Training and Consultancy

Proofreading braille on pharmaceutical packs

Summary: Training course about proofreading uncontracted braille on pharmaceutical packs.

• Overview and objectives
• Course content
• Benefits
• Course detail
• How to book
• Further information

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Overview and objectives

This interactive course is designed to introduce producers of pharmaceutical packaging to the principles behind British braille. It will enable you to proofread uncontracted English braille, using handouts for reference.

• Suitable for: Regulatory Affairs, QPs, graphic designers and anyone involved in proofreading braille on pharmaceutical packaging.
• Pre-requisites: None

Course content

Aspects include:

• Introduction to tactile media, including; recognition of braille signs, comparison with print, and looking at printed and embossed braille.
• Understanding braille. Hands-on exercises and discussion to help you to read and proofread braille.

Benefits

Delegates will:

• Increase their confidence in proofreading uncontracted English braille.
• Learn about the English braille alphabet, numbers, punctuation, some unit abbreviations and specification.

Course detail

• Duration: One Day
• Fee: £135 + VAT per delegate
• Dates: No public dates planned.
• In-house training is available for this course. Please telephone 01733 37 53 45 or email busdev@rnib.org.uk for details.

How to book

To book a place on one of our open courses please fill out our open training booking form. Alternatively please ring the Business Development Team on 01733 37 53 45 or email busdev@rnib.org.uk

Further information

See also information about the new EU Directive relating to pharmaceutical labelling.

Content author: busdev@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 22/07/2008 16:08