Certificate in Pharmacy Technician (Level 5)

Apply an advanced level of knowledge of human anatomy, physiology and medicines used in the treatment of health disorders.

Apply appropriate communication techniques to inform customers/ patients on health related matters.

Apply knowledge of medicines as they relate to the treatment of a range of common health disorders.

Apply knowledge of pharmacology and how medicines work and affect body systems to understand their use as dispensed medicines for the treatment of health issues.

Apply all legislation and regulations as appropriate to Pharmacy Technicians.

Work ethically and professionally within the Pharmacy Council Code of Ethics as relevant to Pharmacy technicians

Provide First Aid

Communicate and interact with pharmacy team members and customers/patients to ensure the provision of appropriate customer service.

Provide advice and guidance on the use of dispensed medicines including drug dosing and drug interactions.

Communicate appropriately and interact effectively with other health care professionals and their staff o Perform calculations as appropriate to dispensing

Apply critical thinking and problem solving processes to achieve appropriate solutions in advanced dispensing techniques and/or optimising patient outcomes

Apply critical thinking and problem solving processes to achieve appropriate solutions in advanced dispensing techniques and/or optimising patient outcomes

Dispense and reconstitute medicines under the direct supervision of a pharmacist

Manage inventory and facilitate supply arrangements with others as appropriate to the pharmacy, and its specific community

Manage dispensary stock and inventory using appropriate environmental and storage requirements