30-Hours Professional Diploma in Community and Institutional Pharmacy
Credit hours
3
Learners explore how pharmacies operate in community and hospital settings, covering drug classes, dosage forms, prescription processing and dispensing. The course also addresses pharmaceutical calculations, medication safety and error prevention, stock control and storage, legal and ethical responsibilities, and patient communication. It suits pharmacy assistants and anyone interested in pharmacy support work.
What you'll cover
- 01Introduction to Community and Institutional Pharmacy Practice
- 02Drug Classifications, Dosage Forms, and Therapeutic Use
- 03Prescription Processing and Dispensing Techniques
- 04Pharmaceutical Calculations and Accuracy in Dosage
- 05Medication Safety, Errors, and Risk Management
- 06Inventory Control and Storage Management
- 07Legal, Ethical, and Regulatory Considerations in Pharmacy
- 08Patient Counselling and Communication Skills
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