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About this course

This module provides essential information upon which key technical decisions regarding the fitness for use of manufactured batches can be properly made.

These decisions may involve:

• Cross-contamination
• Patient risk
• Product quality
• Operator risk
• Facility design
• Ways of working (campaign, segregation, etc)

Without a sound knowledge of the chemistry and mode of action of active ingredients and medicinal products, the Qualified Person is unable to make reasoned, scientifically sound judgements in these important areas.

Why This Training Will Benefit YOU

The Aspiring Qualified Person

• This series of 12 modules held over a 21 month period has been carefully designed to meet the requirements for theoretical training detailed in the latest UK Qualified Person Study Guide and EC Directives 2001/82/EC and 2001/83/EC.
• All our training courses provide practical, face-to-face tuition in sufficient depth to prepare you fully for the challenges that lie ahead.
• Our training is generally considered as the best available and our QPs are held in high regard within the industry.
• As well as being accepted in the UK, our training courses are well known and accepted by several other EU countries, including Ireland, The Netherlands, Austria, Hungary and Malta.
• You are more likely to become a QP with us than with any other training provider!

The Pharmaceutical Technical Professional

• Not all the people attending these courses intend to become QPs. Many use the training to develop as technical managers within other areas of pharmaceutical manufacture and control.
• Increasingly, companies are using these modules as part of a modular technical and professional development plan for their staff.
• Additionally, many industry professionals attend the courses as part of their Continuing Professional Development.
• This course is designed to lead to Postgraduate Certificate, Diploma and MSc qualifications depending on modules taken and work commitment by students. For further details, please contact Stella Pearson-Smith, our QP Course Administrator at [email protected] for more information.

Course outline

The Body and How it Works

• Cell structure and function
• Human physiology and body functions
• Introduction to the nervous system
• Introduction to the heart and cardiovascular system

Major Disease States

• Review of disease states that can affect the body, e.g.
  • Heart
  • Respiratory tract
  • Inflammatory diseases
  • Gastro-intestinal tract
  • Diseases of the CNS

Medicinal Products and How they Affect the Body

• Basis of drug therapy – receptor theory
• The autonomic nervous system
• Classification of medicinal substances by therapeutic area:
  • Respiratory
  • Gastro-intestinal
  • Cardiovascular
  • Endocrine
  • CNS
  • Musculoskeletal and joint disease
  • Anaesthesia
  • Pharmacological effects

Other Relevant Issues

• Adulteration and cross-contamination
• Cleaning and cleaning validation – approaches for a multi-product facility

Discussion and Working Groups

A significant proportion of the course time will be devoted to group work, where delegates have the opportunity, through case studies, to put theory into practice.

Additionally, discussion periods, including a course trainer panel session, provide delegates with an opportunity to obtain answers to their specific questions and concerns.

Venue

York Marriott Hotel, York, UK

The York Marriott Hotel is within walking distance of York city centre
and its many attractions including the National Railway Museum and
York Minster. Castle Howard, the Yorkshire Dales and the North
Yorkshire Moors are within a 1 hour drive of the hotel. With 151
stylish guest bedrooms the hotel is ideal for the business or social traveller.

The hotel offers a range of banqueting rooms holding up to 190 delegates theatre style, secure WIFI internet access is available in public areas and our recently refurbished Leisure Club features a heated pool, sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, gymnasium & private tennis court.

The all new Chase Bar & Grill serves a varied menu and offers a wide
choice of refreshments whilst offering unrivalled views of York
Racecourse from its sun terrace. The York Marriott’s recent accolades
include retaining the BDRC Best Conference Venue in Yorkshire
Award for 2008 (for the 3rd year in succession), as well as winning
the highly coveted York Tourism Bureau Award for Hotel of the
Year 2009.

Hotel Accommodation

• We have a block booking of bedrooms at the York Marriott Hotel, at a specially negotiated bed and breakfast rate per delegate per night.
• As part of our improvements to the booking process, we have arranged for an online booking service with the hotel and details of how to make your accommodation booking will be included in your course joining instructions (issued to you at the time of booking). Alternatively you will be able to make a telephone booking directly with the hotel. If you need any help or guidance with the accommodation booking process, please contact our course administration team.
• Your account with the hotel should be settled at check out.
• Any charges made by the hotel as a result of you not taking up your reservation for any reason will remain your responsibility, therefore please ensure you are aware of the hotel’s cancellation policy.

Tutors

We believe that our team of experts are the best available. Not only have they got years of experience in the industry, but they are committed to tutoring and helping those inside the industry to improve and raise the standards. We understand that you attend courses to learn about the latest regulations and to get your questions answered.

Our experts for this course are:

Dr Brian L Furman
Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy & Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde

Dr Chris Prior
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Strathclyde

Dr Eddie Rowan
Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Strathclyde

• 

  Mr Mike Halliday
  Partner
  BSc (Pharm), MRPharmS, PGDip

  • [email protected]
  • +44(0)1751 432999

What you've said

“Very good module- very well structured and with a nice and smooth flow throughout.”

Nuno Furtado, Baxter Healthcare Ltd

“Layout of material very good; explanations of concepts very well presented. Public speaking course was really useful.”

Laura Matthys, Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare (UK) Ltd

“Good mix of lectures and quizzes. Enjoyed the quiz as a way of establishing level of understanding in a fun way.”

Anne Moore, DDD Limited

“The subject matter is complex but it wasn’t presented in a complex way, but rather a clear and consistent way.”

Jacqueline Barry, Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service

“Complexity due to lack of initial knowledge. A lot of information to take within the course. Topics were very good/interesting and a lot of knowledge gained.”

Dima Sharaiha, Arrow Malta

“Thoroughly enjoyed the course, quite fast paced so days went quickly.”

Matthew Dodd, Aptuit Ltd

“Hugely entertaining and far more fun than doing real work! The delegate presentations were excellent, very informative.”

Kasia Averall, Genzyme Ltd

“A really good week, with a good level of information. This has given me the foundations on which to build on, something that was missing prior to this. Overall an excellent experience.”

Anthony James, Norgine Ltd

“Good to be exposed to something fairly ‘new’. As a Chemist, I required an ‘Idiot’s Guide’, the level was ideal. I now have a far greater knowledge of this subject, and have an understanding of the language used.”

David Thomson, Vericore Ltd

“Medicinal Chemistry was my first QP module and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It’s very personal and supportive. Looking forward to the next one.”

Beth Halliday, Penn Pharmaceutical Services Ltd

“The presentation had a good speed. Excellent and friendly atmosphere.”

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