A Day In The Life: Pharmacist

Step into a typical day as a pharmacist with our AI-powered ‘Day in the Life’ experience. Follow real tasks, challenges, and insights to see what this career is really like. Shadow a pharmacist dispensing medicines, advising patients, and working closely with doctors. Students see how pharmacists balance science, safety, and patient care.

Course Description

This course gives a realistic, behind-the-scenes look at what pharmacists actually do. While many people think the job is mainly about handing out medicines, the reality is far more complex and responsible. Pharmacists are trained medicines experts who check prescriptions for safety, help people use treatments correctly, and make decisions that directly affect patient health.

Through a series of video walkthroughs and supporting chapters, learners explore the full scope of the profession. The course covers how prescriptions are checked, why communication is such a major part of the job, how pharmacists handle ethical and safety decisions, and what happens when medicines are out of stock. It also explains the teamwork involved in pharmacy and the different settings pharmacists can work in, including community pharmacies, hospitals, and roles in the pharmaceutical industry.

The course also outlines how to become a pharmacist in Ireland, what studying pharmacy is really like, and how placement brings the job to life in real healthcare environments. By the end, learners will understand the skills that matter in this career, the types of situations pharmacists deal with, and whether this fast-paced, people-focused healthcare role could be a good fit.

Introduction

Meet Megan!: Video Walkthrough with Megan
So, What Actually Is a Pharmacist?
Recap Quiz

Starting the Day

Opening Up: You’re in Charge of Everything: Video Walkthrough with Megan
Different Types of Pharmacy
Recap Quiz

Prescriptions – More Than Just Reading a Label

Prescription Checking: What You Don’t See: Video Walkthrough with Megan
The 4 Things Pharmacists Look For
Recap Quiz

Talking to Customers

Explaining Medicines (Properly): Video Walkthrough with Megan
How Pharmacists Stop Mistakes
Recap Quiz

Medicines, Safety, and Ethics in Real Life

Safety & Ethics: Holding the Line: Video Walkthrough with Megan
The Hard Part: Saying No
Recap Quiz

The Team Behind the Counter

The Pharmacy Team: Video Walkthrough with Megan
Safety Behind The Scenes
Recap Quiz

Suppliers, Stock, and Pressure Moments

Out of Stock and Under Pressure: Video Walkthrough with Megan
Shortages, Substitutions & Staying Calm
Recap Quiz

Community vs Hospital vs Industry

Different Settings: Video Walkthrough with Megan
Which Pharmacy Path Suits You?
Recap Quiz

How You Actually Become a Pharmacist

How to Become a Pharmacist in Ireland: Video Walkthrough with Megan
The Path In: Subjects, College & Placement
Recap Quiz

Is This Career Right for You?

The Honest Truth About Pharmacy: Video Walkthrough with Megan
Is Pharmacy a Good Fit? Traits That Matter
Recap Quiz

Duration
1 Hour
Lessons
10 modules
Format
Video, text
Certification
Yes
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