Pharmacy Technician (Free Online Course With Diploma)
Alison Free Online Learning
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
6 - 10 hours
Pace
Full time, Part time
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Introduction
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 really benefit from this free online course. So, check out the course now, and boost your career development today.
Module 1
Studying Pharmacology
In this module, you will be introduced to pharmacology and learn about the key terms and practices that will be used and discussed throughout with course.
Module 2
Principles of Pharmacy Practice
In this module, learn about the principles of practice including the development of drugs, pharmacy laws, and different pharmaceutical measurements.
Module 3
Professionalism in the Pharmacy
In this module, learn about safety measures when dispensing medication to patients, such as medical and medication errors. This module also teaches you how to communicate with patients and the future of pharmacy practices.
Module 4
Diploma in Pharmacy Practice - First Assessment
You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
Module 5
Community Pharmacy
This module will teach you all about community pharmacy including the patient profile and pharmaceutical compounding.
Module 6
Institutional Pharmacy
In this module, learn about institutional pharmacy including hospital pharmacy practice, infection control, and hazardous drugs.
Module 7
Diploma in Pharmacy Technician - Second Assessment
You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
Module 8
Drugs for the Nervous, Muscular, and Sensory Systems
In this module, learn about nervous, muscular, and sensory diseases and the drugs and alternative therapies that are used for their treatment.
Module 9
Pharmacotherapy for the Nervous and Sensory Systems
In this module, you will be introduced to different disorders of the nervous and sensory systems such as depression, anxiety, and eye disorders, and treatments to cure or subdue these disorders.
Module 10
Pharmacotherapy for the Genitourinary System
In this module, you will learn about the anatomy and physiology of the male and female reproductive systems, the conditions of the nervous system, and the functions of the renal system.
Module 11
Diploma in Pharmacy Technician - Third Assessment
You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.
Module 12
Pharmacotherapy for the Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
This module teaches you about different disorders associated with the cardiovascular and respiratory systems. You will learn about drug therapy and alternative therapies to treat these disorders.
Module 13
Pharmacotherapy for the Gastrointestinal and Endocrine Systems
In this module, you will learn about the gastrointestinal and endocrine systems, including the functions of each system, the disorders associated with each system, and treatments for these disorders.
Module 14
Diploma in Pharmacy Technician - Fourth Assessment
You must score 80% or more to pass this 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.
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Career Opportunities
Pharmacy Technician
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