HND Pharmacy Technician

Are you interested in working alongside pharmacists to help patients understand and access needed medications? The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Pharmacy Technician program at the Florence Nightingale Higher Institute of Health and Biomedical Science (FLENHIHBS) provides the skills to begin a rewarding career in this growing field.

The 2-year HND Pharmacy Technician curriculum covers:

• Pharmacy law, ethics, terminology
• Medication dosage forms, administration routes
• Pharmaceutical calculations and measurements
• Medication management and inventory control
• Sterile and non-sterile compounding
• Customer service and communication
• Pharmacy automation and IT systems

Students gain hands-on practice through lab classes and over 800 hours of supervised clinical training in various pharmacy settings. Experienced pharmacy faculty provide individualized mentoring focused on developing core practice competencies.

Upon completing the accredited HND program, graduates can register as qualified pharmacy technicians able to work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists in hospitals, retail pharmacies, clinics and more.

FLENHIHBS prepares graduates for pharmacy technician certification exams to further enhance their careers. If you aspire to help patients and be part of the healthcare team, the HND Pharmacy Technician program is an excellent place to start!