Training Programmes
UCA-NI works with various education and training providers to arrange or promote online and live training and information opportunities. Current programmes:
Full Vaccination Training
Coastal Core provide a half-day training programme for new Vaccinators Belfast or Limavady venues NEXT COURSE: SAT 28th MARCH - Limavady 10.30am-2pm SUN 29th MARCH - Belfast 10am-1.30pm session OR 10.30am-2pm Book online below - remember to select the date on the calendar:
In-Person 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: SAT 28th MARCH - Limavady 10.30am-12pm SUN 29th MARCH - Belfast 10am-11.30am OR 2-3.30pm Book online below - remember to select the date on the calendar:
2627 Cohorts Aug-Jan & Feb-Jul
UCA-NI's essential management introduction programme focusses on the key aspects of Community Pharmacy management & being a Responsible Pharmacist. Content reflects the requirements of community pharmacy employers, preparing new Phamacists fo roles requiring business and people management skills. Suitable for Foundation Trainees, Pharmacists new to the register, new to NI, or any member of staff new to management. Also includes Vaccination Training.
Level 2 Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship
UCA-NI and Global Horizon Skills offer a Level 2 Pharmacy Services Apprenticeship for Counter and Dispensing Assistants. Training is BTEC Level 2 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: March 2026. 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 COURSE will be held in the autumn. To express an interest, email office@ucani.co.uk