Pharmacy Assistant Diploma
The Pharmacy Assistant Diploma program prepares you to support pharmacists in both community and hospital settings. You’ll learn medication handling, prescription processing, anatomy, pharmacy law, inventory management, and customer support. With practical training in pharmacy software and real-world workflow, this program helps you become job-ready for the fast-growing healthcare sector.
53 weeks online / in-person access
Hands-on training in pharmaceutical calculations, compounding & pharmacy software
Certificate of completion
8-week practicum placement in a professional pharmacy
Course Outline
Principles of Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy Practices
Hospital Pharmacy Operations
Pharmacy Mathematics & Dosage Calculations
Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmacology Fundamentals
Compounding Techniques
Pharmacy Software Training (e.g., KROLL)
Inventory & Records Management
Microsoft Office Basics
Professional Ethics & Communication
Practicum / Internship in a Pharmacy Setting
Career Opportunities
Pharmacy Assistant
Hospital Pharmacy Assistant
Compounding Pharmacy Technician Assistant
Pharmacy Distribution Clerk
Clinic Pharmacy Assistant
Skills You’ll Gain
Pharmacy Software & Prescription Processing
Dosage & Inventory Calculations
Medication Compounding Techniques
Understanding of Anatomy & Pharmacology
Customer Service & Patient Communication
Inventory & Pharmacy Records Management
Professional Ethics & Documentation
Pharmacy Assistant Diploma
The Pharmacy Assistant Diploma program prepares you to support pharmacists in both community and hospital settings. You’ll learn medication handling, prescription processing, anatomy, pharmacy law, inventory management, and customer support. With practical training in pharmacy software and real-world workflow, this program helps you become job-ready for the fast-growing healthcare sector.
53 weeks online / in-person access
Certificate of completion
Hands-on training in pharmaceutical calculations, compounding & pharmacy software
8-week practicum placement in a professional pharmacy
Course Outline
Principles of Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy Practices
Hospital Pharmacy Operations
Pharmacy Mathematics & Dosage Calculations
Anatomy & Physiology
Pharmacology Fundamentals
Compounding Techniques
Pharmacy Software Training (e.g., KROLL)
Inventory & Records Management
Microsoft Office Basics
Professional Ethics & Communication
Practicum / Internship in a Pharmacy Setting
Career Opportunities
Pharmacy Assistant
Hospital Pharmacy Assistant
Compounding Pharmacy Technician Assistant
Pharmacy Distribution Clerk
Clinic Pharmacy Assistant
Skills You’ll Gain
Pharmacy Software & Prescription Processing
Dosage & Inventory Calculations
Medication Compounding Techniques
Understanding of Anatomy & Pharmacology
Customer Service & Patient Communication
Inventory & Pharmacy Records Management
Professional Ethics & Documentation
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