Course Duration: 2 Hrs./Week
Scope:
In the changing scenario of pharmacy practice in India, Community Pharmacists are expected to offer various pharmaceutical care services. In order to meet this demand, students will be learning various skills such as dispensing of drugs, responding to minor ailments by providing suitable safe med- ication, patient counselling, health screening services for improved patient care in the community set up.
Objectives of the Subject
Upon completion of the course, the student shall be able to –
- Know pharmaceutical care services;
- Know the business and professional practice management skills in community pharmacies;
- Do patient counselling & provide health screening services to public in community pharmacy;
- Respond to minor ailments and provide appropriate medication;
- Show empathy and sympathy to patients; and