Science for Dispensary Assistants - Extended Campus
The aim of this programme is to give students pharmaceutical theory and workplace experience in a variety of areas, including medical and pharmaceutical terminology, pharmaceutical techniques, pharmaceutical calculations, record keeping, and pharmaceutical regulations.
| 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
Course Delivery
This programme is delivered as a block release programme - one day per week for one 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 case by case basis.
For non-native English speakers: IELTS (5.5), TOEFL 575 (paper)/232 (computer) with TWE (5.0), TOEIC (730) or Cambridge CPE (A, B or C) and / or satisfactory performance at interview. These applications must be supported by two references completed by individuals capable of assessing the applicants suitability for the chosen programme
RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning)
All programmes are mapped to the SETU Carlow Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy https://www.itcarlow.ie/resources/quality/quality-policies-procedures.htm and applicants who wish to apply using this route can request the specific RPL for this programme.
SETU Carlows RPL Policy offers clear pathways to the learner for recognition of previous learning undertaken and offer every credit to the learner in completing such learning.
The Programme Board will be responsible for the assessment of entry standards and applications as part of any RPL Process.
Further information
Next Intake Rolling Intake
The aim of this programme is to give students pharmaceutical theory and workplace experience in a variety of areas, including 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.
Dispensary assistants will benefit in their knowledge and develop their roles further, resulting in a dynamic pharmacy team.
Who is this Programme for?
This programme is those who are currently employed in a community or hospital pharmacy and who carry out a role of a store assistants.
Course Delivery
This programme is delivered as a block release programme - one day per week for one academic year.
Online Support
Students will have full access to a range of supports available online and through Blackboard, our virtual learning environment. These include our new online programme, PACE, which is designed to support students to access and effectively use library resources in order to complete assignments. Additional supports include an Academic Writing Centre and Maths Support Centre, freely available to all students.
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.
Relevant curricula give organisations the opportunity to stay competitive and current in the changing workplace with industry-focused programmes that deliver job-ready skills. All programmes are delivered by experienced industry experts. Students who have relevant learning (formal or informal) may make application under recognition of prior learning (RPL) for advanced entry or exemptions on certain programmes.
Modules which are covered on the course:
Regulations and Dispensing
DrugActions and Uses
PharmacyAdmin and Work Placement
Over the Counter
Supply Chain Management
Communication & Customer Service
For further details contact extendedcampus.cw@setu.ie or phone 059 9175286