Introduction to Pharmacy
Looking for your first pharmacy job? Get a head start on a rewarding career and boost your employability with our introductory course.
Course overview
The Introduction to Pharmacy course will provide you with an understanding of different types of pharmacies and the services they offer. You will have access to sample materials from pharmacy support staff training courses and develop the skills employers look for so you can apply for jobs with confidence.
On the course, you will learn about:
Different types of pharmacy
Pharmacy regulation
The role of the pharmacist and different members of the pharmacy team
Services offered by pharmacies
The history of pharmacy
Communication skills
Finding work, including tips for writing your CV and advice about interviews
Materials from our Medicines Counter Assistant and Dispensing Assistant courses
Who is the course for?
This course is ideal if you're looking for your first pharmacy role or a career change, or if you have been out of work for a while and would like to start working in a pharmacy environment.
How the course is delivered
The course is delivered online via our state-of-the-art b-Hive learning platform.
- Course information
Study modes
Online learning via the b-HiveCost
£15+VAT
Course structure
About Pharmacy
This module includes an introduction to the pharmacy profession, covering the different roles of the pharmacy team, different sectors and a brief history of pharmacy.
Finding Work
This module includes skills to help job hunting, such as where and how to look for a job, how to complete an application form, help with writing a CV and our top interview tips.
Starting Work
This module covers information on employee rights, together with the induction and training that you should expect to receive when starting work.