- Location: Letterkenny Institute of Technology Port Road Letterkenny Co. Donegal Ireland
- Duration: 2 Years
Course details
A pharmacy technician can be defined as someone who, under the supervision of the pharmacist, assists in the various activities of the pharmacy, not requiring the professional judgement of the pharmacist. This new two year Higher Certificate in Science (Pharmacy Technician) aims to provide the professional, managerial and technical knowledge required for pharmacy technicians to take up roles up to senior level in hospital pharmacies, and to support the extended roles now becoming available in community pharmacies. Also the course will provide graduates with the opportunity to take up technical roles within the ever expanding pharmaceutical industry.
Minimum Academic Entry Requirements
Entry to the course will be via normal CAO Application Processes. The course will be available to applicants who meet the following criteria:
Applications are welcome from persons who are over 23 years of age (by January 1st in the year of entry) who do not hold a Leaving Certificate and these will be treated as having applied on the basis of Maturity as well as any other qualification that they may possess.
Applicants under the age of 23 must have obtained at least five passes in the Leaving Certificate including the following subjects:
- English or Irish at 0D3 or higher (not Foundation Level Irish).
- Maths at 0D3 or higher, or Higher Level at grade E or higher or B2 or higher in Foundation Maths.
- At least 3 other subjects at 0D3 or higher of which one must be a laboratory based science subject.
- Have obtained a full FETAC Level 5 Certification in Laboratory Techniques (CASLT).
Please note that the information in the prospectus page 229 is out of date and therefore the entry requirements are as per FETAC table
Modules
- Chemistry
- Biological Science
- Pharmacy Practice 1 and Dispensary Computers
- Work Placement 1 – Theory
- Pharmacy Work Placement 1 – Practical
- Organic and Applied Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy Practice 2
- Work Placements 1 – Theory
- Pharmacy Work Placement 1 – Practical
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Formulation
- Applied Physiology
- Calculations and Extemporaneous Preparations
- Work Placements 1 – Theory
- Pharmacy Work Placement 1 – Practical
- Drugs Action & Usage
- Pharmacy Business and IT
- Pharmacy Work Placement 4 – Practical
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this programme, the graduate will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of pharmacy administration
- Understand the mechanisms involved in drug interactions and drug side-effects
- Communicate effectively and competently with pharmacy customers
- Know how biochemistry and microbiology are related to pharmacy practice
- Understand the legal requirements and health and Safety and environmental issues when working in a pharmacy
- Understand the relationship between drug quality, expiration dating and analysis
Course Location
About Letterkenny Institute of Technology
LYIT is a lively and inspirational place that attracts a creative mix of 3,000 students both from the local area and from 31 different countries. This gives us a vibrant array of cultures and activities on campus and a friendly, supportive and relaxed atmosphere where students and staff work closely together.
their modern integrated campuses in Letterkenny and Killybegs enctheirage strong academic learning and career-focused practical experience. they have excellent facilities in all departments, such as a suite of graphic design studios, state-of-the-art nursing restheirces, special purpose laboratories, training kitchens and restaurant, and an on-campus business development centre, CoLab, to support spin-off enterprises. their multi-purpose centre, An Dánlann, houses their excellent sport and recreational facilities in addition to their medical centre, counselling service, careers office and chaplaincies.
they are deeply committed to the people in their region. Part of their mission is to help raise the economic prospects of the young people who study with us and by doing so, the prosperity of the wider communities into which they will graduate. That’s why every ctheirse they offer teaches the latest knowledge and skills that employers demand. As part of this, they are involved in many cross-border programmes and are currently fostering a strategic alliance with the University of Ulster.
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