Advanced Diploma in Pharmacy Services

Course Team Leader: Bhebhe, Deborah

Course Level: Level 3

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Caring Professions

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: The level 3 qualification is designed for Pharmacy Technicians working in hospital and community pharmacies.

Study Hours: 0
Nº of Weeks:0

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: People who have gained this qualification may progress to become registered pharmacy technicians, senior pharmacy technicians or registered pharmacists.

Careers Progression: Pharmacy Technicians or in other related supporting roles in pharmacy services.

Course Description:
The level 3 is for Pharmacy Technicians working in hospital or community pharmacies. Learners will be involved in dispensing medicines, controlling stock and may also give advice on symptoms, over counter medicines and responding to customers needs.

Description Breakdown:
Learners need to take eight units to successfully complete the NVQ level 3,
four of which are mandatory:
•Dispensing medicines and products
•Controlling stock of pharmaceutical materials and equipment
•Providing pharmaceutical information and advice
•Ensuring that your own actions reduce the risks to health and safety.
They can then choose four further units that provide the opportunity to work in different situations, and develop their skills and knowledge, including:
•Helping with the supply of prescribed items
•Assisting with the assembly of prescribed items
•Preparing to make pharmaceutical products
•Ordering, receiving and storing stock
The technical certificate in Pharmacy Services covers all the key areas of pharmacy practice and scientific method, and establishes professional conduct and knowledge.

Assessment Description: Exams and Continuous

Nº Places Available: 15

Qualification: Advanced Diploma in Pharmacy Servicces

Tuition Fees: 400
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 400

Additional Costs Total: 0