OSPAP Interim event, 2020-21 academic yearSubmission template

This template should be read in conjunction with the GPhC’s standards for Overseas Pharmacists’ Assessment Programmes (OSPAPs)

Academic year: 2020-21

Name of University:

Name of Department:

Contact name:

Job title:

Address:

Telephone/mobile:

Email:

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This template should be used to demonstrate how the provision meets the GPhC’s standards for Overseas Pharmacists’ Assessment Programmes (OSPAPs) ‘Standards for the education and training of non - EEA pharmacists wanting to register in Great Britain’.

The document should be a reflection on the implementation of the provider’s OSPAP over the period since the last accreditation event and include:

an introduction and scene setting;

an overview of how the programme has developed since the last accreditation event, including a summary of any major changes, by standard;

an explanation of how any conditions and recommendations from the last accreditation event have been addressed;

where a provider opted not to action a recommendation or opt for an alternative, an explanation of the rationale for this decision should be provided;

significant pedagogical developments; and

appendices.

The evaluation should be structured around the GPhC’s standards (which is the structure of this document).

Providers are not required to comment on Standard 10 Learning Outcomes directly – changes to the delivery of outcomes should be dealt with elsewhere in the submission, probably under Standard 5.

The event accompanying this submission will not include satellite events/teaching observations. Instead, providers will be invited to provide examples of significant pedagogic developments, in the format provided.

Additional conditions and recommendations can be applied as a result of an interim event, if concerns about the OSPAP provision come to light during the event.

If you have any questions regarding your submission, please contact the GPhC’s Quality Assurance (Education) team at education@pharmacyregulation.org .

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Please delete this introductory section after completing the submission.

Important – please read the guidance below before completing the template

General notes regarding completion of the template

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The document should be a single document of no more than 30 pages (plus appendices) Except where single pieces of information or lists are asked for, your commentary must

be written in prose. Directions to other documents only will not be accepted. Any diagrams or images should be submitted as documentary evidence and not

embedded with the tables. Hyperlinks may be used within your commentary to signpost to evidence but please

check that the links are not broken, and that external access is permitted. Please ensure that all documentary evidence provided is referred to within your

commentary. Supporting documents should be included as appendices and should be provided

separately from the submission template. Each module must be referred to by its full title and not by module code. Should your commentary relate to more than one standard, it does not need to be

repeated next to each. Simply include a note referencing to the relevant commentary, e.g. ‘please refer to commentary under standard X.

A guidance section is included for each standard. Please delete the guidance sections before submitting to us.

Referencing documentary evidence

Please give each piece of evidence a clear and meaningful title. For ease of reference, supporting documents should be numbered accordingly.

The document title referred to in your commentary should be identical to the name of the relevant .PDF file you have provided.

Please ensure that all file names are concise and do not contain any special characters including: / \ : * ? ” < > | # { } % ~ &

You do not need to duplicate evidence - you may find that you need to refer to one piece of documentary evidence multiple times across more than one standard.

When referencing supporting documents within the submission, please indicate the document clearly (for example, in bold) and use the full name and appendix number throughout.

NB. When completing your submission, please do not alter the formatting or orientation of the submission template.

Introduction

The introduction should include: An introduction and scene setting. An overview of how the OSPAP has developed since the last accreditation event, including a

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summary of any major changes. An explanation of how any conditions and recommendations from the previous event have

been addressed including supporting evidence where appropriate. Where a provider opted not to action a recommendation, an explanation of the rationale

for this decision should be provided. Information on current and projected OSPAP student numbers for the next three academic

years.

Provider’s commentary (an update covering the period since the last accreditation event)

Please type your commentary here

X

X

(expand as necessary)

Managing the programme during the Covid-19 pandemic

Please provide a brief narrative of any temporary changes that have been, or will be, made to programme design/delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic (no more than 300 words). Please elaborate further under the relevant standard.

Provider’s commentary

Please type your commentary here

X

X

(expand as necessary)

Standard 1 – Patient and public safety

There must be clear procedures to address concerns about patient safety arising from pharmacy education and training. Concerns must be addressed immediately.

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Provider’s commentary (an update covering the period since the last accreditation event)

Please type your commentary here

X

(expand as necessary)

Accreditation team’s commentary.

Standard continues to be met? Yes ☐ No ☐For accreditation use only (to delete once commentary is added)

Standard 2 – Monitoring review and evaluation of an OSPAP

The quality of an OSPAP must be monitored, reviewed and evaluated in a systematic and developmental way.

Provider’s commentary (an update covering the period since the last accreditation event)

Please type your commentary here

X

(expand as necessary)

Accreditation team’s commentary.

Standard continues to be met? Yes ☐ No ☐For accreditation use only (to delete once commentary is added)

Standard 3 – Equality, diversity and fairness

OSPAPs must be based on principles of equality, diversity and fairness. They must meet the requirements of all relevant legislation.

Provider’s commentary (an update covering the period since the last accreditation event)

Please type your commentary here

X

(expand as necessary)

Accreditation team’s commentary.

Standard continues to be met? Yes ☐ No ☐For accreditation use only (to delete once commentary is added)

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Standard 4 – Selection of students

Selection processes must be open, fair and comply with relevant legislation. Processes must ensure students are fit to practise as students at the point of selection. Selection includes admissions.

Provider’s commentary (an update covering the period since the last accreditation event)

Please type your commentary here

X

(expand as necessary)

Accreditation team’s commentary.

Standard continues to be met? Yes ☐ No ☐For accreditation use only (to delete once commentary is added)

Standard 5 – Curriculum delivery and the student experience

The curriculum for OSPAPs must deliver the outcomes in Standard 10. Most importantly, curricula must ensure students practise safely and effectively. To ensure this, pass criteria must describe safe and effective practice.

Provider’s commentary (an update covering the period since the last accreditation event)

Please type your commentary here

X

(expand as necessary)

Accreditation team’s commentary.

Standard continues to be met? Yes ☐ No ☐For accreditation use only (to delete once commentary is added)

Standard 6 – Support and development for students

Students must be supported to develop as learners and professionals during their OSPAP.

Provider’s commentary (an update covering the period since the last accreditation event)

Please type your commentary here

X

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(expand as necessary)

Accreditation team’s commentary.

Standard continues to be met? Yes ☐ No ☐For accreditation use only (to delete once commentary is added)

Standard 7 – Support and development for academic staff

Anyone delivering an OSPAP should be supported to develop in their professional role.

Provider’s commentary (an update covering the period since the last accreditation event)

Please type your commentary here

X

(expand as necessary)

Accreditation team’s commentary.

Standard continues to be met? Yes ☐ No ☐For accreditation use only (to delete once commentary is added)

Standard 8 – Management of an OSPAP

An OSPAP must be planned and maintained through transparent processes which must show who is responsible for what.

Provider’s commentary (an update covering the period since the last accreditation event)

Please type your commentary here

X

(expand as necessary)

Accreditation team’s commentary.

Standard continues to be met? Yes ☐ No ☐For accreditation use only (to delete once commentary is added)

Standard 9 – Resources and capacity

Resources and capacity are sufficient to deliver outcomes.

Provider’s commentary (an update covering the period since the last accreditation event)

Please type your commentary here

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X

(expand as necessary)

Accreditation team’s commentary.

Standard continues to be met? Yes ☐ No ☐For accreditation use only (to delete once commentary is added)

Significant pedagogic developments (including pharmacy practice developments)

The purpose of providing examples of significant pedagogic developments is to showcase advances in programme design and delivery. Examples will be shared with all schools on an annual basis. Each development should be no more than one page long.

The format of an example should be:

Objective

Pedagogic underpinning

Design

Results

Conclusion

Related papers/conference-seminar presentations (including poster presentations)

After a presentation, these developments will be discussed in the significant pedagogic developments meeting

Example 1

Objective

Pedagogic underpinning

Design

Results

Conclusion

Related papers/conference-seminar presentations (including poster presentations)

Example 2

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Example 3

(Expand as necessary)

Appendices

Please provide the following Appendix 1: Admission and progression data for the last three cohorts by:

o Entry qualification(s)o Sexo Ageo Ethnicityo Disability

Appendix 2: Critical evaluation of the progression data in Appendix 1 Appendix 3: OSPAP risk register for the next two academic years Appendix 4: Staff list and vacancies (with timelines for filling them)

Appendix 1

X Please insert your appendix here

Appendix 2

X Please insert your appendix here

Appendix 3

X Please insert your appendix here

Appendix 4

X Please insert your appendix here

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Submitting your interim documentation to the GPhC

You must send the following electronically via email or a secure link:

A Word and a .PDF version of your completed submission document

N.B The submission document and appendices should be one document

education@pharmacyregulation.orgPlease ensure that the documentation arrives with the GPhC’s Education Team on, or before, the submission deadline. The deadline for submission of

documentation is normally seven weeks in advance of the interim event; however, you will be notified of your exact deadline date by the Education team.

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