Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Course

Join the 1500+ learners who have found success with our CPD-Accredited Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Course!

If you’re looking to start or advance your career in the healthcare sector, our Pharmacy Assistant Diploma is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills for a rewarding role in pharmacy support, medical billing, revenue cycle management, and more. This comprehensive course prepares you for a career in various healthcare settings, providing practical insights into pharmacy operations, patient care, and administrative tasks.

This 5-in-1 Pharmacy Assistant and Medical Billing Course Bundle offers a well-rounded education, including:

• Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Course: Learn everything you need to assist pharmacists with prescription management, medication dispensing, patient consultations, and customer service.

• Medical Billing Diploma: Master the processes of medical billing, including insurance coding, claims processing, and reimbursement, essential for healthcare administration roles.

• Revenue Cycle Management: Gain an understanding of the financial management aspect of healthcare, including the full spectrum from patient registration to payment collection.

• Nursing Assistant Diploma: Develop key skills for patient care, including vital sign monitoring, medication assistance, and providing support to healthcare professionals.

• Health and Safety at Workplace: Learn crucial health and safety practices to ensure compliance with OSHA standards, keeping both healthcare staff and patients safe.

What’s New?

• Unlimited Retakes on MCQ-based assessments to ensure mastery of each module.

• Bonus Courses in Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle Management, and Nursing Assistance to make you an asset across different roles in healthcare.

Learning Outcomes:

• Pharmacy Assistant Mastery: Gain in-depth knowledge of pharmaceutical operations, including prescription handling, medication administration, and patient support.

• Medical Billing & Revenue Cycle: Become proficient in healthcare administration tasks such as medical coding, insurance claims, and revenue cycle management, significantly improving your employability in the administrative side of healthcare.

• Nursing Assistant Skills: Develop the practical abilities needed to provide essential patient care, monitor vital signs, assist with medication, and support registered nurses and doctors in healthcare environments.

• Health and Safety Proficiency: Ensure workplace safety by learning best practices in health and safety protocols, adhering to regulations that protect both patients and staff.

Why Choose High Skills Training?

• CPD Accredited: All courses come with CPD-accredited certifications recognized across the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and administrative industries.

• Flexible, Self-Paced Learning: Study at your own pace, anytime and anywhere, with full access to course materials on any device.

• Expert Tutor Support: Get personalized guidance from experienced tutors in pharmacy, medical billing, and healthcare.

• 14-Day Money-Back Guarantee: Enroll with confidence knowing you can request a full refund if the course doesn’t meet your expectations.

• Accessible Online: Enjoy 24/7 access to all learning resources, assessments, and materials, ensuring a convenient and supportive learning experience.

Student Testimonials:

★★★★★ "This course gave me the pharmacy assistant skills I needed to start my career, and I now feel confident in handling medical billing and revenue cycle management!" — Sarah Brooks

Whether you want to work directly in a pharmacy, assist in medical billing, or handle administrative tasks within healthcare settings, this course will set you on the path to success. Enroll today and take the first step toward advancing your career in the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries!

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• Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Course 6:13:22

  • 1: Welcome to the Course 02:00
  • 2: Introduction to Pharmacy Practice 19:50
  • 3: Pre-order an Accredited Certificate 01:00
  • 4: Pharmacy Ethics, Laws, and Regulations 21:17
  • 5: Medical and Pharmaceutical Terminology 23:12
  • 6: Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Basics 21:46
  • 7: Pharmacology and Drug Classifications 25:30
  • 8: Prescription Processing and Handling 34:16
  • 9: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications and Advice 25:01
  • 10: Pharmacy Calculations and Dosage Preparations 25:02
  • 11: Compounding and Aseptic Techniques 22:40
  • 12: Patient Interaction and Communication Skills 23:00
  • 13: Inventory and Supply Chain Management 20:56
  • 14: Guidelines and Regulations on the Storage of Medicinal Products 15:46
  • 15: Technology and Automation in Pharmacy 18:23
  • 16: Medication Safety and Error Prevention 23:20
  • 17: Friendly Reminder 01:00
  • 18: Emerging Trends and Public Health in Pharmacy 15:50
  • 19: Preparing for UK Certification: BTEC Apprenticeships and Diploma 13:58
  • 20: Career Development and Employment Strategies 18:35
  • 21: Congratulations ! 01:00

• Nursing Assistant Diploma 45:00

  • 22: Nursing Assistant Diploma 45:00

• Revenue Cycle Management 40:00

  • 23: Revenue Cycle Management 40:00

• Medical Billing Diploma 48:00

  • 24: Medical Billing Diploma 48:00

• Health And Safety at Workplace 35:00

  • 25: Health And Safety at Workplace 34:00
  • 26: Friendly Reminder 01:00

• Quiz 02:00

  • 27: Quiz 02:00

• Course Completion 02:00

  • 28: Congratulations ! 01:00
  • 29: Get Your CPD Accredited Certificate 01:00

Course 1:Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Course

Section 1: Foundations of Pharmacy Practice

• Lecture 1: Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
• Overview of the pharmacy profession in the UK.
• Roles and responsibilities of Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians.
• Introduction to the NHS pharmacy framework and services.
• Career paths in the pharmacy sector.
• Lecture 2: Pharmacy Ethics, Laws, and Regulations
• UK-specific laws governing pharmacy practice (e.g., GPhC standards, Medicines Act 1968).
• Patient confidentiality and data protection (GDPR).
• Ethical considerations in medication dispensing and advice.
• Lecture 3: Medical and Pharmaceutical Terminology
• Standard medical and pharmaceutical abbreviations and terms.
• Decoding prescription language.
• Understanding Latin terms commonly used in prescriptions.

Section 2: Medical Sciences and Pharmacology

• Lecture 4: Anatomy, Physiology, and Disease Basics
• Overview of body systems relevant to pharmacology (e.g., circulatory, digestive, CNS).
• Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Pharmacy
• Key Concepts of Pathophysiology for Pharmacy
• How diseases affect the body (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, asthma).
• Role of medications in disease management.
• Lecture 5: Pharmacology and Drug Classifications
• Overview of drug classifications (e.g., antibiotics, CNS drugs, cardiovascular agents).
• Mechanisms of action for major drug categories.
• Common side effects and safety precautions.
• Lecture 6: Prescription Processing and Handling
• Overview of Components of a Prescription in the UK (e.g., electronic prescriptions, FP10 forms).
• PARTS OF PRESCRIPTION and TYPES OF PRESCRIPTION
• LEGAL REQUIREMENT FOR VALID Prescribing
• Steps in prescription processing and validation.
• ERROR IN PRESCRIPTION
• Handling prescription refills and queries.
• Accurately processing prescriptions according to UK standards.

Section 3: Practical and Technical Skills

• Lecture 7: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medications and Advice
• Overview of common OTC medications in the UK.
• Providing advice on safe OTC drug use.
• Recognising when to refer patients to pharmacists or doctors.
• Lecture 8: Pharmacy Calculations and Dosage Preparations
• Overview and Description of Different Systems of Measurement
• Basic calculations: unit conversions, ratios, percentages.
• Dosage calculations for liquids, tablets, and injections.
• IV flow rate and dilution calculations.
• Lecture 9: Compounding and Aseptic Techniques
• Basics of non-sterile compounding: creams, ointments, capsules.
• Sterile techniques for IV preparation.
• Safety protocols for hazardous drug handling.
• Lecture 10: Patient Interaction and Communication Skills
• Effective communication techniques for patient counselling.
• Handling sensitive topics with empathy (e.g., mental health, chronic illnesses).
• Addressing language and cultural barriers.

Section 4: Operations and Safety in Pharmacy

• Lecture 11: Inventory and Supply Chain Management
• Procuring and managing stock in a pharmacy.
• UK-specific controlled drug inventory procedures.
• Handling returns, recalls, and expired medications.

• Lecture 12: Guidelines and Regulations on the Storage of Medicinal Products

• Importance of Medicinal Product Storage
• Key Regulations and Guidelines
• Temperature and Environmental Controls
• Handling Light- and Humidity-Sensitive Medications
• Segregation and Disposal of Medicinal Products
• Lecture 13: Technology and Automation in Pharmacy
• Overview of electronic prescribing systems (EPS) in the UK.
• Pharmacy management software for inventory and patient records.
• Role of automation in dispensing (e.g., robotic systems).
• Lecture 14: Medication Safety and Error Prevention
• Types of medication errors and how to prevent them.
• Impact of Medication Error and The Role of Healthcare Professionals
• UK patient safety initiatives and reporting systems.
• Using barcode systems and double-checking protocols.

Section 5: Certification and Career Development

• Lecture 15: Emerging Trends and Public Health in Pharmacy
  • Role of pharmacy in public health (e.g., vaccination programs, health screenings).
  • Advancements in pharmacogenomics and personalised medicine.
  • Telepharmacy and remote patient counselling.
• Lecture 16: Preparing for UK Certification: BTEC Apprenticeships and Diploma
  • Pathways to becoming a certified Pharmacy technician or assistant in the UK.
  • Overview of BTEC Level 2/3 Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science and NVQ.
  • BTEC Apprenticeships: Eligibility, training requirements, and application process.
  • Meeting GPhC registration requirements for Pharmacy Technicians.
• Lecture 17: Career Development and Employment Strategies
  • Writing a professional CV tailored for pharmacy roles.
  • Preparing for job interviews in pharmacy.
  • Exploring job opportunities in community, hospital, and industry settings.

Course 2: Medical Billing Diploma

Course 3: Revenue Cycle Management

Course 4: Nursing Assistant Diploma

Course 5: Health and Safety at Workplace

This course prepares you with the skills and knowledge required to enter this field.After completing the course,you can consider attending the following programs to get more professional certification:

• Advanced Medical Coding and Billing Certification from AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders)
• Healthcare Management Certification from ACHE (American College of Healthcare Executives)
• Certified Medical Office Administrator (CMOA) from NHA (National Healthcareer Association)
• Clinical Data Analysis Certification from Data Science Central
• HIPAA Compliance Specialist Certification from Compliance Certification Board (CCB)
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• Healthcare Marketing Certification from Healthcare Marketing Institute
• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) from National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT) from AHDI (Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity)
• Mental Health First Aid Certification from Mental Health First Aid USA

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Here are some potential module names for the Pharmacy Assistant Diploma Course:

1. Introduction to Pharmacy Assistance
2. Pharmaceutical Terminology and Medication Knowledge
3. Prescription Management and Dispensing
4. Pharmacy Inventory Management
5. Patient Care and Customer Service in Pharmacy
6. Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals
7. Revenue Cycle Management in Healthcare
8. Healthcare Compliance and Regulations
9. Nursing Assistant Roles and Responsibilities
10. Health and Safety in the Healthcare Workplace
11. Pharmacy Law and Ethical Practices
12. Pharmaceutical Compounding and Preparation
13. Over-the-Counter Medications and Supplements
14. Pharmacy Operations and Workflow

There is no prerequisite for this. Don’t worry—we will teach you everything step by step.

Here’s the salary range in the position per year:

• Pharmacy Assistant - £18,000 - £24,000
• Pharmacy Technician - £21,000 - £29,000
• Medical Billing Specialist - £20,000 - £30,000
• Healthcare Administrator - £22,000 - £35,000
• Nursing Assistant - £19,000 - £26,000
• Dispensary Assistant - £18,000 - £23,000
• Health and Safety Officer - £23,000 - £38,000
• Medical Receptionist - £18,000 - £24,000