Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians

• To be currently working in a pharmacy environment in Northern Ireland as a trainee pharmacy technician or have secured a placement as a trainee pharmacy technician, by the start of the course.  
• A minimum placement of at least 21 hours per week, and a registered pharmacy professional to act as a supervisor or mentor.  
• 4 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English, Maths and Science. Equivalent qualifications will be considered individually.
• An acceptable reference for good character and an acceptable self-declaration for health.
  

There are 21 compulsory units:

Principles of Person-Centred Approaches for Pharmacy Technicians

Principles of Health and Safety for Pharmacy Technicians

Personal Development for Pharmacy Technicians

Principles of Health Promotion and Well-being in Pharmacy Services

Contribute to Service Improvement in the Delivery of Pharmacy Services

Principles for the Management of Pharmaceutical Stock

Undertake Medicines Reconciliation and Supply Principles of Health Promotion and Well-being in Pharmacy Services Receive,

Validate and Issue Prescriptions

Chemical Principles for Pharmacy Technicians

Biological Principles for Pharmacy Technicians

Medicinal and Non-medicinal Treatments for Gastrointestinal and Nutritional

Condition Medicinal Treatments for Cardio-respiratory

Conditions Medicinal and Non-medicinal Treatments for Malignant Diseases and Musculoskeletal

Conditions Microbiology for Pharmacy Technicians 

Actions and Uses of Medicines Medicinal and Non-medicinal Treatments for Central Nervous System Conditions

Medicinal Methods for the Prevention, Protection from and Treatment of Infections Medicinal Treatments for Endocrine, Gynaecological and Genitourinary Conditions

Medicinal Treatments for Sensory Organ Conditions

Principles of Safe Manufacture of Quality Medicines in the Pharmaceutical Environment 

You must be currently working in Northern Ireland in a pharmacy environment as trainee pharmacy technician, contracted for a minimum of 21 hours or

be due to start in such a position by course start date.

You will learn appropriate and professional attitudes and behaviours for the role of Pharmacy Technician whilst also developing the fundamental technical skills and the underpinning knowledge and understanding required to become competent in this job role.

The flexible delivery and assessment approaches, for example virtual learning environments (VLEs), online lectures, video, printable online resources, virtual visits, webcams for distance training, e-portfolios.

The balance of on-the-job and off-the-job training.

A range of teaching and learning methods is used to deliver this training effectively while still meeting varying learner needs.

Examples of teaching and learning methods for off-the-job training include: enquiry-based learning, real-world problem solving, reflective practice, questioning and discussions, demonstration, simulation and role play, peer learning and virtual environments.

There will also be opportunities for the development and practising of skills on the job.

The on-the-job element of the programme offers opportunities for assessment and plays an important role in developing the learner’s routine expertise, resourcefulness, craftspersonship and professionalism

Learners who achieve the Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in the Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians can apply for professional registration as pharmacy technicians.

In the longer term, learners can progress to more senior or complex job roles in pharmacy or the healthcare sector.