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Certificate in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians

As a qualified pharmacy technician you can now undertake local professional training in medicines management on a programme accredited by the UCL School of Pharmacy.

The Certificate in Medicines Management for Pharmacy Technicians (CMMPT) programme has been developed to support the continuing professional development of pharmacy technicians. The programme 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 UCL School of Pharmacy. The programme is delivered by centres accredited by the UCL School of Pharmacy and comprises a taught programme, independent study, practical assignments and an examination.

The programme 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.

How to apply

Students need to be qualified pharmacy technicians with at least two years’ post-qualifying experience. The programme is undertaken in the work place; before enrolling on the course please make sure that your work place is an accredited site.

Duration and Delivery

The programme is undertaken over one academic 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 programme, pharmacy technicians maintain a reflective learning diary and are encouraged to become responsible for their own learning. This work based programme is delivered via accredited NHS training centres, making your place of work the learning environment.

Credits

The Certificate comprises 45 credits at Level 5 of the QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.

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 programme.

The syllabus comprises the following subject areas:

• Policies and Procedures (local and national)
• Patient Consultation skills
• Clinical Governance
• Understanding Medical Notes and Pharmaceutical Care Planning
• Interpretation of End-of-bed, Biochemical and Haematological Results
• Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) and Drug Interactions
• Antibiotics and Microbiology
• Pharmaceutical Calculations
• Principles of Drug Therapy in Liver and Renal Disease
• Drug Use in Special Care Groups (Paediatrics, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding)
• Coronary Heart Disease
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Respiratory Disease
• Gastrointestinal Disease
• Pain Control
• Care for Older People
• Mental Health

Assessment

There will be a number of assignments, practice activities and case studies along with a tutor report on practice-based activities and an examination at the end of the programme.

Examination Fee for 2012-13

Fees are payable for the examination entry and award, and are:

• £175 for those working within the South Eastern, Eastern, Southern, Thames, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex area of the NHS
• £350 for those NHS employees working outside the above areas

Comments from Previous Students

• “The Certificate in Medicines Management is an excellent course.”
• "It has improved my clinical skills no end, so that I feel more confident when working as a ward technician and in the pharmacy department. It has also helped me in teaching student technicians.”
• “I’ve really enjoyed the course.”
• "It has been some time since completing my BTEC so the sessions on various conditions and their treatment really brushed up my knowledge again.”
• "I think all ward technicians and technicians regularly counselling patients should go on the course.”

Contact for Enquiries and Applications

For more information on how to apply as a student or as a centre to deliver the course, contact the London Education Pharmacy and Training Pharmacy Technician Training Manager, Diane Blunden.
Tel: 020 7763 6586
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