Certificate Course in Pharmacy

Certificate Course in Pharmacy is designed to provide learners with a strong foundation in pharmacy principles, practical knowledge, and real-world skills required to work in hospital or retail pharmacy settings. The course primarily focuses on teaching the basics of pharmacy practice, including drug classifications, dosage forms, and prescription reading. Students learn how to interpret doctor’s prescriptions and dispense medicines accurately while following safety protocols.

This course also teaches how to manage and store medicines, maintain stock and inventory, and handle cold chain products. Learners are trained in OPD (Outpatient Department) and IPD (Inpatient Department) pharmacy operations, including the handling of emergency and narcotic drugs. Additional modules cover pharmacy ethics, documentation, labeling, and regulatory compliance as per Indian Drug Laws.

Emphasis is placed on patient safety, communication, and proper coordination between pharmacy, nursing, and clinical staff. By the end of the course, students gain hands-on knowledge to work confidently in real healthcare environments.

The program is ideal for freshers, healthcare support staff, and students who wish to enter the pharmaceutical sector. Upon completion, participants receive a recognized certificate, opening opportunities for employment in hospitals, medical stores, and clinics.

General Overview

1. Definition and Functions of Hospital Pharmacy
2. Role of a Hospital Pharmacist
3. Difference Between Hospital and Retail Pharmacy

Prescription Management

4. Receiving and Validating Prescriptions
5. Reading and Interpreting Doctor’s Orders
6. Detecting Prescription Errors or Interactions

Medicine Dispensing

7. Dispensing to Inpatients (IPD) and Outpatients (OPD)
8. Emergency / Stat Medicine Supply
9. Double-Check System for High-Risk Medications
10. Labeling of Dispensed Medicines

Storage & Inventory

11. Drug Storage Guidelines (Room Temp, Refrigerated, etc.)
12. Cold Chain Management
13. Near-Expiry Drug Management
14. Inventory and Stock Level Maintenance
15. FIFO/FEFO Practices (First Expiry, First Out)

Safety & Compliance

16. Handling of Narcotic and Controlled Substances
17. Documentation & Record-Keeping
18. Infection Control Practices in Pharmacy
19. Biomedical Waste Management from Pharmacy
20. Compliance with Drug and Cosmetic Act Rules

Coordination & Services

21. Coordination with Nursing & Clinical Teams
22. Ward Medicine Supply Process
23. Patient Counseling (if applicable)
24. Internal Pharmacy Audits
25. Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR)