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Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF) with Accredited Technical Certificate (Underpinning Knowledge Programme)

Welcome to the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF) with Accredited Technical Certificate (Underpinning Knowledge Programme) web page.

Please note Advanced Apprenticeship funding is available for the Level 3 Diploma. Apprenticeship funding can reduce course fees by up to 55%. Please contact Buttercups Training for more information.
(eligibility criteria apply)

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Course Details
Entry Criteria: There are none, as we do provide a foundation course for physiology, but participants must be employed in the dispensary at least part-time, working a minimum of 14 hours per week, for the duration of the course.
Cost: Paper-based course price:
£875 (Exc VAT) per year (two year course)
Online course price:
£875 (Exc VAT) per year (two year course)
Course Duration: 24 months
Qualification: Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF) and the GPhC accredited Technical Certificate
Enrolment Pack: Click the link to view the enrolment pack for the Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF) with Accredited Technical Certificate (Underpinning Knowledge Programme) Course

The Course Content

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The underpinning knowledge:

  • Dispensing and supply of medicines
  • Pharmacy law, ethics and practice
  • Chemical principles for pharmacy technicians
  • Biological principles in pharmacy
  • Microbiology for pharmacy
  • Human physiology
  • Action and uses of medicines
  • Gastrointestinal and nutritional medicines
  • Cardio-respiratory medicines
  • Central nervous system medicines
  • Infections and Immunology
  • Endocrine and genito-urinary medicine
  • Malignant disease and musculoskeletal medicines
  • Medicines for the ears, eyes, nose and skin
  • Communicating in pharmacy
  • Professional development in pharmacy
  • Community pharmacy practice
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Making medicines for pharmacy

Units

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What is the qualification structure for the EDEXCEL Level 3 Diploma in Pharmacy Service Skills (NVQ) (QCF)?

Learners must complete all 14 units in Group A (Mandatory Units) plus 3 units from Group B (Optional Units).

Group A - Mandatory Units (you must complete all 14 mandatory units)

R/600/9413 – Ensure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
L/601/3461 – Provide an effective and responsive pharmacy service
Y/601/3463 – Process pharmaceutical queries
H/601/3465 – Reflect on and develop your practice
T/601/3468 – Receive prescriptions from individuals
M/601/3470 – Confirm prescription validity
A/601/3472 – Assemble prescribed items
L/601/3475 – Issue prescribed items
A/600/9373 – Prepare extemporaneous medicines for individual use
F/600/9374 – Order pharmaceutical stock
M/600/9385 – Receive pharmaceutical stock
T/600/9386 – Maintain pharmaceutical stock
A/600/9387 – Issue pharmaceutical stock
Y/600/9395 – Undertake an in-process accuracy check of assembled prescribed items prior to the final accuracy check

Group B - Optional Units (you must complete 3 optional units)

L/601/3430Contribute to the effectiveness of teams
M/600/9371Assist in the sale of medicines and products
H/601/3448Prepare documentation, materials, components and other items for the preparation of aseptic products
M/600/9368Provide advice on symptoms and the actions and uses of medicines
R/601/3476Manufacture and assembly of medicinal products
D/601/3478Prepare aseptic products and carry out in-process checking
D/601/3481Prepare documentation, materials and other items for manufacture and assembly of medicinal products
A/601/3486Check documentation, starting materials, components and other consumables for the production of aseptic products
F/600/9388Provide an effective service in a setting outside of the pharmacy
A/600/9390Assist in the supply of pharmaceutical appliances
J/600/9392Process prescriptions for payment
M/600/9399Prepare to conduct a review of an individual’s medicines
M/600/9726Enable learning through demonstrations and instructions

Group C - Additional Units (available post qualification)

D/601/3500Determine the suitability of an individual’s own medicines for use
H/600/9397Undertake the final accuracy check of dispensed medicines and products
T/601/3499Take a medication history from an individual


This Course will Help to...

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  • Develop the role of the senior dispenser to be able to deal with routine queries.
  • Enable the senior dispenser to be involved in professional discussions with the healthcare team regarding more complex issues.

Assessment

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At the end of each module there is an assignment that is either returned to Buttercups Training for assessment and feedback, or can be completed online if multiple choice.

Evidence of performance comes from short accounts (written by the candidate and witnessed by the pharmacist or pharmacy technician who Buttercups Training can provide) of activities occurring in the pharmacy. Additional performance not naturally occurring can be assessed by simulations or additional questions.


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