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Medicine and Counter Assistant (MCA) Irish Pharmaceutical Union | BP092 (12 weeks classroom Based) or BP092ON (12 weeks Online) (EXAMS HELD ONSITE IN LIMERICK)

Course Overview

Award(s)

Accreditation Irish Pharmaceutical Union (IPU)

Course Code:

BP081 Thurs 18.45-21.45

Fees:

€280 plus ATHE registration and certificate €440

This course is suitable for anyone who
wishes to gain the qualifications to
dispense over the counter medicines
and other products in a pharmaceutical
setting. Why is the course needed?
Between 10,000 and 25,000 people ask
for advice in pharmacies every day.

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Programme Description

The course covers the following topics:
• Counter Assistant Skills: Customer
Service & Communication skills, the
2WHAMM approach to questioning,
Product knowledge, Referral to the
pharmacist, dealing with product
specific requests, Dealing with
suspected OTC medicine abuse
• Gastrointestinal conditions I:
Indigestion, Heartburn & Constipation,
Smoking cessation
• Respiratory conditions: Coughs, Colds
& Hay Fever
• Pain
• Gastrointestinal conditions II
• Skin : Skin & Feet, Mouth, Eyes & Ears,
Healthy Living, Natural Remedies,
Vitamins & Minerals and nutritional
supplements
• Women’s health, Child Health & Family
Planning, Holiday Healthcare & First
Aid