The project aimed to develop a shared understanding of pharmacy technician education and professional practice across partner countries through structured research, comparison and stakeholder consultation. It sought to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, pharmacy practice models and educational methodologies among participating institutions. A key objective was to develop an EQF-aligned educational framework, including standards, principles and competency benchmarks, while respecting national regulatory requirements. The project aimed to identify core competencies, transferable skills and opportunities for harmonisation to support mobility and professional recognition. It further intended to engage educators and professionals through the European Association of Pharmacy Technicians (EAPT)-European Academic Network (EAN) in framework validation, implementation dialogue and iterative improvement. Dissemination through workshops, conferences, presentations and publication was planned to extend impact to wider professional, academic and policy communities. Overall, the project aimed to enhance quality, transparency and mobility in pharmacy technician education and strengthen European cooperation.
Pharmacy Technician education, regulation and professional recognition vary significantly across Europe, creating barriers to mobility, transparency of qualifications and workforce development. Differences in scope of practice, training standards and educational pathways limit cross-border collaboration, professional progression and mutual understanding. PharmTech Mobility was developed to address this fragmentation through structured cooperation between partners in Ireland, Belgium, Spain and Portugal. The project responded directly to Erasmus+ VET priorities on internationalisation, flexibility of learning pathways and alignment with labour market needs. There was a clear need to compare education systems, map competencies against the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), and identify shared standards to support mobility and recognition. The project also addressed the need for stronger collaboration between VET providers, professional bodies and wider stakeholders to improve transparency, quality and European cooperation in Pharmacy Technician education and practice.