Prospectus 2012/13
Certificate in Medicines Management
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As a qualified pharmacy technician you can now undertake local professional training in medicines management on a course accredited by The School of Pharmacy, University of London.
Introduction
Duration and Delivery
The ‘Certificate in Medicines Management’ course has been developed to support the continuing professional development of pharmacy technicians. The course has been designed by Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust, Essex Rivers NHS Trust and London, Eastern and South East Specialist Pharmacy Services jointly with The School of Pharmacy. The course is delivered by centres accredited by The School of Pharmacy and comprises a taught programme, independent study, practical assignments and an examination. Successful completion of the course offers 45 academic credits at intermediate level for higher education. The course examines the principles of medicines management and their application. It introduces students to basic clinical pharmacy skills, elements of pathophysiology, pharmacology and therapeutics for a range of conditions. There are a number of practice activities to undertake, including pharmaceutical treatment of special patient groups reflecting the diverse areas you as a pharmacy technician are involved with.
The course is undertaken over one year. This includes: 50 hours (minimum) of workshops/tutorials; 70 hours of coursework; 60 hours of independent study; and 120 hours of assessed guided study. Throughout the course pharmacy technicians maintain a reflective learning diary and are encouraged to become responsible for their own learning. This work based course is delivered via accredited NHS training centres, making your place of work the learning environment. Credits
The Certificate comprises 45 credits at intermediate level and can be accredited towards a Foundation Degree offered by The School of Pharmacy, Birkbeck College and the NHS. Teaching
A variety of teaching methods will be used, comprising lectures, seminars, group work and presentations at accredited training centres. At the accredited training centres, work based course tutors provide teaching in this course.