Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy profession is an essential and integral part of the National Health care System of a a country. A pharmacist is the only person who is in a unique position of exercising complete drug expertise and its application.

Keeping in view the growing demand and job opportunities at national and international level of pharmacy technician and the significance of this profession, AIMS has decided to undertake this noble task of offering Pharmacy Technician professional diploma which allow the diploma holders to open a Medical store. In this two year diploma course, students are required to study and have training in the subjects of pharmaceutics, hospital pharmacy, dispensing, anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, pharnmacognosy, microbiology and biochemistry.

It is also know to us that the education in pharmacy has no meaning without exposure of the students to the working conditions in the field. The practical training is an integral part of pharmacy education. For the purpose of training the students will be regularly visiting/ working at retail pharmacies, hospital and pharmaceutical industries.

Eligibility Criteria:

The students should has passed Matric with Science subjects in order gain admission. There is no age limit in for admission in this course and students from all age group s are welcomed to apply.

The Institute also provides highly comfortable and safe environment for the female students as well.

Full time career counseling is available at the institute. After passing the exams the students are guided how to secure good jobs. Many of the hard working and brilliant student offered jobs during the course of practical and training and internship. The institute frequently publishes and informs the students about promising jobs in social and other media.

We have already inform about eligibility and criteria in admission form.

Duration:

  • 2 years, annual system.
  • NTS based examination.

Affiliation:

The institute has been recognized by the Pharmacy council of Pakistan for conduction Pharmacy Technician course. After completion of the course a diploma is offered by the institute on the basis of which a student can apply for national and international jobs. A category (Category-B) is also granted by the provincial branch of the pharmacy council after conducting an exam. The students on the basis of this category can start their own retail (medical store) business.

Fee Structure:

Fee Structure for Pharmacy Technicion

Course Title Monthly Pharmacy Technicion 1st year Pharmacy Technicion 1st year
Admission Fee 20,000
Tution Fee 4500*12 54000 54000
Books Fee 1500*2 3000 3000
Co-curricular/Sports Fee 2000 2000
Lab Fee 2500 2500
Lab Security 5000*
Medical Fee 500 500
Utilities 3000 3000
Total   90000 65000
Total Payable in 2 Years 155000

*Refundable

Note:

  1. Monthly fee will be received 24 months continuously.
  2. After 3 months of non-Payee students will be considered as defaulter and he/she will be struck of without any prior notice.
  • Pharmacy council registration Fee Rs.2000/- will be paid in the month of Examination.
  1. Fee 5500/- will also be paid by the students of Pharmacy Technician before the conduct of examination by the PPC.
  2. Document Verification fee Rs.1000/- will be applied on student, when needed.
  3. At above dues are non-refundable under any circumstance. Any change in fee will be applicable to all prior notice.

Important Notice: All students must deposit their monthly fee on or before 7th of each month failing which per day will be charged fine @ Rs.50/-

Syllabus:

COURSES OF STUDY  AND DISTRIBUTION OF SUBJECTS AND PRACTICALS FOR EXAMINATION FOR REGISTRATION IN REGISTER “B”.

Courses of study for Examination for Registration in Register “B”.

The details regarding course contents of each subject/paper will be as under:

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (WRITTEN)

Paper I                                                                      Part- I                                                 100 (20 + 80) Marks

Anatomy

  1. Introduction to Anatomy. 2. Anatomical Terminologies. 3. Surface Anatomy

Physiology

  1. Introduction to Physiology
  2. Structure of Cell and Tissues of the Body
  3. i) Bone Structure, Types of Bones and Joints
  4. ii) Muscles (Structure of Skeletal, Smooth & Cardiac Muscle)
  5. BLOOD: Composition of blood (RBC, WBC and Platelets), Fate of Red Blood cells, Blood groups, Rh factors, E.S.R. Blood coagulation, Anemias.
  6. CIRCULATORY SYSTEM: Properties of the cardiac muscle. Heart beat. Cardiac cycle. ECG. Blood pressure. Pulse. Hemorrhage. Lymph.
  7. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: Mechanics of respiration. Pulmonary ventilation. Lungs volume and capacities. Carriage of O2 and CO2 by the blood.  Regulation of breathing (Nervous & Chemical control).
  8. SKIN: Structure, Functions of skin, Temperature regulation by Skin.
  9. DIGESTIVE SYSTEM: Introduction to Digestive juices-saliva, Gastric juice, pancreatic juice, Bile and intestinal juices; their composition. Movements of the stomach and intestines. Functions of liver and gall bladder.
  10. URINARY SYSTEM: Urine formation and composition of urine.
  11. PHYSIOLOGY OF NERVE AND MUSCLE: General introduction to Nervous and Muscular system.
  12. NERVOUS SYSTEM: General introduction to Nervous and Muscular system.
  13. SPECIAL SENSE: Introductory knowledge of structure and functions of the special senses.
  14. ENDOCRINOLOGY: Definition of Hormone. Nature, Function and action of Hormone.

 

BIOCHEMISTRY & Microbiology (WRITTEN)

Paper 2                                                        Part- I                                                       100 (50 + 50) Marks

BIOCHEMISTRY (50 marks)

1            General Introduction and Basic Biochemical Principles

2            General introduction, Basic Chemistry, Nature and Classification and functions of :

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Amino acids, Nucleic acids, Vitamins, Hormones, Enzymes

  1. Role of Vitamins, Physiological role of Fat-soluble Vitamins (A, D, E and K) and Water-soluble Vitamins (Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic acid, Niacin, Pyridoxal phosphate, Biotin Folic acid, Cyanocobalamin – members of B-complex family – and Ascorbic acid)
  2. Introduction to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering
  3. Acid-Base and Electrolyte Balance in Human body.

MICROBIOLOGY (50 marks)

  1. Introduction and Scope of Microbiology
  2. Nomenclature and classification of Micro-organisms.

(I) The Bacteria:

a..  Classification of Bacteria.    B. .Culture Media, Bacterial cultures and staining Methods.

(II) The Viruses: Nomenclature and Classification of Viruses

(III) Introduction to Fungi/Yeast/Molds:

  1. Introduction to Microbiology of air, water and soil.
  2. Sterilization/Disinfection.
  3. Introduction to sterile area and clean area.   b. Methods and application in pharmacy
  4. Fermentation. Pharmaceutical Products produced by fermentation process.
  5. Definitions of the following:

Immunity, autoimmunity and tolerance. Antigen.  Antibodies.  Antigen-Antibody reactions. Hypersensitivity and allergy. 

  1. Vaccines and Sera: Introduction and aims. Types of Vaccines.

 

PHARMACOGNOSY  (WRITTEN)

Paper 3                                                        Part- I                                                                        100 Marks

  1. Introduction and scope of Pharmacognosy.
  2. 2. Classification of crude drugs
  3. Terminology used in Pharmacognosy.
  4. Evaluation of crude drugs i.e. organoleptic, physical, chemical and biological.
  5. Introduction, case history, skin test, treatment and mechanism of allergy.
  6. Enzymes obtained from plant source (Phyto-enzymes)
  7. General introduction of poisonous plants with special reference to Pakistan.
  8. Separation and isolation of plant constitutions: An introduction to chromatography and chromatographic techniques e.g.
  9. Column chromatography. b. Paper chromatography.
  10. Thin Layer chromatography.
  11. Introduction to Extraction and Extraction techniques
  12. General introduction, classification and medicinal uses of important plants containing:
  13. Glycosides b. Alkaloids                     c. Volatile Oils (essential oils)
  14. Resins and Resin combinations e. Carbohydrates f.  Tannins
  15. Lipids (fixed oils, fats and related compound s, waxes)

 

PHARMACEUTICS-I  (General, Physical and Dispensing) (WRITTEN)

Paper 4                                                        Part- I                                                                        100 Marks

 

  1. Introduction of Pharmacy in relation to Hospital Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Retail Pharmacy, Industrial Pharmacy and Forensic Pharmacy.
  2. History of pharmacy with special reference to contribution of Muslim scientists to Pharmacy.
  3. An introduction of various official books used in Pharmacy.
  4. Surface Tension, Viscosity, Ionization, pH, pH indicators, buffers, Isotonic solutions and their applications in Pharmacy.
  5. Introduction and application to the following processes in Pharmacy

Adsorption, Calcination, Centrifugation, Crystallization, Decantation, Deliquescence, Desiccation, Distillation, Efflorescence, Elutriation, Evaporation, Exsiccation, Fusion, Ignition, Levitation, Lyophilization,  Sublimation, Trituration, Vaporization,

  1. Introduction to Various Dosage Forms
  2. Basic Principles of Compounding and Dispensing Including:

Weights and Measures. Calculations for compounding and Dispensing.  Containers and closures. Prescription-Handling, Filling, Interpretation. Labeling.

  1. Extemporaneous Dispensing of Solutions, suspensions, emulsions, creams and ointments, pastes and gels, suppositories and pessaries, powders and granules, oral unit dosage form.
  2. Introduction to Aseptic Dispensing and TPN Dispensing
  3. Introduction to Incompatibility

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY (PRACTICAL)

Paper 5                                                        Part- I                                                                 100 (20 + 80) Marks

Anatomy

  1. Study of Human Skeleton
  2. Histological Examination of Slides: Epithelium, Connective Tissues and Muscles

Physiology

  1. Blood
  2. i) Determination of Hemoglobin (Hb) ii)  Determination of E.S.R.

iii) R.B.C. Count.                                                           iv) W.B.C. Count.

  1. v) L.C. (Differential Leucocyte Count). vi)  Bleeding Time.

vii) Coagulation Time.                                                   viii)Blood groups.

  1. Respiration:
  2. i) Determination of Tidal volume. ii)   Demonstration of Artificial Respiration.
  3. C.V.S.
  4. i) Recording of Arterial Pulse.               ii)   Recording of Arterial Blood Pressure.

iii)  Electro-cardiogram.

  1. Eye
  2. i) Visual and Acuity for far vision and near vision.
  3. ii) Field of vision (Perimetry).

BIOCHEMISTRY AND MICROBIOLOGY (PRACTICALS)

Paper 6                                                        Part- II                                                                100 (50 + 50) Marks

BIOCHEMISTRY (50 marks)

  1. Qualitative analysis of Carbohydrates, Lipids and Sterols (Cholesterol), Blood analysis
  2. Quantitative analysis of Carbohydrates-Glucose (reducing sugar) and any other carbohydrate using Benedict method.
  3. Analysis of normal and abnormal components of Urine – Sugar, Uric acid and Cholesterol

Microbiology (50 marks)

  1. Sterilization of Glassware.
  2. Preparation of general and selective media and culturing of microorganisms.
  3. Total and viable counts of microorganism.
  4. Staining of Bacteria: Gram method
  5. Microbiological analysis of air, water and soil.

PHARMACOGNOSY (PRACTICALS)

Paper 7                                                   Part- I                                                                              100 Marks

  1. Introduction of the entire and broken parts of the plant drugs (Macro and organoleptic characters).
  2. Microscopic examination of powders and sections of plant drugs.
  3. Extraction of the active constituents of crude drugs and chemical tests for their identification.
  4. Isolation and Demonstration of Chromatographic Techniques.

PHARMACEUTICS-I (General, Physical and Dispensing))   PRACTICALS

Paper 8                                                              Part – I                                                                  100 Marks

  1. Experiments to demonstrate some of physio-chemical processes like simple distillation, steam distillation, crystallization, Dialysis.
  2. Preparation of Buffer solutions and isotonic solution
  3. Determination of %age composition of solutions by specific gravity method.
  4. Partition-coefficient, surface tension, viscosity
  5. Practical introduction to prescription, interpretation and Labeling.
  6. Dispensing of various dosage forms.

 

PHARMACEUTICS-II (Industrial and Quality Control)   (WRITTEN)

Paper 1                                                             Part- II                                                                     100 Marks

  1. General introduction to the following processes and equipment used:

Mixing, Size Reduction, Drying, Filtration, Evaporation, Compression, Rheology.

  1. A Brief introduction to the formulation and manufacturing of Solid, Semisolid, Liquid and Parenteral Dosage forms
  2. An introduction to the added substances like Preservatives, antioxidants, solubilize, suspending agents, buffers, stabilizers etc.
  3. Filling, Packaging and various materials used for packaging
  4. An understanding of quality control of Pharmaceuticals.
  5. Quality assurance system adopted in pharmaceutical industry.
  6. Storage of Pharmaceutical and Packaging materials
  7. Documentation in Pharmaceutical Industry
  8. Study Tour: To visit various hospitals, retail pharmacies, pharmaceutical industries and medicinal plant collection will be an integral part of the syllabi.

PHARMACOLOGY (WRITTEN)

Paper 2                                                        Part- II                                                                         100 Marks

  1. Introduction to Pharmacology:
  2. 2 Routes of drugs administration
  3. Posology, Dose calculations,       Yong’s Formula and Clark’s Formula, Factors modifying the action & dosage of drugs.
  4. General introduction to the drugs acting on various systems along with an explanation of one Porotype drug:
  5. Autonomic Nervous System b. Central Nervous System
  6. Gastrointestinal Tract d. Respiratory System
  7. Cardiovascular System f. Genito-Urinary System
  8. Introduction to Autacoids and their Antagonists
  9. Introduction to Drugs used in Anesthetics
  10. Introduction to Chemotherapy
  11. Introduction to Toxicology

 

PHARMACEUTICS-III (Hospital and Community Pharmacy)   (WRITTEN)

Paper 3                                                        Part- II                                                                          100 Marks

  1. Pharmaceutical and Medical Terminologies used in Hospital and Community Pharmacy
  2. Introduction to Hospital Pharmacy
  3. Hospital and its Organization
  4. i) Classification of                              ii)  Clinical Departments

iii)  Nursing, Dietetic, Pathology, Blood Bank, Radiology and other supportive services etc.

  1. iv) Pharmacy’s role in the Hospitals.
  2. An introduction to the Hospital Formulary.
  3. Dispensing to Inpatients and Outpatients.
  4. Safe use of Medication in the Hospital.
  5. Introduction to Distribution and Control of Hospital Medicines.
  6. An introduction to Health Accessories and Surgical Supplies.
  7. General Introduction to Community Pharmacy, Definitions and Background.
  8. Public Health and Community Pharmacy:
    1. Epidemiology & its Control b) Preventive Health (EPI & CDC)
    2. Family Planning c) Health Policy & National Drug Policy
    3. Patient Education and Counselling
    4. Pharmacy Layout Design:
    5. a) Objectives                                                            b) Types of Pharmacies
    6. c) Consumer goods and purchases d) Classes of Layout designs.
    7. Management of Pharmaceutical and Hospital Waste

 

SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR, LAW AND ETHICS (WRITTEN)

Paper 4                                                        Part- II                                                                       100 Marks

  1. 1. An Introduction to Behavioral Sciences
  2. Principals of Social Behavior
  1. Developmental stages of the life cycle
  2. Hereditary, cultural and environmental influences on behavior
  3. Mental health and applied psychology
  4. Importance of Communication skills
  5. Principals of Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
  6. Recognition and response to verbal and non-verbal communication
  7. Adaptations for Individualized needs
  8. Application of Electronic Technology
  9. Fundamental writing skills.
  10. Introduction to Law and Ethics
  11. Legal guidelines/requirements for Health care     b. Risk Management
  12. Pharmacy Law/Ethics and related issues
  13. An introduction to Manual of Drug Laws
  14. Drug Act 1976                                                         b. Pharmacy Act 1967
  15. Punjab Drug Rules 1988                                         d. The Dangerous Drugs Act, 1930
  16. Shops and Establishment Ordinance, 1969 f.  The Poisons Act, 1919.
  17. An introduction to Management
  18. Promotion b. Advertising and Salesmanship
  19. Sales Management

COMPUTER

Paper 5                 Part- II                                 Total Marks : 100

Theory :             : 50

Practical             : 50

  1. Fundamentals basic concepts of computers

(a) General learning, knowledge, and fluency with computer terms and usage.

(b) Disk                                                                     (c) Disk operating systems and Windows

(d) Computer languages                            (e) Modems and networking

  1. Preliminary Introduction of following packages

(a) PC Tools                                                             (b) Norton Utilities

(c) Graphics                                                             (d) Data base

(e) Spread sheet packages like Excel and Lotus

(f) Any one of popular word processor like Microsoft word

  1. Patient Data/Drug Data

(a)  Record keeping                                                 b) Data Analysis

 

PHARMACEUTICS (INDUSTRIAL) PRACTICALS

Paper    6                                                                  Part- II                                                         100 Marks

  1. Manufacture of Tablets by wet granulation. Manufacture of Tablets by Slugging.
  2. Manufacturing of Capsules
  3. Manufacturing of Syrups, Suspensions and Emulsions
  4. Ampoule filling, sealing and sterilization
  5. Quality Control Tests of Tablets

Disintegration, Dissolution, Friability, Hardness and thickness tests, Determination of weight variation in tablets, Density of powder,  Particle size analysis.

  1. Clarity and leakage tests in injectables.

NOTE: The candidates are required to work for 200 hours in a Hospital, Factory, Shop or Dispensary during summer vacation.  They must maintain a diary of work signed daily by the Manager.

 

 

PHARMACOLOGY (PRACTICALS)

Paper    7                                                                  Part- II                                                                       100 Marks

  1. Preparation of standard solution.
  2. Ringer solution. b. Tyrode solution.
  3. Krebs solution. d. Normal saline solution.
  4. To demonstrate the effects of Adrenaline and Acetylcholine on Frog’s heart.
  5. To study the effects of Adrenaline on Rabbit’s Eyes.
  6. To study the effects of Homatropine on Rabbit’s Eyes.
  7. To study the effects of Pilocarpine on Rabbit’s Eyes.
  8. To study the effects of Local Anesthetic drug (e.g. Cocaine) on Rabbit’s Eyes.
  9. To study the anticoagulant effects of Heparin and oral anticoagulants on Rabbits.

 

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