UKCPA and its specialist Groups have been involved in developing professional curricula for their specialist areas for some time. UKCPA are now working in partnership with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and other specialist pharmacy groups as part of the Professional Curricula Group (PCG).

The remit of the PCG is to:

• Develop professional curricula for advanced and specialist practice across pharmacy disciplines; and
• Coordinate knowledge network support for pharmacists across all sectors, mapping against levels of practice.

In addition to the main PCG meetings, which will be held every 4 months to ratify and review curricula and advise on processes, there are smaller Curriculum Support Groups (CSG). The CSGs will also be held every 4 months and will provide a forum for advice and support for practitioner groups developing their own curricula.

The terms of reference for the PCG and CSGs will be available soon.

For more information on the Professional Curricula Group and how to get involved, please contact Katie Crooks at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society katie.crooks@rpharms.com

More information on professional development in pharmacy is available here.