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Certificate in Pharmacy Assistance
Duration
4 Months
Seats
30 per batch
Certificate by
VIMSMCH / Affiliating University
Batches
March · September
Overview
This programme trains students to work as pharmacy assistants in retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and community health centres under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Students learn about drug classifications, safe dispensing practices, inventory management, and customer interaction in a pharmacy setting.
Course Objectives
Admission Eligibility
Minimum Qualification
Passed Class 10 (SSC) from any recognised board
Age Limit
16 – 35 years
Certified By
VIMSMCH / Affiliating University
Fee Structure
Fees shown are provisional and subject to final approval. No hidden charges.
| Tuition Fee | 4,800 |
| Examination Fee | 600 |
| Certificate & Processing | 400 |
| Lab & Material Charges | 200 |
| Total Course Fee (Provisional) | 6,000 |
Assessment & Examination Scheme
Internal Assessment: 40 marks | Theory Exam: 30 marks | Practical: 30 marks | Pass: 40% in each component
Course Highlights
Skills You Will Learn
1Introduction to Pharmacy
- Drug classifications
- OTC vs. prescription drugs
- Drug safety & storage conditions
- Pharmacy laws & ethics
2Dispensing Basics
- Reading prescriptions
- Dosage forms & routes
- Labelling & packaging
- Safe dispensing under supervision
3Inventory & Record Keeping
- Stock management
- Expiry date monitoring
- Billing & invoicing
- Controlled substance records
Clinical Training
Students undergo supervised clinical postings in:
Career Opportunities
Assist licensed pharmacists in dispensing medication safely
Maintain drug inventory and cold-chain storage
Handle billing and prescription records
Counsel patients on basic OTC medication usage
per year · provisional, subject to approval
Duration: 4 Months
Certified By: VIMSMCH / Affiliating University
Seats: 30 per batch
Eligibility: Passed Class 10 (SSC) from any recognised board
Skills Covered
Batch Start Months
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