Level 5 Diploma for Pharmacy Technician
Program Description
The Level 5 Diploma for Pharmacy Technician is a two-year program providing a comprehensive educational route, imparting students with expertise in pharmaceutical science, pharmacology, and practical pharmacy operations. It emphasizes the importance of patient-focused care, hands-on experience, and adept communication abilities. Upon completing the Pharmacy Technician Diploma, graduates will possess the knowledge, proficiency, and qualifications to excel in various roles such as Pharmacy Technician, Health Insurance Coordinator, Patient Administrator, Medical Sales Representative, Pharmaceutical Researcher, and others. The program offers diverse training prospects, ensuring students are thoroughly prepared for a successful professional journey.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge and skills in areas of pharmaceutical sciences, including pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and drug interactions, to ensure safe and effective medication use.
- Acquire knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and ethical considerations in pharmacy practice professional settings.
- Process prescriptions in adherence to relevant legislation, established standards, policies, and procedures within practice settings.
- Develop proficiency in preparing pharmaceutical products for dispensing in practice settings, adhering to relevant legislation and established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Demonstrate competence in performing pharmaceutical calculations, including dosage calculations, conversions, and compounding formulations, to ensure accurate medication preparation.
- Develop effective communication and collaboration skills to work as a valuable member of the healthcare team, fostering interdisciplinary cooperation and patient-centered care.
- Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing pharmacy software and technology to manage inventory, maintain patient records, and facilitate efficient workflow in pharmacy operations.
- Promote quality assurance by executing effective and efficient administrative roles within practice settings.
Occupation and Industry Sector
Completion Requirements
Students seeking the Level 5 Diploma for Pharmacy Technician must successfully complete all mandatory core courses worth 90 credits.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
Pharmacy Technician Mandatory Core Courses | ||
| Required Credits: 90 | ||
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| PHT 101 | Describe basic concepts of anatomy and physiology for health care | 4 |
| PHT 108 | Describe the principles of occupational health and safety in healthcare sector | 2 |
| MDL 100 | Use medical terminology for healthcare | 2 |
| PHT 107 | Describe the basis of general, organic and biological chemistry | 3 |
| MDL 110 | Use effective communication in a healthcare environment | 4 |
| PHT 102 | Describe Pharmacy evolution in drug development, drug classification and prescription processing | 2 |
| PHT 103 | Explain the fundamentals of Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technician | 4 |
| PHT 104 | Apply mathematical principles for precise pharmacy calculations | 4 |
| PHT 106 | Illustrate comprehension of UAE pharmacy profession laws and ethics | 2 |
| PHT 130 | Apply essential pharmacy practice principles for pharmacy technician I | 4 |
| PHT 131 | Apply essential pharmacy practice principles for pharmacy technician II | 4 |
| PHT 132 | Apply essential pharmacy practice principles for pharmacy technician III | 4 |
| PHT 200 | Explain the fundamentals of non-prescription and complementary therapies | 2 |
| PHT 202 | Explain the basis of microbiology and antimicrobials therapy for Pharmacy Technician | 4 |
| PHT 203 | Explain the pathophysiology, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of diseases I | 4 |
| PHT 205 | Perform tasks required from a pharmacy technician in an institutional setting | 2 |
| PHT 230 | Develop essential skills for Pharmacy Technicians in community pharmacy I | 4 |
| PHT 231 | Develop essential skills for Pharmacy Technicians in community pharmacy II | 4 |
| PHT 232 | Develop essential skills for Pharmacy Technicians in community pharmacy III | 4 |
| PHT 201 | Prepare a variety of non-sterile compounds in a safe and efficient manner | 2 |
| PHT 204 | Demonstrate methods and techniques for simple and advanced sterile compounding | 4 |
| PHT 206 | Explain the pathophysiology, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of diseases II | 4 |
| PHT 207 | Perform core competencies for pharmacy technician in the sterile compounding unit | 2 |
| PHT 233 | Perform core competencies for pharmacy technician in primary healthcare clinics | 4 |
| PHT 234 | Perform core competencies for pharmacy technician in hospital setting I | 4 |
| PHT 235 | Perform core competencies for pharmacy technician in hospital setting II | 4 |
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Total Required Credits | 90 |
| Program Code | DPPHT |
| Major Code | PHT |
Recommended Sequence of Study
Level 5 Diploma for Pharmacy Technician
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | |
| GED 100 | Develop English language skills | 3 |
| PHT 101 | Describe basic concepts of anatomy and physiology for health care | 4 |
| PHT 108 | Describe the principles of occupational health and safety in healthcare sector | 2 |
| MDL 100 | Use medical terminology for healthcare | 2 |
| PHT 107 | Describe the basis of general, organic and biological chemistry | 3 |
| MDL 110 | Use effective communication in a healthcare environment | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| PHT 102 | Describe Pharmacy evolution in drug development, drug classification and prescription processing | 2 |
| PHT 103 | Explain the fundamentals of Pharmacology for Pharmacy Technician | 4 |
| PHT 104 | Apply mathematical principles for precise pharmacy calculations | 4 |
| PHT 106 | Illustrate comprehension of UAE pharmacy profession laws and ethics | 2 |
| PHT 130 | Apply essential pharmacy practice principles for pharmacy technician I | 4 |
| PHT 131 | Apply essential pharmacy practice principles for pharmacy technician II | 4 |
| PHT 132 | Apply essential pharmacy practice principles for pharmacy technician III | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 24 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 3 | ||
| PHT 200 | Explain the fundamentals of non-prescription and complementary therapies | 2 |
| PHT 202 | Explain the basis of microbiology and antimicrobials therapy for Pharmacy Technician | 4 |
| PHT 203 | Explain the pathophysiology, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of diseases I | 4 |
| PHT 205 | Perform tasks required from a pharmacy technician in an institutional setting | 2 |
| PHT 230 | Develop essential skills for Pharmacy Technicians in community pharmacy I | 4 |
| PHT 231 | Develop essential skills for Pharmacy Technicians in community pharmacy II | 4 |
| PHT 232 | Develop essential skills for Pharmacy Technicians in community pharmacy III | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 24 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| PHT 201 | Prepare a variety of non-sterile compounds in a safe and efficient manner | 2 |
| PHT 204 | Demonstrate methods and techniques for simple and advanced sterile compounding | 4 |
| PHT 206 | Explain the pathophysiology, pharmacological and non-pharmacological management of diseases II | 4 |
| PHT 207 | Perform core competencies for pharmacy technician in the sterile compounding unit | 2 |
| PHT 233 | Perform core competencies for pharmacy technician in primary healthcare clinics | 4 |
| PHT 234 | Perform core competencies for pharmacy technician in hospital setting I | 4 |
| PHT 235 | Perform core competencies for pharmacy technician in hospital setting II | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 24 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 90 | |