Put your years of pharmacy experience to good use: The DEUST in Pharmacy Technician is now open to credit for prior learning

The DEUST (Diploma in Scientific and Technical University Studies) in Pharmacy Technician is now available through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

This e-learning program allows professionals with significant experience in the pharmaceutical field to leverage the skills they have acquired in the workplace and thus earn this degree without having to complete the full initial training program.

Through the VAE, candidates can have their skills officially recognized, enhance their employability, and gain access to new career opportunities, while helping to meet the pharmaceutical sector’s growing need for qualified personnel.

This process for the recognition of prior learning is eligible for the CPF
(My Training Account)

Objectives of the DEUST

1. Manage the demand for pharmaceutical products and support patients throughout their care.
2. Work as part of a multidisciplinary team and process information related to pharmaceutical activities.
3. Take action on prevention.
4. Manage the flow of pharmaceutical products.
5. Finding one's place as a healthcare professional.
6. Acting responsibly within a professional organization.

Recognition of Prior Learning

The Validation of Prior Learning (VAE) allows you toearn credit toward all or part of a degree by demonstrating the skills you have acquired through yourexperiencebefore a panel of evaluators.

You are not taking any courses: instead, you are preparing a portfolio that outlines the skills you have acquired through your professional experience. These skills allow you to earn the certification you are seeking—either in full or in part.

You can receive assistance with writing this paper and with your presentation to the panel.

The role of a pharmacy technician

Pharmacy technicians perform their duties in retail pharmacies, chain pharmacies, and mine emergency pharmacies.

He or she can perform the following tasks:

• Review of prescriptions or requests for health, dietary, cosmetic, and personal care products
• Dispensing of requested health products and providing advice to patients/clients
• Inventory Management
• Participation in prevention, education, and patient/client monitoring
• Customer Service and Sales
• Administrative functions required for the reimbursement of drugs and medical supplies
• Participation in the quality assurance process
• Preparation, packaging, labeling, and pricing

Prices and Terms of Access

Receive 12 hours of remote VAE support tailored to your application by specialized professionals.

To fund this process of Recognizing Prior Learning, several funding options are available to you:

• CPF funding, 
• Opco,
• Employer,
• Individual 

Prerequisite: Professional Certificate in Pharmacy Technician

Are you interested in this approach?

For more information and to apply, please contact our team (sfc-vae@umontpellier.fr)