Achievements of people seeking pharmacy jobs celebrated
Tuesday 8th December 2009
The achievements of a number of people who are seeking pharmacy jobs have been celebrated .
During a recent ceremony, Westminster Kingsway College recognised adult learners who have achieved their BTEC National Certificate NVQ Level 3 in Pharmacy Services, Pharmacy Europe reports.
The individuals are now working in healthcare settings across the UK, it revealed.
Each of the learners was presented with a certificate at the college's King's Cross Centre by registered pharmacy technician Steve Acres.
The medical professional is a member of the council at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society, which is a professional body for those in the industry and aims to lead, regulate, develop and represent pharmacy.
Joanne Martin from Westminster Kingsway College said: "The profession is expanding and, with a foundation degree now available, pharmacy technicians are now central to the continuing modernisation of the pharmacy service in hospitals and within the community."
She added that the college is now the largest provider of this type of training.
Written by Mathew Horton
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