Pharmacy Courses Online and in TAFE

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Get started in pharmacy work with a nationally recognised qualification. Whether you want a job at the chemist as a retail assistant, or need the skills and knowledge to dispense prescriptions and pharmacy medicines there is a course here for you.

VET courses in pharmacy work are taught by qualified trainers with real-world medical experience and pharmacy knowledge. The certifications are also recognised by pharmacists and medical practitioners in every corner of Australia. Browse here online for the course in community pharmacy that will kickstart your career.

Here are some potential career pathways within pharmacy. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Assistant

$960 weekly pay

Pharmacy Sales Assistant

$960 weekly pay

Pharmacy Technician

$960 weekly pay

Dispensary Technician

$1,250 weekly pay

There are 5 courses available for people who want a career in Pharmacy.

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Get a job in pharmacy at a hospital or community health clinic with the HLT47115 Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support. This nationally recognised certificate will teach you how to support a qualified pharmacist dispensing, compounding, and labelling a range of prescription medications. The course also delivers a range of team leadership, communication and supervisory skills. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, graduation outcomes, and enrolment centres near you. Learn more.

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Get started as a pharmacy assistant at a hospital or community health centre with the HLT37115 Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support. Over 12-18 months of study you will learn how to maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock, pack pharmaceutical products, and assist with the dispensing of prescriptions and medication orders. You will also gain computing and business administration skills, while learning how to work in a team environment. Enquire now for the full list of study units, graduation outcomes, and enrolment opportunities near you. Learn more.

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The SIR40216 Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary is the course you need to work at the chemist or drugstore dispensing prescriptions under a qualified pharmacist. Over 12 months of study you will learn how to assist customers with their prescriptions and accurately dispense pharmacy-only medicines. The course also covers infection controls, retail skills, and customer service. Enquire now for the list of study units, graduation outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates. Learn more.

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A Certificate III in Community Pharmacy SIR30116 is for students needing the practical skills to work in a pharmacy as a retail assistant. Students graduate knowing how to assist customers with a range of products: skin and anti-fungal; cough and cold relief; analgesic and anti-inflammatory; gastro-intestinal conditions; allergy relief; as well as support the on-site pharmacist. The Certificate III in Community Pharmacy SIR30116 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Retail Services Training Package. Learn more.

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A Certificate II in Community Pharmacy SIR20116 is for students wanting careers as Pharmacy Assistants. This qualification focuses heavily on the retail skills required to work in a pharmacy but also teaches students about the laws and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled medicines. Note: to complete this qualification students must complete 40-80 hours work placement at a pharmacy. The Certificate II in Community Pharmacy SIR20116 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Retail Services Training Package. Learn more.

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