This training programme is a competency-based framework designed specifically to meet the training and learning needs of pharmacy technicians working in specialist medicines information and advice roles.
This training programme replaces the UKMi Accredited Medicines Information Technician Training Scheme (AMITTS) and supports medicines information pharmacy technicians for their current and future roles. It is robust, accessible, relevant and quality assures and is endorsed by UKMi.
This programme supports pharmacy technicians to demonstrate the safe deployment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required and provides the assurance needed for safe autonomous practice.
The following prerequisites must be met before application
The entry requirements have been designed to ensure that trainees have appropriate experience and suitability for the role.
Learners must meet the following criteria:
We will require further information regarding your application before we can confirm your suitability and accept you into the training programme.
Learners wishing to register for this programme who do not meet the entry criteria please contact one of the Training Programme Directors.
The programme comprises of:
*Please note: Complementary medicines enquiries must be submitted as two categories – Complementary Medicines and the other relevant category e.g. to answer complementary medicine interaction enquiries you must undertake ‘Complementary medicines’ AND ‘Interactions’.
The virtual induction consists of a series of tutorials which provide the theoretical aspects of the relevant medicines information activities. This programme has a rolling start date – virtual induction allows learners to apply and begin at any time that suits them.
The programme handbook gives further details about the structure and contents of the programme and assessment process. The programme handbook can be accessed from this site after registration for the programme.
The aim of the programme is to prepare learners for a medicines information role by enabling learners to:
These learning objectives must then be put into practice and evidenced through the learner’s e-portfolio.
Examples of the types of enquiry covered by the different enquiry categories offered are given below.
Answers to most common applications for each stage of the Programme process can be found on our dedicated Frequently Asked Questions page and is usually the quickest and easiest way to resolve most enquiries.
Please ensure you check this page before submitting a contact enquiry.
For general enquiries or in case of Programme Director absence:
Email: pwds@uhbw.nhs.uk
Telephone: 0117 342 6677
UKMi
UK Medicines Information (UKMi) is a coordinated network of medicines advice services across the UK. Their mission is to promote expert practice in medicines advice for the benefit of patients, the public and professionals through education and communication, and supporting audit, research and innovation.
This training programme has been produced collaboratively with, and is endorsed by, UKMi.
Further details regarding UKMi can be found at the UKMi Website
National Medicines Information Training Course
The UKMi National Medicines Information Training Course (NMITC) is designed for practitioners working as specialists in NHS MI services. Participation in this course is a required component of the Medicines Information and Advice Training Programme. Learner’s will need to register for this training through the UKMI training page of the UKMI website.
The Association of Pharmacy Technicians United Kingdom
The Association of Pharmacy Technicians United Kingdom (APTUK) is the national professional leadership body for pharmacy technicians working in all pharmacy sectors across all countries in the UK: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
APTUK work on behalf of pharmacy technicians securing and advocating the pharmacy technician profession and advancing the professions education and scope of practice.
Further details regarding APTUK can be found at the APTUK website
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To apply for the Medicines Information and Advice Training Programme use the Apply button below. Once you have received your acceptance email and login details for the programme please apply for an online induction date that is most suitable for you.
We provide virtual drop-in sessions on a regular basis to ensure you have consistent access to support. These sessions are non-compulsory, but they are an excellent resource for clarifying your understanding of the programme and connecting with the learner community. You are welcome to attend any number of sessions that fit your needs.
