podcast, you will hear about the PINCER and PRACtICe studies from one of their principal investigators, Professor Tony Avery. He discusses the background to the studies, the key findings and recommendations, and how these are influencing the development of prescriber education and the role of community and practice pharmacists. To complete the picture in pharmacy practice, you will also hear from practice pharmacist, Andrew Riley about his role in the PINCER study, from Jane Lambe, a community pharmacist, talking about how pharmacists in each setting act to prevent prescribing errors getting through to patients. Duration: 30:43 mins.
2h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:In this 30 minute podcast, you will hear about the EQUIP study from two of its principal pharmacist investigators, Professor Darren Ashcroft and Steve Williams. They discuss the background to the study, its key findings and recommendations and how it is affecting the role and perception of pharmacists in hospital. Duration: 30:01 mins.
2h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
After listening to the podcast and completing your workbook, you should be able to:This resource is not currently available to you, click for more information.
Pharmacy technicians are ideally placed to support patients to make the most of their medicines and this programme is designed to equip you to undertake this role.
This learning programme will help you to understand the needs of patients and to choose the best solution for medicines support, allowing patients to take their medicines effectively, while maintaining their independence.
3h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:The Consultation skills for pharmacy practice (CSfPP) website has been developed in association with Health Education England to support pharmacy professionals in developing patient-centred consultation practice; it presents a six-step learning and development pathway with useful tools and resources to support personal reflection, learning and assessment.
You can access this website here: Consultation skills for pharmacy practice
Learning Objectives:
By working through the six-step pathway you should be able to:This e-learning programme provides key information about repeat dispensing, practical implications of implementing the service and how to use electronic repeat dispensing. It is an interactive programme including videos, quizzes and reflective exercises.
2h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:With the increased pressures and demands of pharmacy, this programme discusses how skill mix can improve your work efficacy and how to conduct an effective skill mix.
1h:30m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:This e-assessment is linked with the CPPE Safeguarding children and vulnerable adult: a guide for the pharmacy team e-learning programme and assesses you on the learning objectives within the programme.
Why should I do this assessment?
This e-assessment completes the learning you began with the CPPE Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults e-learning programme. Successful completion will provide evidence of your learning at Level 1 of the Intercollegiate Document: Safeguarding children and young people - roles and competences for healthcare staff (2019).This e-assessment is linked with the CPPE Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults – a guide for the pharmacy team programme and assesses you on the learning objectives within that programme.
Why should I do this assessment?
This e-assessment completes the learning you began with the CPPE Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults – a guide for the pharmacy team programme. Successful completion will be recorded in your My CPPE record and will enable you to complete a CPD entry on the learning. It will also provide evidence of your learning at Level 2 of the Intercollegiate Documents: Safeguarding Children and Young People – Roles and Competences for Healthcare Staff (Fourth edition -2019) and Adult Safeguarding: Roles and Competencies for Health Care Staff (2018). If you are working towards completing a Declaration of Competence for a pharmacy service, successful completion of this assessment will provide evidence of your learning.This e-assessment is linked with the practice standards for consultation skills and the CPPE consultation skills learning programmes.
Why should I do this assessment?
Completing this assessment will help you to check your progress and your ability to meet the competencies set out in the practice standards for consultation skills. Passing the assessment will provide assurance to you, your colleagues, other healthcare professionals and patients that you are able to recognise good practice, as well as practice that needs development.
Access and successful completion of this assessment will contribute to your own personal development plan, be recorded in your My CPPE record and will enable you to complete a CPD entry on the learning. It may also provide evidence for achieving competencies in the RPS Foundation or Advanced Pharmacy Frameworks. If you are working towards completing a Declaration of Competence for a pharmacy service, successful completion of this assessment will provide evidence of your learning.
Most of us have faced a situation of conflict or difference of opinion at some time. This programme will help you have a clearer understanding of conflict and how it arises. By reading through this guide and taking part in the exercises it includes you will be more equipped to resolve conflict satisfactorily in a way which can result in a positive outcome for all involved.
Please note: after ordering this programme, you will be redirected to an external website where the resource is hosted. Please be aware that CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.
3h:00m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
Learning Objectives:
On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:Our Medicines Safety app is a quick way for any health care professional to test their knowledge, and learn more about, high risk medicines safety issues. It provides quick quizzes with answers giving links to further information & learning. Use it to test your knowledge, improve your practice and generate ideas for your CPD.
Click here to access the app.
0h:36m (for events this includes pre and post event learning)
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