Training & Education for Pharmacy Technicians
A Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacy operations with focus on the processing and supplying of medications, the gathering of patient information for the pharmacists to review, product preparation, product distribution and inventory control. Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of Pharmacists, in accordance with pharmacy laws and regulations, and under institution’s guidelines.
The following programmes equip learners with technical knowledge and skills for entry-to-practice as Pharmacy Technicians:
Further education for Pharmacy Technicians:
Opportunities for Pharmacy Technicians to upskill for expanded roles are available through training programmes by Nanyang Polytechnic including:
- Advanced Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences (ADipPS)
- Single Module Offer (Part of ADipPS): All modules (except project modules) of ADipPS are offered.
- Audit Management I & II: Introduction to healthcare audit with focus on medication management.