CPPE is commissioned by NHS England to deliver training to pharmacy professionals working in primary care who are funded as part of the Primary Care Network Additional Role Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS). A number of places are also available in each cohort for pharmacy professionals working in the Health and Justice sector, the armed forces and those in primary care who are not funded using ARRS
This pathway builds on the success of the Clinical pharmacists in general practice education and the Medicines optimisation in care homes pathways and will equip pharmacists and pharmacy technicians with the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to work in various patient-facing roles in primary care networks as part of a multidisciplinary team. Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will be able to access a range of different study methods to suit different learning styles, a continuous assessment process and support from supervisors and peers. The pathway is 18 months for pharmacists and 15 months for pharmacy technicians.
To help learners and employers understand the requirements of the pathway and what it involves we run regular information webinars that are best attended live. However, a recent recording can be accessed here. If you wish to attend a live webinar please email primarycare@cppe.ac.uk and ask for the link for the next Learner and employer webinar.
The education pathway is outlined below.
For further information please refer to the FAQ button at the top of this page.
If you work in primary care but are not able to enrol on the Primary care pharmacy education pathway, CPPE has a wide range of learning in the portfolio. The Primary care learning for all pharmacy professionals’ resource aims to highlight the range of learning opportunities available for those that want to enhance their knowledge and skills in this sector of practice. You can access this resource by selecting the button below.
