GPhC + revalidation Flashcards
1
Q
What established the general pharmaceutical council?
A
The pharmacy order 2010
2
Q
What is the role of the general pharmaceutical council?
A
- Approving qualifications
- Maintaining register
- Setting standards
- Establishing fitness to practice requirements
3
Q
What are the standards for pharmacy professionals?
A
- Person centered care
- Work in partnership w/ others
- Communicate effectively
- Maintain + use professional knowledge
- Professional judgement
- Behave professionally
- Confidentiality + privacy
- Speak up about concerns
- Leadership
4
Q
What happens in a GPhC disciplinary process?
A
- Complaint
- Investigating committee
- Fitness to practice committee
5
Q
What is the difference btw the investigating committee + the fitness to practice committee?
A
- Investigating = screening, private + does not consider oral evidence, remains confidential
- Fitness to practice: public, Oral + written evidence heard
6
Q
When removed from the register, after how many years can you apply for restoration?
A
5 years
7
Q
Define revalidation
A
Assurance of continuing fitness to practice
8
Q
How many revalidation must be completed per year?
A
6:
- 4 CPD (2 planned)
- Per discussion
- Reflective account
