Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 3 |
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About the course
Duration : 15 teaching weeks plus 3 study break weeks (plus 4 weeks summer break depending on intake start date). Face to face learning activities / Clinical Placement are normally scheduled over 3 days per week.
Delivery : You can expect the following workload for the theory modules:
- 20 hours per week engaging in face-to-face learning activities.
- 10 hours per week completing independent study tasks.
For 6 of the last 7 weeks of the programme students will be required to complete 135 hours of practicum in a commercial pharmacy setting (22.5 hours per week). The 7th week is for feedback activities relating to the practicum.
Graduates will learn...
- Safe practice and communication
- Professional and ethical basic practices for a Pharmacy Assistant
- Pharmacy related products and services
The programme aims to provide the pharmacy sector with a graduate who has underpinning knowledge and skills in pharmacy retail. Graduates will be able to work within a pharmacy in a non-dispensing role with the supervision of a pharmacist or pathway into further study at level 4 or 5 in a pharmacy programme.
Pharmacy Assistants can progress to be a Pharmacy Technician working in the dispensary or may become retail or business managers looking after the retail side of the pharmacy.
Entry requirements
Domestic students –
- At least 16 years of age at programme start date.
- 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years secondary education.
- There are no minimum academic requirements for applicants 20 years of age and over
International students –
- At least 18 years of age at programme start date.
- Year 12 or 13 qualification or equivalent (high school) including at least one science subject.
- IELTS 5.0 with individual no bands less than 5.0 or equivalent as per the English Language Proficiency Requirements for International students determined by NZQA.
These are specified in the table found at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/about-us/our-role/legislation/nzqa-rules/nzqf-related-rules/the-table/
About the provider
Kauri Academy NZ is an international school whose expertise is based on the long heritage of PNTC Colleges Philippines. Established in 1994, PNTC has almost 20 years experience in tertiary education and a proven reputation for training thousands of quality workers in the global service industry.
It is this relationship that gives us a unique insight into education in the global setting, an understanding of education from the point of view of the international student.
We know the high standards required by the international community. We also realise that foreign students expect this quality of education to come with a truly memorable and enriching experience.