Pharmacy Technician Course
Course Overview
The Pharmacy Technician Course is a 3-year licensed diploma approved by the Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN). This course equips students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies required in dispensing medications and providing patient care.
Curriculum
The comprehensive curriculum covers:
1. Pharmaceutical calculations
2. Pharmacology
3. Pharmacy practice
4. Pharmaceutical chemistry
5. Biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics
6. Pharmaceutical technology
7. Dispensing and pharmacy management
8. Pharmaceutical jurisprudence
9. Clinical pharmacy
10. Community pharmacy
…and other relevant courses.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the Pharmacy Technician can pursue exciting career opportunities in:
1. Hospitals and healthcare facilities
2. Community pharmacies
3. Pharmaceutical industries
4. Research institutions
5. Government agencies
This program prepares students for a rewarding career in pharmacy support, enhancing patient care and safety.
Entry Requirement
Pharmacy Technician
O’LEVEL Credits in; English-Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
Duration
The Duration for this course is Three (3) years.