Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction) (Level 3)
Health Studies
A course by
AGI
An online, NZQA Level 3 certificate providing foundational skills and knowledge for non-dispensing roles in retail pharmacy, including a clinical placement component and a focus on safe pharmacy practice.
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (40 Credits)
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Online study
Flexible online learning from anywhere
Online
It will take a total of 18 weeks
This course requires 20 hours per week
STUDY FREE
$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
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NZQA Level 3 Certification (40 Credits)
Entry
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Core skills this course teaches
Work ethically and professionally
Apply industry codes and standards to ensure safe, ethical, and professional practice in a retail pharmacy.
Provide culturally appropriate customer service
Interact with pharmacy team members and customers/patients, ensuring service is culturally sensitive and appropriate.
Apply pharmacy workplace legislation
Demonstrate knowledge and application of relevant laws and regulations governing pharmacy operations.
What You're Signing Up For
This Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction) (Level 3) programme is designed to equip students with core knowledge and practical skills for retail pharmacy work. Graduates will be prepared for non-dispensing positions in pharmacies, working under the supervision of a pharmacist. The curriculum encompasses online learning, a 6-week clinical placement, and competencies related to ethical and professional practice, customer service, first aid, and pharmacy-related products and services.
Course Content
- Safe practice in pharmacy including ethical and professional conduct
- Legislation related to the pharmacy workplace
- Customer/patient service and cultural appropriateness
- Pharmacy-related products and services
- First aid
- Referral to pharmacist and decision-making on safe product provision
- Clinical placement (6 weeks in retail pharmacy)
- Point-of-sale transactions and retail operations
- Support activities within the pharmacy
What you need to know first
Domestic students: At least 16 years of age at programme start date.
8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years secondary education.
No minimum academic requirements for applicants 20 years of age and over.
International students: Not currently available through AGI; refer to Kauri Academy.
Find these employment opportunities
Non-dispensing pharmacy assistant roles in community/retail pharmacies
