Pharmacy Assistant
(Community & Health Services)

INTRODUCTION:

This course provides students with a comprehensive training for working in a Retail Pharmacy environment.

The Irish Pharmacy Union module provides students with extensive knowledge of over the counter medicines (OTC) and how to interact with customers in a retail setting. Students gain an in-depth scientific knowledge in a laboratory based setting, and also acquire the Business and Pharmacy IT skills necessary to operate effectively in a Community Pharmacy. In light of the demographic changes and aging population structure, the Retail Pharmacy has a pivotal role in Ireland’s community health & welfare programmes. On completion of the course, students work competently in Pharmacies giving support to all Pharmacy personnel.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

FEES:

€50 Registration Fee.
Total = €50.

Please see fees & payment for more details.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Community & Health Services – Level 5 (5M4468).

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Excellent progressions opportunities including:

• MTU Kerry: MT682.

• TUS Midlands: AL630* (*maths requirement – LC or QQI).

• SETU Carlow: CW116.

• TU Dublin: TU654.

• MTU Cork: Some Science Courses* (*maths requirement – LC or QQI).

• UCC: CK101, CK105, CK107, CK108, CK109, CK113, CK117, CK118, CK210, CK301, CK307, CK 706, CK710, CK729, CK730.

• AIT, DIT, LYIT, CWIT: AL630, DT425, LY806, CW116.

• WIT: WD124, WD188, WD 018, WD 187, WD192, WD200.

• Tralee IT: TL890. TL891
 Progression to Nursing programmes is possible.

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Medical Counter Assistant; Pharmacy Health Care Adviser; Cosmetic Sales Assistant; Pharmacy Field Sales Representatives; Pharmacy Store Managers.