Pre-University Pharmacy
This one-year course will equip learners with the relevant knowledge and experience to work as a pharmacy counter assistant or pursue a pharmacy technician qualification in the future.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 Year. September - May.
This is full-time one-year course and runs from September to May
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent
• Interview
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants whose first language is not English will require a competency as stated in our admissions policy.
• Ukranian applicants should have a certificate of complete secondary education (after grade 11) or higher.
•If the course becomes oversubscribed, priority will be given to students who intend to complete the full award.
Careers / Further progression
Progression to Higher Education
Students who successfully complete the course may gain entry to Third Level Institutes and Colleges through the QQI Higher Education Links Scheme.
The most up-to-date information on Higher Education Links is located at the CAO website.
The following are examples of courses to which students' progress from this programme;
ATU - Letterkenny
AU174 Higher Certificate Pharmacy Technician Level 6
TUS - Athlone
US660 Pharmacy Technician - Higher Certificate Level 6
Further information
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year.
There are no fees to study this course
The maintenance grant is means tested and the award of a grant amount is the responsibility of http://www.susi.ie/.
You will be called for interview in March, April, May or August, depending on which course you have applied for. Following your interview, you will be offered a place, placed on a waiting list or advised of other course options.
You can apply for a course at SligoCFET from early January to the first Monday in October each year. Just click on the "Application Weblink" "Register & Apply" above.
Pre-University Pharmacy - 5M4468
This one-year course will equip learners with the relevant knowledge and experience to work as a pharmacy counter assistant or pursue a pharmacy technician qualification in the future. From dispensing over-the-counter medications, helping clients choose medical aids and appliances to demonstrating and selling products, this course covers the most relevant skills. This course will also focus on a range of health related subjects relevant to employment as a pharmacy assistant. Work experience is within a retail pharmacy where, as a pharmacy assistant, you can work as part of a team of health professionals in order to help customers achieve the best possible health outcome.
This course is designed to
• Prepare participants to work in the pharma sector or to pursue specialised degree programmes in the pharmaceutical sector in Higher Education Colleges throughout Ireland.
• Progression routes in the North West include ATU Sligo who will introduce a new Pharmacy Degree Programme in September 2025.
This course offers comprehensive training for participants interested in working in the Retail Pharmacy Sector. Students will gain a knowledge of science-based subjects, IT skills, ‘Over the Counter Medicines’ and customer service experience.
Certification: QQI Level 5 Award in Community Health services (5M4468).
PLEASE NOTE
A new National Common Awards System (CAS) is being introduced by QQI for Further Education and Training programmes. Sligocfe reserves the right to make changes in any course, to limit the number of places available or to withdraw a course. No part of this information shall be deemed to form a contract between the Institute and a student or third party.
Course Content
• Pharmacy Theory & Practice
• Nutrition & Health Promotion 5N2006
• Dietetics 5N3736
• Care of the Older Person 5N2706
• Anatomy & Physiology 5N0749
• Infection Prevention & Control 5N3734
• Biology 5N2746
• Customer Service 5N0972
• Work Experience 5N1356
Optional Modules
Learners may also have the opportunity to study Maths (5N1833) as an extra module.
5M4468 - Community Health Services
Tel: 07192 02200
E-mail: sligocfe@msletb.ie