Certificate in Pharmacy Technician (Level 5)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 5 |
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About the course
Duration : 62 teaching weeks + 8 study break weeks, and either 4 or 8 weeks of summer break depending on intake start date.
Delivery : This programme features 4 semesters.
Commitment required for this programme:
- 20 hours per week engaging in face-to-face learning activities.
- 10 hours per week completing independent study tasks.
- You will complete 440 hours of practicum in a commercial healthcare setting. This is made up of 22 consecutive weeks of practicum.
Graduates will be able to...
Apply an advanced level of knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and medicines used in the treatment of health disorders.
Apply appropriate communication techniques to inform customers/ patients on health related matters.
Apply knowledge of medicines as they relate to the treatment of a range of common health disorders.
Apply knowledge of pharmacology and how medicines work and affect body systems to understand their use as dispensed medicines for the treatment of health issues.
Apply all legislation and regulations as appropriate to Pharmacy Technicians.
Work ethically and professionally within the Pharmacy Council Code of Ethics as relevant to Pharmacy technicians
Provide First Aid
Communicate and interact with pharmacy team members and customers/patients to ensure the provision of appropriate customer service.
Provide advice and guidance on the use of dispensed medicines including drug dosing and drug interactions.
Communicate appropriately and interact effectively with other health care professionals and their staff o Perform calculations as appropriate to dispensing
Apply critical thinking and problem solving processes to achieve appropriate solutions in advanced dispensing techniques and/or optimising patient outcomes
Apply critical thinking and problem solving processes to achieve appropriate solutions in advanced dispensing techniques and/or optimising patient outcomes
Dispense and reconstitute medicines under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
Manage inventory and facilitate supply arrangements with others as appropriate to the pharmacy, and its specific community
Manage dispensary stock and inventory using appropriate environmental and storage requirements
Entry requirements
Domestic students –
- 18 years of age at programme start date.
- Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3) qualification, OR a domestic or international bachelor’s degree qualification in a health related field, OR comparable pharmacy qualification which will be determined through a review of the transcript of learning.
International students –
- 18 years of age at programme start date.
- Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3) qualification, OR a domestic or international bachelor degree qualification in a health related field, OR comparable pharmacy qualification which will be determined through a review of the transcript of learning.
- IELTS 5.5 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.