Final Accuracy Checking of Dispensed Items Programme for Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Assistants
Key details
- Attendance
- Online learning package
- Course Length
- 3 to 12 Months
- Cost
- £300
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About the course
The UEA Final Accuracy Checking of Dispensed Items programme is designed to develop the knowledge, skills and professional competence required for pharmacy technicians and pharmacy assistants to undertake the final accuracy checking of dispensed medicines that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist.
Delivered through an interactive online learning package, the programme provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of the principles underpinning safe and effective final accuracy checking practice. Core areas of study include the causes and consequences of dispensing and checking errors, the application of standard operating procedures (SOPs), risk management, and the development of communication and interpersonal skills necessary for providing constructive feedback and working effectively within multidisciplinary teams (MDTs).
The programme adopts a work-based learning approach, integrating self-directed e-learning with workplace-based practice and evidence collection to support the development and demonstration of professional competence in the clinical environment
Course Requirements
To successfully complete the programme, candidates are required to:
- Complete all mandatory pre-course e-learning activities
- Complete the interactive online learning package
- Compile and submit a portfolio of evidence through PebblePad
- Demonstrate competence through the accurate checking of 1,000 dispensed items in practice
- Successfully complete a final practical assessment conducted under controlled conditions
- Participate in and successfully complete an external quality assurance review
This assessment process provides robust assurance that candidates have achieved the required standards of accuracy, consistency and professional practice necessary to undertake the final accuracy checking role safely and effectively.
Entry Criteria and Pre-requisites
Entry Criteria
- Either Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council or completed an NVQ level 2 pharmacy assistant course
- Ability to demonstrate dispensing accuracy via the completion of a log of 200 correctly dispensed items with no errors, or by submitting a Dispensing Accuracy Scheme certificate issued within the two preceding years, along with the last 200 items that must have no error
Pre-requisites
Prior to completing the interactive online learning package all candidates should:
- Have been assigned a suitably qualified Educational Supervisor – the educational supervisor needs to complete the UEA online learning package for educational supervisors
- Be familiar with local dispensing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Assessment
Assessment Dates
Assessments are carried out each month – dates will be accessible on blackboard (online learning site)
Monthly drop-in sessions
These will be available every month for any queries and dates can be accessed on blackboard (online learning site)
Contact Us
For further information, contact the UEA Pharmacy Technician Programme Team: pharm.cpdreg@uea.ac.uk(opens in a new window)