Poornima University Certificate in Pharmacy Assistant course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful pharmacy assistant. The course provides students with an understanding of the principles of pharmacy practice, the legal and ethical responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant, and the skills required to work in a pharmacy setting. The course also covers topics such as drug classification, dosage forms, drug interactions, and patient counseling.

The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful pharmacy assistant. The curriculum includes topics such as pharmacology, pharmacy law, pharmacy calculations, and pharmacy operations. Students will also learn about the different types of medications, their uses, and how to properly store and dispense them. Additionally, students will gain an understanding of the different types of pharmacy services, such as compounding, and how to provide quality customer service.

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a pharmacy assistant. They will be able to accurately interpret and follow prescriptions, accurately dispense medications, and provide quality customer service. Additionally, they will be able to identify and resolve medication errors, and provide patient counseling.

Particulars	Details
Course Duration	6 Months
Course Fees	INR 25,000
Mode of Study	Online
Institute Type	University

Semester	Subject	Topic Covered
Semester 1	Pharmacy Practice	Introduction to Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Pharmacy Law and Ethics, Pharmacy Management, Pharmacology, Pharmacy Practice, Pharmaceutical Technology, Dispensing and Compounding
Semester 2	Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Microbiology
Semester 3	Pharmaceutical Technology	Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms, Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
Semester 4	Pharmaceutical Biotechnology	Introduction to Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, Recombinant DNA Technology, Immunology, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Semester 5	Pharmaceutical Management	Introduction to Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Marketing, Pharmaceutical Economics, Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Pharmaceutical Business Development
Semester 6	Clinical Pharmacy	Introduction to Clinical Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacy Practice, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Drug Information, Clinical Pharmacy Research

1. Introduction to Pharmacy
2. Pharmaceutical Calculations
3. Pharmacy Law and Ethics
4. Pharmacology
5. Pharmacy Practice
6. Drug Distribution and Inventory Management
7. Pharmaceutical Compounding
8. Pharmacy Technology
9. Medication Safety
10. Patient Care and Communication