CFGM Pharmacy and Parapharmacy Technician · Campus Badalona


The intermediate vocational training programme in Pharmacy and Parapharmacy, offered at the Badalona Campus in Barcelona and sponsored by the Generalitat of Catalonia leads to the official qualification of Technician in Pharmacy and Parapharmacy. This vocational education programme provides practical and specialized training, preparing students to assist in dispensing medication, produce pharmaceutical and parapharmaceutical products, and handle administrative tasks in pharmacies, parapharmacies, and laboratories.

The Pharmacy and Parapharmacy program is a multidisciplinary course that prepares students not only with extensive knowledge in their field but also with the development of social skills necessary in an environment that will always play a fundamental role in people's health and well-being.

  • Qualification: Pharmacy and Parapharmacy Technician
  • Professional Field: Healthcare
  • Duration: 2 academic years
  • Total Hours: 2,000 hours
    • Theoretical Hours: 1,485 hours
    • Practical Hours: 515 hours

Schedule:

  • Mornings from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM

 

Dual Vocational Training (FP Dual)

Since 2016, the Pharmacy and Parapharmacy course has been offered through the Dual Vocational Training (FP Dual) system, which combines learning at the educational center with internships in a company. The internship lasts a minimum of 6 months, and part of the training is paid. FP Dual allows students to gain first-hand experience in the sector they will work in.

 

Competencies

  • Assisting in the dispensing and preparation of pharmaceutical and related products.
  • Selling parapharmaceutical products.
  • Promoting health through customer service and counseling.
  • Performing administrative tasks and stock control.
  • Complying with quality, safety, and environmental protection standards.

 

Modules intermediate vocational training programme in Pharmacy and Parapharmacy

Module Total Hours Lective Hours Hours in Company
0100: Pharmacy Office 198 99 99
0102: Dispensing of Pharmaceutical Products 284 132 119
0101: Dispensing of Parapharmaceutical Products 231 132 99
0104: Magistral Formulation 198 99 99
0105: Health Promotion 132 66 66
0099: Product Arrangement and Sales 66 33 33
0103: Basic Laboratory Operations 132 132 0
0020: First Aid 66 66 0
0170: Basic Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology 99 99 0
01709: IPO I 99 99 0
01710: IPO II 66 66 0
01764: Digitalization 33 33 0
01708: Sustainability 33 33 0
0156: Professional English 66 66 0
C056: Professional Catalan 66 66 0
Optional (amp md2) 33 33 0
Optional (amp md3) 33 33 0
01713: Intermodular Project 264 264 0

 

Career Opportunities

The Intermediate Vocational Training (CFGM) in Pharmacy and Parapharmacy currently has a high employment rate. After completing the course, graduates can work in:

  • Pharmacies
  • Parapharmacies and dietetic shops
  • Wholesale warehouses and distributors of pharmaceutical products
  • Hospital pharmacy services
  • Pharmaceutical laboratories

 

Pathways to Further Studies

The healthcare field includes three Intermediate Vocational Training courses with transferable training units. In addition, the Pharmacy and Parapharmacy Technician qualification allows access to more than 10 higher-level vocational training courses within the Healthcare professional field.

 

Admission Requirements

  • Compulsory Secondary Education (ESO) diploma
  • Entrance exam for intermediate-level vocational training

 

Additional Information

The study methodology for this program is modern and innovative. It includes:

  • A dedicated Pharmacy practice classroom for role-playing dynamics.
  • A First Aid classroom.
  • A variety of trips, visits, and talks related to the healthcare and social sector, giving students direct contact with the professional world.
  • Active collaborations with CAP Progrés and local schools in real healthcare campaigns.
  • European mobility programs and internship agreements with centers in various European countries.
  • Study methods incorporating gamification platforms.

 

TextBooks

   1r FARM: Farmàcia i parafarmàcia
  • Itinerario personal para la empleabilidad I
  • English for Vocational Training GM ClassBook
  • English for Vocational Training GM WorkBook
2n FARM: Farmàcia i parafarmàcia
  • Itinerario personal para la empleabilidad II

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