THE PROPHARMACE PRE-REGISTRATION TRAINING PROGRAMME 2013 - 2014 - PROPHARMACE
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ProPharmace The ProPharmace Pre-registration Training Programme 2013 - 2014
Contents
Contents Page Number
Introduction 1
Tutor Training Workshop 2
Training Day 1 3
Training Day 2 4
Training Day 3 5
Training Day 4 6
Training Day 5 7
Training Day 6 8
Training Day 7 9
Training Day 8 10
Training Day 9 11
Training Day 10 - Optional 12
ProPharmace online support 13
Venue / Cost 14
Application Form Enclosed
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Introduction
About the Course
The ProPharmace Preregistration Training Programme aims to reinforce trainees’
workplace training and help make sure they are in the best position to pass the
registration examination. The course is open to any Pre-registration Trainee
Pharmacist who will be undertaking their ‘pre-registration’ year.
The course commences with a complementary Tutor Training workshop,
following which students attend nine training days run over a nine month
period.
Training Team
This course has been designed and organised by ProPharmace Professional Training,
a specialist training provider that has helped many Pre-registration Trainee
Pharmacists pass the registration exam. An experienced team of qualified
pharmacists deliver the programme.
Quality of Training Days
We take pride in our unique approach to training that is reflected in our exam pass
rate and the extensive testimonials from trainees and tutors. Trainees are
guaranteed a training experience which utilises the latest innovations in learning to
enhance performance. As the number of trainees on each course is limited to
around 20, trainees can be sure to receive the individual support they need from
tutors.
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Session 1: Complementary Tutor Evening Workshop
Objectives
At the end of the session tutors should be able to:
• Understand the roles and expectations of being a Pre-registration Tutor
• Assess trainees on performance standards and competence
• Complete progress reviews and give feed back
• Identify how and when to delegate tasks to trainees
• Develop strategies to enhance trainees’ performance
• Deal with challenges and problems that may arise during the preregistration
year.
Content / Teaching Style
This workshop is aimed at new tutors and those
who wish to refresh their teaching skills. There
will be an interactive session featuring problems
that may arise during the pre-reg year and ways
to resolve them.
“Brilliant workshop. One of the best
training sessions I’ve been to and the
tutors were very helpful in answering
all my questions”
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Training Day 1: Introduction to the Training Year
& Calculations - Part 1
Objectives
At the end of the day trainees should be able to:
• Understand the contents of the GPhC syllabus, performance standards and
registration exam.
• Understand how to meet performance standards and complete records of
evidence.
• Tackle the different types of pharmaceutical calculations
• Attempt exam style questions on pharmaceutical calculations
• Complete a CPD entry
Content / Teaching Style GPhC Syllabus Coverage
This session will provide an overview of the Section 2: Clinical &
entire year and highlight what is expected Pharmaceutical
of trainees to guarantee a successful and Practice
beneficial year.
Trainees will be shown how to perform the Part 2:
pharmaceutical calculations using simple Pharmaceutical
techniques and will be given the Aspects of Practice
opportunity to practice a range of exam
style questions.
“You made the calculations look so
simple. Practicing exam style questions
really helped prepare me for the exam.
Thank you”
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© 2013 ProPharmace Ltd | t: 0208 0900 525 | e: info@propharmace.com | w:www.propharmace.comTraining Day 2: Calculations Part 2
& Responding to Symptoms
Objectives
At the end of the day trainees should be able to:
• Apply the principles learned on day 1 to solve a range of pharmaceutical
calculations.
• Respond to a range of minor ailments and make appropriate recommendations.
• Identify symptoms and conditions that require referral.
• Outline the indications, and restrictions of OTC medications including POM to P
switches.
• Identify different types of skin conditions and recommend appropriate courses
of action.
• Target specific patient groups for health promotion.
• Understand the purpose and process of audit and its application.
Content / Teaching Style GPhC Syllabus Coverage
Section 2:
Throughout the session trainees will Clinical & Pharmaceutical Practice
be expected to participate in role
plays to help develop their
Part 2:
confidence over the counter.
b) Action and Uses of Drugs
Trainees will be shown how to
perform audits and apply those in a c) Non-Prescriptive Remedies
pharmacy setting. d) Differentiating Minor Illness from more
Serious Disease
The day will end with tackling a e) Adverse Effects of Medicines
range of exam style questions on the
f) Contra-indications
topics covered.
g) Drug Interactions
h) Counselling Requirements
i) Optimising Patients’ Drug Therapy
k) Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
“The role plays were great,
really built my confidence
over the counter”
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Objectives
At the end of the day trainees should be able to:
• Understand how to use the BNF effectively and efficiently
• Identify key areas in the BNF which should be tabbed for easy reference.
• Identify a range of characteristics of key drugs and drug classes in various chapters
of the BNF.
• Understand the purpose and benefits of MURs and be able to identify patients that
can benefit from MURs in a pharmacy setting.
GPhC Syllabus Coverage
Content / Teaching Style
Section 2:
The BNF topics will be taught through a
Clinical & Pharmaceutical Practice
range of case studies, individual and
interactive group work to enhance the
Part 2:
learning experience. Solving exam style
questions will ensure that the training a) Evidence-based Practice
day objectives have been met. b) Action and Uses of Drugs
e) Adverse Effects of Medicines
f) Contra-indications
g) Drug Interactions
h) Counselling Requirements
i) Optimising Patients’ Drug Therapy
k) Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
“Being shown how to tab the BNF and use
it was very useful, I really know how to
study for the exam now, I didn’t know where
to start before”
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Objectives
At the end of the day trainees should be able to:
• Understand and apply knowledge on various chapters of the BNF.
• Evaluate clinical case studies and identify key drugs, their actions, uses, side-
effects, adverse drug reactions, interactions and contra-indications.
• Use the BNF confidently.
Content / Teaching Style GPhC Syllabus Coverage
Section 2:
On completion of this training day
Clinical & Pharmaceutical Practice
trainees should be able to answer
closed book exam questions confidently
Part 2:
as they will have a thorough
a) Evidence-based Practice
understanding of key drugs.
b) Action and Uses of Drugs
They will also be able to use the BNF e) Adverse Effects of Medicines
efficiently as a resource both in f) Contra-indications
practice and to answer open book exam g) Drug Interactions
questions. h) Counselling Requirements
i) Optimising Patients’ Drug Therapy
j) Interpretation of Test Results
Part 2:
e) Special Handling Requirements
f) Stability of Dispensing Preparations
“Thank you for the great handouts,
you’ve really highlighted all the key
points of the drugs we need to know”
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Objectives
At the end of the day trainees should be able to:
• Assess and identify the nature of emergency situations.
• Undertake the appropriate actions required including referral where appropriate
• Apply knowledge and skills to provide emergency first aid in the following cases:
• Obstruction to airways
• CPR • A seizure
• Shock • Loss of Consciousness
• Electric shock • Severe bleeding
• Overdoses and poisoning • Burns and scalds
• Hypoglycaemia • Head injuries and concussion
• Hyperglycaemia • Severe pain in head, chest or abdomen
Content / Teaching Style GPhC Syllabus Coverage
Section 2:
Training will be carried out by a Clinical & Pharmaceutical Practice
specialist First Aid training provider and
trainees receive a HSE approved Part 1 Clinical Practice:
certificate. This will be a practical d) Differentiating Minor Illness from
training day and trainees will be assessed more Serious Disease
on performing correct first aid
procedures. Performance Standard:
C2.10 Demonstrate Awareness of
First Aid
“Great training, lots of
practical experience. Would
recommend this to anyone”
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© 2013 ProPharmace Ltd | t: 0208 0900 525 | e: info@propharmace.com | w: www.propharmace.comTraining Day 6: BNF for Children
Drug Tariff & Introduction to Pharmacy Services
Objectives
At the end of the day trainees should be able to:
• Gain an insight into Paediatric medicines using the BNF for children as a resource
• Understand the purpose of the drug tariff and how to use it effectively.
• Understand the impact of Category M
• Understand the importance of correct endorsing
• Understand the various types of pharmacy services and their implications
Content / Training GPhC Syllabus Coverage
Trainees will be able to know when
and how to use the BNF for children Section 2:
Clinical & Pharmaceutical Practice
Trainees are taken through the drug
tariff to gain a clear Section 3:
understanding of how to use the drug Systems and Procedures
tariff efficiently as well as how to answer a) NHS Funding for Pharmacy Services
exam style questions. d) Quality Assurance of Stock
“I knew nothing about
the Drug Tariff when I £
£
came to this session and
on leaving I now know how
to use it. It’s actually
quite easy! Lots of
examples - Very useful”
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© 2013 ProPharmace Ltd | t: 0208 0900 525 | e: info@propharmace.com | w: www.propharmace.comTraining Day 7: Medicines Ethics & Practice
Objectives
At the end of the day trainees should be able to:
• Understand the contents of the MEP guide
• Have a clear understanding of the Controlled Drugs regulations
• Understand the legal and professional aspects of providing a pharmaceutical service
and the impact this has on a pharmacists day to day role.
• Deal with various ethical dilemmas that could be faced in the pharmacy
Content / Training GPhC Syllabus Coverage
This training day addresses the Section 1:
difficulties trainees encounter when Professional & Legal Practice
reading and interpreting the contents of
the MEP Guide.
Part 1: Professional Practice of
Trainees will gain a thorough Pharmacy:
understanding of all the key
requirements and be able to apply the Part 2: Legal Aspects of Providing
knowledge in practice as well as answer a Pharmaceutical Service:
exam style questions.
a) Sale and Supply of Medicines
b) Conditions for Operating a Registered
Pharmacy
d) Health & Safety
e) Environmental Protection
“The MEP is so hard to read yet f) Consumer Protection
you explained each section so g) Data Protection and Health Records
well.
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© 2013 ProPharmace Ltd | t: 0208 0900 525 | e: info@propharmace.com | w: www.propharmace.comTraining Day 8: Mock Exam
Objectives
At the end of the day trainees should be able to:
• Attempt full closed book and open book mock exam papers within
the time limits set
• Use the standard reference sources to locate information
efficiently and accurately for the open book exam.
Content / Training
Attempting a mock exam will give trainees a simulated experience of the pressure faced
in the registration examination. This experience will allow trainees to focus on areas that
require further attention and is vital to ensure that trainees are fully prepared.
“This is the first time
I complete two full
papers in one day. It
made me realize what
the real exam is going
be like. It’s a lot of
pressure - tough
questions!”
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© 2013 ProPharmace Ltd | t: 0208 0900 525 | e: info@propharmace.com | w: www.propharmace.comTraining Day 9: Exam Preparation
Objectives
At the end of the day trainees should be able to:
• Identify key areas of the exam syllabus where further revision is required.
• Implement tips for good exam technique
• Apply the knowledge learned to answer exam questions in a quick and efficient
manner
• Prepare to practice as a Pharmacist.
Content / Training
This training day is tailored to give
trainees an overview of all the key topics
where weaknesses have been identified
in the mock exam. A vast range of exam
style questions will be attempted in an
interactive session with feedback and
key hints and tips on how best to tackle
exam questions.
The day ends with a session on
preparation for practicing as a
pharmacist where trainees will be given
an insight in to the various job
opportunities available, how to apply for “Thank you for all your help.
jobs and the key skills and attributes
Practicing exam questions this way
that will guarantee a successful career
with feedback really helped
ahead.
prepare me for the exam”
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© 2013 ProPharmace Ltd | t: 0208 0900 525 | e: info@propharmace.com | w: www.propharmace.comOptional Training Day : An insight into Hospital Pharmacy
Objectives
This training day has been designed for trainees who have not been able to
undertake cross sector experience in a hospital pharmacy.
It provides learning opportunities to ensure that the objectives for syllabus
coverage of cross sector experience are addressed.
Content / Teaching Style GPhC Syllabus Coverage
On completion of this training day Section 2:
trainees should have a thorough insight Clinical & Pharmaceutical Practice
into the practice of hospital pharmacy
including: Part 1:
Clinical Practice:
• Procurement and stock control
• The Dispensary (in/out-patients)
• Medicines Information Part 2:
• Manufacturing/Quality Assurance Pharmaceutical Aspects of Practice
• Clinical Pharmacy
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© 2013 ProPharmace Ltd | t: 0208 0900 525 | e: info@propharmace.com | w: www.propharmace.comProPharmace online Support
ProPharmace
Online Exa
ms
ProPharmace online Exams
To support ProPharmace Preregistration trainees
in their revision for the registration exam, we
have introduced an online revision tool, which
includes a large online resource of practice exam
questions.
ProPharmace trainees will be able to sign up, and
use this resource throughout the year free of
charge.
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© 2013 ProPharmace Ltd | t: 0208 0900 525 | e: info@propharmace.com | w: www.propharmace.comHow much does a place on the course cost?
A place on the training programme costs £1,050 plus VAT .
Optional Hospital training day costs £125+VAT.
Discounts apply for group bookings and contributing buying groups.
To check if you are entitled to a discount, please contact ProPharmace on
0208 0900 525 or email prereg@propharmace.com
Where does the training take place?
The training takes place at the following venue:
Our training sessions take place in a conference room in West London.
Training days begin at 9:30 and end at 4:30. A one hour lunch break and short tea
breaks are also included.
All training days are held on weekends throughout the year; exact course dates to
be confirmed.
How do I apply?
Applicants can apply by filling in the enclosed application form and faxing to
ProPharmace on 0207 112 8287
The number of places on this course are strictly limited. Places are allocated on a
first-come first-serve basis. Applicants are advised to apply early to avoid
disappointment.
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