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There are 4 courses available within the Toowoomba area for people who want to become a pharmacy technician.
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A Certificate III in Community Pharmacy SIR30116 is for students needing the practical skills to work in a pharmacy as a retail assistant. Students graduate knowing how to assist customers with a range of products: skin and anti-fungal; cough and cold relief; analgesic and anti-inflammatory; gastro-intestinal conditions; allergy relief; as well as support the on-site pharmacist. The Certificate III in Community Pharmacy SIR30116 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Retail Services Training Package..
Average duration: 12 months.
Become a qualified pharmacy technician with the HLT47121 Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support. This nationally recognised qualification will help you get a job in retail pharmacies, hospitals, and community pharmacy organisations. Even better, you can specialise in compounding, clinical support, or leadership. You will learn how to: pack pharmaceutical products, dispense prescriptions and medication orders, order and control pharmaceutical stocks, assist patients with prescription and medication usage, apply biological principles to a pharmacy environment, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, specialisation electives (and their availability), and enrolment openings in your region..
A Certificate II in Community Pharmacy SIR20116 is for students wanting careers as Pharmacy Assistants. This qualification focuses heavily on the retail skills required to work in a pharmacy but also teaches students about the laws and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines for supplying scheduled medicines. Note: to complete this qualification students must complete 40-80 hours work placement at a pharmacy. The Certificate II in Community Pharmacy SIR20116 is a nationally recognised training qualification and part of the official Retail Services Training Package..
Launch your career in pharmaceuticals with the HLT37121 Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support. With this hands-on qualification you could work as a pharmacy technician at hospitals and community health organisations. Competencies include: packing pharmaceutical products, dispensing prescriptions and medication orders, ordering pharmaceutical stocks, helping patients understand how to use their prescription meds, staying safe-on-the-job, and much more. Enquire now for the full list of entry requirements, pharmaceutical career outcomes, and enrolment openings near you..
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To become a pharmacy technician in Toowoomba, you may want to consider completing the Certificate III in Community Pharmacy. This qualification will equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in this industry.
You can train to become a pharmacy technician by completing a qualification with Health Industry Training (established in 2010). Find a course provider near you. Once you make an enquiry, a course advisor will get in touch to discuss your study options and course fees.
You can study a pharmacy technician course in Toowoomba through online learning, which is a popular method of training as you can learn from the comfort of your own home and complete the course at your own pace. Find a course provider that best suits your needs.
Here are some potential career pathways within pharmacy. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Pharmacy
Pharmacy Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Pharmacy Sales Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Dispensary Technician
$1,250 weekly pay
Pharmacist
$1,730 weekly pay