Course description
This level 5 pharmacy assistant course offers a solid foundation to begin your career as a pharmacy assistant. Students will develop medical knowledge to recognise common ailments and the skills necessary to assist with issues in the retail pharmacy sector.
Course Content
- Medicines Counter Assistant
- Medical Terminology
- Nutrition
- Retail Selling
- Reception and Frontline Skills
- Safety and Health at Work
- Customer Service
- Work Experience
- Infection Prevention & Control
Additional Modules
- Word Processing
- First Aid Responder
- Mathematics
Certification|
5M4468 – QQI Level 5 Community Health Services
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates progress to employment in various areas including:
Medical Counter Assistant | Pharmacy Store Manager | Medical Secretary | Pharmacy Health Care Adviser | Health Store Adviser | Medical Sales Assistant.
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