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Are you looking to improve your current abilities or make a career move? Our unique Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Course might help you get there! Expand your expertise with high-quality training - study the Foundation Training and get an expertly designed, great value training experience. Learn from industry professionals and quickly equip yourself with the specific knowledge and skills you need to excel in your chosen career through the Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course.
This Pharmacy Assistant and Technician online training course is accredited by CPD with 10 CPD points for professional development. Students can expect to complete this Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course in around 03 hours. You'll also get dedicated expert assistance from us to answer any queries you may have while studying our training course.
You'll get a Free Student ID card by enrolling in this Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course. This ID card entitles you to discounts on bus tickets, movie tickets, and library cards.
Experts created the Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course to provide a rich and in-depth training experience for all students who enrol in it. Enrol in the course right now and you'll have immediate access to all of the course materials. Then, from any internet-enabled device, access the course materials and learn when it's convenient for you.
Why Prefer this Course?
Opportunity to earn a certificate accredited by CPD after completing this course
Student ID card with amazing discounts - completely for FREE! (£10 postal charges will be applicable for international delivery)
Standards-aligned lesson planning
Innovative and engaging content and activities
Assessments that measure higher-level thinking and skills
Complete the program in your own time, at your own pace
Each of our students gets full 24/7 tutor support
*** Course Curriculum ***
Here is the curriculum breakdown of the course:
Module 1: Introduction
This Module covers the following topics:
Definition
Pharmacy Assistant
Job Role
Skills and personal characteristics
Pharmacy Technician
Module 2: Job Role
This Module covers the following topics:
Hospital Pharmacy Technicians
Community Pharmacy Technicians
Primary Care Pharmacy Technicians
Module 3: Pharmacy Assistant Patient Counselling Guide
This Module covers the following topics:
Introduction
Detailed Guide to Patient Counselling
Developing Self-awareness
Barriers to Effective Patient Counselling Communication
Tips to improve Communication in Pharmacies
Communication with Special Patients
Module 4: Communication in Settings
This Module covers the following topics:
Importance of Communication Skills in Pharmacies
Patient-Centred Communication Practices in Community Pharmacies
Desirable traits
Counselling Skills to enhance Communication
Module 5: The Team and Practices
This Module covers the following topics:
Self-Care Choices Amongst Patients
Self-Medication Practices and Role
Code Of Ethics
The Seven Principles
Module 6: Prescription and Dispensing in Pharmacies
This Module covers the following topics:
Prescription
Common Abbreviations
The Dispensing Cycle
Receiving and Validating Prescriptions
Interpreting and Understanding the Prescription
Clean and Hygienic Environment
Module 7: Dispensing Methods, EPS, Minimising Dispensing Errors in Pharmacies
This Module covers the following topics:
Types of Dispensing Services
Monitored Dose Dispensing
Electronic Prescription Service(EPS)
Retrieve a Lost Electronic Prescription
Module 8: Inventory Control and Management in Pharmacies
This Module covers the following topics:
Introduction
Stock Management in Pharmacies
Inventory management
Important Factors that influence Inventory Management
Inventory Terminology with regard to Products
Module 9: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
This Module covers the following topics:
Standard Operating Procedure
Importance of Standard Operating Procedure
Standard Operating Procedures in practice
Module 10: Health and Safety Risks Assessment and Pharmaceutical Terminology
This Module covers the following topics:
Introduction
Basic Terminology
Assessment Process
Once you have completed all the modules in the course, your skills and knowledge will be tested with an automated multiple-choice assessment. You will then receive instant results to let you know if you have successfully passed the course.
10 CPD hours / points Accredited by CPD Quality Standards
Is This Course Right for You?
Anyone interested in learning more about this subject should take this course. This will help you grasp the basic concepts as well as develop a thorough understanding of the subject.
All are welcome to take this course. There are no prerequisites for enrolment, and you can access the course materials from any location in the world.
NOTE: The is not accredited by the GPhC therefore students completing the course(s) will not be eligible for registration with the GPhC as a pharmacy technician nor will they meet the GPhC's training requirements to work as pharmacy support staff.
This Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course is open to anyone interested in learning from anywhere in the world.
After completing this Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course, you are to start your career or begin the next phase of your career in this field.
CPD Accredited Certificate
Digital certificate - £10
CPD Accredited Certificate
Hard copy certificate - £29
If you are an international student, then you have to pay an additional 10 GBP as an international delivery charge.