Pharmacy Technician in Athlone Institute of Technology, Ireland

Pharmacy Technician in Athlone Institute of Technology

Why take this course?

The primary aim of the BSc Pharmacy Technician programme is to advance the skills and knowledge of the qualified pharmacy technician. Furthermore, it seeks to enable the graduate to use his/her skills as a pharmacy technician to promote pharmacy practice in the area of pharmaceutical care of the patient and ultimately, to provide additional skills to the pharmacy technician in the areas of clinical pharmacy, medicines management, purchasing, clinical governance, ethics and aseptic practices. This will enable the graduate to consider career development in additional areas.

What opportunities might it lead to?

This programme will enable pharmacy technicians to further challenge the knowledge and skills acquired at level 6 whilst also providing them with an opportunity to develop as professionals with the latest skills in medicines management, pharmacy purchasing, clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical care, clinical governance and ethics, advanced pharmacy skills, pharmacy research methods and aseptic practices. As it is well recognised that there is pressure on time, workload and responsibilities within the pharmacy setting, it is therefore essential that pharmacy technicians are competent and proficient in undertaking additional roles within their work environment.