Pharmacy Technician
About this programme
A pharmacy technician course is a vocational program that teaches the skills and knowledge required for employment in various pharmacy settings. The course covers topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pharmacy law, drug requirements, dispensing prescriptions, pharmaceutical compounding, sterile techniques, inventory management, and quality assurance. The course may also include work-based experience under the direction of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician.
Entry requirements
SSSCE: Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus any three (3) elective passes including Chemistry and Biology. WASSCE: passes (A1-D7) in six (6) subjects comprising three (3) core subjects, English Language, Mathematics, and Integrated Science plus a minimum of (C6) in any three (3) elective passes including Chemistry and Biology. Mature Applicants: (i) Must be 25 years old with any legitimate documentary proof which is at least five (5) years old at the time of application. (ii) Must have relevant hospital/ Pharmacy/ industrial experience with ‘O’ Level or SSSCE/ WASSCE pure science background in Chemistry and Biology as well as credits in English and Mathematic (iii) Must pass a written examination and an interview.