Accredited Checking Technician's Course Information
The course does not seek to replace pharmacists but to allow an appropriate skill-mix that will enhance the pharmaceutical care of the patient and use the knowledge and skills of both technicians and pharmacists more effectively.
The scope of the course is to accredit technicians to carry out the final accuracy check of dispensed items clinically approved by a registered pharmacist. It does not encompass aseptic dispensing, self checking of own dispensing or pre-packing. The framework is dependent on Standard Operating Procedures being in place.
The Course Content
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- Correspondence course
- Medication errors and psychology of errors
- Calculations
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- Validating the script
- SOPs
- CPD
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This Course will Help to...
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- Provide pharmacy technicians with the skills and knowledge to confirm the accuracy of dispensing for prescriptions previously approved by a pharmacist.
- Develop the technician's professional awareness of pharmacy practice.
- Encourage the further development of effective communication skills.
- Develop a professional interaction between pharmacy technicians, pharmacists, patients, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
- Support appropriate skill-mix within pharmacy departments.
Entry Criteria
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- A recommendation to join the framework from the senior pharmacy manager, tutor at Buttercups Training, or a designated deputy.
- An NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services or equivalent qualification.
- A minimum of six months' dispensing experience in current dispensary within 12 months of application.
- An allocated pharmacist or senior technician facilitator.
Course Duration
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Assessment
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- This will take the form of a checking assessment of dispensed items with some errors, review of the portfolio and an interview.
Qualification
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- Accredited Checking Technician (ACT)
The certificate is valid for 2 years. All checking technicians are required to keep an ongoing log of any checking errors made. Any error must be reflected upon and recorded. These reflective logs must be submitted to and reviewed by the assessment panel every two years.
Cost
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Course Title |
Paper-Based Course Price |
Online Course Price |
Accredited Checking Technician Course |
£270.37 (Exc VAT) |
£230 (Exc VAT) |