Who is this course suitable for?
New dispensing staff, part time dispensing staff, relief dispensers including medicines counter assistants.
What does this course contain?
The course is divided into 4 Modules that provide the underpinning knowledge, covering:
Plus evidence collection to cover 6 NVQ Units.
* Modules forming part of ADAC.
You will receive the coursework in regular mailings throughout the year and full guidance will be given throughout the course.
How will I be assessed?
The assessments include:
- Inter-text exercise and questions throughout
- Workbooks
- Multiple choice questions
- Case studies
- Evidence gathering activities
- Written reports of scenarios – describing how situations are handled by you
Each Module and Unit must be completed and the work sent to your allocated external NPA tutor and assessor who will give you a grade and provide feedback on the quality of your work.
How long will it take to complete the course?
The estimated study time to complete each Module is 20 hours. This can be divided to suit you and your supervising pharmacist in your individual working environment.The time taken to complete the NVQ units will vary according to the evidence you need to gather.
The course must be completed within 1 year of enrolment1.
Do I get a certificate of completion?
Successful candidates will receive 2 certificates:
- NPA certificate for the RPSGB accredited underpinning knowledge course (Modules)
- NVQ Level 2 in Pharmacy Services certificate from awarding body: City & Guild or Edexcel (Units)
How much does this course cost2?
Cost: £375.00 (plus VAT)
When do I have to register by?
You must submit your enrolment form at least 5 weeks before the enrolment date you select.
The start date will be in April. An exact date will be available when you request an enrolment form.
How do I enrol on this course3?
Order code: NVQ200
To register on this course please request an enrolment form from the Education and Training department:
NB: This course is not transferable to the NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services.
1The NPA believe in a flexible approach to education and training, we will consider extensions on deadlines on an individual case to case basis.
2Your employer will be invoiced.
3You must be an NPA member to register staff on this course. Non member enrolment will incur a 50% mark up (discretional) on the advertised cost.