On successful completion of the course you will return to DMAcad for a Professional Topics and Defence Medical Information Capability Programme( DMICP – the computer system used in RAF Medical Centres) course, a Blood Supply and Storage course and a medical supply course, which involves both practical and written assessments: followed by a 6-week placement in a medical stores environment.
Finally, you will complete a 12-week Defence Primary Healthcare( DPHC) placement under the supervision of Senior Pharmacy Technician.
You will be required to complete a minimum Return of Service( RoS) of 3 years from the date you start productive Service.
Your First Tour
After training your first tour will be to a unit where you can consolidate your initial training and broaden your specialist knowledge. This is usually at a RAF managed DPHC Medical Centre.
Additional Qualification Opportunities
You will also be required to complete a First Aid course at DMAcad within 12 months. If you are joining as a General Pharmaceutical Council( GPhC) Registered Pharmacy Technician, you will complete the First Aid course, the Professional Topics, DMICP and the Medical Supply course.
You will also undertake the placements after which you will receive your first assignment.
SIP- EA- Pharm Tech 6