Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction)
(Level 3) (Online Programme)
Credits: 40
Duration: 15 teaching weeks plus 3 study break weeks (including 4 weeks summer break depending on intake start date)
Locations offered: Online
Fees:
Domestic -Zero Fees apply**
Next intake:
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This programme is owned by Kauri Academy and is accredited to be delivered by AGI Education Ltd.
This programme aims to provide the pharmacy sector with graduates with underpinning knowledge and skills in pharmacy retail. Graduates will be able to work within a pharmacy in a non-dispensing role with the supervision of a pharmacist.
Study Requirement
Online learning requires completion of 8 hours per week of online engagement activities that are facilitator-led, and at least 12 hours per week of online reading, watching videos, learning activities, and formative assessment activities as scheduled.
This programme includes a 6 week Clinical Placement in a retail pharmacy. This is normally scheduled over 3 days per week.
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Bring Your Own Device (BYOD): Students enrolled in this programme must bring their own device (laptop or tablet).
For more details and specifications on the model, click here.
Entry Requirement
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Domestic Students:
- At least 16 years of age at programme start date
- 8 credits at NCEA Level 1 in English (4 in reading, 4 in writing) or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years secondary education.
- There are no minimum academic requirements for applicants 20 years of age and over
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International Students: AGI's Online Pharmacy programme is currently not offered to international students. If you are interested in this programme, please visit - www.kauriacademy.ac.nz/pharmacyintroduction
Qualification Awarded:
New Zealand Certificate in Pharmacy (Introduction to Pharmacy Practice) (Level 3)
Core papers included
CPI 1.1 Safe Practice
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Work ethically and professionally as required by the pharmacy code and standards
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Interact with pharmacy team members and customers/patients to ensure the provision of culturally appropriate customer service.
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Apply all legislation relevant to their workplace.
CPI 1.2 Pharmacy related products and services
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Determine if it is safe and appropriate to provide pharmacy related products and services or advice to customers/patients and know when to refer to a pharmacist.
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Provide First Aid
CPI 1.3 Pharmacy Assistant (Clinical)
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Carry out a range of support activities within the pharmacy.
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Perform accurate calculations using appropriate information technology tools for point-of-sale transactions and retail operations.
Programme Outcomes
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Work ethically and professionally as required by the pharmacy codes and standards.
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Interact with pharmacy team members and customers/patients to ensure the provision of culturally appropriate customer service.
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Apply legislation relevant to their workplace.
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Determine if it is safe and appropriate to provide pharmacy-related products and services or advice to customers/patients and know when to refer to a pharmacist.
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Carry out a range of support activities within the pharmacy.
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Provide first aid.
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Perform calculations using appropriate information technology tools for point of sale transactions and retail operations.
** Zero Fees Apply
This is available to:
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New Zealand citizens
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New Zealand residents/permanent residents living in New Zealand during study
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Australian citizens residing in New Zealand during study
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Any other criteria that TEC deem to be eligible to study as a domestic student
โFEE PROTECTION
Section 236A of the Education Act 1989 requires student fees (over $500 in total) to be placed in an approved trust account to provide security for the repayment of prepaid fees in the event programmes are terminated early. Accordingly, student fees paid in advance are held in the AGI Public Trust account. Fees are drawn down after commencement in stages as the course is completed.
In the event a programme is terminated and alternative tuition services are not provided, the student is entitled to a refund of prepaid student fees pro rata for the balance of the course based upon the number of full weeks required to complete the programme. This arrangement has been accepted by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as meeting the requirements of the Education and Training Act 2020 and the Student Fee Protection Rules 2025.