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Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) Course Information

The Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) course covers the classification of medicines, the use of 2 WHAM questions, abuse and misuse of medicines, referral to the pharmacist and product knowledge.

The Course Content

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  • The sale of medicines and questions to be asked
  • Coughs and colds
  • Indigestion etc
  • Constipation and diarrhoea
  • Pain and muscular aches and pains
  • Skin problems
  • Oral problems and dental hygiene
  • Nutrition and vitamins and minerals
  • Foot care
  • Communication with those with special needs
  • Holiday problems, eyes and ears
  • Infestations
  • Health promotion
  • Women's health

This Course will Help to...

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  • Develop confidence at the medicine counter
  • Improve product knowledge

Entry Criteria

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  • Employment at the medicine counter

Course Duration

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  • 12 months

Assessment

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  • Case studies and questions with individual feedback
  • 3 tests
  • Testimonial from pharmacist

Qualification

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  • Meets the RPSGB's requirements for medicine counter staff
  • Delivers the knowledge for one optional unit in Pharmacy Services NVQ Level 3 and Pharmacy Services NVQ Level 2

Continuing Your Professional Development

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At Buttercups Training we're confident that when you've completed your course you'll want to keep your newfound knowledge up to date. For candidates achieving in 2010 we'll offer you free membership of our Academy online so you can re-visit modules, check on new POM to P developments and keep abreast of the OTC news.


Cost

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Paper-Based Course Price
Online Course Price

Medicine Counter Assistant's (MCA) Course

£99 (Exc VAT)

£79 (Exc VAT)



Enrolment Pack

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Click the link to view the enrolment pack for the Medicine Counter Assistant (MCA) course.

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