Ireland

Pharmacy Assistant

Course code: 5M4468
Level: Level 5
Award: Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
Classification: Major
Awarding body: QQI
Duration: 2 years, part-time for the full award. Students will receive a QQI component certificate at the end of the first year.

Programme summary

The course is suited to those intending to work in a pharmacy as a Pharmacy Assistant or in a health food store as a Sales Assistant.

Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied Programme, QQI Level 4 full major award or equivalent.
Work/life experience may be acceptable for mature students.
Students should be 17 years or over at the start of the course.
Aptitude: Applicants must have a motivation to learn, an interest in the subject area and the ability to acquire the knowledge, skills and competencies set out in the course.
CEFR B1 or higher competence in English for candidates whose first language is not English.
Garda vetting clearance is required for all students taking this course.

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