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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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