Overview
Take your first step toward a rewarding career in pharmacy with our Pharmacy Assistant & Pharmacy Technician Training. This expertly crafted course offers insights and essential skills to help you excel in pharmacy operations.
Learn the art of patient counselling, perfect your prescription handling techniques, and gain mastery over inventory management. With interactive video-based modules, you’ll develop a solid foundation in pharmaceutical practices, minimise dispensing errors, and understand the vital role of teamwork in pharmacy settings.
Whether you’re entering the field or looking to enhance your skills, this course prepares you to make a lasting impact in the fast-paced world of healthcare.
Learning Outcomes
- The key responsibilities of pharmacy assistants and technicians in a clinical setting.
- Expert techniques for effective patient communication and counselling.
- Safe and accurate prescription handling, dispensing, and error prevention methods.
- Best practices for inventory control and implementing SOPs.
- In-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and workplace safety.
Endorsed Certificate from the Quality Licence Scheme
After successfully completing the course, learners will be able to order an endorsed certificate as proof of their new achievement. QLS Endorsed certificates can be ordered and get delivered to your home by post for £119 only . There is an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
How will I get my certificate?
You may have to take a quiz or a written test online during or after the course. After successfully completing the course, you will be eligible for the certificate.
Who is This course for?
There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this Pharmacy Assistant & Pharmacy Technician. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds including:
- Aspiring pharmacy assistants or technicians aiming to break into the industry.
- Healthcare professionals looking to enhance their pharmacy operations expertise.
- Individuals interested in advancing their knowledge of pharmaceutical practices.
Requirements
Our Pharmacy Assistant & Pharmacy Technician is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. This course has been designed to be fully compatible with tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on Wi-Fi, 3G or 4G.
There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.
Career Path
- Pharmacy Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Prescription Clerk
- Inventory Manager in Pharmacies
- Healthcare Supervisor
Course Curriculum
- 3 sections
- 12 lectures
- 00:00:00 total length
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Module 1: Introduction to Pharmacy Assistant and Pharmacy Technician 00:14:00 -
Module 2: Job Role of Pharmacy Technicians 00:24:00
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Module 3: Pharmacy Assistant Patient Counselling Guide 00:19:00
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Module 4: Communication in Pharmacy Settings 00:15:00
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Module 5: The Pharmacy Team and Practices 00:16:00
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Module 6: Prescription and Dispensing in Pharmacies 00:19:00
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Module 7: Dispensing Methods, EPS, Minimising Dispensing Errors in Pharmacies 00:18:00
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Module 8: Inventory Control and Management in Pharmacies 00:19:00
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Module 9: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 00:12:00
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Module 10: Health and Safety Risks Assessment and Pharmaceutical Terminology 00:20:00
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Assignment – Pharmacy Assistant & Pharmacy Technician 00:00:00
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Claim Your Certificate 00:00:00
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This course includes:
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Duration:2 hours, 56 minutes
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Access:1 year access
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Units:12
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Level:
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CPD Points:10
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Certificate:Yes
