What does this course involve?
This course is designed for those who assist pharmacists in hospitals and community health settings.
If you are currently working in a hospital pharmacy, you can choose to do the course online. Or you can undertake this course as a traineeship.
You will learn how to use basic medical terminology, undertake pharmacy technician duties and procure, maintain and package pharmaceutical products. You will gain skills in distributing pharmaceutical products and dispensing prescriptions.
You will also gain valuable skills in working with culturally diverse clients and co-workers, provide training to others, and learn how to organise your work priorities.
Please note: this course is not designed for retail pharmacy assistants.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment opportunities as a pharmacy technician in a hospital or community health organisation.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You may be eligible to progress into the Certificate IV in Health Service Assistance (Hospital/Community Health Pharmacy Technician).
Can I apply?
For the full time course:
- You must possess a mature disposition and have a genuine interest in hospital pharmacy work
- To apply for the online course you must have basic computer skills
- You must demonstrate skills in literacy and numeracy by completing a test at a cost of around $45.
- The next round of literacy and numeracy testing will take place at our Elgar Campus Building 3, Level 3, on Thursday, 18 December at 6:30.
For the traineeship:
- You must have previously registered with an Australian Apprenticeship Centre
- You must have a training contract with an employer
For the flexible delivery course:
You must have basic computer skillsYou must be employed as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy department
How do I apply?
Direct Entry - Rolling enrolments
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Assessment of Application
- Test or Examination
- Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
- Applicants for this course are currently closed. Please check this page again in April 2009 to apply.
Length of course
Full time - 6 months (Feb - June)
Flexible - usually 12 to 18 months
Where will I study?
Elgar Campus,
Industry Site
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Written assessment
- Examination or testing
- Workplace Assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.
All fees quoted are the 2009 calendar year indicative fees and are correct at the time of print. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.