Covering: The Medical Devices Industry, The Pharmaceutical API Industry & The Biopharmaceutical Industry
Advance your professional and job skills. This programme is designed to give a sound basic knowledge to prospective entrants to the above Industries.
Objectives: To provide participants with the background knowledge required to operate effectively within the Life Science industries. It should enhance participants prospects of gaining employment in these industries.
Accreditation: Introduction to the Life Science Industries, Certificate from PAA\VQ-SET and also a Pharmaceutical Practices Certificate from City & Guilds 0603.
Modules covered are: » Introduction & Industry Overview
» Medical Devices
» Pharmaceutical Synthesis & Formulation
» The Bio-Pharmaceutical Industry
» Sterile Manufacturing & Clean Room Operation
» Product Packaging & Plant Services
» Health & Safety and Environmental Controls
» Company Organisation & Materials Control
» Quality & GMP Applications
» Legislative Requirements
Prerequisites: No formal entry requirements.
Delivery: Distance Learning for 15 consecutive weeks (includes for pre-test and certificate exams).
Assessment: Assignments, Short Answer Tests and one hour Multi - choice examinations.
Start Date: Wednesday 3rd September 2008
Registration: We are currently taking registrations for this course. Please return completed registration form along with course deposit of €250 or employer authorisation for company sponsored participants.
Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
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Course Fees: €995 * Reduced to €398 for those eligible for FÁS Funding.
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Enquiries: Contact us or phone 021 4350700
* FÁS Funding is based on the Competency Development Fund and as such requires candidates to be in full-time employment in order to qualify.