Pharmacy Technician Studies - Carlow
If you would like to enhance your scope of practice as a Pharmacy Technician, contributing to effective and safe optimisation of patients' medicines and personalised healthcare in a responsible and ethical way, then this course is for you!
| Award Name | Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | South East Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 7 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Ordinary Bachelor (Level 7 NFQ) | Major | South East Technological University | Level 7 NFQ |
Duration
1 year add-on full-time programme.
Delivery
This is a 60-credit add-on Programme for learners who have completed 120 credits of the Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies or equivalent. During the Programme, learners will undertake more advanced and specific modules but will also continue the development of transferable skills such as written and verbal communication skills, examination skills and team working.
This course is delivered on a full-time basis (2 contact days per week for 1 academic year) and a part-time basis (1 contact day per week for 2 academic years).
A variety of teaching, learning and assessment methodologies are used such as discussions, group projects, hands-on practical classes, problem-based learning and case studies
Entry Requirements
A Level 6 Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies from the SETU Carlow or other Higher Education Institute, IPU Pharmacy Technician Course or equivalent.
Careers / Further progression
Further Study
Graduates from the BSc in Pharmacy Technician Studies will have the knowledge, skills and competencies to work as Pharmacy Technicians as part of a multi-disciplinary Pharmacy team in Ireland and beyond. Pharmacy Technicians have the appropriate pharmacy specific, scientific and interpersonal skills to provide the best possible care in safe medicines management.
Further information
Applications Status: Open
Overview
If you would like to enhance your scope of practice as a Pharmacy Technician, contributing to effective and safe optimisation of patients' medicines and personalised healthcare in a responsible and ethical way, then this course is for you!
This course is designed to reflect the changing roles of Pharmacy Technicians. Sláinte Care (2018), the Irish Government’s ten-year programme for health services in Ireland, places an emphasis on prevention and self-management of chronic illness. Pharmacy teams in Ireland, both in community and hospital settings, have a key role in the delivery of Sláinte Care’s objectives. Pharmacy technicians are vital members of these pharmacy teams.
Year 1
Semester 1
• Control of Contamination and Infection
• Mental Health Awareness
• Respiratory / Allergy Patient Care
• Pharmacy Purchasing and Digital Marketing
Semester 2
• Identifying and managing patients with special nutritional needs
• Dermatology and Wound Healing
• Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Patient Care
• Quality Management for Pharmacy
• Pharmacy First Aid and Emergency Medicine
Ms Fiona Leonard
Call +353599175582
Email: Fiona.Leonard@setu.ie