The Certificate in Pharmacy Assistant course offered by the Tamil Nadu Open University is a great way to gain the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful pharmacy assistant. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the pharmacy profession and the various roles and responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant. The course covers topics such as pharmacology, pharmacy law, pharmacy calculations, drug distribution systems, and patient counseling. It also provides students with an understanding of the various types of medications and their uses, as well as the importance of accurate record keeping.

The course is divided into two semesters, with each semester lasting for six months. During the first semester, students will learn about the fundamentals of pharmacy, including the history and development of the profession, the different types of drugs and their uses, and the various roles and responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant. The second semester focuses on the practical aspects of the profession, such as drug distribution systems, patient counseling, and pharmacy calculations.

At the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the pharmacy profession and the various roles and responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant. They will also be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the various types of medications and their uses, as well as the importance of accurate record keeping. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Certificate in Pharmacy Assistant from the Tamil Nadu Open University.

Course Duration	Fee	Study Mode	University Type
1 year	Rs. 10,000	Distance Learning	State University

Semester	Syllabus
1st Semester	Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Computer Applications
2nd Semester	Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Drug Store Management
3rd Semester	Clinical Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance, Pharmaceutical Biostatistics, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology
4th Semester	Pharmaceutical Formulation, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Biopharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
5th Semester	Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Microbiology
6th Semester	Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Marketing

1. Introduction to Pharmacy
2. Pharmaceutical Calculations
3. Pharmacy Law and Ethics
4. Pharmacology
5. Pharmacy Practice
6. Pharmaceutical Compounding
7. Drug Delivery Systems
8. Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
9. Drug Interactions
10. Pharmacokinetics
11. Pharmacy Management
12. Drug Information
13. Quality Assurance
14. Drug Distribution Systems
15. Pharmacy Technology
16. Drug Abuse and Addiction
17. Clinical Pharmacy
18. Herbal Medicine
19. Nutrition and Dietetics
20. Health Care Delivery Systems