MMAP

The aim of the MMAP is to support the delivery of a medicines management service within Trusts by facilitating the development of key skills.  The programme consists of four modules:

• Module 1 – The supply of medication to individual patients
• Module 2 – The assessment of patients’ own drugs (PODS)
• Module 3 – Medicines reconciliation 1 (Drug history)
• Module 4 – Patient Medication Counselling

The programme has been designed to be flexible and therefore a pharmacy technician may complete one or more modules at any one time if this is considered to meet the needs of the service.

The MMAP is a 3-12 month programme that begins with a half-day induction programme at the work-base.  The programme also consists of pre-course activities, in-practice activities, holistic observations and the development of a portfolio to evidence developing competence.  Candidates must also attend a one-day skills workshop delivered at NICPLD.  Following successful completion of all components of the programme, candidates must undertake a final appraisal in order to become accredited.