OUTLINE OF THE COURSE

A qualified learner will be able to:

Apply basic scientific knowledge to provide technical support in delivering pharmaceutical services.

• Provide technical support for the receiving, storing, picking, packing and distributing orders. To perform stock counts and participate in stock-taking in compliance with Good Wholesaling and Distribution Practice (GWDP) and Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) requirements.
• Provide technical support for the manufacture, packaging and re-packaging of non-sterile medicines and scheduled substances in compliance with Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) guidelines under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Provide technical support for the compounding, manipulation and preparation of non-sterile medicines and scheduled substances (extemporaneous compounding) in compliance with standards as described in the GPP rules and GMP guidelines under the supervision of a Pharmacist.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this part-qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Pharmacist’s Assistant (Basic). This qualification is the first step in becoming a Pharmacy Technician. A Pharmacist’s Assistant (Basic) performs a range of assistive tasks in the various categories of pharmacy.

Learners who acquire this skills programme will be able to:

• Start, manage, grow and sustain a small business.

QUALIFICATION RULES 

This qualification is made up of the following compulsory Knowledge and Practical Skill Modules:

Knowledge Modules:

• 321301000-KM-01, Introduction to the Pharmaceutical Environment, Level 4, 10 Credits.
• 321301000-KM-02, Stock Distribution and Control, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• 321301000-KM-05, Non-sterile Medicine Manufacture, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 321301000-KM-08, Compounding of Non-sterile Extemporaneous Preparations, Level 4, 3 Credits.
• 321301000-KM-15, General Housekeeping, Level 4, 2 Credits.

The total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 25.

Practical Skill Modules:

• 321301000-PM-01, Distribute and Control Stock as per Current Legislation, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• 321301000-PM-04, Manufacture Non-sterile medicines, Level 4, 6 Credits.
• 321301000-PM-07, Compound Non-sterile Extemporaneous Preparations, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• 321301000-PM-12, Perform General Housekeeping and Administrative Tasks in the Pharmacy, Level 4, 2 Credits.
• 321301000-PM-18, Operate Computers and Computer Software, Level 4, 4 Credits.

The total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 21.

Work Experience Modules:

• 321301000-WM-01, Processes to Distribute and Control Stock as per Legislation, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• 321301000-WM-04, Processes to Manufacture Non- sterile Medicines, Level 4, 4 Credits.
• 321301000-WM-07, Processes to Compound Non-sterile Extemporaneous Preparations, Level 4, 5 Credits.
• 321301000-WM-12, Processes to Perform General Housekeeping and Administrative Tasks in the Pharmacy, Level 4, 2 Credits.

The total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 16.