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New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician)(Level 4)

Course details

New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician)(Level 4)
NZQF Level 4

About the course

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the pharmacy sector with people who dispense medicines under the direct personal supervision of a pharmacist; and support the provision of safe, patient-centred healthcare. This qualification provides the minimum qualification required to work as a Pharmacy Technician.

Entry requirements

New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) [Ref: 1886] or demonstration of equivalent or comparable skills and knowledge.

About the provider

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It’s Open Polytechnic being New Zealand’s specialist distance learning provider for over 70 years. 


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