Diploma in Pharmacy Skills delivers essential knowledge of dispensing, medication safety, and patient care, supporting confident practice in community and clinical settings while enhancing professional development and career progression opportunities.
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Diploma in Pharmacy Skills is a comprehensive program designed to build strong foundations in pharmacology basics, pharmaceutical chemistry, and pharmacy practice. Learners develop expertise in drug dispensing, prescription reading, and medicine storage while gaining essential knowledge of drug safety. The course prepares students for modern healthcare pharmacy environments with practical clinical pharmacy skills.
The curriculum covers essential modules including pharmacy practice, clinical pharmacy skills, dosage calculation, and patient counseling. Students learn prescription reading, drug dispensing techniques, pharmaceutical chemistry applications, and medicine storage standards. It also strengthens understanding of drug safety and pharmacology basics, preparing learners for professional healthcare and pharmaceutical industry roles effectively.
Graduates of the Diploma in Pharmacy Skills gain strong clinical pharmacy skills, enabling them to work in hospitals, retail pharmacies, and healthcare settings. The program enhances patient counseling abilities, dosage calculation accuracy, and medicine management. It ensures proficiency in drug safety, prescription handling, and overall pharmacy practice excellence for career growth.
Learners complete an assignment and can take a mock exam to practice and improve their understanding before the final multiple-choice exam. Tutors provide personalised feedback on the assignment. The final exam is automatically marked, and learners must achieve at least 60% to receive a CPD-certified certificate.
After completing the Diploma in Pharmacy Skills course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Quality Licence Scheme Endorsed Certificate
Learners also have the option to order a Quality Licence Scheme (QLS) Endorsed Certificate as additional proof of achievement. The QLS Endorsed Certificate can be delivered by post for £109, with an additional £10 postage charge for international students.
This course has been endorsed by the Quality Licence Scheme for its high-quality, non-regulated provision and training programmes. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. Your training provider will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the Quality Licence Scheme website.
Studying Diploma in Pharmacy Skills helps individuals understand the fundamentals of pharmaceutical practice, including medication dispensing, prescription handling, and safe drug management. It focuses on accuracy, compliance, and patient safety within pharmacy environments.
Enrolling in this course enhances technical, communication, and organisational skills required in healthcare settings. It supports career development in pharmacy services by preparing learners to assist professionals in delivering safe, effective, and responsible medication support to patients.
The Diploma in Pharmacy Skills course has a total study time of 2 weeks, 2 days. Learners can progress through the programme at a flexible pace, allowing them to build essential pharmacy knowledge and practical skills while balancing their study with other personal or professional commitments.
The Diploma in Pharmacy Skills course requirements are straightforward and beginner-friendly. Learners should have basic science understanding, attention to detail, and access to an internet-enabled device. No prior pharmacy experience is required. The fully online, self-paced format allows flexible learning from any location at a convenient time.
It provides foundational knowledge of pharmacy practices, medicines, and healthcare support skills.
Aspiring pharmacy assistants, healthcare workers, and students interested in pharmaceuticals.
You will learn medication handling, pharmacy procedures, prescriptions, and basic pharmacology.
No, it is designed for beginners entering the pharmacy or healthcare field.
Attention to detail, communication, organization, and understanding of medicines.
| Diploma in Pharmacy Skills | |||
| Module 01 : Introduction to Pharmacy | 00:23:00 | ||
| Module 02 : History and Development of Pharmacy | 00:25:00 | ||
| Module 03 : The Pharmacy Team | 00:21:00 | ||
| Module 04 : Training of the Pharmacy Team | 00:40:00 | ||
| Module 05 : Coaching and Evaluation of the Pharmacy Team | 00:16:00 | ||
| Module 06 : Standards for Pharmacy Professionals | 00:32:00 | ||
| Module 07 : Guidance to Support the Standards for Pharmacy Professionals | 01:39:00 | ||
| Module 08 : The Rights and Responsibilities of Pharmacy Professionals | 01:05:00 | ||
| Module 09 : Pharmacy Practice | 00:53:00 | ||
| Module 10 : Clinical Pharmacy Skills | 01:17:00 | ||
| Module 11 : Offering Enhanced Services | 01:06:00 | ||
| Module 12 : Prescribing | 00:57:00 | ||
| Module 13 : Supplying Medication | 00:46:00 | ||
| Module 14 : Responding to Symptoms | 00:43:00 | ||
| Module 15 : Health and Safety in the Pharmaceutical Industry | 00:40:00 | ||
| Mock Exam | |||
| Mock Exam – Diploma in Pharmacy Skills | 00:20:00 | ||
| Final Exam | |||
| Final Exam – Diploma in Pharmacy Skills | 00:20:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Diploma in Pharmacy Skills | 6 days, 8 hours | ||
| Recommended Materials | |||
| Workbook – Diploma in Pharmacy Skills | 1 week, 2 days | ||
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