Diploma in Pharmacy Technician
Online
DURATION
6 up to 10 Hours
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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STUDY FORMAT
Distance learning
* free course
Introduction
Learn about the principles of pharmacy practice and common disorders of the human body with this free online course. This free online Pharmacy Technician course teaches you about the work of a pharmacy technician. Pharmacy technicians play an important role in dispensing the correct medication to their patients. This course teaches pharmacotherapy for different systems in the human body, including the endocrine, genitourinary, and sensory systems, important health and safety practices, and the importance of preserving patient confidentiality.
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 6-10 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
This course will first introduce you to the different types of pharmacies, including community and institutional pharmacies, and the roles and responsibilities of each pharmacy. You will then learn the four systems of measurement commonly used in pharmacy and how to convert units from one system to another. You will also be taught how to dispense medication, avoid medical errors, and generate prescriptions.
This pharmacy technician training course will then discuss the common disorders that affect the nervous, sensory, and genitourinary systems, including their treatments. You will also learn about the disorders of the male reproductive system as well as the different forms of contraceptive products and their side effects. The final section of this course explains the different aspects and roles of the cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems. You will learn about the composition of blood, lung diseases and treatments, and vitamins and their benefits.
Our body is a complex and wonderful creation, but it can still suffer from common diseases or grave illnesses without any warning signs. With this pharmacy technician study guide, you will learn how to help treat and control these ailments. Learners who are interested in working in the pharmaceutical industry or those wanting to learn more about human disorders or illnesses, as well as their treatments, will benefit from this free online course. So, check out the course now, and boost your career development today.
- Module 1: Studying Pharmacology
- Module 2: Principles of Pharmacy Practice
- Module 3: Professionalism in the Pharmacy
- Module 4: Diploma in Pharmacy Practice - First Assessment
- Module 5: Community Pharmacy
- Module 6: Institutional Pharmacy
- Module 7: Diploma in Pharmacy Technician - Second Assessment
- Module 8: Drugs for the Nervous, Muscular, and Sensory Systems
- Module 9: Pharmacotherapy for the Nervous and Sensory Systems
- Module 10: Pharmacotherapy for the Genitourinary System
- Module 11: Diploma in Pharmacy Technician - Third Assessment
- Module 12: Pharmacotherapy for the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
- Module 13: Pharmacotherapy for the Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Systems
- Module 14: Diploma in Pharmacy Technician - Fourth Assessment
- Module 15: Course Assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Explain the role of the pharmacy technician as a member of the customer care team in a pharmacy.
- Describe four systems of measurement commonly used in pharmacy and convert units from one system to another.
- Distinguish among bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
- Identify the role of the Infection Control Committee within a hospital.
- List some conditions and disorders of the male reproductive system.
- Identify different forms of contraceptive products and the side effects of using each contraceptive.
- Discuss the most effective ways of quitting smoking.
- Define the difference between hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism.
Knowledge & Skills You Will Learn
- Health Management
- Health and Safety
- Health
- Pharmacy
- Pharmacology
- Therapy
- Drugs