Pharmacy is both the place from which medicines are dispensed, and the science of effectively preparing and safely dispensing drugs. It is a position of trust and influence in the healthcare professions. Our courses give you a good overview of pharmacy:

1. Pharmacy Assistant

A very popular option, this course explains crucial parts of pharmacy work like dispensing methods, solving dispensing mistakes and how to dispose of expired medications.

2. Pharmacy Assistant and Technician

If this career interests you then it is worth also doing this course where you’ll learn about invoicing, inventory, stock management and important abbreviations in the pharmacist’s vocabulary.

3. Exam Preparation for PTCB Certification - Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

This specialist course helps you prepare for your Pharmacy Technician Certification Board tests, which those residing in the United States and its territories are eligible to take. 

No, you cannot as the requirements are generally for a multi-year degree from an accredited university. But you can start your career with free online courses, exploring whether this exacting field is really for you and getting some more basic qualifications. The beauty of free online courses is that there is no heavy financial outlay and you can work at your own pace - possibly while saving for university to pursue your passion!

Besides being a pharmacist or a pharmacy assistant or technician, you can also:

• Become a nurse prescriber who is qualified to dispense medication

• Go into drug research, exploring how medicines are delivered in the body

Remember, all Alison courses:

• Have no monthly subscription fees

• Have no registration fees

• Have no enrollment fees

• Have no limit on how many courses you can do

• Have no time limit on completing a course

Once you have passed a course, you have the option of purchasing a certificate for a nominal amount. This is super-useful to add to your CV or resume but not compulsory at all. The choice is yours!