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Course: Certificate in Retail Pharmacy Assistant

Students seeking retail training that relates specifically to the pharmacy context will find this course highly suitable.

Recognising that retail pharmacy assistants are often the first to be consulted on healthcare and that the quality of their advice is crucial, the coursework addresses a range of practical skills. Students will learn about employing successful sales techniques, working with restricted and over-the-counter medicines, baby care and patient aids. The course also provides students with business skills that have a wider application.

Potential jobs:
  • Retail pharmacy assistant
Course Number 82300
Course Fees From $45.63 per week View our payment options
Delivery mode: Print or online
Course duration: Max 18 months
Assessments: 1 written assessment, 15 multiple choice assessments
Qualification: Open Colleges Certificate
Government Funding No
Career One jobs for:
Pharmacy 74
General/Other: Retail 363
  • Analgesics
    • Different analgesic products available
    • Abuse of analgesics
  • Coughs and colds
    • Anatomy of the respiratory tract
    • Common cold and treatments
    • Symptoms of sore throats
    • Treatments for children
  • Vitamins
    • Different types of vitamins
    • Vitamin needs and relationship to minerals
  • Patient aids
    • Home health care principles
    • Different walking aids and wheelchairs
    • Comfort items
    • Urinary incontinence appliances
  • Oral hygiene
    • Guidelines to oral hygiene
    • Various aids for oral hygiene
  • Health supports
    • Principles and applications for health supports
    • Supports for arms, legs and trunk
    • Symptoms of and spports for arthritis
  • Contraception and hygiene
    • Sale of contraceptives and the pharmacy assistant's role
    • Different methods of contraception
    • Products and facets of feminine hygiene
  • Baby care
    • Link between the baby care industry and pharmacy
    • Aspects of caring for a baby
    • Feeding, wind and colic
    • Teething and treatments
  • Pet care
    • Role of a pharmacy assistant in the pet care market
    • Pet care products and common ailments
    • Administering different medicines
    • First aid and grooming
  • Foot care
    • Foot anatomy
    • Common foot problems and caring for feet

Entry requirements

Minimum education

Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.

Minimum age

Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Computer requirements

Students will need access to a computer and the internet. For students who do not have access to either a computer or the internet please contact a student support officer to discuss alternative methods of communication.

Minimum specifications for the computer are:

  • Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent, and
  • Microsoft Windows 98, or
  • Mac OS X, and
  • CD-ROM drive.

Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

  • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
  • Macromedia Flash player.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course. Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

Evidence

Example

IELTS Overall score of 5.5
TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
12 months in English-speaking employment Testimonial, statutory declaration

Additional requirements

There are no additional requirements for this course.

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a better understanding of the subject area and be able to put your new skills into practice.

Eva Veronica Stern

Eva Veronica Stern

Eva has over 50 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry, and has worked in pharmacies around the world, including Australia, the UK and Switzerland. She also worked for a period as a budget controller for the United Nations World Health Organisation in Geneva.

As a pharmaceutical representative, she was responsible for providing product information and training to doctors and nurses.

As well as tutoring students in our Retail Pharmacy Assistant course, Eva still works part time as a locum pharmacist.

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Pharmacy Assistant - Part-Time Share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service Be part of an exciting, vibrant Company Successful, fast growing and recognised leader Modern and supportive environment Part-Time position - 20 to 30 hours per week Mondays to Fridays with alt... Read MoreRead More

Available payment options

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