Introduction to Pharmacy Practice (Level 3)
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New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3)If you’re passionate about helping people in your community get well, our brand new course gives you an introduction on pharmacy practices to kick-start your learning journey towards the pharmaceutical industry. You can make a real difference in helping patients health and wellbeing while building your career in pharmacy.
You’ll gain hands on experience in a fun, practical learning environment giving you the basic competencies you will need to start your career as a pharmacy technician.
During this course you will learn everything you need to know in pharmacy retail operations, learn about professional conduct, customer service and how to communicate to your patients while providing accurate health advice to patients and your community.
You'll also gain real world industry experience and complete 90 hours at a pharmacy provider as part of your training.
You will learn:
About professionalism, ethics, and effective communication.
Legislation in retail pharmacy workplace.
How to apply retail pharmacy customer care and advice.
First Aid.
Retail operations: support, calculations, and technology.
Exclusive to NZMA, during your studies from Level 3, you will get a guaranteed* interview with one of our industry partnerships!
If successful, you will be recruited as a part-time employee during your studies. This will give you valuable experience and great exposure to the industry.
*Guaranteed interviews are subject to job opportunities available.
Course start dates
NZ Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3)
NCEA Level 2 or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and knowledge.
Domestic applicants must be 17 years of age or older.
International applicants must be 18 years of age or older; and have a general or academic IELTS score of 5 or equivalent recognised testing system result.
Have an acceptable New Zealand Police vet prior to the beginning of practical experience.
Applicants must attend an interview.
STUDENT LOANS
If you meet certain conditions you can get a student loan and allowances. Find out if you meet the conditions by calling StudyLink on Freephone 0800 88 99 00 or visit www.studylink.govt.nz.
COURSE COSTS
The cost can be different depending on the subject and duration of the course. View the course cost for New Zealand students here and International students here.
