Gain the fundamental skills and knowledge to become a pharmacy assistant, learn how to prepare and dispense medicine and provide administrative support for pharmacists with the Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Level 5 course.

In this comprehensive training course, you will familiarise with the role and responsibilities of a pharmacist, with a complete introduction to the pharmaceutical industry. You will develop critical pharmacy skills and gain a solid understanding of pharmacy practice in the UK.

This course takes you step-by-step through the prescription process and best practices for supplying medication. You will also learn about common ailments and symptoms to be able to provide your patients with in-depth information and excellent customer service.

Learning Objectives

• Develop your knowledge of the role and responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant
• Familiarise with retail pharmacy practices, principles and regulations
• Learn how to prescribe and supply medication to customers and patients
• Acquire essential clinical pharmacy skills, including numeracy and customer service
• Broaden your understanding of common illnesses and their symptoms to be able to offer expert advice to customers
• Explore the different types of pharmacists and their professional settings
• Gain an insight into the pharmaceutical industry and how it has evolved 

Who is This course for?

This course is suitable for aspiring pharmacy technicians who wish to gain the relevant skills and accreditation to kickstart their career. This course is also ideal for those who are new to the field and want to brush up on their knowledge. There are no entry requirements for this course, however, it is beneficial to have good numerical and customer service skills.

Entry Requirement

• This course is available to all learners, of all academic backgrounds.
• Learners should be aged 16 or over to undertake the course.
• Good understanding of English language, numeracy and ICT are required to attend this course.

CPD Certificate from Course Gate

At the successful completion of the course, you can obtain your CPD certificate from us. You can order the PDF certificate for £9 and the hard copy for £15. Also, you can order both PDF and hardcopy certificates for £22.

Career Path

On successful completion of the course, learners will be equipped with the fundamental knowledge to fast track a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry. Related professions in this field include:

• Pharmacy Assistant
• Pharmacy Dispenser
• Pharmacy Technician
• Clinical Pharmacist