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When you achieve this pharmacy technician qualification you will be able to

• Communicate appropriately and interact effectively with other health care professionals and their staff
• Apply an advanced level of knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and medicines used in the treatment of health disorders
• Understand how medicines work and affect body systems
• Apply critical thinking and problem solving processes to achieve appropriate 
• Manage inventory and facilitate supply arrangements as appropriate to the pharmacy and its specific community. 

Verification of work-based tasks

During the online enrolment process, you will also be asked to download a Pharmacist Verification form. You will need to complete this with the pharmacist who will be responsible for assessing you on a number of work-based tasks.

Computer requirements

This qualification is delivered 100% online. To complete this qualification you will need access to a computer or device, broadband internet and a data plan able to support online learning such as streaming of videos (including YouTube), downloading content and submitting online assessments. If you are unsure if your current computer/device or internet access allows you to complete your online learning with us, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Career Opportunities

This qualification will enable you to work as a pharmacy technician in a community or hospital pharmacy. This is also a base qualification that will prepare you for higher level study in pharmacy with other tertiary providers.

Study Pathway

Once you have completed this programme, you may be interested in further study at Level 6 in pharmacy with another institution.