| Course Name |
Pharmacy Assistant |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
5M4468 |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ)
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Major |
QQI |
Level 5 NFQ |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Drogheda |
| Course Content |
This course is aimed at those interested in working in a community pharmacy or for those wishing to progress to our year two (part-time) Pharmacy Technician course. |
| FET Code |
5M4468 - Community & Health Service |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Award
NVQ2 Pharmacy Services Skills, QQI Level 5 Community and Health Services, QQI Occupational First Aid, Manual Handling and Patient Handling |
| Course Fee |
Fees for 2016/17 were:
€200 registration fee - paid by all students
€200 PLC Government Levy - exemptions for medical card holders, those in receipt of a student grant e.g. SUSI and social welfare recipients e.g. Back to Education Allowance
€50 QQI Examination fee - exemptions for medical card holders
Other fees €200
Total €650 |
| Financial Support |
Further Education Students are eligible to apply for a means tested grant. Application is made to SUSI www.susi.ie |
| Interview |
Interviews take place in May and September |
| Application Date |
Expand+Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants wi...
Hide-Applications for all courses can be made online at www.dife.info
All applications will be acknowledged by post or email. Applications will be accepted from January 2017 for the first round of interviews each, usually held in May. All applicants will be invited to an interview to ascertain their suitability for the course. Further applications are accepted over the summer months and similar interviews take place in early September for any remaining vacancies. All applicants will be notified by post as to the results of the interview.
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| Application Weblink |
Web Page - Click Here |
| Enrolment and Start Dates Comment |
Courses commence Early September 2017 |
| Subjects Taught |
•Pharmacy Studies - theory and practice
•Over the Counter Medicines
•Infection Prevention and Control
•Biology
•Anatomy and Physiology
•Introduction to Nursing
•Mathematics
•Computer Applications
•Safety & Health at Work
•Occupational First Aid
•Communications
•Work Preparation and Experience |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students with relevant experience or related qualification or an interest in the area. |
| Entry Requirements |
Applications are invited from those who have completed Leaving Certificate. Mature students and recent school leavers are also welcome to apply. Leaving Cert Maths or equivalent is a requirement. All applicants will be interviewed. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Students completing this course can compete for employment in community pharmacies as pharmacy assistants. Students will also have completed a QQI Level 5 award in community and health which allows students apply for related degree courses in Institutes of Technology and Universities Nationally. Successful graduates may also progress to our two year (part-time) Pharmacy Technician course. |
| Further Enquiries |
Contact Admissions Office or Course Co-ordinator,
Drogheda Institute,
Tel: 041 983 7105
Fax: 041 984 1653
Web: www.dife.info
email: info@dife.info |
| Course Web Page |
Web Page - Click Here |