Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction) (Level 3) (Online Programme)
Allied Health
A course by
AGI
An online Level 3 certificate providing foundational knowledge and skills for employment in pharmacy retail in non-dispensing roles, including online learning and clinical placement.
NZ$1,200
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Ethical and professional practice in pharmacy
Work ethically and professionally as required by pharmacy codes and standards.
Cultural competence and customer interaction
Interact with pharmacy team and customers to provide culturally appropriate customer service.
About This Course
This programme aims to provide the pharmacy sector with graduates who have underpinning knowledge and skills in pharmacy retail. Graduates will be able to work within a pharmacy in a non-dispensing role with the supervision of a pharmacist. The course features 15 teaching weeks (plus study breaks and possible summer break), online engagement, self-paced learning, and a 6 week clinical placement in a retail pharmacy.
Course Content
- CPI 1.1 Safe Practice: Pharmacy code and standards, ethical and professional work, cultural competence, workplace legislation
- CPI 1.2 Pharmacy related products and services: Appropriate provision of pharmacy products, first aid, referral protocols
- CPI 1.3 Pharmacy Assistant (Clinical): Pharmacy support activities, point-of-sale operations, calculations and IT tools
- Online engagement activities (8 hours per week, facilitator-led)
- Self-study and formative assessments (12 hours per week)
- 6 week clinical placement in retail pharmacy (3 days/week)
Entry Requirements
At least 16 years of age at programme start date (Domestic Students)
8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) or equivalent
Build towards these roles
Pharmacy AssistantRetail Pharmacy Support WorkerPharmacy Retail Sales Assistant
Build skills in these industries
HealthcareRetail
