Responsible Person Refresher

RP Refresher Training for Competence and Compliance in GDP

This is a one-day refresher course for Responsible Persons (RP) and Deputy RPs that have already attended their initial RP Cogent-approved training and are keen to continue their professional development, keeping abreast of this evolving industry and the changing role of the RP within it. 

  

With MHRA inspectors expecting to see evidence of such training on your file and Section 2.4 of Directive 2013/C 343/01 stating that RPs should receive regular training to maintain their competence in GDP, RPs should look to attend training every 18-24 months.  

 

This course is designed to meet this ongoing requirement, updating you on any regulation changes, sharing best practice ideas, suggesting how to address common deficiencies and discussing industry hot topics. 

 

In addition, the course provides the opportunity to network and share experiences with other RPs in a collaborative, open environment. 

 

Interested in responsible person training for your team? Contact us today. 

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Duration
1 day
CPD Hours
7 hrs
Locations
  • Online

Who Should Attend

This course is aimed at practicing RPs and Deputy RPs who have already undertaken initial RP training but who need to keep updated with current regulations and expectations of the competent authorities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This ‘update’ course would also benefit quality managers and personnel in regulatory, compliance, distribution, warehousing, supply chain management and customer service who would benefit from understanding the revised key GDP quality components necessary to operate as a holder of an MHRA or EU. 

 

Note, it is not a suitable alternative for those yet to have undertaken their initial RP training. 

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Key topics

The topics covered during the course are driven by regulatory and industry changes, as well as delegate feedback from previous RP Refresher courses and our RP Forum sessions. 

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course you will be able to: 

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    Address Section 2.4 of Directive 2013/C 343/01 requirement for ongoing training and personal development  

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    Understand the very latest EU directives/regulations and guidelines (including the ‘Orange Guide’) 

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    Share best practice ideas and problem solve  

Meet your expert tutors

Learn from the best in the industry. Our diverse team of highly experienced subject matter experts are passionate about sharing their knowledge with you. 

Charlotte Smythe

Charlotte Smyth

An experienced international RP, QA and Lead Auditor professional, Charlotte’s skill set encompasses all aspects of the auditing process. Her vast knowledge covers inspection, assessment and assurance of GMP / GDP guidelines, the management of internal audits, compliance reviews and more, making her a valuable addition to our wonderful roster of tutors.
Frequently asked questions

If you have any questions about this course we have answered some of the most common ones below. If you still aren't finding what you're looking for you can contact our team here.

Yes, the Responsible Person Refresher course can be delivered in-house for your organisation. This can be arranged as an on-site course at your premises, or as a virtual tutor-led in-house course. Please see our In-house Training page for details. 
Places will be available for you to book unless it states ‘Full’ next to your chosen Responsible Person Refresher course date. When this occurs, we operate a waiting list service. 
Yes, we welcome bookings from self-sponsoring individuals. Once your booking has come through to us, we will ask you to complete a new customer form and provide a scanned copy of your photographic ID so that we can raise an account for you on our systems. 
You will need to first register yourself on our booking system by selecting the Responsible Person Refresher course date that you wish to book your colleagues onto, then:

 - Add the number of people you wish to book onto the course
 - Register yourself as the booker and complete the fields accordingly
 - Add the details of those you wish to book for
 - Complete your order. 
You will receive an automated email confirming your booking details for the Responsible Person Refresher course. 10 days before the start date, if the course is confirmed to run, you will receive another email including the final course details. If the course is to be held virtually, the online registration and joining instructions will also be included.
Usually, this 1-day Responsible Person Refresher course is delivered live by our tutor, virtually on the Adobe Connect training platform. If you are looking for in-person training only, please get in touch with the team to discuss your needs via trainingsales@rssl.com or +44 (0)118 918 4000.

Our online Responsible Person Refresher course begins at 09:00am, although we request that you login at 08:30am to ensure any technical glitches can be resolved before the start time. Please review your course confirmation email to double check the exact start time of your specific course.

Your invoice will be sent approximately 30 days prior to the course start date. If you are a new customer to RSSL, shortly after we receive your booking, you will be asked to complete a New Customer Form so that an account can be created for you on our finance system. 
Yes, companies wishing to book multiple employees on one of our standard training courses (excluding IRCA Lead Auditor courses) can benefit from our group booking discount. This discount is only applicable to bookings made for the same course on the same date. Please contact trainingsales@rssl.com with your requirements and we will be happy to provide more information on the best deal available for you. 
Yes, we offer NHS Trusts a 20% discount on ALL our courses, including our Qualified Person training programme. When booking your course/s enter 'NHS' in the discount code field so that your discount can be applied on your invoice. Please note that the NHS discount code is only valid when the booker uses a NHS email address. 

 

Yes, certificates of attendance are issued after we have received payment in full for the course. If you have not received your certificate, please contact your own finance department to confirm if they have sent payment to us. All certificates are issued electronically by email. 
As RSSL run all of our virtual courses on Adobe Connect, we recommend that you download the latest version of the Adobe Connect Application at the time of your course - click here to visit the download webpage.
Please see our '
minimum requirements' document for further details on what you'll need to attend our virtual courses. You can test that the Adobe Connect application works for your organisation by completing the RSSL Adobe Connect Function Test. 

 

Yes, we are more than happy to welcome delegates from all over the world. Our virtual tutor-led courses are particularly popular with international attendees.

All we request is that you have a good understanding of written and spoken English so that you can get the most out of the course. If you wish to attend an in-person course, please also check any visa requirements and await RSSL's full course confirmation before booking your travel to the UK.
What our clients say

Discover the feedback from our course alumni and learn why they chose RSSL to support their professional development. 

Highly recommended

The RSSL RP Refresher course was excellent. I would highly recommend it to anyone involved in the Pharmaceutical Supply chain management.
Ken Herbert
Mayoly UK Ltd - Director of QA

Well-paced, relevance content and well balanced

Well-paced, relevant content, just the right balance between lecture and participation
Ray Myers
Pharmalution Ltd - Director

Valuable and interesting

Valuable updates relevant to my role, interesting subject areas, well structured.
Anonymous
North Bristol NHS Trust - Pharmacy Logistics Coordinator

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