This programme is delivered fully online. Watch our video to see what online study with Open Polytechnic is like.
This programme is delivered fully online. Watch our video to see what online study with Open Polytechnic is like.
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Academic level: Level 4
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Programme credits: 75 Credits
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Delivery method: Online study
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Programme cost:$2,382 NZ Domestic
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Student loan - <p>Not applicable</p>
If you’re employed as a trainee pharmacy technician in a community or hospital pharmacy, or would like to be, this is the qualification that you need in order to dispense medicines under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist.
It will also enable you to support the provision of safe, patient-centred healthcare.
What you will learn
- Work ethically and professionally within the Pharmacy Council Code of Ethics as relevant to Pharmacy Technicians
- Apply appropriate communication techniques to inform customers/patients on health related matters
- Apply all legislation and regulations as appropriate to Pharmacy Technicians
- Dispense and reconstitute medicines under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Provide advice and guidance on the use of dispensed medicines
- Apply knowledge of medicines as they relate to the treatment of a range of common health disorders
- Manage dispensary stock and inventory using appropriate environmental and storage requirements
- Perform calculations as appropriate to dispensing.
Study pathways
This is an introductory qualification and will allow graduates to progress into the following Open Polytechnic programme:
NZ1889 New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Advanced) (Level 5)