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Pharmacy Technician: Pharmacology, Medicine Handling, Infection Control & Clinical Coding
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Price
£21 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Duration
3.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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Overview

Pharmacy Technician: Pharmacology, Medicine Handling, Infection Control & Clinical Coding

Step into the world of healthcare support with our comprehensive Pharmacy Technician: Pharmacology, Medicine Handling, Infection Control & Clinical Coding course. This course offers essential knowledge for anyone interested in gaining a solid foundation in pharmacology, mastering safe and accurate medicine handling, understanding vital infection control protocols, and interpreting essential clinical coding practices. Through clear and structured modules, learners will explore how these core components integrate to support safe, effective, and compliant healthcare delivery.

Why Choose This Course?
This course offers a focused, in-demand skillset covering pharmacology, medicine handling, infection control, and clinical coding—all key areas in healthcare support roles. It provides essential knowledge in a flexible format, making it ideal for those wanting to build confidence and competence in pharmaceutical and clinical settings.

Course Benefits and Structure
Learners benefit from a structured, easy-to-follow programme that breaks down complex topics such as pharmacology and clinical coding into manageable sections. With content divided into thematic modules, the course ensures a clear progression from core concepts to applied understanding in medicine handling and infection control.

What You Gain Through Taking This Course
By completing this course, learners gain practical insight into the healthcare environment, develop a working knowledge of medical substances and processes, and build administrative accuracy through clinical coding. These skills contribute to better workplace readiness and a stronger foundation for future career development in health-related roles.

This course provides a strong foundation for anyone looking to excel as a pharmacy technician, ensuring proficiency in medicine management, infection control, and clinical coding within healthcare and pharmaceutical settings.

Key Features of this course:

  • Free CPD IQ Accredited Certificate
  • Lifetime Access
  • 24/7 Tutor support
  • Self-paced learning

Certificates

Curriculum

7
sections
28
lectures
3h 46m
total

    • 1: Module 1 Introduction to Pharmacology 10:00
    • 2: Module 2 Autonomic Nervous System Pharmacology 10:00
    • 3: Module 3 Cardiovascular Pharmacology 11:00
    • 4: Module 4 Central Nervous System Pharmacology 10:00
    • 5: Module 5 Pharmacology of Analgesics and Anesthetics 12:00
    • 6: Final Test 03:00

    • 7: Module 1 Introduction to Safe Handling of Medicines 07:00
    • 8: Module 2 Safe Practices for Storing and Managing Medications 07:00
    • 9: Module 3 Medication Management and Patient Administration Records 08:00
    • 10: Module 4 Drug Reaction Awareness for Patients 08:00
    • 11: Module 5 Safe Medicine Disposal Methods 09:00

    • 12: Module 1-Overview of Infection 11:00
    • 13: Module 2-The Infection Chain 08:00
    • 14: Module 3-Waterborne and Foodborne Illnesses 08:00
    • 15: Module 4-Managing Skin Infections 09:00
    • 16: Module 6-Control of Nosocomial Infections 06:00
    • 17: Module 7-Prevention And Management of Infections 09:00
    • 18: Module 9-preserving one_s personal hygiene 08:00
    • 19: Module 5-Bone Infection and How to Treat It 07:00
    • 20: Module 8-Suitable Hygiene Procedures 07:00

    • 21: Module 1 Introduction to Clinical Coding 09:00
    • 22: Module 2 Anatomy and Medical Terminology for Clinical Coding 11:00
    • 23: Module 3 ICD-10-CM Coding 12:00
    • 24: Module 4 CPT Coding 13:00
    • 25: Module 5 HCPCS Coding 10:00

    • 26: Review Request 01:00

    • 27: Assignment 01:00

    • 28: Claim Your Certificate 01:00

Description

The Pharmacy Technician: Pharmacology, Medicine Handling, Infection Control & Clinical Coding course has been carefully designed to provide learners with in-depth knowledge of the pharmaceutical and clinical support landscape.

Beginning with pharmacology, this course introduces drug classifications, mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, side effects, and interactions. Understanding pharmacology is critical for anyone involved in dispensing or advising on medications.

In the medicine handling section, learners will gain insight into the correct procedures for storing, preparing, and distributing medicines. Proper medicine handling is essential to ensure safety, maintain efficacy, and prevent contamination or misuse. From labelling and packaging to safe disposal, this module covers the entire medication lifecycle.

Infection control is a cornerstone of modern healthcare. This module equips learners with essential knowledge of hygiene protocols, pathogen transmission, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Understanding infection control minimises risk and ensures patient and staff safety, particularly in clinical environments where exposure risk is elevated.

The clinical coding module demystifies the process of translating diagnoses, treatments, and procedures into universal medical codes. These codes are vital for medical records, insurance claims, and statistical analysis. Mastery of clinical coding improves administrative accuracy and supports the wider healthcare system.

Throughout the course, pharmacology, medicine handling, infection control, and clinical coding are explored through practical context and real-world examples, providing learners with the competence and confidence to support healthcare operations in various settings.

By the end of this course, learners will be equipped to assist in pharmacy environments, clinics, and healthcare support roles where pharmacology, medicine handling, infection control, and clinical coding are integral to safe and effective care.

Certification

Once you've successfully completed your course, you will receive an instantly downloadable digital certificate as a testament to your accomplishment.

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for:

  • Individuals seeking to begin a career as a pharmacy technician or healthcare support worker

  • Professionals in healthcare administration who want to expand their knowledge in clinical coding and medicine handling

  • Those interested in learning more about pharmacology, medication safety, and infection control within the healthcare sector

  • Jobseekers looking to enhance their CV with industry-relevant skills and terminologies

Requirements

No prerequisites are required for this Pharmacy Technician: Pharmacology, Medicine Handling, Infection Control & Clinical Coding course; all you need is an internet-connected device.

Career path

Completing this course may open opportunities for roles such as:

  • Pharmacy Technician

  • Clinical Coder

  • Healthcare Support Assistant

  • Medical Records Clerk

  • Infection Control Administrator

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