- Code:JJ
- Certification Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians - Level 5 equivalence on the NFQ
- Duration Two Years
Description
This course is modular with continuous assessment over the two years. Students will develop medical knowledge to recognise common illnesses and communication skills to liaise with pharmacists and council patients on healthcare issues.
Students will gain experience in dispensing procedures and practices and be able to interpret prescriptions and prepare medicines for dispensing. They will be able to maintain patient records and operate pharmacy computer systems. They will also be able to supply non-prescription medicines in accordance with legislation and guidelines.
- Programme of Study
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- Provide an effective and responsive pharmacy service
- Process pharmaceutical queries
- Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
- Reflect on and develop your practice
- Receive prescription from individuals
- Confirm prescription validity
- Assemble prescribed items
- Issue prescribed items
- Prepare extemporaneous medicines for individual use
- Order pharmaceutical stock
- Receive pharmaceutical stock
- Maintain pharmaceutical stock
- Issue pharmaceutical stock
- Undertake an in-process accuracy check of assembled prescribed items, prior to the final accuracy check
- Provide advice on symptoms and actions and uses of medicines
- Provide an effective service in a setting outside the pharmacy
- Enable learning through demonstrations and instructions
Components subject to change
- Entry Requirements
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One of the following:
- Completed QQI Level 5 Pharmacy Assistant Award
- IPU Certificate in Medical Counter Assistant with at least 6 months pharmacy retail experience
- Applicants with at least 2 years’ experience working in a pharmacy
NB The applicant must be working in the pharmacy for the duration of the course for a minimum of 14 hours a week.Learners must source their own work experience.
- Career Opportunities
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- Hospital Pharmacies
- Community Pharmacies
- Higher Education Progression*
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Examples of potential courses include:
R.C.S.I. (ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS, IRELAND) - Degree in pharmacy
- Course Co-Ordinator
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Laura Cullen
- Where are they now?
"My experience at BIFE has been exceptionally positive. This Pharmacy Technician course was intense and interesting with rewarding qualifications and much self-growth. After initially meeting with the course co-ordinator during the college Open-Day, I already felt reassured I had made the correct decision to further my education here. This positive encouragement continued through Bife’s Team of teachers, administration and all staff over the following two years. Returning to school as a mature student seemed daunting at first but ironically became something I looked forward to every week. I made some great friends in class and the vibrant, supportive energy of the teachers and school community continuously motivated me to work through the study, assignments and exams. I highly recommend this course to anyone of any age interested in pharmacy, health and well-being. Sincere Thank You to BIFE and our teachers who continue to motivate and inspire students of all ages. Great experience. "- Yvonne Byrne-Nevin