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Overview
The Pharmacy Assistant role plays a vital part within modern pharmacy services, supporting safe dispensing, patient communication, and efficient pharmacy operations. The Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Diploma introduces learners to professional pharmacy environments, prescription processes, stock control, SOPs, and pharmaceutical terminology. Through structured modules, this Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Diploma builds role awareness, communication confidence, and workplace readiness, ensuring learners can support pharmacy teams while meeting health, safety, and regulatory expectations across UK pharmacy settings.
Course Description
A career in pharmacy support begins with clarity, confidence, and compliance. This Pharmacy Assistant course presents an engaging pathway into pharmacy operations by blending patient counselling guidance, professional communication, and structured dispensing workflows. Therefore, learners develop workplace awareness while adapting to fast-paced pharmacy environments using established procedures.
Furthermore, the Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Diploma introduces essential pharmacy team dynamics, electronic prescription services, and inventory coordination. As a result, learners recognise how accuracy, organisation, and responsibility directly influence patient wellbeing and pharmacy efficiency.
Additionally, this Pharmacy Assistant and Technician Diploma explores SOP frameworks, pharmaceutical language, and health risk assessment. Consequently, learners strengthen employability while supporting pharmacists and technicians across community and clinical pharmacy settings with confidence and consistency.
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Key Benefits
- Supports career entry into regulated pharmacy workplaces
- Builds patient-facing communication confidence
- Encourages accuracy within dispensing environments
- Strengthens compliance with pharmacy procedures
- Improves employability across UK pharmacy roles
Certificate of Achievement
Free QLS Certificate Included
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Upon completing the final assessment, you can apply for the Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate of Achievement. Endorsed certificates can be ordered and delivered to your home by post.
An extra £10 postage charge will be required for students leaving overseas.
Skill Up Recognised Certificate
Upon successfully completing this course, you can request a Skill Up Recognised Certificate. This certificate holds significant value, and its validation will endure throughout your lifetime.
1. PDF Certificate + PDF Transcript: FREE With This Course
Note: There are no discount coupons available for this course at the moment.
Learning Outcome
- Identify pharmacy assistant and technician responsibilities
- Apply counselling principles in patient interactions
- Follow prescription processing workflows
- Organise pharmacy stock efficiently
- Use pharmaceutical terminology correctly
Who Is This Course For?
- School leavers seeking pharmacy-based roles
- Job seekers entering healthcare support
- Retail staff transitioning into pharmacy
- Healthcare assistants expanding responsibilities
- Individuals pursuing regulated pharmacy careers
Career Path
- Pharmacy Assistant – £21,000–£25,000
- Dispensing Assistant – £22,000–£27,000
- Pharmacy Technician – £26,000–£32,000
- Senior Pharmacy Technician – £32,000–£38,000
- Accuracy Checking Technician – £36,000–£42,000
Frequently Asked Questions
A Pharmacy Assistant supports dispensing, patient communication, stock control, and daily pharmacy operations under professional supervision.
Yes, the Diploma introduces pharmacy roles, procedures, and workplace expectations clearly.
This Pharmacy Assistant course supports entry-level pharmacy roles, improving employability across community and clinical settings.
A Pharmacy Assistant typically earns between £21,000 and £25,000, with progression opportunities increasing income.
The Pharmacy Assistant curriculum aligns with UK pharmacy practices, SOP standards, and workplace expectations.
Curriculum
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Introduction to Pharmacy Assistant and Pharmacy Technician
00:15:00
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Job Role of Pharmacy Technicians
00:24:00
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Pharmacy Assistant Patient Counselling Guide
00:19:00
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Communication in Pharmacy Settings
00:15:00
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The Pharmacy Team and Practices
00:16:00
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Prescription and Dispensing in Pharmacies
00:19:00
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Dispensing Methods, EPS, Minimising Dispensing Errors in Pharmacies
00:16:00
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Inventory Control and Management in Pharmacies
00:19:00
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Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
00:12:00
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Health and Safety Risks Assessment and Pharmaceutical Terminology
00:20:00
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Mock Exam – Diploma in Pharmacy Technician
00:20:00
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Final Exam – Diploma in Pharmacy Technician
00:20:00
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Submit Your Assignment & Order QLS Certificate
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Duration:Self-paced Learning
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Access:1 Year
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Units:14
