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About the Programme
Further your pharmaceutical career as a pharmacy technician with this Level 5 Certificate
Pharmacy technicians with advanced Level 5 qualifications can apply their knowledge and expertise to further their careers. Graduates of this qualification will be able to further advance their communication and problem-solving skills while providing a patient-centred pharmaceutical approach.
Our New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Advanced) (Level 5) provides you with an advanced set of dispensing skills, including the science and art of pharmaceutical compounding. You will also gain an extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology, pharmacy inventory management, pharmacology and medicines used in the treatment of health issues.
While completing this programme you will have opportunities to gain further pharmacy experiences while completing 160 hours of work placement. As a holder of the NZ Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Core) (Level 4), you will be able to work as a dispensary technician while further advancing your career towards the NZ Certificate in Pharmacy (Pharmacy Technician - Advanced) (Level 5).
Pathways
Graduates of this programme can work as senior dispensary technicians, compounding technicians, team leaders and pharmacy managers.
Enrol to advance your pharmacy career today!
The aims of this course are for students to gain advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology of Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Urinary and Reproductive systems. This course will also equip students with knowledge of prescription and over-the-counter medications used in the treatment of health conditions associated with the above organ systems.
The aims of this course are for the students to be equipped with a set of effective communication techniques required for appropriate and effective interaction with a range of healthcare professionals and their staff. In this course students will also gain a fundamental knowledge of pharmacology, drug formulation and how medicines work, common side-effects, and what effect they have on the body systems. Students will also gain knowledge of drug therapies commonly dispensed and understand their mechanisms of action.
The aims of this course are for the students to gain advanced knowledge of human anatomy and physiology of Central Nervous, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine, Integumentary (Skin), Immune systems and Eye, Ear, Nose and Oropharynx. This course will also equip students with knowledge of prescription and over-the-counter medications used in the treatment of health conditions associated with the above organ systems.
The aims of this course are for the student to develop and apply advanced pharmacy technician skills to further enhance practice. Students will gain all required skills, knowledge, and techniques to become fully competent in the area of extemporaneous compounding. Students will also be able to further enhance their knowledge in the management of pharmacy inventory (hospital and community) including special storage requirements and procedures, cold chain management, management of pharmacy equipment and controlled drug management.