The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This qualification will benefit experienced pharmacy assistants who are looking to expand their skills in the area of dispensary. Dispensary assistants work with the pharmacist to provide prescription medicines to pharmacy customers. Under the supervision of the pharmacist, dispensary assistants maintain customer records, select and label medicines and process claims.
To complete the Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary, you will need to complete 14 units - 9 core units and 5 elective units. The core units will provide you with the basic pharmacy and dispensing skills required to operate effectively in a community pharmacy. The elective units allow you to extend your dispensing skills or broaden your pharmacy skills.
Delivery mode
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 29 Woods Street, Darwin NT
- Suite 201, 10 Norbrik Drive, Bella Vista
- Level 2, 15 National Circuit Barton
- 40 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn
- 132 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill
- 202 Glen Osmond Road, Fullarton
- 1322 Hay St, West Perth
- 38 Montpelier Retreat, Battery Point
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
- NSW Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NSW Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- NT Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the NT Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- TAS Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the TAS Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
- VIC Subsidised Training This training may be subsidised by the VIC Government for eligible individuals. Places are limited.
Career opportunities
The Certificate IV in Community Pharmacy Dispensary will prepare you for the following roles.
Dispensary Technician
A Dispensary Technician helps to prepare medications at a pharmacy. You’ll be supervised by a qualified pharmacist as you process prescriptions for...
Pharmacy Assistant
A Pharmacy Assistant performs a range of duties at a pharmacy. You might help customers with enquiries and advice and process retail sales. Pharmac...
Pharmacy Sales Assistant
A Pharmacy Sales Assistant processes retail sales in a pharmacy. You might receive prescriptions from customers and provide advice on non-prescript...
Pharmacy Technician
A Pharmacy Technician assists with the filling of customer prescriptions at a pharmacy. You’ll work under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist...
About The Pharmacy Guild of Australia
The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is a national employers’ organisation registered under the federal Fair Work Act 2009, with over 90 years of experience in representing and promoting the value of community pharmacy in the Australian health care system. Community pharmacies are a vital part of our national health system with the potential to make an even bigger contribution to the health of all Australians.
