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Athlone IT

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Course Code:
AL630
Title:
Pharmacy Technician
College:
Athlone IT
Qualification:
Level on the National Framework of Qualifications
Duration:
2 Years

 

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Chemical, Biomedical & Pharmaceutical Sciences
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The role of the Pharmacy technician is to assist in the various activities of the pharmacist. Functions include basic medicine preparation, interpretation and preparation of prescriptions, and recording patients medical history.

The course contains a strong practical element and you spend ten weeks of placement each year in a community or hospital pharmacy.

Science subject required at OD3 or better for entry



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Employment prospects for Pharmaceutical Technicians are excellent. Salaries for pharmaceutical technicians, that fall under the public health sector, are operated on a salary grading system subject to public sector agreements

 

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CAO Points 
2012 Points 275
History:
2011 - 275
2010 - 310*
2009 - 270
2008 - 225
2007 - 225
2006 - 230
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Module Requirements:

C20139 or 5N1833 or LC Maths and C20006 or 5N2746 or LC Science


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