A reflection on course updates and quality assurance for a newly qualified teacher during the pandemic

Written by: Saba Ahmed
8 min read
Saba Ahmed, Pharmacy Lecturer at Bradford College Introduction During August 2020, I was tasked with updating course materials for the ‘Respiratory disorders’ lesson on the higher education (HE), BTEC Level 4 Professional Diploma in Pharmacy Clinical Services course that I teach at my local FE (further education) college situated in West Yorkshire. I am a dual professional, now mainly teaching HE science disciplines and occasionally undertaking locum work as a registered pharmacist to keep a hand in practice. Recently I completed the Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Education and Training, and I have started my second year in my teaching post. The course I teach on is for registered pharmacy technicians. It is a self-directed CPD (continuing professional development) course, delivered remotely, and it supports learners with clinical knowledge development as well as enhancing clinical skills. Courses such as these are vital to support registered pharmacy professionals in maintainin

Join us or sign in now to view the rest of this page

You're viewing this site as a guest, which only allows you to view a limited amount of content.

To view this page and get access to all our resources, join the Chartered College of Teaching (it's free for trainee teachers and half price for ECTs) or log in if you're already a member.

      0 0 votes
      Please Rate this content
      0 Comments
      Oldest
      Newest Most Voted
      Inline Feedbacks
      View all comments

      From this issue

      Impact Articles on the same themes