Pharmacy Assistant Training

Do you wish to learn how pharmacists assist in providing medication and healthcare services? If yes, then join our comprehensive Pharmacy assistant course now and acquire the knowledge and skills needed to work effectively in a pharmacy setting. Do not miss the opportunity to unlock lucrative career opportunities in healthcare or in the Medicine industry.

In this course, we will start with an overview of a Pharmacy technician which includes applying safe medicines optimisation techniques to guarantee the safe and rational administration of medications for therapy. Through progression, you will learn techniques for improving pharmacy interactions, self-care, and self-medication also you will examine prescription and dispensing ethics to increase patient welfare. You will also study stock management, which involves controlling inventory management and managing stock purchasing to satisfy needs.

Furthermore, you will learn about standard operating procedures that support audits and employee development. Then you will get to know about everything from prescribing and administering medications to managing stocks and recognising dangers. Lastly, we have included convincing pharmacological information to help you choose medicines that can be used with other medications and do efficient health, safety, and risk assessments.

Learning outcome:

After successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Discuss the functions that pharmacies play in the health sector.
• List the roles and obligations of a pharmacist.
• Explain the pharmacy technician's operational principles.
• Recognise the numerous pharmacy acronyms for prescription drugs.
• Know the difference between stock management and inventory management.
• Understand the terms used in pharmacies.

What classes are included in this package?

This job-ready / career-focused Pharmacy Assistant bundle package includes:

2 QLS endorsed courses that will make your armory of expertise heavier—

• ► Course 01: Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma at QLS Level 5
• ► Course 02: Medical & Clinical Administration Diploma at QLS Level 5

5 additional CPD accredited courses that will give you an edge over your competitors—

• ► Course 01: Diploma in Pharmacy Skills
• ► Course 02: Medical Law
• ► Course 03: Medical Terminology Training
• ► Course 04: Consent Training in Healthcare Course
• ► Course 05: Infection Prevention Training

5 job profile building courses that will assist you in reimagining your thriving techniques —

• ► Course 01: Creating a Professional LinkedIn profile
• ► Course 02: Resume Writing & Job Search With LinkedIn and Interview Tips
• ► Course 03: Perfect Linkedin profile - Hack Your Way to Recruiter's Shortlist
• ► Course 04: Building a Relevant LinkedIn Network
• ► Course 05: Job Interview Preparation Training

Skills You Will Gain

Furthermore, these 12 expert-designed courses equip you with much-needed and valuable skills, such as—

1. Understand the role and responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant and technician.
2. Know the legal and ethical aspects of medical & clinical administration.
3. Grasp the dispensing processes, EPS, and reduce pharmacy dispensing errors.
4. Learn how to keep track of medication stockpiles and supplies.
5. Discover more about assessing health & safety concerns and pharmaceutical jargon.

The five job profile building courses will help you develop a skill set that will allow you to continue to explore and evolve as a professional, such as —

1. Get the top 10 tips to build a professional LinkedIn profile that stands out.
2. Develop your ability to create an outstanding resume and LinkedIn profile introduction.
3. Learn the optimal use of LinkedIn to expand your network for mutual benefit.
4. Deep dive into the LinkedIn hacks for landing on the recruiter’s shortlist.
5. Discover the insider secrets and professional-approved tips for acing any interview.

Why Choose Thames College?

Along with the 2 QLS endorsed courses, 5 top-tier CPD accredited courses and 5 job profile building courses, 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.

Please Note: Thames College is a One Education approved resale partner for Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed courses.

Course Curriculum

***Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Foundation Diploma***

• Module 1: Introduction
• Module 2: Job Role of Drug Technicians
• Module 3: Pharmacy Assistant Patient Counselling Guide
• Module 4: Communication Skills
• Module 5: The Medicine Team and Practices
• Module 6: Prescription and Dispensing in Pharmacies
• Module 7: Dispensing Methods, EPS, Minimising Dispensing Errors in Pharmacies
• Module 8: Inventory Control and Management in Pharmacies
• Module 9: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Module 10: Health and Safety Risks Assessment and Pharmaceutical Terminology

***Medical & Clinical Administration Diploma***

• Module 1: Introduction to Medical and Clinical Administration
• Module 02: Organise Schedules
• Module 3: Maintaining Medical Records
• Module 4: Effective Filing Systems in Medical Offices
• Module 5: Confidentiality in a Medical Environment
• Module 6: Controlling Stocks and Supplies
• Module 7: Medical Jargon and Terminology
• Module 8: Maintaining Workplace Safety
• Module 9: Information Technology in Health Care
• Module 10: Medical (Clinical) Coding and Billing
• Module 11: Legal aspects and Ethics

***Diploma in Pharmacy Skills***

• Module 01 : Introduction to drugstore
• Module 02 : History and Development
• Module 03 : The drugstore Team
• Module 04 : Training of the drugstore Team
• Module 05 : Coaching and Evaluation of the Pharmacy Team
• Module 06 : Standards for Medicine Professionals
• Module 07 : Guidance to Support the Standards
• Module 08 : The Rights and Responsibilities of Drugstore Professionals
• Module 09 : Pharmacology Practice
• Module 10 : Clinical Medication Skills
• Module 11 : Offering Enhanced Services
• Module 12 : Prescribing
• Module 13 : Supplying Medication
• Module 14 : Responding to Symptoms
• Module 15 : Health and Safety in the Pharmaceutical Industry

***Medical Law***

• Module 01- An Introduction to Medical Law
• Module 02- Legislation on Access to Health, Medical Report, Treatment
• Module 03- Legislation on Adult Support
• Module 04- Legislation on Public Health and Health Service (Part 1)
• Module 05- Legislation on Public Health and Health Service (Part 2)
• Module 06- Legislation on Public Health and Health Service (Part 3)
• Module 07- Legislation on Public Health and Health Service (Part 4)
• Module 08- Legislation on Coronavirus
• Module 09- Legislation on Mental Health (Part 1)
• Module 10- Legislation on Mental Health (Part 2)
• Module 11- Legislation on Abortion
• Module 12- Other Legislation (Part 1)
• Module 13- Other Legislation (Part 2)

***Medical Terminology Training***

• Module 1 : Human Body Vocabulary with Pictures
• Module 2 : Equipment, Instruments and Lab Tests
• Module 3 : Acronyms and Abbreviation
• Module 4 : Digestive System
• Module 5 : Cardiovascular System
• Module 6 : Blood and Immunity System
• Module 7 : Respiratory System
• Module 8 : Musculoskeletal System
• Module 9 : Central Nervous System

***Consent Training in Healthcare Course***

• Module 1: An Introduction to Consent
• Module 2: Information Regarding Consent
• Module 3: Consent Training in Healthcare Course
• Module 4: Best Interest Decision Making
• Module 5: Assessing Capacity
• Module 6: Providing Care or Treatment to People Who Lack Capacity
• Module 7: Public Bodies and Services Created by MCA Act 2005
• Module 8: UK Acts in Relation to Consent
• Module 9: Handling Complaints Regarding Consent.

***Infection Prevention Training***

• Infection Prevention and Control Policy in the UK
• Principles of Prevention and Control of Infection
• Immunization
• Infections Spread by Food and Water
• Infections Spread by Animals and Insects, and Less Common Infections Found in
• the UK
• Infections & Diseases Spread by Person-to-Person Contact
• Infections Spread by Sexual Contact
• Infections Spread by Blood and Body Fluids

***Creating a Professional LinkedIn profile***

• Unit 01: Class Introduction
• Unit 02: A deep overview of the various sections of a professional LinkedIn Profile
• Unit 03: Managing your professional LinkedIn profile
• Unit 04: Closing Remarks and Resources

***Resume Writing & Job Search With LinkedIn and Interview Tips***

• Unit 01: Introduction
• Unit 02: Creating a Killer Resume and Linked In Profile
• Unit 03: Developing Relationships That Matter With Guest Howie Kra

***Perfect Linkedin profile - Hack Your Way to Recruiter's Shortlist***

• Introduction, My Story
• Profile Sections explained - tips and tricks
• Deep Dive into Settings
• How can you apply for jobs?
• Closing Thoughts

***Building a Relevant LinkedIn Network**

• Module 01: Class Introduction
• Module 02: LinkedIn Networking Best Practices
• Module 03: Review LinkedIn Networking live on LinkedIn
• Module 04: Course closing Remarks

***Job Interview Preparation Training***

Section 01: English for Job Interview: Introduction

• How to Use this Course?
• Better Fluency Habits – Best Learning Habits for a Better Performance
• Strategies to Research Companies for Your Field
• Starting Your Vocabulary and Pronunciation List
• Question 1: Tell Me about Yourself
• Job Interview Audio Samples Question 1: Tell Me about Yourself
• Question 2: What are Your Key Strength?
• Job Interview Audio Samples Question 2: What are Your Key Strengths?
• Question 3: Why Should We Hire You?
• Job Interview Audio Samples Question 3: Why Should We Hire You?
• Question 4: What are Your Weaknesses or Weak Points?
• Job Interview Audio Samples Question 4: What is Your Weak Point?
• Question 5: Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?
• Job Interview Audio Samples Question 5: Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?
• Question 6: Why Do You Want this Job?
• Job Interview Audio Samples Question 6: Why Do You Want this Job?
• Question 7: Why Did You (or Why Do You Want to) Leave your Current Employer?
• Job Interview Audio Samples Question 7: Why Did You (or Why Do You Want to) Leave Your Current Employer?
• Question 8: When are You Available to Start?
• Job Interview Audio Samples Question 8: When are You Available to Start?
• Question 9: How Do You Deal with Pressure or Stress?
• Job Interview Audio Samples Question 9: How Do You Deal with Pressure or Stress?
• Question 10: How Did You Hear about the Position?
• Job Interview Audio Samples Question 10: How Did You hear about the Position?
• Question 11: What Do You Know about our Company?
• Job Interview Audio Samples Question 11: What Do You Know about our Company?
• And many more...

Section 02: How to Answer Difficult Interview Question?

• 5 Kinds of STAR Question
• How to Find STAR Interview Stories
• How to Write Your STAR Answers
• How to Combine Your Stories with the 5 Categories of Question
• How to Answer Difficult Interview Questions and the STAR Interview Technique
• Tell me about a time when you worked successfully as a Member of a Team?
• Describe a Difficult Situation or Task that you had to Deal with?
• Tell me about Your Biggest Achievement to Date
• And many more...

This Pharmacy Assistant course is designed for:

• People who are interested in working in the pharmacy industry.
• Individuals who have a background in healthcare or customer service.
• People who are working in the pharmacy sector and want to gather more skills and knowledge.

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 the Pharmacy Assistant
• And being over the age of 16.

After completion of the course the learner will able to pursue a career in the relevant field. Here are some career choices one could go for:

Pharmacy technician: Salary: £20,329 to £31,533
Pharmacy assistant: Salary: £16,000 to £21,000

Medical sales representative: Salary: £21,000 to £50,000

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included