Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction)
Level 3

18 weeks - ONLINE

15 teaching weeks plus 3 study break weeks (including 4 weeks summer break depending on intake start date)

Study Requirement

Online learning requires completion of 8 hours per week of online engagement activities that are facilitator-led, and at least 12 hours per week of online reading, watching videos, learning activities, and formative assessment activities as scheduled.
This programme includes a 6 week Clinical Placement in a retail pharmacy. This is normally scheduled over 3 days per week. Please note: It is the student’s responsibility to find a suitable retail pharmacy to complete their clinical placement.

(Fees Free, Student loans and allowances available for eligible students)

CREDITS - 40

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

At least 16 years of age at programme start date
8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years secondary education.
There are no minimum academic requirements for applicants 20 years of age and over

Core papers included:

CPI 1.1 Safe Practice

Work ethically and professionally as required by the pharmacy code and standards
Interact with pharmacy team members and customers/patients to ensure the provision of culturally appropriate customer service.
Apply all legislation relevant to their workplace.

CPI 1.2 Pharmacy related products and services

Determine if it is safe and appropriate to provide pharmacy related products and services or advice to customers/patients and know when to refer to a pharmacist.
Provide First Aid

CPI 1.3 Pharmacy Assistant (Clinical)

Carry out a range of support activities within the pharmacy.
Perform accurate calculations using appropriate information technology tools for point-of-sale transactions and retail operations.

Graduates will be able to:

Work ethically and professionally as required by the pharmacy codes and standards.
Interact with pharmacy team members and customers/patients to ensure the provision of culturally appropriate customer service.
Apply legislation relevant to their workplace.
Determine if it is safe and appropriate to provide pharmacy-related products and services or advice to customers/patients and know when to refer to a pharmacist.
Carry out a range of support activities within the pharmacy.
Provide first aid.
Perform calculations using appropriate information technology tools for point of sale transactions and retail operations.

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