Table 1

Example training plan and relevant methods

Training need	Methods for meeting each need
Knowledge Should be adapted according to baseline level; core knowledge should be obtained before moving on to the skills section
Cardiology knowledge, laboratory results and actions, medications knowledge	Reading of relevant references Experience as a cardiology pharmacist
Cardiac symptom management	Teaching session with consultant cardiologist
Knowledge of allied services	Shadow/teaching sessions—inpatient cardiac rehabilitation service, community cardiac rehabilitation service
Skills Can be achieved primarily through a combination of teaching, shadowing and observed practice tailored to the needs of the trainee
Practical skills (eg, measuring manual blood pressure, heart rate)	Teaching session with nurse clinical educator Practice log Observed practice
Assessment of cardiac symptoms after discharge	Teaching session with consultant cardiologist Shadowing practice by consultant cardiologist Shadowing practice by consultant cardiology pharmacist Observed practice, log and feedback
Post-MI medicines optimisation	Reading Shadowing practice by consultant cardiologist Shadowing practice by consultant cardiology pharmacist Observed practice, log and feedback
Consultation skills	Reading Shadowing practice by consultant cardiologist Shadowing practice by consultant cardiology pharmacist Observed practice, log and feedback
Practicalities of clinic management Essential to ensure familiarity with local systems and processes
IT systems	Local training requirements for access to IT systems (eg, eLearning) Local information governance policy
Record keeping	Local information governance policy Standards for medical records
Letter writing	Access to dictation programme if available Shadow letter dictation/writing Letter dictation/writing and feedback
Local outpatient clinic management processes	Shadowing clinics Liaise with local outpatient service manager or sister

IT, information technology; MI, myocardial infarction.