Dental and Health Care Courses



 


 

 

 

Medicines Counter Assistant

Commencement:

October 2007

Duration:

1 Year

Study Mode:

Full-Time (With Work Placement)

Fees:

£1150

Overseas Fee:

£2950

 

 

Course Overview

Meets the RPSGB’s requirements for medicine counter staff. Delivers the knowledge for one optional unit in Pharmacy Services NVQ Level 3 and NVQ Level 2.
This course covers the classification of medicines, the use of WWHAM questions, use and measure of medicines, referral to the pharmacist and product knowledge.
This course will help to...

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Develop confidence at the medicine counter

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Improve product knowledge

Assessment:

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Case studies and question with personalised feedback

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2 tests with personalised feedback

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Testimonial from pharmacist.

The course content:

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The sale of medicines and questions to be asked

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Coughs and colds

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Indigestion etc

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Constipation and diarrhoea

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Pain and muscular aches and pains

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Hayfever

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Skin problems

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Oral problems and dental hygiene

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Nutrition and vitamins and minerals

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Foot care

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Communication with those with special needs

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Holiday problems, eyes and ears

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Infestations

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Health promotion

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Women’s health

 

 

Entry Requirement:

You don't need any formal qualification to do this course. Entry Criteria- Employment at the medicine counter

Special Offer:

None

Awarding Body:

TBC

Please note: the teaching site for this course is
SLC
155-157 Deptford High Street
Deptford, London
SE8 3NU, Tel: +44 (0) 20 8305 8698


 

 
Int'l Students Facilities

Documents to obtain visa

  Flexibility

  Visa extension by college

  Part-time job search

  Accommodation

  Airport transfer

  Opening Bank Accounts etc.

Landmarks
 

Thames Barrier, control flood in London

 
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