Training Programmes
UCA-NI works with various education and training providers to arrange or promote online and live training and information opportunities. Current programmes:
Vaccination Training
Coastal Core provide a half-day training programme for new Vaccinators Belfast or Limavady venues NEXT COURSE: Sun 5th October - Belfast 10am-1.30pm session Book online below:
Refresher Vaccination Training
Coastal Core provide In-Person Refresher training on BLS/Anaphylaxis. You do not need to have taken your original training with Coastal Core to avail of this 1.5hr refresher. NEXT COURSE: Sun 5th October - Belfast 10am-11.30am Book online below:
First Aid Training
Coastal Core are offering First Aid training for pharmacy staff at their Limavady premises or at your pharmacy or central location. Sessions are 3 hrs and can be arranged 6-9pm or to suit your requirements.
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship
UCA-NI and Global Horizon Skills are offering a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship for Counter and Dispensing Assistants. The training is to BTEC Level 2 standard required for working within the dispensary. Apprentices must be employed for a minimum of 21 hours in a community pharmacy and will be expected to have or achieve a minimum Grade C in English, Maths and IT on completion of the programme. Pharmacy Services is an all-age apprenticeship with full funding provided to cover training costs; incentive payments will be paid to the pharmacy on successful completion of the programme. NEXT COHORT COMMENCES: November 2025 Contact GH Skills to register or enquire
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship
For more information about the Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship training, read the Global Horizon Skills brochure
ONLINE Refresher Vaccination Training
Coastal Core provide and annual Online Refresher session. NEXT COURSES: Tues 30th September (7.30-9.00pm). CLICK LINK below to book.