Diploma in Pharmacy Assistant
A Diploma in Pharmacy Assistant is a practical, vocational program that prepares you to support licensed pharmacists in the safe and efficient delivery of medications. While the pharmacist oversees the clinical accuracy of prescriptions, the Pharmacy Assistant ensures the daily operations of the pharmacy run smoothly.
Course Overview & Content
Core Focus Areas
Pharmaceutical Knowledge: Understanding drug classifications, dosage forms (tablets, liquids, creams), and basic pharmacology.
Prescription Handling: Learning how to read and interpret prescriptions, calculate dosages, and label medications correctly.
Inventory Management: Tracking stock levels, managing drug expiration dates, and ensuring proper storage (e.g., refrigeration).
Pharmacy Law & Ethics: Understanding the legal regulations governing the sale of medicines and maintaining patient confidentiality.
Pharmaceutical Knowledge: Understanding drug classifications, dosage forms (tablets, liquids, creams), and basic pharmacology.
Prescription Handling: Learning how to read and interpret prescriptions, calculate dosages, and label medications correctly.
Inventory Management: Tracking stock levels, managing drug expiration dates, and ensuring proper storage (e.g., refrigeration).
Pharmacy Law & Ethics: Understanding the legal regulations governing the sale of medicines and maintaining patient confidentiality.