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Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support

HLT37121
HealthCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
13Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
8Training providers
Nov 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT37121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Dispensing technicianHospital pharmacy technicianHospital pharmacy assistantDispensary AssistantPharmacy AssistantPharmacy Technician
Industries
Health
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for HLT37121 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 13 units, all of them core. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBMED301Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately
BSBMED305Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy and security within the medical environment
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
CHCCOM005Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
HLTAAP001Recognise healthy body systems
HLTPHA010Maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock
HLTPHA011Pack pharmaceutical products
HLTPHA012Dispense prescriptions and medication orders
HLTPHA013Order, maintain and distribute pharmaceutical stock
HLTPHA015Provide assistance in dispensary administration
HLTPHA021Apply knowledge of medications used to assist patients in using medications effectively
HLTWHS001Participate in workplace health and safety
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the HLT37121 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

8 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

AUSTRALIAN VOCATIONAL ACADEMYBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Box Hill InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Care Academy NSW Pty LtdBased in QLD · Registered since 2000→
Executive Institute of Leadership and ManagementBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
Hospital Pharmacy Training CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2025→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
SWC TrainingBased in VIC · Registered since 1997→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.