Pharmacy Retail Assistant
Certification
QQI Level 5Reference
5M4468Places
25Fees
€50This course equips the student with the skills, knowledge and competencies to work as an effective member of the pharmaceutical retail team. It meets the need for trained Pharmacy Retail Assistants across the sector, through active and relevant coursework.
PRINCIPAL AREAS OF STUDY
- Pharmacy Studies Theory & Practice
- Word Processing
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Child Health and Wellbeing
- Nutrition
- IPU Medicines Counter Assistant course. Certified by the Irish Pharmacy Union, this course achieved the ATHE Endorsed Standard of Education and Assessment ATHE (Awards for training & Higher Education) and is recognised in 40 countries worldwide. A learner’s benefit is higher employability and recognised skills and training.
- Customer Service
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Retail Selling
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
“When I Started in Liberties College as a mature student, it was 31 years since I had been in education. I was nervous and it was a new experience for me. The course I applied for was the one year Pharmacy Retail Assistant. It was great and challenged me. The tutors were encouraging and made me at ease. I would highly recommend this course and college. This course helped me to achieve my goals. I am now working in a pharmacy and will be doing further education with the Irish Pharmacy Union, training as a pharmacy technician.”
Audrey
FEATURES OF THE COURSE
- Structured work experience in the pharmaceutical retail sector
- Industry specialist Speakers
- Attendance at Health seminars
- Workshops in beauty products/make-up and skincare
- Teamworking
PROGRESSION
- TU654 L 6 Pharmacy Technician – TU Dublin City Campus
- CW116 L6 Pharmacy Technician – Institute of Technology Carlow
- AL630 L6 Pharmacy Technician – Athlone Institute of Technology
- TU876 L8 Pharmaceutical Science – TU Tallaght
- TR072 L8 Pharmacy (mature students only) – Trinity College Dublin
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- General College Entry Requirements
- Mature Students Entry
- Fluent English is required to work in a Pharmacy
EMPLOYMENT
- Pharmacies
- Health Stores
- Healthcare Sales Representatives
- Beauty product sales & Salon reception
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- General College Entry Requirements
- Fluent English is required to work in a Pharmacy
All our classes are delivered in English. If English is not your first language you may be able to avail of supports in advance of starting a full-time course. We work in partnership with our colleagues in Adult Education Service who run an ESOL and preparation for college course(s) which you may be able to attend in advance of your full-time studies. If you have any questions, about these supports please email [email protected]
Certification
- QQI Level 5 Community Health Services 5M4468
- Over the Counter Medicine course – Certified by the Irish Pharmacy Union
- Manual Handling Certificate
- First Aid Responder Certificate (PHECC)