Course Overview

This 3 day intensive Responsible Person training course is aimed at people who want to become a Responsible Person (RP) and is based on and includes the requirements of the Cogent Gold Standard for trainee RPs. The course is approved by Cogent and meets their training requirements for trainee RPs.

The course covers the roles and responsibilities of an RP to help ensure that the end user receives medicinal products that have been controlled, stored and transported correctly. The course includes the requirements of Good Distribution Practice (GDP) and the legal responsibilities of an organisation holding a Wholesale Dealers Authorisation (WDA) to ensure that products are purchased and sold within the legal supply chain. 


During the course we cover the specific requirements for the correct transportation, storage and distribution of medicinal products and well as the need to have a well designed Quality Management System (QMS) with a focus on compliance and continual improvement.


This course is run in partnership with Inspired Pharma Training. 

What's Included

This Responsible Person training course is aimed at people who want to become a Responsible Person, as well as individuals involved in the procurement and sale of bulk medicines, including Wholesale Dealers Authorisation holders.

The course is also of value as part of Continuous Professional Development of existing RPs and to Qualified Persons (QP) who need a detailed appreciation of GDP and the role of an RP.

  • ~ Full tutor support and access during course times.
    ~ Course attendance certificate.
    ~ Course folder containing copies of slides.

  • ~ Three day course
    ~ 09.00 – 16.30 (UK time)
    ~ Two 15 minute breaks, 45 minute lunch.

  • ~ A link will be sent for online training.
    ~ Along with joining instructions.
    ~ Active participation is expected.