In this episode of CPPE Pharmacy Conversations, hosts Jo Lane and Hayley Berry are joined by Reena Sharma, CPPE Education Supervisor in Yorkshire and Humber, and Sarah Evans, Senior Learning Development Pharmacy Technician at CPPE. Together, they discuss how pharmacy professionals can advance their practice through education and self-development, using tools such as the four pillars of practice and credentialing frameworks.
Reena shares her experiences supporting pharmacists involved in the RPS Advanced Credentialing process and explains how the process builds a high-quality portfolio mapped against national standards. Sarah reflects on her own journey as a pharmacy technician, highlighting how curiosity, mentorship, and informal learning opportunities have shaped her career in education. She also introduces a new CPPE poster resource designed to help pharmacy technicians unlock their potential.
Listeners will explore how the four pillars of practice—clinical, leadership, education, and research—are relevant to all pharmacy roles, and how existing CPPE pathways and programmes can support professional development. The episode also provides guidance on engaging with education roles, regardless of job title, and demystifies entry points into research and mentorship.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this episode, listeners will be able to:
Resources
CPPE Advancing your role in education pathway
CPPE Frameworks for the RPS core advanced curriculum
CPPE Getting started with research: focus on finding your place
CPPE Learning gateway for research
CPPE and PWDS Four pillars of practice for pharmacy technicians
Royal Pharmaceutical Society, RPS core advanced pharmacist curriculum