Medical Counter Assistant
This course is certified by the Irish Pharmacy Union (IPU) and offers comprehensive training for working in the Retail Pharmacy environment.
Throughout the 10-week course learners will develop a broad range of skills learning how to deal effectively and sensitively with customers in the pharmacy and gain extensive knowledge for over the counter medicines.
On completion of the course students will be ready to enter the workplace and secure employment in a wide range of areas including: Pharmacies, Health stores and Retail Stores.
Certification: IPU (Irish Pharmacy Union) Certificate in Medical Counter Assistant
| Award Name | Certificate |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Irish Pharmacy Union |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Irish Pharmacy Union |
Duration
10 weeks.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities:
Pharmacies
Health Stores
Department Stores
Further information
For up to date start date / enrolment details of evening classes view the college webpage
Autumn 2023 term - 10 Days over a period of 10 weeks beginning in 20th October 2023
Online.
€415
If a student is seeking funding from a funding organisation, fees must be paid directly to the College and will be reimbursed when funding comes through.
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Women's Health
1. Payment
Fees for all courses must be paid prior to starting course. Each module must be paid for before that module will commence. All modules must be paid for with cheque, postal order or bank draft. Cash will not be accepted.
2. Return of Fees
Fees will only be returned where a class is not formed. If a student is eligible for a return of fees, they must fill out a refund form available from the director’s office. Fees are not refundable if a student has started a course and wishes to discontinue.
All refunds will be processed mid-October 2023.
Regional Educational Guidance service for adults:
Having looked at the website you may have difficulty deciding what the best choice for you might be. Help is at hand in the form of REGSA (Regional Guidance Service for Adults).
REGSA can offer you a one-to-one guidance appointment which will allow you an opportunity to explore possible career options and find a suitable course that will match your aspirations or look at career paths arising from the various courses available in WCFE.
Contact REGSA on (051) 302287.
3. Parking
Parking is available for students on evening courses at the college.
Philip Deegan,
Director of Adult Education,
Waterford College of Further Education,
Parnell Street,
Waterford.
Tel: 051-874053 (ext 3010)
Fax: 051-870136
Email: PhilipDeegan@WWETB.ie
Web: http://www.wcfe.ie/evening-courses