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.

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.