Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course equips the student with the skills, knowledge and competencies to work as an effective member of the pharmaceutical retail team. It meets the need for trained Pharmacy Assistants across the sector, through active and relevant coursework.
Certification
QQI Level 5 Community Health Services 5M4468
Over the Counter Medicine course – Certified by the Irish Pharmacy Union
Manual Handling Certificate
First Aid Responder Certificate (PHECC)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Pharmacy Studies Theory & Practice
Word Processing
Anatomy & Physiology
Child Health and Wellbeing
Nutrition
IPU Medicines Counter Assistant course. Certified by the Irish Pharmacy Union, this course achieved the ATHE Endorsed Standard of Education and Assessment ATHE (Awards for training & Higher Education) and is recognised in 40 countries worldwide. A learner’s benefit is higher employability and recognised skills and training.
Customer Service
Communications
Work Experience
Retail Selling
(Modules offered may be subject to change).
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:
QQI Code
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Administrative
Administrative people are interested in work that offers security and a sense of being part of a larger process. They may be at their most productive under supervisors who give clear guidelines and while performing routine tasks in a methodical and reliable way.
They tend to enjoy clerical and most forms of office work, where they perform essential administrative duties. They often form the backbone of large and small organisations alike. They may enjoy being in charge of office filing systems, and using computers and other office equipment to keep things running smoothly. They usually like routine work hours and prefer comfortable indoor workplaces.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Pharmacies
Health Stores
Healthcare Sales Representatives
Beauty product sales & Salon reception