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Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support

HLT47121
HealthCertificate IVNationally recognised
Level 4AQF level
21Units to complete
6 months to 2 yearsAQF length guide
5Training providers
Nov 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (HLT47121, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate IV; 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
Hospital pharmacy assistantHospital pharmacy technicianPharmacy TechnicianSenior Pharmacy Technician
Industries
Health
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for HLT47121 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 21 units: 13 core plus 8 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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BSBHRM415Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBLDR414Lead team effectiveness
BSBSTR402Implement continuous improvement
CHCDIV001Work with diverse people
CHCPRP003Reflect on and improve own professional practice
FBPPHM3020Apply Good Manufacturing Practice requirements
HLTCCD003Use medical terminology in health care
HLTPHA010Maintain pharmaceutical imprest stock
HLTPHA011Pack pharmaceutical products
HLTPHA012Dispense prescriptions and medication orders
HLTPHA013Order, maintain and distribute pharmaceutical stock
HLTPHA014Conduct small-scale compounding and labelling of pharmaceutical products
HLTPHA015Provide assistance in dispensary administration
HLTPHA016Conduct small-scale compounding and labelling of aseptic pharmaceutical products
HLTPHA017Support pharmacist's communication with patients and other health professionals
HLTPHA018Support pharmacists in the collection and presentation of workplace data and information
HLTPHA019Coordinate communication processes in a hospital or health services pharmacy setting
HLTPHA020Apply knowledge of biological principles within the pharmacy environment
HLTPHA021Apply knowledge of medications used to assist patients in using medications effectively
HLTPHA022Apply knowledge of gastrointestinal and nutritional disorders to dispense medication
HLTPHA023Apply knowledge of cardio-respiratory disorders to dispense medication
HLTPHA024Apply knowledge of central nervous system disorders to dispense medication
HLTPHA025Apply knowledge of medications used for infections, immunological products and vaccines
HLTPHA026Apply knowledge of endocrine and genitourinary disorders to dispense medication
HLTPHA027Apply knowledge of malignant diseases and immunosuppressive disorders to dispense medication
HLTPHA028Apply knowledge of eye, ear and nose disorders to dispense medication
HLTPHA029Apply knowledge of chemical principles as they apply to pharmacy activity
HLTPHA030Apply knowledge of medications used to provide analgesia
HLTPHA031Apply knowledge of musculoskeletal disorders to dispense medication
HLTPHA032Apply knowledge of dermatological disorders to dispense medication
HLTWHS003Maintain work health and safety
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the HLT47121 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

5 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→
Executive Institute of Leadership and ManagementBased in QLD · Registered since 2010→
Hospital Pharmacy Training CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2025→
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.