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Introduction to The Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme Stages 2,3 and 4

Introduction to The Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme Stages 2,3 and 4. August 2013. Aim and objectives of this session. To increase knowledge about The Pharmacy Vocational Training scheme Stage 2,3 and 4 Increased knowledge about the: structure of the training programme

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Introduction to The Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme Stages 2,3 and 4

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  1. Introduction to The Pharmacy Vocational Training SchemeStages 2,3 and 4 August 2013

  2. Aim and objectives of this session To increase knowledge about The Pharmacy Vocational Training scheme Stage 2,3 and 4 Increased knowledge about the: • structure of the training programme • resources available to help complete the competency framework • web based e - portfolio • different formats for evidence that are acceptable for inclusion in your portfolio • assessment processes

  3. What is Stage 2 of The Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme? Part of a larger modular programme General foundation skills Work based training Stage 3 Reflective practice Stage 4

  4. What is the Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme? Stage 4 Advanced training Education & training, Leadership, Research Stage 3 Specialist training – Specialist skills, VT3 trainees Stage 2 – VT2 trainees – General Foundation training Stage 1 PRPS training

  5. ConcreteExperience Active experimentation Reflection Conceptualising Kolb’s learning cycle Source: Kolb, 1984

  6. The Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme?Stages 2,3 & 4 • RPS • Faculty • Flexible , eKSF, CPD

  7. So how does this fit with the RPS Faculty ?

  8. GPhC CPD Revalid’n RPS Faculty

  9. Structure of VT training Competency framework Learning in practice Reflection & learning from practice Recording of evidence in e portfolio Portfolio assessment + External Tutors & Specialist tutors (Local) Underpinning knowledge -resources Final Assessment + External Locality tutors (Educational supervisors) Regional

  10. The Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme?Stage 2 • Rotational programme requires you to demonstrate competency within a variety of different areas of practice within secondary care • Development of ‘general’ skills, 2 – 2.5 years • Tutor, locality tutor • Competency framework, tasks, resources, development of e portfolio

  11. The Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme?Stage 3 • Specialists programme requires you to demonstrate competency within a specific area of clinical practice • Development of specialist clinical skills • Tutor, Educational supervisor • Competency framework, tasks, resources, development of e portfolio

  12. The Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme?Stage 4 • Advanced training after/at same time as training in specialist clinical area • Leadership • Education • Research • Tutor, educational supervisor • Competency framework, tasks, resources, development of e portfolio

  13. Advantages of undertaking Vocational training?

  14. What are the disadvantages of undertaking Vocational Training?

  15. What do you learn about in Stage 2?

  16. What do you learn about in Stage 3?

  17. What do you learn about in Stage 4?

  18. What should a good portfolio contain? A structured collection of your evidence that is clearly referenced to the competency framework codes… Examples of your own practice confirming your involvement in the experience Evidence that shows progression in your practice and progression in your learning Summaries of your personal reflection of your learning for each task/piece of evidence.

  19. What should a good portfolio contain? Feedback from your tutor, trainer and other healthcare professionals Confirmation from your tutor that your evidence is at a suitable level

  20. How do I collect my evidence? e - portfolio

  21. What is the VT e portfolio • Some advantages…. • Safe, secure, web based area for storing evidence • Enables ready access to assessment of evidence from afar…. • Enables ready access to specialist resources • Enables demonstration of achievement of task at a glance

  22. How do we complete the portfolio? E portfolio Log in page with links to Audit, SEA pages on NES website

  23. List of forms and logs within e portfolio

  24. Competencies linked to different forms of evidence

  25. The personal library for storing of CPD records

  26. Resources section Links to website, PDFs

  27. Assessment Portfolio assessment Portfolios assessed in pairs, trained assessors, using scoring sheet Evidence is sampled Max 5 small pieces of remedial action >5 small pieces or >2 larger pieces then defer to next assessment Written feedback e mailed to trainee Portfolio retained by NES, evidence can be requested if required

  28. Assessment Continuous assessment by tutor/specialists S2 Informal feedback from locality tutor prior to submission S3 Regular peer review with specialist group… feedback on progress Formal Portfolio assessment [Pass/fail] Final face - to - face assessment [Pass/fail]

  29. Final assessment Final assessment ~2 weeks post portfolio assessment Presentation on item within portfolio [reinforce reflections, learning points] S2 Problem solving scenarios [personal limitations, systematic approach, response to questioning] S3 Focus on 4 sections of the portfolio S4 ? Discussion about portfolio

  30. Conclusions The Pharmacy Vocational Training Scheme is a structured programme that enables progression from development of general skills to more specialist clinical skills and advanced skills. Demonstration of competence with guidance from specialists in the particular area of practice. Each Stage takes ~2 years to complete Supports CPD, eKSF and RPS Faculty

  31. Aim and objectives of this session To increase knowledge about The Pharmacy Vocational Training scheme Stage 2,3 and 4 Increased knowledge about the: • structure of the training programme • resources available to help complete the competency framework • web based e - portfolio • different formats for evidence that are acceptable for inclusion in your portfolio • assessment processes

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