Pharmacy Assistant
Free Recognise E-Certificate Included + High Quality E-Learning Study Materials + No Additional Fee
Neutron Skills
Summary
- Tutor is available to students
Overview
Pharmacy Assistants are critical members of the healthcare team and are essential to providing patients with safe and effective medication therapy. A pharmacy Assistant works closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in diverse settings such as hospitals, clinics, and community pharmacies. Learn various roles of a Pharmacy Assistant, what he needs to do, what kinds of maths he needs to know, what kind of sorting methods he can follow organize the shelves etc with our Pharmacy Assistant course.
Some choose a career as a pharmacy Assistant because it can be a great first step to becoming a certified pharmacist. Others are attracted to the pharmacy Assistant profession because it offers a chance to work in the health care industry without having to perform any clinical duties. Whatever your reason maybe, this profession is never fading away as pharmacies are going to stay forever. So, its easy to decide to become a trained pharmacy Assistant and work in a satisfying job.
Pharmacy Assistants are being called upon to work directly with patients to explain medications, side effects, and dosages; answer patient questions; and identify medication adherence issues. If an Assistant observes an issue or requires assistance, he or she typically elevates the concern to the pharmacist. You will learn how to do all these, know some basic problems and diseases so that you can diagnose easily and suggest appropriately with our Pharmacy Assistant course.
Learning Benefits of Pharmacy Assistant:
- Boost your career in the pharmaceutical industry
- Learn the history, types and business structure of Pharmacy
- Gain an in-depth introduction to the roles and responsibilities of a Pharmacy Assistant
- Learn the requirements needed to be a Pharmacy Assistant
- Learn the regulation of the Pharmaceutical Industry in the UK
- Discover the key skills and personal characteristics your need to succeed as a Pharmacy Assistant
- Gain a basic understanding of how to counsel or communicate with patients and customers
- Learn about prescriptions and dispensing in pharmacies
- Gain the secrets of how to become comfortable with the Standard Operating Procedures in a medical environment
- Understand the Common diseases you should be acquainted with
Course media
Description
Pharmacy Assistant Certified by CPD Accreditation Group
Why Choose Neutron Skills:
- 1-year full access to the course
- Quality course developed by qualified professionals out of high quality and updated resources
- Easily demonstrated and interactive lessons almost diminish the gap between virtual and physical training
- 100% online self-paced courses with 24/7 tutor/customer support
- Study in a user-friendly, advanced online learning platform
- Quickly adaptable and always available courses designed to learn on any device
Course Curriculum
Pharmacy Assistant
Module 1: Introduction
- History of Pharmacy
- Types of Pharmacy
- The Business of Pharmacy
Module 2: Getting Started
- The Profession of Pharmacy
- Requirements
- The Role of the Pharmacy
- Code of Ethics
- Job Opportunities
Module 3: Regulations and Laws in the UK
- Regulation on Pharmaceutical Industry in the UK
- Regulations on Medicinal Products
- Regulation on Pharmaceutical Establishments
- Regulation on Medical Devices
- National Healthcare System and Funding
- Regulation on Clinical Trials
- Regulations on manufacturing and marketing of medicinal products
- Liability
Module 4: Common diseases you should be acquainted to
- Diseases and Conditions of the Cardiovascular System
- Diseases and Conditions of the Hematologic System
- Diseases and Conditions of the Respiratory System
- Diseases and Conditions of the Immune System
- Diseases and Conditions of the Nervous System
- Diseases and Conditions of the Sensory System
- Diseases and Conditions of the Gastrointestinal System
- Diseases and Conditions of the Reproductive System
- Diseases and Conditions of the Urinary System
Module 5: Basic Maths
- Basic Mathematics
- Fractions
- Decimals
- Ratios
- The Metric System
- Apothecary System
- Avoirdupois Weight
- Units of Measure Used for Medications
Module 6: Hospital Pharmacy
- What Is Hospital Pharmacy?
- Organization of the Hospital
- Organization of the Hospital Pharmacy
- Medication Orders
- Medication Dispensing Systems
Module 7: Community Pharmacy
- Community Pharmacy
- The Prescription
- Organization of the Retail Pharmacy
Module 8: Financial Management of Pharmacy Operations
- Cost Analysis
- Measuring Benefits and Costs
- Purchasing Procedures
Module 9: Inventory Control and Management
- Inventory Management
- Ordering
- Receiving
- Stocking
- Expired Stock
- Drug Formulary
- Repackaging
- Automated Dispensing System
Module 10: Communications
- Communication Process
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Nonverbal Communication
- Methods of Communication
- Professionalism
- Dealing with Conflict
After you successfully finish our ascribed training course Pharmacy Assistant, you have developed new sets of skills that can contribute to your personal and professional development, improve your job prospects, and evolve in your career. Now can obtain a PDF copy of your certificate free of cost.
Requirements
This Pharmacy Assistant course is open to all, with no formal entry requirements. All you need is a passion for learning, a good understanding of the English language, numeracy and IT, and to be over the age of 16 to study our Pharmacy Assistant.
Career path
After successfully completing our Pharmacy Assistant course, you will have the essential knowledge and skills to become successful in your career. Candidates may choose to pursue an extensive range of careers including:
- Pharmacy Technician - Average income between £21K - £26K
- Medicinal Chemist - Average income between £23K - £29K
- Quality Control Chemist - Average income between £30 - £45K
Questions and answers
Currently there are no Q&As for this course. Be the first to ask a question.
Reviews
Currently there are no reviews for this course. Be the first to leave a review.
Add to basket or enquire
Course provided by
Legal information
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.
