At a glance
The Pack Paramedical groups 7 courses that open healthcare careers without a long degree route: nursing assistant, lab technician, pharmacy sales, medical representative, elderly care, first aid and nutrition.
Prices: 6,000 – 9,000 DZD depending on the course; duration: 2 – 6 weeks. The pack advertises certificates recognised by the sector.
Who is it for?
- Young people who want to work with patients or in the pharmaceutical world.
- Career changers looking for a sector that recruits and values human contact.
- Family carers who want to learn the right techniques for an elderly or dependent relative.
Programme, price and duration
Prices in Algerian dinars (DZD), per course:
- Nursing assistant — 9,000 DZD · 6 weeks
- Pharmacy sales assistant — 7,500 DZD · 4 weeks
- Medical lab technician — 9,000 DZD · 6 weeks
- Medical representative — 8,500 DZD · 5 weeks
- Elderly care — 6,000 DZD · 4 weeks
- First aid — 6,000 DZD · 2 weeks
- Nutrition — 7,000 DZD · 4 weeks
What you will be able to do
- Provide basic care, hygiene and patient mobilisation.
- Advise a customer at the pharmacy counter, process a prescription and manage drug stock.
- Take samples, run routine tests and respect laboratory safety rules.
- Perform CPR and use a defibrillator (AED).
- Present a medicine to a prescriber (medical rep) and give basic nutrition advice.
Careers and prospects
A course does not guarantee a job, but it opens doors. These are the realistic paths:
- Care: nursing assistant, carer for older people, in a facility or at home.
- Pharmacy: pharmacy sales assistant.
- Laboratory: lab assistant or technician in an analysis laboratory.
- Healthcare sales: medical representative visiting doctors and pharmacists.
- Prevention: workplace first-aider, nutrition adviser.
Frequently asked questions
Do these courses give a state diploma?
No. They are short courses that deliver a certificate. Some professions have additional regulatory requirements, so check with the relevant institution.
How much does the pack cost?
Each course is priced separately, from 6,000 – 9,000 DZD.
How long does it take?
2 – 6 weeks depending on the course; first aid is the shortest.
How to enrol
To book your seat in Pack Paramedical, open the pack page, pick your course and fill in the enrolment form: our team will contact you to confirm the next start date. Not sure which course fits? The free level test and our advisers can help you choose.