About the course
ABOUT THE COURSE
The UEA Final Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (ACPT) Scheme has been designed to provide pharmacy technicians with the skills and knowledge to undertake the final accuracy check of dispensed items that have been clinically screened by a pharmacist.
The Scheme has been developed to meet the standards of Nationally Agreed Framework for Final Accuracy Checking of Dispensed Items, and is therefore a nationally recognised accreditation which is transferable between workplaces in all regions of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
The course is delivered using a blended learning delivery method, consisting of e-learning, face-to-face teaching and the collection of workplace evidence.
To complete the course, candidates are required to:
- Complete e-learning packages
- Attend a regional study day
- Build a portfolio of evidence, including a log of 1000 correctly checked items
- Undertake a final checking practical assessment under controlled conditions
- Complete an external review
Entry Criteria and Pre-requisites
ENTRY CRITERIA
The normal minimum entry requirements are:
Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
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 errors.
PRE-REQUISITES
Prior to attending the study day, all candidates should:
- Have been assigned a suitably qualified Educational Supervisor*
- Be familiar with local dispensing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
*Educational Supervisors must be on the UEA approved list. All new Educational Supervisors are required to complete the Educational Supervisor Training Package.
Dates and Registration
ONLINE TRAINING
- Wed 17th July 2024
- Tue 1st Oct 2024
- Wed 11th Dec 2024
- Wed 26th March 2025
- Wed 16th July 2025
ASSESSMENT DATES
Online Assessment -
- Wed 22 May 2024
- Wed 19 June 2024
- Thur 11 July 2024
- Wed 14th Aug 2024
- Wed 11th Sept 2024
- Tue 1st Oct 2024
- Wed 6th Nov 2024
- Wed 15th Jan 2025
- Wed 12th Feb 2025
- Thur 13th March 2025
- Wed 9th April 2025
- Wed 7th May 2025
- Thur 5th June 2025
- Wed 2nd July 2025
- Wed 6th Aug 2025
In order to apply for an assessment, please complete Appendix 13 – Assessment Registration Form and upload to the e-portfolio on VQ Manager.
REGISTRATION
Candidates wishing to register for the scheme should do so via the link to the UEA Application Form below:
On entering the site you will be prompted to create a user account and then select 'Professional Development Applications' to apply for the course .
Contact Us
CONTACT US
For further information, please email: Sharon Walker or Zoe Bodily, Regional Specialist Education & Training Pharmacy Technicians.