Pharmacy Assistant
(Community and Health Services)
Level 5
Certification
QQI Community & Health Services Level 5 Code 5M4468
IPU Medical Counter Assistant Certificate
Overview
This course provides students with a comprehensive training for working in a Retail Pharmacy environment. The Irish Pharmacy Union module provides students with extensive knowledge of over the counter medicines (OTC) and how to interact with customers in a retail setting. Students gain an in-depth scientific knowledge in a laboratory based setting, and also acquire the Business and Pharmacy IT skills necessary to operate effectively in a Community Pharmacy. In light of the demographic changes and aging population structure, the Retail Pharmacy has a pivotal role in Ireland’s community health & welfare programmes. On completion of the course, students work competently in Pharmacies giving support to all Pharmacy personnel.
COURSE CONTENT |
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Code | Title |
IPUEXAM | Pharmacology |
5N0749 | Anatomy & Physiology |
5N2746 | Biology |
5N5307 | Cosmetics |
5N1358 | Word Processing |
5N0972 | Customer Service |
5N1794 | Safety & Health at Work |
5N0690 | Communications |
5N1356 | Work Experience |
STUDENT CHARGES |
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Materials | €70 |
QQI Fee | €50 |
Non QQI | €400 |
Student Services | €250 |
TOTAL | €770 |
Contact Details
Tel: 021 4255500
email: Maire.NiDhubhgain@Corketb.ie
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate (LC Established, LCVP or LCA) or equivalent
For mature applicants appropriate experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
Duration
One year full time
Education Progression Opportunities
MTU Kerry: MT682
TUS Midlands: AL630* (*maths requirement – LC or QQI)
SETU Carlow: CW116
TU Dublin: TU654
MTU Cork: Some Science Courses* (*maths requirement – LC or QQI)
UCC: CK101, CK105, CK107, CK108, CK109, CK113, CK117, CK118, CK210, CK301, CK307, CK 706, CK710, CK729, CK730
AIT, DIT, LYIT, CWIT: AL630; DT425; LY806; CW116
WIT: WD124, WD188, WD 018, WD 187, WD192, WD200
Tralee IT: TL890. TL891 Progression to Nursing programmes is possible.
We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie and http://www.cao.ie/index.php?page=fetac_ to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.
Work Placement/Experience
Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.
Career Opportunities
Medical Counter Assistant; Pharmacy Health Care Adviser; Cosmetic Sales Assistant; Pharmacy Field Sales Representatives; Pharmacy Store Managers.