Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma
Course Overview
If you have a genuine passion for healthcare and aspire to play a vital role in the pharmacy industry, our comprehensive Pharmacy Technician Diploma is tailor-made for you.
This course provides you with a solid foundation to kickstart your career, setting you up for success in various medical settings. Whether you’re entering the field for the first time or looking to enhance your existing skills, our diploma is the perfect choice.
Immerse yourself in the world of pharmacy practices, patient care, and medication management, laying a solid foundation for a rewarding career in the healthcare sector. With the increasing demand for skilled pharmacy technicians, enrolling in this course is your first step towards a promising future.
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Learning Outcomes:
🡆 Develop a comprehensive understanding of the role and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician.
🡆 Cultivate effective communication skills to confidently engage with patients and healthcare professionals.
🡆 Acquire in-depth knowledge of dispensing methods, inventory control, and standard operating procedures.
🡆 Master the art of patient counseling, providing invaluable guidance on medication usage.
🡆 Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations within the pharmacy environment.
Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.
Why Choose Thames College?
Thames College offers you the benefit of —
- Learn with engaging voice-over and visual elements to facilitate your learning process.
- Get a year's worth of unlimited access to the course.
- Receive round-the-clock access to expert assistance.
- Participate in quick assessments and get instant feedback on your progress.
- Study at your own schedule from the convenience of your own home.
Who Is This Course For?
Those who want to strengthen their professional skills while training for the desired job should take advantage of the Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma training! This course will keep you up-to-date with all the latest developments and coach you accordingly. So invest in this Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma course if you want the best training available.
Certificate of Achievement
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma
course, you can order an original hardcopy certificate of achievement endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme. The certificate will be home-delivered, with a pricing scheme of —
- 139 GBP within UK
- 149 GBP for International Delivery (Postal Fees Included)
CPD Certification
After successfully completing the assessment of this Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma course, you can apply for the CPD accredited certificates. The PDF version is only £2.99 and the Hardcopy version will cost you £8.99.
Disclaimer
The Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma course has been endorsed under the Quality Licence Scheme. This means that One Education has undergone an external quality check to ensure that the organisation and the courses it offers meet defined quality criteria. The completion of this Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma course alone does not lead to a regulated qualification but may be used as evidence of knowledge and skills gained. The Learner Unit Summary may be used as evidence towards Recognition of Prior Learning if you wish to progress your studies in this subject. To this end the learning outcomes of the Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma course have been benchmarked at Level 5 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of study and level of demand/complexity involved in successful completion by the learner.
The Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma course itself has been designed by One Education to meet specific learners’ and/or employers’ requirements which cannot be satisfied through current regulated qualifications.
The Quality Licence Scheme endorsement involves robust and rigorous quality audits by external auditors to ensure quality is continually met. A review of courses is carried out as part of the endorsement process.
Requirements
No formal entry requirements! No prerequisites or relevant experience is required!
This course is accessible to anyone with an eagerness to learn. All you require is—
- A smart device with a stable internet connection
- A keen interest in this subject
- And being over the age of 16.
Career Path
Utilise this all-inclusive course to acquire the skills and expertise you’ll need to thrive in the workplace, including:
🡆 Pharmacy Assistant: £17,000 – £22,000 per year
🡆 Pharmacy Technician: £22,000 – £30,000 per year
🡆 Pharmacy Operations Manager: £45,000 – £60,000 per year
🡆 Dispensing Assistant: £16,000 – £20,000 per year
Course Curriculum
| Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma | |||
| Module 1: Introduction to Pharmacy Assistant and Pharmacy Technician | |||
| Module 1: Introduction to Pharmacy Assistant and Pharmacy Technician | 00:14:00 | ||
| Module 2: Job Role of Pharmacy Technicians | |||
| Module 2: Job Role of Pharmacy Technicians | 00:24:00 | ||
| Module 3: Pharmacy Assistant Patient Counselling Guide | |||
| Module 3: Pharmacy Assistant Patient Counselling Guide | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 4: Communication in Pharmacy Settings | |||
| Module 4: Communication in Pharmacy Settings | 00:15:00 | ||
| Module 5: The Pharmacy Team and Practices | |||
| Module 5: The Pharmacy Team and Practices | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 6: Prescription and Dispensing in Pharmacies | |||
| Module 6: Prescription and Dispensing in Pharmacies | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 7: Dispensing Methods, EPS, Minimising Dispensing Errors in Pharmacies | |||
| Module 7: Dispensing Methods, EPS, Minimising Dispensing Errors in Pharmacies | 00:18:00 | ||
| Module 8: Inventory Control and Management in Pharmacies | |||
| Module 8: Inventory Control and Management in Pharmacies | 00:19:00 | ||
| Module 9: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) | |||
| Module 9: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) | 00:12:00 | ||
| Module 10: Health and Safety Risks Assessment and Pharmaceutical Terminology | |||
| Module 10: Health and Safety Risks Assessment and Pharmaceutical Terminology | 00:20:00 | ||
| Recommended Readings | |||
| Recommended Readings – Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma | 1 week, 1 day | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma | 1 week, 1 day | ||
Certificate of Achievement
Upon completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate recognised globally. Choose from:
Pdf Certificate & Transcript £7.99
Hardcopy Certificate & Transcript £17.99
This certification validates your knowledge and skills, boosting your employability in healthcare.
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