Science for Dispensary Assistants - Extended Campus
SETU Carlow have developed a Certificate in Science for Dispensary Assistants programme to provide students with pharmaceutical theory in addition to workplace experience in a variety of subject areas.
| Award Name | Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Special Purpose |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Purpose Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Special Purpose | South East Technological University | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 YEAR – PART-TIME One day per week for the academic year.
Entry Requirements
Applicants will be 23 years or older and currently working in the pharmacy sector. Applicants under 23 years and working in the pharmacy sector must meet CAO entry requirements for higher education. Applicants may be admitted to the programme using the Recognition of Prior Learning route in accordance with ITC RPL Policy which will be considered on a caseby- case basis.
Further information
Commencement Date: September 2023
Extended Campus
Extended Campus (EC) at SETU Carlow works with organisations in the design, development and validation of customised programmes relevant to industry and employer needs. Programmes are often designed to bridge a gap that currently exists and or to support the future needs of an organisation and are offered through flexibly delivered timetables that fits into work life and avoiding long commutes to and from the classroom.
Please contact Extended Campus for further details.
Apply online.
This includes medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical techniques, pharmaceutical calculations, record keeping, and pharmaceutical regulations.
The programme also aims to provide students with relevant on-going work experience.
Stage 1 Modules
Communications and Customer Service
Drugs and How They Work 1
Drugs and How They Work 2
Supply Chain Management
Over the Counter
Regulations and Dispensing
Pharmacy Administration and Work Placement
Extended Campus
T: (059) 917 5286
E: extendedcampus.cw@setu.ie