Certificate in Pharmacy Assistance

Duration

4 months · 240 hrs

Seats

30 per batch

Certificate by

VIMSMCH / Affiliating University

Batches

March · September

About This Programme

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.

Admission Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

Passed Class 10 (SSC) from any recognised board

Age Limit

16 – 35 years

NSQF Level

Level 3

Credit Equivalence

8 Credits (NSQF Level 3) — transferable under UGC Academic Bank of Credits

Fee Structure

All charges disclosed upfront as per UGC fee transparency norms. No hidden fees.

Tuition Fee	4,800
Examination Fee	600
Certificate & Processing	400
Lab & Material Charges	200
Total Course Fee	6,000

Assessment & Examination Scheme

Internal Assessment: 40 marks | Theory Exam: 30 marks | Practical: 30 marks | Pass: 40% in each component

Syllabus

1Introduction to Pharmacy

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Drug classifications
OTC vs. prescription drugs
Drug safety & storage conditions
Pharmacy laws & ethics

2Dispensing Basics

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Reading prescriptions
Dosage forms & routes
Labelling & packaging
Safe dispensing under supervision

3Inventory & Record Keeping

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Stock management
Expiry date monitoring
Billing & invoicing
Controlled substance records

What You Will Be Able to Do

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

6,000

Total course fee · no hidden charges

Duration: 4 months

Hours: 240 hours

NSQF Level: 3

Seats: 30 per batch

Eligibility: Passed Class 10 (SSC) from any recognised board

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Skills Covered

Drug DispensingPharmacy RecordsInventoryDrug StorageOTC Drugs

Batch Start Months

MarchSeptember

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