Pharmacy Technician Diploma
The need for Pharmacology technicians is increasing day by day due to the increase in number of health bodies that render health services. Availability of a Pharmacology technician, in each health establishment, becomes an initial requirement. This program is designed to help qualifying national cadres specialized in this field which develops continuously. Practical training on Pharmacology technician’s job.
Use of modern technology and quality means in issuing medicines and uses.
Preparation of medication compound.
The period of this program is 2½ years during which students attend four sessions including some practical training within the institute and in some clinics and hospitals. The last session is a practical session during which students spend most of the time in different pharmaceutics sections.
Governmental hospitals.
Private hospitals.
Clinics.
Research centers.
Medicine manufacturing companies.
International medical companies.
First Semester - 14 Weeks Course
Title Credit
hours Theoretical Practical Total
hours Intensive General English
& Medical Terminology 11 10 2 12 Windows 2000 &
Computer Maintenance 2 1 1 2 MS Office + Internet 2 1 1 2 Pharmacy Ethics 1 1 0 1 Fundamental Chemistry 4 2 4 6 TOTAL
20 15 8 23 Second Semester - 14 Weeks Course
Title Credit
hours Theoretical Practical Total
hours Introduction
To Pharmacy Technology 5 4 2 6 Pharmaceutical
Calculation 4 3 2 5 Sterile Products 8 4 8 12 English Language 2 2 0 2 TOTAL
19 13 12 25 First Semester - 14 Weeks Course
Title Credit
hours Theoretical Practical Total
hours Interne
Professional Relationships in Pharmacy 4 4 0 4 Drug Therapy
I 4 3 2 5 Pharmacy Operation II 4 2 4 6 English Language 2 2 0 2 TOTAL
14 11 6 17 Second Semester - 14 Weeks Course
Title Credit
hours Theoretical Practical Total
hours Pharmacy
Operation II 6 3 6 9 Drug Therapy
II 5 2 2 4 Hazards & Safety in Pharmaceutical
Practice 3 3 6 9 English Language 2 2 0 2 TOTAL
16 11 10 21 Fifth Semester - 14 Weeks Course
Title Credit
hours Theoretical Practical Total
hours Pharmacy
Technician Internship 24 0 24 24 English
Language 2 2 0 2 TOTAL
26 2 24 26
Fulfillment of the need for qualified Pharmacology technicians.
The program includes practical and theoretical specialization subjects in addition to some other subjects relating to biological sciences and scientific sciences pertaining to practical technologies such as Computer and English language.
Students who complete this program can work in different health sectors such as:
