Placements are an important opportunity for students to build confidence, develop professional skills, and gain insight into future roles. Approaching them with the right preparation and mindset can make a significant difference to the overall experience.
This guide focuses on professional behaviour and how students are encouraged to introduce themselves to their team, understand local expectations, and familiarise themselves with standard operating procedures and safety requirements. Being prepared, punctual, and open to feedback can help students settle in quickly and demonstrate a positive approach to learning.
The guide also highlights the importance of teamwork in pharmacy as it is a collaborative profession, and placements provide a valuable chance to observe how different roles contribute to patient care.
DOWNLOAD THE FREE GUIDE BELOW
Students are encouraged to make full use of the guide, take an active role in their learning, and seek support when needed. They can contact their local PDA Student Rep, or if needed, the PDA Member Support Centre.
Get involved
- Start your leadership journey, become a PDA Student Rep here.
Not yet a PDA member?
If you have not yet joined the PDA, we encourage you to join today and ask your colleagues to do the same.
Membership is FREE to pharmacy students, trainee pharmacists and for the first three months of being newly qualified.
Read about our key member benefits here.