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Awarding Institution

University of Huddersfield

Final Award

ROA (UG) Record of Achievement (UG)

Teaching Institution

University of Huddersfield

School

School of Applied Sciences

Department

Department of Pharmacy

Subject Benchmark Statement

NQF - Level 4

Date of Programme Specification Approval

2024-12-11

Version Number

2024.01

Educational Aims of the Course

To provide enhanced knowledge and skills for qualified pharmacy technicians, working primarily in the NHS, to enable them to develop the skills needed for their own professional development and to deliver modern and enhanced levels of service in a safe and effective manner. Completion of the course will provide managers … For more content click the Read More button below.

Course Offering(s)

Part Time

Part Time - September

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
develop an awareness of NHS policy and strategy with regard to the current and future role of the pharmacy technician and the development of pharmacy services.
2.
enhance the individual’s knowledge of drug therapy relevant to their area of practice.
3.
provide a detailed understanding of how medication errors occur and how they can be reduced.
4.
analyse their role in relation to medicines management and medicines optimisation strategies.
5.
develop a range of modern study skills including the use of technology, information retrieval and the presentation of information.
6.
design, conduct and interpret a pharmaceutical audit.
7.
develop high level of team-working and communication skills for professional practice.
8.
recognise the limits in their practice and the appropriate routes for referral.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Teaching is provided on a formal basis in the University for 13 days over 1 academic year. This contact is enhanced by the use of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and work-based tasks leading to a formal assignment for each module. Assignments are normally submitted via the VLE and students … For more content click the Read More button below. Due to the applied nature of the assignment and project work there is considerable scope for the student to pursue individual interests or areas of practice with relevance to their own area of work and applicability to their employer’s needs. Students are required to nominate a work-based mentor who can ensure adequate work-based opportunities and support the student during their course.

Support for Students and their Learning

Pharmacy technicians studying the course have access to the full support services of the University plus those provided by their NHS employer. All students are assigned a tutor and are provided with a course handbook which details the support available, email provides the usual form of individual contact. The VLE is widely used, the resource centre and academic skills teams are available and the library offers an extended loan period to fit in with the part-time attendance.

Students become members of the Students' Union thus providing access to the full range of services available.

Disabled students are welcomed.

All students are required to complete PDP records to comply with the registration requirements of the GPhC. This is an integral part of the course.

Criteria for Admission

Students must be Registered Pharmacy Technicians (GPhC) and in current employment. They must have the agreement of their employer to complete the course. Those working in the NHS in Yorkshire and Humber are normally entitled to full funding from the NHS.

The University welcomes applications from disabled people and makes course offers based on academic criteria only. Specific accommodations can be made in liaison with Disability Services. Students are encouraged to look at course information to find out what they will be expected achieve both academically and practically.

Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning

Students are subject to University module evaluations. The main measure of satisfaction and suitability is the outcomes demonstrated by the students in their place of work and the continued financial support provided by the NHS.

Student feedback is always welcomed.

The course structure is agreed with the commissioners. The content is updated every year to remain in line with current practice, policy and strategy in the NHS and major revisions are agreed with the commissioners in line with advice from the Chief Pharmacists. The Accuracy Checking for Pharmacy Module complies with the Yorkshire and Humber ‘Accuracy Checking Scheme’ and is updated on a regular basis to maintain compliance.

Please note

University awards are regulated by the Regulations for Awards (Taught Courses) on the University website.

Quick links to the Regulations for Taught Students, procedures and forms can be accessed on the University website.

Regulation of Assessment

An overview of assessment details is provided in the Course Handbook and a full assessment brief provided within module information on the VLE.

The minimum pass mark is 40% for each module.

The course comprises a maximum of 60 credits at F level and no award is made.

Indicators of Quality and Standards

There is a high level of student and employer satisfaction resulting in continued support for the provision of this CPD programme.