900 Min
In Clinical
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This CPD module is about current thinking on getting your CPD in order. It will consider the importance of completing a CPD record, key CPD requirements and how to tackle it, as well as potential changes to the system.
Goal
To update pharmacy technicians on CPD requirements, possible changes and how to remain
fit to practise.
Objectives
After studying this module, pharmacy technicians will:
- Understand the key CPD requirements
- Appreciate the need to complete CPD
- Be able to discuss the importance of reflection and the benefits to their practice.Â
Contributing author
Nicola Tyers, The Pharmacy Training Company and Medway Clinical Commissioning Group.
About this module
This CPD module is designed for community pharmacy technicians to use as part of their continuing professional development. Reflection exercises have been included to help start you off in the CPD learning cycle.
Record your learning and how you applied it in your practice using the action and evaluation record at the end of this module, which will then be stored in your personal learning log. You must be registered on the website to do this.
Continuing professional development (CPD) is a statutory requirement for pharmacy technicians. Completion of this module will contribute to the nine pieces of CPD that must be recorded a year, as stipulated by the GPhC.
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Click here to download a PDF of the module as it appeared in print. You can still use your online learning log to record your learning outcomes and impact on your practice.
