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Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
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Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Complete Guide to Pharmacy Practice, Drug Safety & Dispensing
Created byShri Durga Academy
Last updated 10/2025
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What you'll learn

  • What You Will Learn in the Pharmacy Certificate Course
  • Introduction to Pharmacy
  • Role of a Pharmacist & Pharmacy Assistant
  • Types of Medicines & Their Classifications
  • How to Read & Understand Prescriptions
  • Medicine Dispensing Procedures
  • Drug Dosage Forms (Tablets, Syrups, Injections, etc.)
  • Storage & Handling of Medicines
  • Cold Chain Management
  • Pharmacy Ethics and Patient Counselling
  • Narcotic & Controlled Drug Handling

Course content

4 sections • 22 lectures • 2h 13m total length

  • Introduction3:18
  • OPD and IPD Pharmacy Services7:27
  • Pharmacy Workflow in OPD and IPD2:03

    Outline the pharmacy workflow in OPD and IPD, from doctor consultation and prescription to pharmacist review for drug interactions and dosing accuracy, dispensing, counseling, billing, and discharge reconciliation.

  • Roles and responsibilities of pharmacy staff in hospital6:13

    Explore the roles and responsibilities of hospital pharmacy staff, from the chief pharmacist to technicians, covering inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care, safety, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.

  • Storage Protocol – Hospital Pharmacy9:12
  • Pharmacy Medicine Storage4:10
  • Drug Formulary in Hospital Pharmacy9:13

    Drug Formulary in Hospital Pharmacy

    Drug formulary is an official list of medicines that have been approved for use in a hospital. It is prepared and maintained by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics (P&T) Committee and serves as a guide for doctors, pharmacists, and nurses. The primary aim of a formulary is to ensure that patients receive safe, effective, and economical medicines that have been evaluated for their quality, efficacy, and safety.

    Hospital drug formulary are to standardize prescribing practices, promote the rational use of medicines, and ensure patient safety. It helps control the cost of treatment by encouraging the use of cost-effective alternatives and generic medicines. It also provides a quick reference for healthcare professionals, reducing medication errors and improving overall quality of care.

    Components of a Drug Formulary

    A drug formulary usually contains general information such as its purpose, scope, and prescribing guidelines. The core section consists of drug monographs, which list the generic name, approved brand names, dosage forms, strengths, routes of administration, indications, contraindications, side effects, precautions, and storage requirements for each drug. In addition, it has special sections for high-alert medications, look-alike/sound-alike drugs, narcotics and psychotropics, antibiotic policy drugs, chemotherapy medicines, vaccines, and emergency drugs.

  • High-Risk Medicines in Hospital Pharmacy9:13

    Explore high risk medicines in hospital pharmacy, including insulins, narcotics, chemotherapy, anticoagulants, and electrolytes, and master dose calculations, double checks, and labeling to prevent errors.

  • Prescribing & Ordering Medications9:15

    Learn to prescribe and order medicines in hospitals safely by using generic names, legible or electronic prescriptions, checking allergies and patient factors, documenting indications, and auditing for errors.

  • Medication – Verbal Orders in Hospitals6:50

    Understand verbal orders in hospitals during emergencies and apply read-back verification with accurate documentation of drug name, dose, route, frequency, date, and prescriber details.

Requirements

  • To enroll in our Certificate Course in Pharmacy, students should have completed at least 10th (Matriculation) or 12th grade—preferably with a background in Science (Biology or Chemistry), although this is not mandatory. Basic reading and writing skills in English or Hindi are essential for understanding prescriptions and drug names. No prior experience in pharmacy is required. This course is specially designed for freshers, job seekers, paramedical students, and healthcare support staff who wish to start or grow their career in the pharmacy sector.

Description

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

  1. Receiving and Validating Prescriptions

  2. Reading and Interpreting Doctor's Orders

  3. Detecting Prescription Errors or Interactions

Medicine Dispensing

  1. Dispensing to Inpatients (IPD) and Outpatients (OPD)

  2. Emergency / Stat Medicine Supply

  3. Double-Check System for High-Risk Medications

  4. Labeling of Dispensed Medicines

Storage & Inventory

  1. Drug Storage Guidelines (Room Temp, Refrigerated, etc.)

  2. Cold Chain Management

  3. Near-Expiry Drug Management

  4. Inventory and Stock Level Maintenance

  5. FIFO/FEFO Practices (First Expiry, First Out)

Safety & Compliance

  1. Handling of Narcotic and Controlled Substances

  2. Documentation & Record-Keeping

  3. Infection Control Practices in Pharmacy

  4. Biomedical Waste Management from Pharmacy

  5. Compliance with Drug and Cosmetic Act Rules

Coordination & Services

  1. Coordination with Nursing & Clinical Teams

  2. Ward Medicine Supply Process

  3. Patient Counseling (if applicable)

  4. Internal Pharmacy Audits

  5. Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions (ADR)

Who this course is for:

  • This Certificate Course in Pharmacy is ideal for anyone who wants to build a career in the healthcare or pharmaceutical sector. It is specially designed for students who have completed 10th or 12th grade, freshers looking for job opportunities, paramedical or nursing students, and healthcare support staff who want to upgrade their skills. Whether you want to work in a hospital pharmacy, medical store, clinic, or prepare for further studies in the field—this course will give you a strong foundation in pharmacy practice, medication handling, and patient care.

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