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Pharmacy Assistant Training
Janets

Diploma | CPD Accredited | FREE Medical Math and Pharmacy Calculations Course |FREE Digital Certificate |FREE Assessment

Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
CPD What's this?
Certificates
  • CPD Accredited PDF Certificate - Free
Assessment details
  • Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Become an essential component of the UK healthcare system to guarantee that your neighbourhood may count on assistance and top-notch customer care. This thorough training offers the necessary theoretical information on how to work as a pharmacy technician or pharmacy assistant and gives the team support and stability.

The Pharmacy Assistant Course provides the ideal knowledge and fundamental abilities for these crucial positions, with the capacity to consult, advise, and distribute medical information. You can anticipate learning fundamental medical procedures, prescription processes, and typical pharmaceutical language. Enrol today to gather the knowledge for launching a career in healthcare.

In order to give patients safe and effective drug therapy, pharmacy assistants are vital members of the healthcare team. A pharmacy assistant collaborates closely with pharmacists and other medical specialists in a variety of settings, including clinics, hospitals, and neighbourhood pharmacies. With the help of our Pharmacy Assistant course, you may learn about the numerous duties a pharmacy assistant must perform, the types of math he must understand, the sorting techniques he can use to organise the shelves, and more.

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, learners should be able to:

  • Discover the prerequisites for becoming a pharmacy assistant or technician.
  • Give advice to or interact with consumers and patients
  • Determine how to control the supply in pharmacies
  • Acquire a deeper comprehension of standard operating procedure
  • Understand the value of standard operating procedures
  • Recognise where they fit into the UK healthcare system
  • Be quick at prescribing and dispensing drugs
  • Understand how to manage and maintain a medical inventory
  • Perform a thorough medical examination on a patient
  • Be familiar with standard operating procedures in a medical setting

What You Get Out Of Studying With Janets

  • Free PDF certificate upon successful completion of the course
  • Full one-year access to course materials
  • Instant assessment results
  • Full tutor support available from Monday to Friday
  • Study the course at your own pace
  • Accessible, informative modules taught by expert instructors
  • Get 24/7 help or advice from our email and live chat teams with the training
  • Study at your own time through your computer, tablet or mobile device
  • Improve your chance of gaining valuable skills by completing the course

Certificates

CPD Accredited PDF Certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Assessment details

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)/Assignment

Included in course price

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by CPD Quality Standards

Course media

Description

The course is delivered through Janets’ online learning platform. The Pharmacy Assistant has no formal teaching deadlines, meaning you are free to complete the course at your own pace.

Pharmacy Assistant Training Course Modules:

  • Module 01: Introduction to Pharmacy Assistant & Technician
  • Module 02: Job Role of Pharmacy Technicians
  • Module 03: Patient Counselling Guide
  • Module 04: Communication in Pharmacy Settings
  • Module 05: The Team and Practices
  • Module 06: Prescription and Dispensing in Pharmacies
  • Module 07: Dispensing Methods, EPS, Minimising Dispensing Errors in Pharmacies
  • Module 08: Inventory Control and Management in Pharmacies
  • Module 09: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Module 10: Health and Safety Risks Assessment and Pharmaceutical Terminology

Method of Assessment

To successfully complete the Pharmacy Assistant Training course, students will have to take an automated multiple-choice exam. This exam will be online and you will need to score 60% or above to pass the course.

After successfully passing the Pharmacy Assistant Training course exam, you will be able to apply for a certificate as proof of your expertise.

Certification

All students who successfully complete the Pharmacy Assistant Training course can instantly download their free e-certificate. You can also purchase a hard copy of the certificate, which will be delivered by post for £9.99.

Who is this course for?

The Pharmacy Assistant Training course is ideal for those who are interested or already working in this sector.

Requirements

No prior qualifications are needed for Learners to enrol on this Pharmacy Assistant Training course.

Career path

After passing our Pharmacy Assistant Training course, you'll be equipped with the information and abilities needed to succeed in your career. Candidates have a wide variety of career options to choose from, such as:

  • Pharmacy Technician - Average income between £21K - £28K
  • Medicinal Chemist - Average income between £23K - £29K

Quality Control Chemist - Average income between £30 - £45K

Questions and answers

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Maxwell asked:

Hi, I recently graduated HND pharmacy Technology and I want to know if i can take this course. Also is the €10 course fee is one time for the year?

Answer:

Hi Maxwell, Good morning. The course is open to all from all academic backgrounds, and there are no specific requirements to attend this course. Yes, this is a one-time upfront payment for the course. Stay Safe.

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Bozlol asked:

What's the assessment method for this Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Course?

Answer:

Hi Bozlol, Good Morning. You will have a mock and the final exam at the end of the Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course. The whole exam is going to be held online. Exam questions will be Multiple Choices and True/False. Stay Safe.

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Akira asked:

Can I take this Pharmacy Assistant and Technician without any prior knowledge?

Answer:

Hi Akira, Good Morning. The Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn about the topic. You will learn everything that is required from this course directly. Stay Safe.

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Sima asked:

Hi Will this course mean I will be a qualified pharmacy dispenser

Answer:

Hi Sima, Thank you for your interest. This course will enhance learners' theoretical knowledge and develop skills. However, the learner can not become qualified by doing this course. Stay Safe

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gabby asked:

im 50 yrs old. can i still get this course?

Answer:

Hi Gabby, Thanks for your interest. Yes, you can. Stay Safe.

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Mbara njie asked:

What is the duration of the course?

Answer:

Hi Mbara, Thanks for your interest. The approximate course duration for 'Pharmacy Assistant & Pharmacy Technician' is 10 hours. However, the learner will have one year of access to the course content to finish the course Stay Safe

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Nicola asked:

Hi is this course recognised by employers as an equivalent to an NVQ level 2?

Answer:

Hi Nicola, Thanks for your interest. This course is a personal development course. It is accredited by CPD which is a standalone qualification and not equivalent to NVQ level 2. Stay Safe

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Ali Amin asked:

Who is this course for "The Pharmacy Assistant and Technician is ideal for those who already work in this sector"what if Im new and want a new career

Answer:

Hi Ali, Thank you for your interest. This Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course is designed specifically for individuals who work in a Pharmacy or Chemist environment or have plans to do so. It covers the essential foundation training needed to operate as a senior member of a team, or as a valued assistant. Stay Safe

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Manijeh asked:

Please let me know how can i register and do this course with all information

Answer:

Dear Manijeh, Follow the following instruction to register to the Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course. Open the course information page and click on the 'Add to basket' button and then click on the 'Review basket and checkout' button in order to purchase the Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course. We hope you have a great time learning from the Pharmacy Assistant and Technician course. Thank you. Stay safe.

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This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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