Responsible Person Refresher!

“I need to do some RP refresher training. Do I have to attend the Gold Standard Course every year or do you provide a summarised course option?”

This is a typical query we receive from people acting as the Responsible Person. To clarify, there is no requirement in the guidelines or regulations for a Responsible Person to undergo a Cogent Approved Gold Standard Course on an annual basis as an RP Refresher.

Remember that not all training providers have their RP course mapped to the Cogent Gold Standard, despite what they say. Ask for the certificate and check the course is approved, not just an assured provider.

So what is RP refresher training?

RP refresher training is personal to you and your ongoing learning and development. There is no ‘one-size fits all’ training.

Some examples include:

• Training in a specific part of the quality management system identified as a learning requirement.
• Attending training symposiums or area-specific courses.
• Self-learning activities related to keeping up to date with regulatory and industry changes.
• Networking with peers and documenting learning points, sharing ideas and insight for best GDP practices.
• Completing a Continuous Improvement project.

Why do you need to do it?

Under GDP Chapter 2, subsection 4, it states that:
“All personnel involved in wholesale distribution activities should be trained on the requirements of GDP. They should have the appropriate competence and experience prior to commencing their tasks. Personnel should receive initial and continuing training relevant to their role, based on written procedures and in accordance with a written training programme. The responsible person should also maintain their competence in GDP through regular training.”

It is required that the Responsible Person maintains a training record in which they can demonstrate their ongoing training and learning. Remember, “regular training” does not mean repeating the same training every year, it’s about expanding and building on the current knowledge and experience you already have.

How can we help you?

At SeerPharma UK, we offer a whole range of different and bespoke courses that can help you and your team. With training and assistance from former MHRA GDP Inspectors, it gives you plenty of scope to learn from others in the industry but also to ask questions regarding regulatory challenges in a safe and confidential environment. Why not have a look at the RP Refresher course (project based) and pick a project that exactly meets your learning and development needs?

So, what are you waiting for? Visit the SeerPharmaUK Learning Academy to get started!
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