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 .
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