| Course Name |
Pharmacy Technician |
| Course Provider |
Drogheda Institute of Further Education |
| Alternative Provider(s) |
Louth & Meath ETB |
| VTOS Information |
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| Course Code |
90775 (Assigned by Qualifax. Not an official code) |
| Course Type |
PLC Post Leaving Cert |
| Qualifications |
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| Apply To |
Course provider |
| Attendance Options |
Full time, Daytime |
| Location (Districts) |
Drogheda |
| Course Content |
This two year course leads to a level-three National Vocational Qualification (QCF) from City and Guilds. The Pharmacy Technician assists The Pharmacist in the preparation, checking, storage and dispensing of drugs. |
| Qualification Letters |
Dip |
| Duration |
1 year |
| Comment |
Course Validation
Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science & Pharmacy Skills |
| Course Fee |
€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
€350 NVQ Examination Fee
Total €750 |
| 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 |
| Mature Entry Places |
Mature students with relevant experience or related qualifications or an interest in the area. |
| Entry Requirements |
Applications are invited from candidates who have completed the National Vocational Qualification Level 2 in Pharmacy services or its equivalent. *Candidates with at least 2 years experience of working in a pharmacy are also eligible to apply. The student must be working in the pharmacy for the duration of the course for a minimum of 20 hours a week. All applicants will be interviewed. |
| Careers or Further Progression |
Career Prospects:
Pharmacy or Dispensing Technicians can expect to find employment in community and hospital pharmacies. This qualification is recognised in both Ireland and the UK. |
| 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 |
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