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Pharmacy Assistant

Professional education

Professional profile

The Pharmacy Assistant Technician course aims to prepare students to work in pharmacies, parapharmacies, medicine warehouses and other health-related settings, performing support, customer service, organisation and management tasks related to pharmaceutical products.

This course provides solid training in the health and medicine sector, enabling students to develop skills in customer service, receiving and storing products, stock control, order preparation, identification of medicines and health products, always in accordance with hygiene, safety and quality standards. Vocational education also provides suitable preparation for students who wish to continue their studies in higher education.

What will you learn?

You will be able to work in pharmacies, parapharmacies, medicine warehouses, pharmaceutical distribution companies, health and wellness spaces, clinics, healthcare support units and other organisations connected to the pharmaceutical sector and the provision of care to the population

Professional opportunities

  • Support customer service in pharmacies and health-related spaces.
  • Identify medicines, health products and medical devices.
  • Receive, check, store and organise pharmaceutical products.
  • Monitor expiry dates and stock levels.
  • Prepare orders and support administrative management.
  • Apply hygiene, safety and quality standards.
  • Work with health professionals in the daily operation of a pharmacy.