Learning Outcomes

Introduction to Medicine Administration

Safe Administration of Medicines

Safe Handling of Hazardous Drugs

Lesson Summary

This module will examine safety in handling medications, and the role of government in providing relevant policies. We will explore medication errors, hazardous drugs, and the patient's involvement in safety. You will learn about record-keeping, audit processes, and then finally, the safe use of medication during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Course Assessment - Safe Handling and Administration of Medication

Learn how health and safety guidelines can ensure the safe use of medication in this free online healthcare course.

Safe Handling and Administration of Medication

Health professionals require training to safely handle and administer medications to protect the patients in their care from the dangers posed by mishandled medical drugs. This course explores the safety procedures used in medicine management to provide you with these important medical safety skills. We explain how to handle hazardous drugs and prevent prescription errors. We also describe how the Covid-19 pandemic affected the use of medicine.

Medication Control, Legislation and Regulations

Medication Safety and Handling

Safe Administration and Prescription

Types of Medication, Storage and Documentation

This module equips you with the essential knowledge of the appropriate procedures and practices to follow while prescribing and administering medicines to a patient safely and effectively. The lessons guide you on the legal and ethical issues related to the process and help you understand the correct ways to store medicines and documentation.

Control and Administration of Medication - Course Assessment

Ensure patient well-being by learning precise medication control and handling practices in this free online course.

Control and Administration of Medication

Are you a healthcare professional wondering how to ensure medication safety, control and compliance? Master the nuances of safe handling and administration exploring various medication types. The safe and accurate control of medicine is critical for patient care, treatment and recovery. Enhance your skills in proper storage and meticulous documentation. Enroll today for a transformative journey into the heart of healthcare excellence!

Introduction to the Pharmacy Sector

Pharmacy Team and Practices Part One

Pharmacy Teams and Practices Part Two

In this module, you are introduced to the role of a pharmacy assistant. We will begin by studying the responsibilities this crucial role has in the public health sector. Then we will look at some of the vital skills you need to learn to help you guide patients and clients on self-medication.

Communication Skills

Overcoming Communication Challenges

Responsibilities and Patient Record Maintenance

This module will teach you essential skills to conduct excellent communication with health professionals and patients. In addition, you will learn how to overcome barriers when communicating with patients. We will also view other roles and responsibilities as a pharmacist assistant.

Fundamentals of Prescription and Drug Dispensation

Dispensing Methods and Electronic Service

Stock Management in Pharmacies

Health and Safety Risks Assessment

In this module, you will learn the many common names of medications. This will minimise errors when handling drugs. Analyse how to efficiently order inventory within the shelves which provides a clean and efficient workplace. We will also study health and safety standards that are crucial for everyday practice.

Course Assessment

Learn the strategies to give skilled and efficient pharmaceutical care with this free online pharmacy assistant course.

Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy assistants play a vital role in patients’ lives. No matter how efficient a doctor’s recommended treatment may be, it will not be useful if the medications are not given in the correct dosages with clear instructions and advice. In this course, you will learn the various benefits and responsibilities of this rewarding career choice. You will also discover how pharmacy initiatives continually help to improve communities around the world.

Introduction to Pharmacy Assistant

Prescription and Dispensing Methods

Standard Operating Procedures

This module depicts the job roles of pharmacy assistant and technician.  You will learn how to prescribe and minimise dispensing errors in pharmacies and the process of managing stock and inventory management.  Also, get acquainted with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) and risk assessment methods.

Pharmacy Assistant and Technician - Course assessment

This free online course will teach you the fundamentals of becoming a pharmacy assistant or technician.

Pharmacy Assistant and Technician

This course will provide you with the necessary knowledge and training to work as a pharmacy assistant or technician. We'll teach you about the responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant, such as handling prescriptions, stock and inventory management and other pharmacy technician duties such as operating safe medications optimisation systems. Learn about pharmacy standard operating procedures and risk assessment methods.

The Role and Responsibilities of Pharmacy Technicians

Fundamentals of Pharmacology

Pharmacy Operations

Patient Counselling and Communication

In this module, you’ll be introduced to pharmacy technician practices. We explain the role and responsibilities of pharmacy technicians, including the certification requirements for pharmacy technicians. We discuss the basics of drug classification, including the procedures for prescription reading, compounding and inventory management.

Pharmaceutical Language Basics

Organ Systems and Associated Drugs

Specialized Pharmaceutical Fields

In this module, you’ll learn the common roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical terminology, including the abbreviations and symbols used in prescriptions and labels. We'll show you the major organ systems of the human body and the medications that are used to treat or prevent diseases affecting them.

Pharmacy Technician Training - Assessment

Learn the fundamentals of pharmacy technician practices and pharmaceutical terminology with this free online course.

Pharmacy Technician Training

Pharmacy technicians are the backbone of the pharmacy team, performing a wide range of essential tasks that contribute to patient well-being. This course will help you develop the skills required to make a positive impact on patient care and pharmaceutical services. You’ll learn about the duties of pharmacy technicians, pharmacy operations and patient counselling. Additionally, you’ll explore pharmaceutical terminologies and their applications.

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