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The Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Clinical Practice for Pharmacy Technicians is designed for qualified Pharmacy Technicians who wish to advance their clinical expertise, develop their professional practice and take on greater responsibilities within pharmacy services.
Delivered fully online over four years on a part-time basis, the programme combines Level 4 and Level 5 study, allowing students to balance their education with employment.
At Level 4, students will develop their academic and clinical knowledge through modules covering academic writing, patient monitoring, applied therapeutics and the management of common medical conditions. They will also explore the management of clinical pharmacy services and the role of quality improvement in enhancing patient care and service delivery.
At Level 5, students will build on this foundation through more advanced modules focusing on clinical consultation and examination skills, medicines optimisation, evidence-based practice, advanced pharmacokinetics and pharmacogenomics. They will also explore health promotion and develop the skills needed to lead change and improvements within clinical pharmacy services.
Throughout the programme, students will be encouraged to apply their learning within their own workplace, developing their confidence, clinical reasoning, critical thinking and ability to contribute to safe, effective and person-centred care.
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Year 4 Modules
For applicants practising in Northern Ireland, GPhC registration is not required. Applicants from Northern Ireland must instead be appropriately qualified as a Pharmacy Technician and able to demonstrate that their previous education, training and current professional practice provide an appropriate basis for study at this level.
The assessment strategy is evidence-based relating to the effective teaching and assessment methods currently employed in pharmacy education. It ensures students achieve both the academic and professional outcomes of the programme, reflecting the integrated nature of theory and practice in clinical pharmacy. All components must be passed to progress and complete the qualification.
Assessment tasks are linked to the learning outcomes of each module and are completed before the end of the module. To ensure inclusivity and varied opportunities to develop and succeed, a range of formative and summative methods are used, including written coursework, oral presentations, reflective writing, multiple choice questions (MCQs), written reports, professional discussion and case-based learning (CBL). Applied practice is demonstrated through a Quality Improvement (QI) project and case presentations from your own clinical practice.
Formative assessment - with developmental feedback - is given to help you improve your work in future. It does not contribute to final marks and the feedback may be delivered verbally, in writing or online. Summative assessment, which contributes to the final result, is normally accompanied by written feedback with opportunities for more detailed follow-up discussion.
Each module specifies aims, learning outcomes and assessment methods in the module handbook. This balanced approach ensures students develop the knowledge, skills and professionalism required for safe and effective clinical pharmacy practice.
Successful completion of the HNC provides a pathway to Level 5 study, allowing students to progress towards the Foundation Degree (FdSc) in Clinical Practice for Pharmacy Technicians through a further two years of part-time study.
The qualification also supports ongoing professional development, helping Pharmacy Technicians enhance their knowledge and skills to support career progression, expanded clinical responsibilities and involvement in service improvement.
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Course information code: PPFB011J
