22 January 2008

UniChem Completes First Round Of ‘Your Pre-Reg’ Training Conferences

UniChem Professional Services has successfully delivered the first of three conferences scheduled as part of its pre-registration support package for independent pharmacists.

The ‘your pre-reg’ four-day conference was held to provide pre-registration students with relevant professional training to assist them in meeting the performance standards required by the RPSGB. The sessions focused on key chapters from the British National Formulary and were underpinned by group case study work, which was designed to assist students in applying their clinical expertise.

The first conference covered a number of clinical topics including cardiovascular and gastro intestinal conditions, skin and childhood conditions and respiratory conditions. The conference also explored remuneration issues including the drug tariff, as well as providing insight into how pharmacy services may be presented to PCTs and LPCs for commissioning. Pre-reg students also developed and reflected on their soft skill capabilities, through prioritisation and time management activities.

Commenting on the conference, Sanjay Pathak, Commercial Services Manager, UniChem, said: “Relating their learning experience to the mapped performance standards as required by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society definitely helps to motivate students to apply their clinical expertise. We have also focused heavily on the importance of putting together good quality evidence as CPD, which will benefit them throughout their careers. The students also seemed to enjoy learning how to carry out clinical and diagnostic testing and applying their theoretical knowledge to case studies."

“Overall, the conference was well received and the feedback to date has been very favourable. The ‘your pre-reg’ training conferences aim to make learning fun and interactive, through practical application and a variety of teaching and facilitating strategies. We are keen to ensure that all pre-reg students are fully engaged in the learning process.”

For more information please contact:
Sanam Conway, Communications Executive: 0208 974 4045
Helena Bate, Communications Manager: 0208 974 4044