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Being a pharmacy technician is more than just giving out medicine. It requires careful attention, accuracy, and helping patients safely. At Open Learning Academy, our pharmacy technician course online will teach you how to assist pharmacists, handle prescriptions, and support patients confidently.
This course is perfect for beginners who want to start a pharmacy career. Also, it’s great for anyone who wants a solid foundation before moving to higher roles, like pharmacy supervisor or clinical support specialist. With our flexible online course, you can learn at your own pace from expert pharmacy trainers.
This course includes:
- Fully online – learn from home or anywhere
- Get your digital certificate the same day
- Option to order a printed certificate
- Free retakes on tests if needed
- Easy step-by-step lessons
- Study at your own pace around work or family
- Created by experienced pharmacy professionals
- Learn the pharmacy skills employers want
- Improve your chances for jobs and promotions
Skills You’ll Gain in the Pharmacy Technician Course Online
- Role and responsibilities of a pharmacy technician
- Daily tasks of a pharmacy technician
- Organising and managing pharmacy operations
- Handling prescriptions and dispensing medicines accurately
- Identifying and preventing dispensing errors
- Hygiene and safety practices in pharmacy
- Customer service for patients
- Managing risks in pharmacy practice
- Communication with patients and healthcare professionals
- Guiding patients on proper medicine use
Keeping Your Knowledge Up to Date
Keeping Your Skills Current: Every 2 Years
Refreshing your training every 2 years is important. For example, it helps you stay updated with new medicines and pharmacy rules. Then, you can follow safety standards and remain confident in a busy pharmacy while giving patients high-quality care.
How the Course Helps You Stay Prepared
Pharmacies can be very busy, and mistakes can be serious. These pharmacy technician qualifications help you:
- Give medicines correctly
- Give safe advice to patients
- Keep work areas clean and tidy
- Handle prescriptions carefully
- Work well with pharmacists and team members
- Maintain high standards in a busy pharmacy
How the Course Is Assessed
At the end of the course, there is a short online quiz. You need 60% to pass. If needed, you can retake it for free. After passing, you get your digital certificate right away.
Who Can Take the Pharmacy Technician
This course is suitable for:
- Beginners starting a career in pharmacy
- Pharmacy assistants who want to improve their skills
- Healthcare workers in hospitals or clinics
- Students getting ready for pharmacy work placements
- Anyone who wants to get better at pharmacy skills
Why Employers Appreciate Our Course
Employers value staff who are accurate, professional, and confident with medicines. Because of this, the course shows you can work safely and follow pharmacy rules. Plus, it helps improve your CV and prepares you for future roles, like supervisory or clinical positions.
Start Your Pharmacy Career Today
Take the first step towards a confident and rewarding career in pharmacy. Join the Online Pharmacy Technician Course at Open Learning Academy and begin building the skills employers value most.
Course Curriculum
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- Module 01: Introduction to Pharmacy Technician 00:25:00
- Module 01 Final Quiz – Introduction to Pharmacy Technician 00:10:00
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- Module 02: Job Role of Pharmacy Technicians 00:20:00
- Module 02 Final Quiz – Job Role of Pharmacy Technicians 00:10:00
- Module 03: Pharmacy Management 00:20:00
- Module 03 Final Quiz – Pharmacy Management 00:10:00
- Module 05: Minimising Dispensing Errors 00:20:00
- Module 05 Final Quiz – Minimising Dispensing Errors 00:10:00
- Module 07: Customer Service on Pharmacy 00:25:00
- Module 07 Final Quiz – Customer Service on Pharmacy 00:10:00
- Module 09: Communication and Education 00:25:00
- Module 09 Final Quiz – Communication and Education 00:10:00
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- Course Certificate
- TIME: 5 hours
Our Accreditation
CPD Certification
This course is accredited by continuing professional development (CPD). CPD Certified is globally recognized by employers, professional organizations, and academic institutions, thus a certificate from CPD Certification Service creates value towards your professional goal and achievement
CPD certificates are accepted by thousands of professional bodies and government regulators here in the UK and around the world. Many organizations look for employees with CPD requirements, which means, that by doing this course, you would be a potential candidate in your respective field.
Our Certification of Achievement
After completing the MCQ assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Open Learning Academy. It will act as proof of your extensive professional development. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99
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Kyle Robson
I've taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can't wait to start more courses from this platform!
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Kyle Robson
I've taken several online courses before, but this one stands out from the rest. The knowledge and passion shine through in every module of the course! Can't wait to start more courses from this platform!
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Henry Dickinson
I'm so glad I stumbled upon this course! It's been a game-changer for me. The practical insights and real-world examples have made a huge difference in my understanding. I can't recommend it enough!
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