Description
A full-time course offering comprehensive training for participants interested in working in the Retail Pharmacy Sector. Students will gain a knowledge of science based subjects, IT skills, ‘Over the Counter Medicines’ and customer service experience.
Course Content
- Nutrition
- Health & Safety in the Workplace
- Communications
- Work Experience
- Beauty Industry – Ethics and Practice
- Word Processing
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- IPU Certificate in Medical Counter Assistance
Career Prospects
- Pharmacy Healthcare Advisor
- Cosmetic Sales Assistant
- Pharmacy Field Sales Representative
- Pharmacy Store Manager
- Medical Counter Assistant.
Certification
QQI Level 5: Community Health Services (5M4468 )
Minimum Entry Requirements
- Successful completion of Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied.
- Successful completion of interview
- Applications from mature candidates will also be considered.
Work Experience
Work Experience placement in a related vocational area is an integral part of this course. Students must obtain work experience placement themselves.
Costs
A student services contribution of €50 is payable on registration. The purpose of which is to cover services, materials, and supports including printing, photocopying, library, student cards etc. This is non refundable.
Progression
- Participants may seek employment within the Retail Pharmacy Sector.
- ln addition a full QQI Level 5 Certificate facilitates entry, on a competitive basis, to a range of third-level institutions.
- Successful candidates may apply to Pharmacy Technician courses or other related Science/Health community based programmes.
- Specific progression pathways to SETU – Waterford & Carlow Campus are agreed. See: Progression Information here.
N.B. Due to ongoing developments in QQI awards, names and content are subject to change.
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