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Course Details

Course Outline

As part of the QCPP requirements all staff who supply Pharmacy Medicines and assist the pharmacist to supply Pharmacist Only Medicines must receive training via a recognised and accredited course. The unit SIRCIND002 Support the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines meets this QCPP requirement.

On successful completion, students will receive a Statement of Attainment for this accredited unit.

Who should do this course?

All non-pharmacist staff involved in the supply of Pharmacy Medicines and Pharmacist Only Medicines. Pharmacy students who have completed their first year, are not required to complete this course<

What can you learn?

The role of a pharmacy assistant, including responsibilities and restrictions for handling over-the-counter medicines, the steps to identifying patient needs and providing advice, product recommendations, information and support under pharmacist supervision.