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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:$2,742 NZ Domestic
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Student loan - This programme can only be studied part-time
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Time limit: Maximum completion timeWithin 3 years of your first enrolment
If you’re working as a trainee pharmacy technician in a community or hospital pharmacy, or would like to be, this is the qualification you need to dispense medicines under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. It will also help you support the provision of safe, patient-centred healthcare.
What you will learn
When you successfully complete this programme you will be able to:
- Work ethically and professionally within the Pharmacy Council Code of Ethics as relevant to pharmacy technicians
- Communication effectively 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)
Not sure what to study? Our Student Advisors can help you choose a qualification and plan your study so you can reach your goals.
Get help to plan your study
Get in touch on freephone 0508 650 200 or CustomerServices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz.
