PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Duration: 24 months

Level: Level 3

Pre-reg pharmcy technicians may be based in a community or hospital setting where roles may vary from interacting with patients to more clincial based activities. You will prepare, supply and dispense medicines and products prescribed for patients under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. There will be mandatory and optional units and the options you pick will be relevant to your own job. On successful completion of this apprenticeship you will be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Examples of areas covered include:

Providing an effective and responsive pharmacy service
Ensuring your own actions reduce a risk to health & safety
Receipt and assembly of prescriptions
Processing Pharmaceutical queries
Reflecting on and developing your practice
Supporting the work of your team
Receiving, storing and maintaining stock

If employed in a hospital setting you will also prepare aseptic products and carry out in-process checking.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

You will be assessed in one or more of the following ways:

Expert witness testimonies
Observations
Professional discussion
ePortfolio of evidence
Written & online assignments
Examination (Pharmacy Science)

WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

Once you have completed the Level 3 Apprenticeship you will be have the necessary skills and qualifications required for working within the industry and be able to register with the General Pharmaceutical Council. Theer are also opportunities to study a Level 4 Professional Diploma in Dispensing Accuracy Checking.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?