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RPS Accreditation | 2015

RPS Accreditation

Foundat ion Schoo l Submiss ion Form

2 RPS Accreditation | 2015

Contents

Welcome to RPS Accreditation 4RPS Foundation AccreditationWho can apply?

What's the application process?Glossary of Terms: RPS Foundation Programme

The principles - top tips

Annual Updates 7Reaccreditation 7Formatting your SubmissionFrequently Asked Questions 9Appendix 1:Submission Form 10Appendix 2: Guidelines for using the RPS Foundation Accreditation Logos

13Appendix 3: Terms and Conditions 17


Welcome to RPS AccreditationThank you for choosing to be accredited by the RPS. RPS accreditation provides the mark of excellence for organisations or individuals developing high quality education and training programmes, resources and initiatives.

Types of RPS Foundation Accreditation

There are 3 types of Foundation Accreditation:

I. Resources mapped to the Foundation Pharmacy FrameworkII. Foundation Training ProvidersIII. Foundation Schools

Foundation Schools are a subset of Foundation Training Providers

RPS Foundation Programme “training providers”. An accredited RPS Foundation Programme provider delivers education and training mapped to the RPS Foundation Programme. Such providers support and develop foundation pharmacists to the RPS standards.

Where applicable, Foundation providers are recommended to work in partnership with employers and RPS Foundation Schools to benefit Foundation pharmacists and ensure standards are met. An employer can be accredited as a Provider, by meeting RPS Foundation Programme training provider standards and, where further support is required to meet the requirements for assessment, are encouraged to work in partnership with other accredited providers or RPS Foundation Schools.

Conversely, employers (who are not in a formal partnership with a RPS Foundation School) may work with accredited RPS Foundation Training providers, to deliver development experiences mapped to the RPS standards for the Foundation Programme.

Accreditation of Foundation Schoolso Responsible for accreditation of work places employing Foundation

Practitionerso Responsible for accreditation and recognition of tutors supporting

Foundation Practitionerso Responsible for awarding statements of completion of Foundation

Training

RPS Foundation Schools. Accredited RPS Foundation Schools will work in partnership with employers to provide quality assured workplace education and 4 RPS Accreditation | 2015

training infrastructures, provide tutor training, provide assessments based on competency and performance, and provide a quality assured award demonstrating it is meeting RPS standards for Foundation Programme. Employers who are part of formalised partnerships with education providers, and who meet these standards, will be included in the recognition for RPS Foundation School.

The RPS Faculty Accreditation Panel will set the standards and methods for Foundation training provided by RPS accredited providers (whether RPS Foundation Schools or RPS Foundation Training Providers), ensure parity between accreditation processes of both Schools and Providers, and will ratify the award of accreditation.

RPS Foundation accreditation assures pharmacists that the training and development materials, and events:

• Contribute to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) during their Foundation years

• Contribute to supporting them in delivering excellent pharmacy practice and patient care

• Supports them with their wider professional development, including professional development as part of their RPS Foundation portfolio

Examples:

• Training Events e.g. congresses, seminars, workshops.

• Published materials e.g. journal articles, education and editorial content

• Short courses that support Foundation pharmacists


Accreditation of training resources and development materials, and events, mapped to the Foundation Pharmacy Framework (FPF)

Accreditation of programmes that support pharmacists throughout their Foundation Training

Who can apply?Our accreditation service is for organisations or individuals who have developed and provide resources and initiatives to support workforce development in pharmacy. Currently,we accredit training programmes, published materials and editorial content and traininig events. The following are examples of items may be eligible for RPS accreditation:

Courses of studye.g. face to face courses, distance learning courses

E-learning programmes e.g. online education training courses/modules and distance learning programmes

Published materialse.g. journal articles, education and training workbooks

Events and conferences e.g. congresses, seminars, workshops.

What is involved?Using the RPS Principles of Accreditation (see Appendix 2) you will be invited to undertake a self-assessment and provide examples of evidence to demonstrate how your materials meet these principles.

Prior to submitting an application: All documents must meet our principles and where possible that they are submitted as ‘final drafts’. It is essential that materials for submission have undergone your organisation’s regulatory and quality checks. This also includes any potential ‘mock ups’ of where the RPS accreditation logo is to be positioned; any pictures and formatting of your text etc.

Step by Step Guide1. Applicant accesses details of the RPS Foundation Accreditation process on the

RPS website

2. Applicant contacts the RPS by calling the support team, the RPS Foundation team or by emailing the RPS Accreditation team at [email protected]


3. Advice and support is provided by the RPS Foundation team to facilitate the application process, including a guidance documents detailing:

a. Foundation accreditation principlesb. Relevant evidence needed to support the application processc. Format of submissiond. Fee structure as relevant e. Explanation of roles and responsibilities of people involved in

supporting Foundation Training

4. Organisations submit their Foundation accreditation application via the [email protected] mailbox with completed forms (including payment form)

5. Initial checks are made by the RPS Foundation team and feedback is provided to the applicant organisation on the next stages of the RPS Foundation accreditation process

6. Applicants will be invoiced by the RPS Finance department and payments are to be made within 30 days. There is an additional fee for re-assessment if changes made to the training programme/materials are extensive (see costing paper for further details)

7. A RPS Foundation accreditation review is carried out by chosen RPS Foundation Accreditation reviewer who holds relevant expertise, against the defined RPS Foundation principles (see RPS Accreditation Reviewer paper). This process usually takes 6-8 weeks

8. An interim RPS accreditation report is prepared by the Foundation Accreditation reviewer and forwarded to the RPS Accreditation team

9. RPS Foundation team and RPS reviewer hold a teleconference (or face-to-face meeting where possible) with the applicant organisation, where the interim report is discussed. There is the opportunity for the applicant organisation to add / amend submission at this time.

10.RPS independent reviewer finalises the report and forwards to the RPS Foundation team.

11.Final administration check performed by the RPS Foundation team.

12.Outcomes are communicated by the RPS Foundation team to the key contact from the applicant organisation, with next steps and follow-ups. The applicant will receive:

a. Accreditation letterb. Final accreditation reportc. Notable dates and deadlines documentd. Foundation School agreemente. Trade Mark licence agreement for Foundation Schoolsf. Trade Mark licence agreement for Foundation Training Centresg. RPS Foundation Programme branding guidance


13.Successful organisations, providers or centres confirm the RPS Foundation accreditation by signing and returning the agreements issued by the RPS (listed above).

14.The RPS issues a RPS Foundation School Certificate of Accreditation, which can be displayed as evidence by the applicant organisation

15.All organisations provide an annual update, in addition to interim information, as detailed in the ‘Notable Dates and Deadlines’ document

16.Applicant organisations are recognised for their high quality educational, training, research and evaluation, leadership and management resources and programme(s) through signposting on the RPS website.

17.Lists of all RPS Foundation accreditations are presented to the RPS Faculty Accreditation Panel at the Accreditation Panel’s (half yearly) meetings in March and in September, as part of the RPS Faculty governance processes. The Accreditation Panel will submit reports to the RPS Faculty Board and subsequently to the Assembly.


Figure 3: Summary of Foundation accreditation process

1.3 About the Principles


Discussion with RPS Foundation team to determine appropriate type of Accreditation

Site visit by RPS Foundation team and reviewers: interim accreditation report discussed with opportunity for client to provide additional

information if necessary

RPS Foundation Programme team issues Foundation final report and accreditation logo (if appropriate) following final checks

Application and materials sent to RPS Foundation Programme team and reviewers

Reviewers send recommendations and report to RPS Foundation Programme team

Initial admin checks carried out by RPS Foundation team

RPS Finance department invoice client for Accreditation fee

RPS Accreditation team add entry to the RPS accreditation webpage including links to relevant accredited programmes, sites and centres

Training and educational programme providers submit the following to: [email protected]

Application form Payment form

Supporting materials

mailto:[email protected]

The following principles encompass the areas that the RPS expects any submission to consider and provide assurances of quality when applying for accreditation of resources or initiatives for RPS Foundation Schools and provision of foundation training.

Alongside each principle there are examples of evidence required to demonstrate their assurance of quality. There may be some duplication of requirements, where cross referencing is appropriate.

It is the responsibility of the Foundation School to provide assurances against the following principles for the award of RPS accredited Foundation School.

1.4 Glossary of Terms

1Term Description

The RPS Foundation Programme

The RPS Foundation Programme supports pharmacists to be the best they can be in any sector of practice or geographical location, in the early stages of career development, usually immediately post-registration.

In particular it supports the post-registration development of novice practitioners, pharmacists who are changing employment sector, and those returning to practice after a career break.

The programme describes a curriculum for Foundation experiences, monitoring of progress, the quality assurance of tutors and mentors, and the workplace education delivery model for Foundation pharmacists.

The RPS Foundation training programme requires a workplace environment that allows judgements to be made about a practitioner’s competence and performance using quality assured workplace-based assessment tools and support.

RPS Foundation Pharmacist (or Practitioner)

A pharmacist who is using the RPS FPF and support tools to guide early career development; a pharmacist who may be returning work after an extended career break or who may be changing sectors of practice.

Practitioners with more than 2 years post registration experience may want to access both Foundation and Faculty resources simultaneously


Term Description

RPS Foundation Training

Describes an extended structured learning and training experience designed to meet the requirements of the RPS Foundation Programme, thereby demonstrating fitness to practice at this career staging.

Provides a supported developmental route to the RPS Faculty.

Requires tutoring, support and facilitation of workplace-based learning and workplace-based assessment.

Aligns to local HR policies and procedures and directly supports struggling practitioners. Foundation training should help to identify and support practitioners in difficulty.

RPS Foundation School

An RPS accredited training provider that delivers the RPS Foundation Programme infrastructure for their local geography or sector of practice, using the RPS principles of quality assurance of learning and training experiences.

Accredits other partnership-based Foundation training providers to deliver work-based learning and workplace-based assessments for the Foundation School.

Provides a mechanism for accreditation and recognition of Foundation tutors.

Provides a quality assured award of completion of Foundation training.

RPS Foundation Training Provider

A training provider that meets the Foundation accreditation principles outlined by the RPS.

Delivers modules or courses of training that contribute to the development of Foundation Pharmacists, recognised by RPS Foundation Schools.


Term Description

RPS Foundation Training Centre

The workplace where Foundation pharmacists are trained

Provides support for Foundation training, including workplace-based learning and assessments.

Recruits Foundation Pharmacists. Recruits Foundation tutors who meet the RPS

Foundation Tutor standards. Provides appropriate support and management to

practitioners in difficulty – this aligns with local HR policies.

Has local infrastructure to meet the requirements of a RPS Foundation School, and communicates effectively with the Foundation School.

Provides a range of learning environments that allow Foundation practitioners to meet the learning requirements of the RPS FPF.

If in a formalised partnership with an accredited RPS Foundation School, may share the title of “RPS Foundation School”.

RPS Foundation Curriculum

Describes how the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to meet the RPS FPF can be achieved in the workplace. A guide to the knowledge-base for Foundation training experiential development.

RPS Foundation Tutor

A pharmacist who has completed Foundation training (or equivalent) who actively supports pharmacists working through the Foundation Programme.

Must meet RPS guidance for tutors set out by the RPS and RPS Foundation Schools.

Statement of Completion of RPS Foundation Programme

Confirms for an individual the quality assured completion of RPS Foundation training.

Provides eligibility for entry to Faculty and Faculty development.

Provides quality assured evidence of continuing professional development at the stage of the award.

Competency

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently Commonality across sectors may be in clusters e.g.

Professional Practice may be common across all sectors. The Faculty has commonality across all clusters except expert professional practice.

Competency Framework

A collection of behaviourally defined competencies arranged in clusters which collectively define a scope of practice.

Helps to identify gaps in knowledge and skills, as well as development needs.


Term Description

RPS Work place facilitator

Senior member of staff responsible for providing workplace-based training and undertaking workplace-based assessments. Workplace facilitators may additionally provide feedback to Foundation Tutors about individual Foundation practitioners

Education Programme Director

Senior staff member with specific responsibility for delivery of the Foundation Programme within the local Foundation Training Centre.

The PrinciplesSECTION TWO – PRINCIPLES AND QUALITY ASSURANCE2.1 Principle 1_______________________________________________________________

Quality Assurances

a. Evidence of partnership working with pharmacy service providers and

methods of accreditation of those providers

b. Evidence of an education strategy and delivery plans

c. Involvement in training provision

d. Evidence to demonstrate that Training aligns to a business plan

e. Evidence of Governance documents

f. Evidence of trainer/tutor job descriptions

g. Methods of obtaining Stakeholder Feedback


Commitment of the Foundation School to promote and deliver work

place education and training and workplace-based learning outcomes

2.2 Principle 2_______________________________________________________________

Quality Assurances

Quality Assurances

a. Develops accreditation criteria for Foundation Training providers to meet

the requirements of a work-based Foundation programme

b. The workplace is the principal learning environment and allows

Foundation pharmacists to meet the learning requirements of the RPS FPF

c. Tutors are RPS accredited, or working towards RPS accreditation

d. Established Educational Programme Director (or equivalent) role

e. Examples of a range of training materials including face-to-face, distance

learning materials, online training

f. Evidence of learning sets and small group learning

g. Delivery of training events (including flexible and blended learning, study

days)


Demonstrates the ability to deliver workplace learning experiences

for the Foundation Pharmacist to demonstrate competence and

development mapped to the Foundation Pharmacy Framework

(FPF)

h. Provision of Handbooks

2.3 Principle 3_______________________________________________________________

Quality Assurances

a. Tutor training, recognition, accreditation (or working towards) and support

b. Guidance for workplace-based assessment

c. Evidence of integration of Foundation training with local management

structures, including appraisal, managing conduct and performance

d. Recognition of tutors – adequate time allocated to allow tutor to support

Foundation Pharmacists

e. Organisational chart

f. List of facilities and resources

g. List and CVs of staff delivering the training

h. Recording data and tracking progress

i. Security of Foundation Pharmacist records and data

j. Examples of teaching / lesson plans

k. Online platform / virtual learning environment


Guides and supports Foundation Training providers to ensure a

local infrastructure that delivers Foundation training and

workplace-based assessment

l. NHS accreditation

m. Access to online and web-based tools

n. Data protection governance

o. Staff records

p. Course administration team

q. Requirements for partnership agreements with workplace environments

r. List of qualifications of tutors

2.4 Principle 4_______________________________________________________________

Quality Assurances

a. Work place based assessment methods

b. Use of multisource feedback (MSF) techniques

c. The FPF should underpin foundation training and development and all

learning outcomes and WBPA should relate to it

d. Use of competency and performance-based assessments such as Clinical

Examination tools (CEX), Case-based Discussion tools (CbD), consultation

framework, significant event / optimisation logbooks, directly-observed

practice (these being examples).

e. Use of Pharmacist ‘portfolio of practice’

f. Provision of feedback and review

g. Knowledge-based assessments

h. Defined learning outcomes

i. Assessment or marking criteria


Appropriate definition of performance and assessment criteria for Foundation Training

j. Assessment or marking decisions

k. Evaluation of assessments or marking

l. Foundation pharmacist feedback

m. Written assessments

n. Assessment QA processes

2.5 Principle 5_______________________________________________________________

Quality Assurances

a. Evidence of support and clear mechanisms for referral back to Training

Provider for:

Work places

Tutors

Workplace facilitators

Foundation pharmacists

b. Method of flagging learners / pharmacists in difficulty’ (or outcomes)

c. Information on retakes or repeat attendance

d. Foundation pharmacist appraisal

e. Learning attendance


Working with Foundation Training providers and employers to

monitor and manage ‘pharmacists in difficulty’

2.6 Principle 6_______________________________________________________________

Quality Assurances

a. Must show evidence of roles and responsibilities for:

Educational programme director or similar

Work place facilitator* or similar

Foundation tutor* or similar

b. Evidence of QA processes and review of providers of work place training

c. Must have Senior staff member with specific responsibility for work place

education and training (Educational Programme Director* or equivalent)


Assurance of learning support for all learners

*Definitions of Tutor and Facilitator are to be found in the

d. Accessible range of resources

e. Sufficient numbers of educational tutors/supervisors to Foundation

pharmacists

f. Regular contact and feedback with tutors

g. Library resources

h. Paper / online resources

i. Tutor job descriptions (all environments)

j. Workplace facilitator job description

k. Recognition of role of tutor

2.7 Principle 7_______________________________________________________________

Quality Assurances

a. Tutor / Assessor support and monitoring

b. Documentation of QA processes throughout and end of training

c. Complaints / Appeals process

d. Adherence to statutory Policies including Equal Opportunities and Special

Educational Needs

e. Regulatory documents


Assurance of the management and quality assurance systems

f. Standard Operating Procedures for assessment processes

2.8 Principle 8_______________________________________________________________

Quality Assurances

a. Tutors* and Facilitators* are expected to be RPS members if eligible

b. Foundation pharmacists are RPS members


Assurance of support, development and monitoring of tutors,

trainers and facilitators who provide training and assessment

for foundation training

c. Tutors and trainers are / working towards becoming Faculty members

d. Facilitator Training days are provided by a contactable person by all

workplace tutors for advice and support

e. ‘QA of Teaching Quality’ to accredit / recognise workplace tutors

f. Commitment to developing staff

g. Reviewing staff performances

h. Monitoring and records of staff development

i. Communication with staff

j. Evidence of Mentoring

Staff mentoring scheme

Practitioner mentoring scheme

k. Records of training attendance

l. Commitment to developing tutors and Foundation pharmacists

m. Staff appraisal to identify problems / successes / training needs

2.9 Principle 9_______________________________________________________________

Quality Assurances

a. Regular feedback to Foundation pharmacists

b. Clearly defined process for reviewing and acting on feedback

c. Action plans

d. Feedback on updating programme materials


Review and evaluation of procedures relating to the provision of Foundation Training

e. Annual programme appraisal

f. End of programme survey

g. Specification for development of new materials and support tools

h. Feedback:

Tutors

Foundation pharmacists

Workplace facilitators

2.10 Principle 10_______________________________________________________________

Quality Assurances


Assurance of patient and public safety is being addressed in all

areas of training and development

a. The RPS Foundation Pharmacy Framework must be the ‘backbone’ of the

foundation programme that work-based learning and workplace-based

assessment relates to

b. Clear processes and support allowing work place educators to raise

awareness of struggling Foundation pharmacists to training centres and

Foundation Schools in the context of ensuring patient safety

c. Learning environment and materials reflect current clinical, pharmacy

practice, medicines optimisation, pharmaceutical care and national

guidelines

d. Aligns with policies related to workforce development (RPS, NHS

Education).

e. Workplace-based assessment designs (can identify struggling Foundation

pharmacists)

f. Identification of Foundation pharmacists struggling to develop and

progress

g. Annual review of learning outcomes and curriculum – clear focus on

evidence based practice and patient safety

h. Teaching provided by experts from primary, community and secondary

care

i. Evidence based approaches to learning and experiences

j. Tutors are RPS accredited, or working towards RPS accreditation

2.11 Principle 11_______________________________________________________________

RPS Accreditation | 2015Provision of professional development opportunities to demonstrate outcomes

Quality Assurances

a. Learning outcomes align to FPF

b. Method of ensuring quality of tutors and trainers

c. Mapping to NHS Education Scotland Vocational Training scheme (Scotland

only)

d. Mapping to QAA Framework

e. Tutor training documentation encourages using the training for CPD and

signposts to the Advanced Pharmacy Framework (APF)

f. Aspects of course signpost to the APF where appropriate (to prepare

Foundation pharmacists for advanced practice)

g. Programme embeds a continuing professional development ethos

h. Maps to other frameworks

i. Signposts to CPD support

2.12 Principle 12_______________________________________________________________

Quality Assurances

a. Assessments align to FPF and RPS standards (across sectors)b. At key developmental points, assessments align to APF (preparation for

advanced practice)c. Peer testimonials and peer assessments align to the FPF and APF d. Tutor assessments and training / support in placee. Self-assessment and training / support in placef. Signposts to CPD support


Assessment of professional development and progression

Annual UpdatesAt the end of first and second years you will submit an Annual Update report to the RPS outlining

Number of users of the materials Detail any changes to the educational resource* Report of the management and quality assurance systems Report of any QA issues or problems At the end of the 3 year accreditation period then the Training Provider will

be required to apply for reaccreditation.

*Please note that if substantive changes are made to the educational resource, the resource may need to be resubmitted for RPS accreditation

Reaccreditation To maintain RPS accreditation status beyond the three year accredited term, existing accredited resources will need to undergo a full assessment against the RPS Accreditation principles.There will be a charge for reaccreditation that will cover the initial review and annual updates during the three year period.

RPS Foundation School Accreditation Process Map

Frequently Asked Questions


Q: How will the foundation programme benefit our diploma students? Would they get something else in addition to the diploma award?Completion of the foundation programme will provide a “ticket” to emerging new roles, e.g. roles within GP practices, prescribing – cross sector and means jobs. In Scotland this would link up with roles described in Rx for excellence.

Students will get recognition from us as Royal College – postnominals? Certificate? (TBC) this will demonstrate that they are equipped.

Students get assurance form NES, RGU, RPS

Q: No expectation to submit for assessment form student like faculty?

RGU will provide assuranceFurther assurance will be provided by work base tutorDiplomeas may need ot be modified over the next 5 years but they still have currency

Q: What paperwork is needed for accreditation? Do we have to analyse and submit our gaps now?

Fill in submission form. RPS will look at gaps and will discuss these with you at a telecon/visit. We will provide a PDP.

PDP is about getting all gaps joined up and will allow you to get processes/partnership in place.

Principle 4: Do we need to specify in the principles that assessments require an 'independent QA review'? This was mentioned at UCL/KCL meeting. Or would this go in the guidance document (this question is relevant in light of Foundation Training providers vs schools for community and assessment processes)

Site visits:

- Talk to tutors – LJMU: do they receive regular visits from their Clinical Liaison Tutor?

- Do tutors understand what WPBL and WPBA are?- Talk to Education leads: is feedback from clinical liaison tutors and PBTs

used in appraisals / managing conduct?- LJMU – talk to Study Board representative to see if their voice is heard at

study board meetings


How long is the RPS Accreditation valid for?

This depends on the resource being accredited. The duration for accreditation is as follows:

Training EventsRPS Accreditation is granted for one event that can be repeated during the year.Training Programmes RPS Accreditation is granted for 3 years and updated on an annual basis.

Published Materials and editorial contentRPS Accreditation is granted for 3 years and updated on an annual basis.

As part of your accreditation agreement, we request that you annually update the materials as required and submit any changes to the RPS. (Please note that no annual updates are required for regular journal publications).

What does the Review Process consist of? All applications for RPS Accreditation will undergo review by internal and external reviewers. All applications undergo an initial internal screening followed by a rigorous review by an external reviewer against the RPS Accreditation Principles.

Materials are generally reviewed by a subject specialist and a reviewer experienced in education and training to ensure that the materials are a valuable training resource. All materials submitted to us will be treated as confidential and not discussed/disclosed to any third party outside the accreditation process. To maintain impartiality we do not disclose our eviewers’ identity.

When can we use the RPS Accreditation logo? RPS accreditation includes the use of the RPS logo within the terms and conditions of our guidelines.

Can I use the RPS accreditation logo in our promotional materials?Yes provided that the promotional material has also been submitted with materials for review.

How can we maintain RPS accreditation status on our educational resources once the accreditation term elapses/ “reaccreditation”?If you would like to continue to have your educational resources accredited by the RPS, you will need to make a fresh submission for accreditation. See Reaccreditatin on page 7


Appendix 1: Accreditation and Quality Assurance of RPS

Foundation Schools: Submission FormThis form is to be used to gain accreditation of RPS Foundation School status. Please refer to the Accreditation and Quality Assurance of RPS Foundation Schools Guidance for further details of each principle.

Please contact Beth Ward ([email protected]) and Helen Chang ([email protected]) if you have any questions about this form or the accreditation process.

2 PART I – CONTACT DETAILS

Organisation / InstitutionName of Principal ContactJob Title of Principal Contact

Full Address

Contact Telephone Number

Email Address

Date of Submission




3 PART II - EVIDENCE

Please provide brief descriptions of the evidence you will provide to support your application

PRINCIPLE SUPPORTING EVIDENCE

Principle 1Commitment of the Foundation School to promote and deliver workplace education and training and workplace-based learning outcomes

Principle 2Demonstrates the ability to deliver workplace learning experiences for the Foundation Pharmacist to demonstrate competence and development mapped to the Foundation Pharmacy Framework (FPF)



Principle 3Guides and supports Foundation Training providers to ensure a local infrastructure that delivers Foundation training and workplace-based assessment

Principle 4Appropriate definition of performance and assessment criteria for Foundation Training



Principle 5Working with Foundation Training providers and employers to monitor and manage ‘practitioners in difficulty’

Principle 6Assurance of learning support for all learners



Principle 7Assurance of the management and quality assurance systems

Principle 8Assurance of support, development and monitoring of tutors, trainers and facilitators who provide training and assessment for Foundation training



Principle 9Review and evaluation of procedures relating to the provision of Foundation training

Principle 10Assurance of patient and public safety is being addressed in all areas of training and development



Principle 11Provision of professional development opportunities and outcomes

Principle 12Assessment of professional development and progression


Appendix 3: Guidelines for using the RPS Foundation Accreditation LogosIf accreditation is granted to your organisation by RPS, a licence to use RPS trademark and logo will be issued to your organisation.If you are an organisation holding a current RPS accreditation for your events/conferences/education - training courses/programmes or published materials, you may use the RPS accreditation logo on relevant materials relating to your RPS accreditation and on your website to sign post to your RPS accreditation. When using the logo you are qrequired to comply with the following guidelines.

General The RPS accreditation logo features

The Society’s coat of arms The words ‘Royal Pharmaceutical Society’ The year of accreditation

These must always be featured together.

The Accreditation logo should always appear with maximum clarity and the legibility should never be compromised.

You will be supplied with a high resolution colour version and black and white jpeg version of the appropriate accreditation logo. On request we can provide a white out eps version of the appropriate accreditation logo. The logo you need to use will be based on the background that it will feature on (please see colour section below)

Positioning You may use the accreditation logo in any position on your document

although our preference would always be for bottom right. The logo must appear on the cover of any accredited materials or the title

slide of an accredited E-learning programme. The logo should only be used once throughout the materials, on the primary

document. If using the logo on any course certificates, it must appear at the bottom

left hand corner of the certificate below the text “The content of this training course/programme is accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society”. The responsibility lies with you to ensure that the accreditation refers to the training course/programme and not the individual delegate or attendee.

The logo must not be used on any templates issued to delegates for use on training or other materials, websites promoting training courses, events, products or commercial initiatives.

You may use the RPS accreditation logo in any position on your web page although along with the strap line “The content of .......


conference/congress/event/education-training course/programme is accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society”. The responsibility lies with you to ensure that the accreditation refers to the education-training course/programme etc and not the individual trainer/speaker/delegate or attendee. The logo may also appear on the cover of any RPS accredited materials displayed on your web page.. The logo should only be used once throughout the relevant web page. The logo must not be used on any templates issued to delegates for use on training or other materials.


Size You may reproduce the accreditation logo at any size as long as it is not

smaller than the minimum size. The minimum size varies depending on the size of document it is being

recreated on. The accreditation logo should never appear smaller than the recommended minimum size as legibility will be compromised.

The size is determined by the diameter of the accreditation logo (see below):

The clearspace around the accreditation logo is the area into which no other element may intrude. This includes type, graphics and imagery.

The clearspace for the accreditation logo is equal to the width of the inner width of the crest, as highlighted below. This outer box demotes the clearspace boundary (webpage 25 pixels)


Minimum permissible sizes are:

A5 or smaller – 20mm A4 – 25mm A3 or larger – 30mm 100 x100 pixels

(webpage)

Colour The preferred use of the logo is in colour on a white background. The Accreditation logo, where produced in colour, must always be in the

pantone colour as detailed below:Dark blue – Pantone 541

The black and white version of the accreditation logo can be used only when the whole of the document it features on, are also in black and white.

The accreditation logo should always appear with maximum clarity. Legibility should never be compromised.

Summary of which version of the logo to use: Colour logo must be used when it appears on a white or light coloured

background, or on light photography White out (reversed) logo must be used when it appears on a blue or

dark coloured background, or on dark photography Black logo may be used when it appears on a white or light coloured

background, or on light photography as long as the whole of the document it features on is also in black and white.

On a webpage the logo must link back to RPS website. The link to be used is www.rpharms.com/accreditation

Accompanying Web TextIf any web text accompanies the RPS logo with information relating to the RPS accredited events/conferences/congress/education - training courses/programmes or published materials they should state some or all of the following:

(The name of your event/conference/congress/education - training course/programme or published material) has been accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for a period of x years commencing (date). [For education - training course/programme or published material, the latest accreditation is the (second/or as appropriate) consecutive three -year accreditation by the RPS (if appropriate)].

By achieving RPS accreditation for (name of event/conference/congress/education - training course/programme or published material) we have demonstrated that our (event/conference/congress/education - training courses/programme or published material) meets recognised RPS standards for quality and content and that we are committed to pursuing excellence in our (training and education etc).

To receive RPS accreditation for our (event/conference/congress/education - training courses/programme or published material) our materials have been subject to a rigorous peer review process by RPS reviewers against their standards and criteria for accreditation and have demonstrated to the RPS Accreditation Panel that our (event/conference/congress/education - training courses/programme or published material) is of measurable and accountable quality and status.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is the dedicated professional body for pharmacists in England, Scotland and Wales whose mission is to provide quality, value, and optimal outcomes for the services provided to its members and


clients. Established RPS standards and criteria for accreditation help providers and organisations to achieve excellence in their professional development (event/conference/congress/education - training courses/programme or published material) in pharmacy, public health, medicines management. These offer opportunities to promote the RPS accredited resources through the RPS website and its library of education and training resources supporting RPS Faculty.


ContactIf you have any questions about specific use of the Accreditation logo, please contact:

Julie DouglasProfessional Development and Support SpecialistEmail: [email protected] 020 7572 2304

RPS Foundation accreditation brand guidelines

Upon receiving confirmation of RPS accreditation you must enter into a licence agreement with the RPS if you wish to use any of RPS’ accreditation logos. You may then use the logo(s) which we have licensed to you for the duration of that agreement and for the limited purposes set out therein. Otherwise, you may only use the RPS’ accreditation logos where you have received the RPS’ prior written consent. You may use the relevant accreditation logo on the following approved materials relating to your accreditation:

Accredited documents Flags/banners Certificates Your website Recruitment materials for accredited programmes / courses The RPS accreditation logo must only be used to demonstrate your accreditation and must not be used on unrelated materials. When using the accreditation logo you are required to comply with the following guidelines.

4 Logo placement:

Materials

The accreditation logo should always appear with maximum clarity and the legibility should never be compromised. The logo must always be displayed in its entirety and in accordance with the image supplied to you by the RPS accreditation team.

4.1 The logo may be displayed (where possible):

On the bottom right hand corner of documents On the cover of any accredited materials or the title slide of an accredited

e-learning programme On the top left hand corner of flags


On the bottom left hand corner of certificates below the text: “The content of this training course/programme is accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society”

The logo must not be used on any templates issued to delegates for use on training or other materials.

Example flag:

4.2 Website

You may use the RPS accreditation logo in any position on your web page. Please include the strapline: “The content of ....... conference/congress/event/education-training course/programme is accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society”.

The logo on a web page must link back to RPS website: www.rpharms.com/accreditation

5 Logo size

The accreditation logo should always appear with maximum clarity and the legibility should never be compromised.

The accreditation logo should never appear smaller than the recommended minimum size. The minimum size varies depending on the size of document:

A5 or smaller – 20mm A4 – 25mmRPS Accreditation | 2015

http://www.rpharms.com/accreditation

A3 or larger – 30mm Webpage - 100 x100 pixels

There should be clear space around the accreditation logo into which no other element may intrude. This includes type, graphics and imagery. The clear space area should be equal to the width of the inner width of the crest, as highlighted below.

6You must not place the accreditation logo near the logo of a third party (other than the accredited organisation’s logo) unless you have received RPS’ prior written consent.

7 Colour

You must use the high resolution logo(s) supplied by the RPS accreditation team.

In most circumstances the preferred use of the logo is the full colour version supplied on a white background

On a banner or flag, the preferred use of the logo is the white version supplied on the RPS light green background. CMYK colour palette = C:50 M:00 Y:26 K:00.

8 Accompanying text

Where referencing your accreditation please use:

‘[Name of school/training centre/training provider] has been accredited by the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Foundation Programme.’

‘[Name of school/training centre/training provider] is a Royal Pharmaceutical Society Foundation [School/Training Centre/Training Provider].’42 RPS Accreditation | 2015

By achieving Royal Pharmaceutical Society Foundation Programme accreditation for [Name of school/training centre/training provider] we have demonstrated that as a [School/Training Centre/Training Provider]’ we meet recognised Royal Pharmaceutical Society standards for quality and content and that we are committed to pursuing excellence.

The words in the composite mark e.g. ‘Royal Pharmaceutical Society Foundation Programme’, ‘Royal ‘Pharmaceutical Society Foundation School’ must be displayed using initial caps and must be used together in their entirety.


Appendix 4: Terms and ConditionsBy signing this agreement you agree to abide by the following terms and conditions and confirm that:

1. RPS reserves the right to amend these terms and conditions at RPS convenience.

2. The material submitted complies with the Accreditation Principles.

3. The material submitted for Accreditation fully complies with current copyright laws and is properly referenced and any authorship and intellectual property has been fully acknowledged. You are warranting to RPS that your organisation owns the intellectual property rights to the material submitted and further agrees to indemnify RPS in the event that a claim of infringement arises from the submission of the materials to the Accreditation scheme.

4. The material submitted must be compatible with the good practice guidance of the following organisations; the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, the General Pharmaceutical Council, the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry and any other relevant organisation.

5. Any conflicts of interest or sponsorship have been declared to the RPS Accreditation Team prior to signing this agreement.

6. RPS Logo (the “Logo”)

(a) The Logo is a trademark and can only be used with express permission from RPS. The final published version of the accredited material is permitted to include the Logo.

(b) Use of the Logo must comply with the RPS Logo Guidelines which are attached to this form.

(c) The Logo will only be used in the manner approved by RPS and it will not be used on any other documentation or on any websites without the prior approval of RPS.

7. The RPS Accreditation is applicable to the educational content of the materials submitted only and does not apply to any of the products mentioned in the materials.

8. The RPS Accreditation does not imply endorsement of the safety, quality or efficacy of any of the products mentioned in the materials submitted, and RPS shall not be liable for any such claims which arise from misleading or negligent or intentional false representation made by your organisation.

9. The RPS Accreditation is only applicable to the educational content of the materials submitted and does not apply to or endorse the services of any person delivering the event or course or any attendees who undertake an RPS Accredited course or event.


10. Review and Updates

(a) All submitted materials have been reviewed by RPS and no new materials will be added to this application.

(b) A full copy of the final published Accredited Materials and any promotional materials relating to the course, event or Accredited Materials will be sent to RPS following accreditation for RPS to retain on their records.

11. Accreditation shall only be deemed granted once the fee has been paid in full and this Accreditation Agreement has been signed by both parties.

Policy Cancelled applications Should for any reason you wish to cancel an application, we will be able to refund your fee, depending on which stage in the accreditation process the application has reached.

If the application has not undergone an external review, we will refund you the full fee less 25%, for our administrative costs.

If the application has already been submitted to our reviewer(s) we will not be able to refund any fees.

Appeals against RPS decision to withhold accreditation We aim to ensure that all decisions around your accreditation are done in a fair and open manner, following an intensive review of the materials both internally and by external expert reviewers.

All decisions to withhold RPS accreditation are final.

The accreditation team will be happy to discuss any issues and assist applicants in applying for accreditation, where possible.

Complaints received about RPS accredited materials Please inform the accreditation team as soon possible if you receive any complaints for materials/events/training courses/E-learning programmes accredited by RPS.

We will keep a record of this and endeavour to take suitable action where possible to address it.

Complaints about the RPS accreditation service Any complaints about the RPS accreditation service should be emailed [email protected]

We will follow the standard RPS procedures for complaints made about any RPS service and endeavour to resolve these in a fair and open manner


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