Ireland
Pharmacy Assistant
Dunboyne College of Further Education
- Course code
- 5M4468
- Level
- Level 5
- Award
- Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
- Classification
- Major
- Awarding body
- QQI
- Duration
- 1 year
Programme summary
This one-year course prepares students to work as pharmacy counter assistants or progress to a pharmacy technician qualification. It covers key skills such as dispensing over-the-counter medications, advising on medical aids, and selling health products. Students also study health-related topics relevant to pharmacy roles and gain practical experience in a retail pharmacy, working alongside healthcare professionals to support customer health outcomes.
Entry requirements
− Leaving Certificate − Leaving Certificate Applied − Mature applicants − Equivalent qualifications
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