The Skills & Development Forum

In association with:

 PDA Chemmist and Druggist

On-going training is a key requirement for successful pharmacy businesses. A series of training seminars from specialist education providers, trainers, consultants, pharmacy multiples, independent pharmacies and wholesalers and manufacturers on key community pharmacy function areas focussed on development of broadening the skill sets of pharmacy professionals.

Day 1 (11 October 2009)
11.00am

The NPA Pre-Reg Seminar

Includes NPA Support available for pre-reg training including support for pharmacy premises accreditation, recruitment, training and insurance:

  • Provide an overview of the pre-reg year;
  • Look at the performance standards and exam syllabus;
  • Have a detailed look at the pre-reg Training Programme;
  • Provide an overview of NPA pre-reg resources.

Presenter: Sabina Khanom, Assistant Head of Education & Training, National Pharmacy Association

12.20pm

Soft Skills Around MURs

This workshop covers communications techniques in managing patient interactions. You will learn how to enhance patient participation and improve motivation.

Presenter: C+D Training Team

1.45pm

1.45pm - 2.30pm Getting behind POM to P

  • Update on MHRA/DH strategy for self-care and making medicines accessible - new development being unveiled in September
  • Commercial opportunities
  • Pitfalls
  • Making the most of industry support - marketing, sales reps, CRM, branded services
  • Stay out of the headlines - Which?

Presenter: Fawz Farhan, Director, MediaPharm

2.45pm

Supporting your staff - CPD portfolio management

Presenter: Patrick Grice, C+D Projects Director - CPD

 

Day 2 (12 October 2009)
9.00am

The BPSA / PDA Pre-Reg Conference

9am Registration & Coffee  
10am Welcome & Introduction  
10.15am Preparing for your Training Year BPSA President
11am Gathering Evidence Speaker TBC
12.15pm Lunch (provided) and a chance to visit the Exhibition  
1.30pm Developing Key Skills for Practice John Murphy
3.30pm Refreshments  
4pm Question & Answer session Expert Panel
4.30pm Close of Conference  

This conference is open to pre-registered pharmacists only.  Pre-reg pharmacists wishing to attend should register online by clicking here.