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Program Title: Diploma Course in Pharmacy Assistant
Description: A Pharmacy Assistant is an individual who, under the supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the performance of activities of the pharmacy department. Under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, they perform a variety of tasks. Pharmacy is a growing industry and with new drug stores opening in every nook and corner, properly trained pharmacy technicians could look forward to a fascinating career.
Syllabus: The course contents enable you to efficiently handle the responsibilities of a pharmacy assistant. The topics covered are:
- anatomy and physiology of the human body
- diagnostics, procedures and treatments
- medical histories handling emergencies
- laboratory procedures
- medications and injections
- insurance policies
- billing and record-keeping
- office administration and procedures
- scheduling patients
- office operations and communications
- personnel matters
Accreditation: The Accrediting Council of Independent Colleges and Schools, Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).
Format of Education: Online & Correspondence Courses
Language: English
Job Opportunities: Pharmacy technicians and assistants held about 2,00,000 jobs last year. Pharmacy Technicians/Assistants work in a variety of settings including retail, clinics, hospitals and many more. The job opportunities are immense especially when health care industry is flourishing. On an average pharmacy assistants earn between $8.00 to $11.00 per hour.
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