30-Hours Professional Diploma in Pharmacy Technician
Credit hours
3
Learners explore the pharmacy technician role, including legal and ethical frameworks, drug classes and their uses, and prescription processing and dispensing. Units also cover pharmaceutical calculations, safe storage and disposal of medicines, inventory control and health and safety in the pharmacy. Useful background for those aiming for technical support roles in pharmacy.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Pharmacy Practice and Technician Roles
- 02Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Frameworks in Pharmacy
- 03Drug Classifications and Common Therapeutic Uses
- 04Prescription Processing and Dispensing Procedures
- 05Pharmaceutical Calculations and Dosage Forms
- 06Safe Storage, Handling, and Disposal of Medicines
- 07Inventory Management and Stock Control
- 08Health and Safety in the Pharmacy Environment
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