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
Refresher Vaccination Training
Coastal Core provide a half-day training programme for new Vaccinators
Belfast or Limavady Coastal Core provide online annual refresher training for Vaccinators. You do need to have taken your original training with Coastal Core to avail of this annual refresher.
Online or in-person sessions
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: Autumn 2024