Pharmacy undergraduate training programme (supplements study)

This course provides pharmacy undergraduate students undertaking placements or employment in community pharmacies with essential knowledge and skills in relation to:

  • Practice
  • University exams
  • Foundation training
  • Obtaining a foundation training placement (including Oriel)

After completing this course, students will be more confident and prepared for: work on the medicines counter and in the dispensary, both as an undergraduate and trainee pharmacist, applying for foundation training placements, and undergoing university exams.

Having a competent pharmacy undergraduate student also aids in the safe and effective operation of the pharmacy.

Foundation pharmacist training programme

The NPA’s integrated Foundation pharmacist training programme (formerly pre-registration) focuses on the GPhC assessment syllabus and learning outcomes, adopting a person-centred approach. The course is written and delivered by a team of experienced Learning and Development pharmacists who will fully support and guide students to develop into confident and competent pharmacists. This programme provides students with an invaluable opportunity to interact, network and share experiences with other trainee pharmacists – all vital attributes for building a future multidisciplinary workforce. The NPA’s pass rate for recent cohorts has exceeded that of the national pass rate published by the GPhC.

Healthy Living Champion course

The Healthy Living Champion Course is a mandatory course for staff supporting the Healthy Living Pharmacy initiative. Healthy Living Champions provide health information and signpost patients to relevant health services to enable them to live healthier lifestyles. Supporting patients and their families with public health messages ensures that your pharmacy is the place to come for complete health and wellbeing advice.

  • The investment in support staff to undertake this essential role is critical to help pharmacy business thrive
  • Increased public awareness of community pharmacy and wellbeing services
  • Opportunity to maximise professional fees and other pharmacy income as a result of increased footfall
  • Enhances credibility of pharmacists and pharmacy services with other healthcare professionals as well as the public
  • The cost of training includes all course material, RSPH MCQ assessment and e-certificate. Hard copies of the certificate will be available for learners to purchase if required, via the RSPH website.

ProPharmace Foundation Training

The face-to-face component of the course is a 3.5 - hour workshop run by experienced specialist vaccinators who will cover the following:

  • Intramuscular (I.M.) Injection technique.
  • Sub-cutaneous (S.C.) Injection technique.
  • Intranasal (I.N.) immunisation technique.
  • Reconstitution technique.
  • Full guidance and demonstration on Anaphylaxis/CPR and a competency test. Certificate of competence issued upon successfully completing the course.