Development of a Continuous Professional Development Model for Pharmaceutical Assistants

The requirement for the PSI to ensure that registered pharmaceutical assistants are undertaking appropriate CPD was introduced by the Regulated Professions (Health and Social Care) (Amendment) Act 2020 and will commence on the 30 March 2024.

To assist us in identifying an appropriate model of CPD for pharmaceutical assistants, we sought external expertise through a procurement process. Subsequently the tender was awarded to Mazars Consulting. Mazars undertook extensive desk-based research and engagement with national and international stakeholders and subsequently provided their ‘Report to Support the Development of a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Model for Pharmaceutical Assistants’ to the Council of the PSI. This report was approved by Council at its meeting on 22 June 2023.

Following on from the recommendations in this report, we have commenced work on the development and implementation of the CPD model. This work, along with engagement with the Pharmaceutical Assistants Association (PAA) and registered pharmaceutical assistants will continue throughout 2024 as the model is developed and implemented.

Any queries on the report can be directed to our Professional Standards team by email to andrea.boland@psi.ie.