دبلوم فني الصيدلة
Diploma in Pharmacy Technician

HLT04022RUQ23-N: Professional Communication Skills

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to effectively communicate with customers, patients, health care professionals, and other stakeholders in the health care industry. This module focuses on developing communication skills that are essentials for pharmacists to provide safe and effective medications to their customers and patients.

HLT04023RUQ23-N: Information Technology

This module is designed to equip learners with the essential knowledge and skills required to proficiently incorporate technology into their pharmacy practice. It encompasses a comprehensive introduction to diverse software applications and the effective usage of electronic health records, medication management systems, clinical decision support tools, and telepharmacy. Students will engage in practical hands-on activities and assignments, which will enable them to apply the theoretical concepts learned in the course. Ultimately, upon completion of this module, students will have acquired the necessary skills to leverage technology effectively to enhance patient care and safety in their pharmacy practice.

HLT04024RUQ23-N: General and Organic Chemistry – Theory

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge related to fundamentals concepts of general and organic chemistry with an emphasis on pharmaceutical applications essential for pharmacy technicians. This includes an overview of general aspects of chemistry such as atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular forms, and intermolecular forces. In addition to the physical and chemical properties of ionic and molecular compounds, emphasis is given to topics like acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, and radioactivity. The course also includes an introduction to organic chemistry common reactions with emphasis and focus on nomenclature and different reactions of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.

HLT04025RUQ23-N: General and Organic Chemistry – Practical

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to conduct laboratory experiments in general and organic chemistry, and to develop critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities in the laboratory setting. Upon completion of this module, learners will have a solid understanding of laboratory safety procedures and the use of laboratory equipment for measurements of mass, volume, and temperature. They will be able to prepare standard ionic solutions, identify the reactions of ionic compounds such as redox and precipitation reactions, and conduct identification tests for anions and cations. Learners will also be able to understand the chemistry of coordinate compounds and complex ions, and their application to the Law of Chemical Equilibrium and Le’chatelier Principle. Additionally, they will have knowledge of the physical properties of ionic and molecular compounds, laboratory tools to measure pH, and titration techniques to determine the molarity of solutions. By the end of the module, learners will have acquired the necessary skills to conduct experiments, analyze data accurately and effectively, and write laboratory reports in a clear and concise manner.

HLT04026RUQ23-N: Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I – Theory

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge required to integrate knowledge of both the anatomical structure and physiological functions of the muscular, integumentary, endocrine, and nervous system.

HLT04027RUQ23-N: Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I – Practical

This module aims to provide learners with the skill required to identify the cells and tissues of the body and perform general practical procedure in hematology

HLT04028RUQ23-N: Pharmacy and Healthcare I

This module aims to provide learners with the introductory knowledge related to the healthcare system in UAE and worldwide including historical improvements that have occurred in the health profession, key features of public health and disease prevention, and interprofessional education and role of healthcare team members. The module also aims to help students understand their professional responsibilities as pharmacy technicians in healthcare delivery and ability to communicate effectively with healthcare teams.

HLT04029RUQ23-N: Behavioral Science and Ethics

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge, skills and attitude required to understand dynamics of behavior, mental processes, perception, learning, motivation, intelligence, human development, personality, socialization, social groups, changes in trends and universal ethical principles. Students will learn and practice strong values, ethical conduct and social responsibilities, especially personal, academic, and professional integrity while developing collaboration in diverse team settings. Students will be trained to display sensitivity to cultural, psychosocial, and ethical issues.

HLT04030RUQ23-N: Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

The aim of the Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry module is to provide pharmacy technician learners with a fundamental understanding of the essential concepts in organic chemistry and their applications in the pharmaceutical sciences. Throughout this module, students will learn about the structure, properties, and functions of various pharmaceutically significant functional groups, including aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alkyl and aryl halides, alcohols, ethers and epoxides, phenols, amines, carboxylic acids and esters, and heterocyclic compounds. The course will focus on the significance of functional groups in the pharmaceutical industry, covering topics such as molecular structures, classification, conformations, nomenclature, physical properties, preparation, and reactions. In addition, the basics of stereochemistry, as well as the impact of structural effects on drug actions, will be discussed with examples of drugs currently on the market. By the end of the module, students will have a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical organic chemistry.

HLT04031RUQ23-N: Physical Pharmacy

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform important pharmacy related physical principles in areas such as phase rule, surface and interfacial tension, solubility and distribution phenomenon, buffers and isotonic solutions, rheology and preformulation

HLT04032RUQ23-N: Practical Physical Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry

This module aims to equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to perform physical pharmacy experiments, including solubility, surface and interfacial tension, phase rule and phase equilibria, viscosity, and buffers. Additionally, it covers practical aspects of pharmaceutical organic chemistry, focusing on the impact of molecular structure on the physicochemical properties of pharmaceutical organic compounds such as alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, aliphatic and aromatic acids, and phenols. Another objective is to facilitate the synthesis of pharmaceutical drugs or drug intermediates, encompassing compounds such as aspirin, ethyl acetate, methyl salicylate, and benzylidene aniline.

HLT04033RUQ23-N: Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology  II

This course provides learners with the knowledge and skills related to the anatomical structure and physiological functions of Nervous, cardio-vascular, Lymphatic, Respiratory, Digestive, Urinary and Reproductive system.

HLT04034RUQ23-N: Professional Skills in Pharmacy Practice

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform the patient care services such as general physical assessments, communication, history taking, medication reconciliation, prescription handling, identification of drug related problems and medication errors, drug information skills and evidence based practice.

HLT04035RUQ23-N: Pharmacy and Healthcare II

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to engage in health promotion and community engagement activities provided through a pharmacy. This includes understanding the key principles of self-care, over the counter drug use, different stakeholders influencing the drug use, organizational aspects of healthcare delivery settings such as hospitals and other institutional settings. This module also provides the learners with knowledge and skills required to assist their customers in health care services such as smoking cessation, weight reduction and quitting alcoholism.

HLT04036RUQ23-N: Inventory Management and Billing

The aim of the module in pharmacy inventory management and billing is to provide students with an understanding of the importance of inventory management and accurate billing in the pharmacy industry. The module aims to equip students with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage pharmacy inventory efficiently and accurately, and to ensure that the pharmacy is complaint with legal and regulatory requirements. By the end of the module, students should be able to understand factors that impact inventory management, evaluate inventory management processes and apply best practices for managing inventory. Additionally, students should have a clear understanding of the billing process, claim submission process, and how to avoid common billing errors. Overall, the course aims to enhance the ability of pharmacy professionals to ensure patient safety and improve quality of care in the pharmacy setting.

HLT04037RUQ23-N: Prescription Processing Skills

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to handle prescriptions in a pharmacy.

HLT04038RUQ23-N: Community Pharmacy Practice Experience I

This module aims to provide learners with the practice experience to solidify knowledge and skills required to perform the patient care services such as noticing signs and symptoms, communication, history taking, medication reconciliation, prescription handling, identification of drug related problems and medication errors, drug information skills and evidence-based practice.

HLT04039RUQ23-N: Biochemistry I

This module is designed to provide pharmacy students with a comprehensive knowledge of the structure, the classification, and the function of the macromolecules including protein, carbohydrates and lipids. Metabolic pathways including glycolysis, Krebs’s cycle, electron-transport system, amino acid and fatty acids pathways are discussed. It will also cover the metabolism and energy production of small and macromolecules.

HLT04040RUQ23-N: Microbiology – Theory

This module aims to provide knowledge about the fundamental characteristics of microorganisms, their pathogenesis and prevention of diseases caused by them. This will help the learner incorporate this basic knowledge in pharmacy practice.

HLT04041RUQ23-N: Microbiology – Practical

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform Microbiology techniques such as sterilization, disinfection & infection control, gram and acid-fast staining, culture media & methods used in the identification of bacteria, viruses, fungi & parasites and also serological reactions.

HLT04042RUQ23-N: Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Calculations

This module aims to provide learners with the comprehensive, deep and overarching knowledge on the different types of pharmaceutical dosage form and their preparations like solid, liquid and semi solid dosage forms. This course focuses on acquiring a comprehensive understanding of various formulations emphasizing the exploration of their physical and chemical properties, such as solubility, pH, stability, hydrotrophy, and co-solvency. Students will also delve into the advantages and disadvantages of different formulations, while learning about proper storage conditions and labelling instructions. The concept of drug stability and its influencing factors will be covered, alongside an in-depth analysis of physical, chemical and therapeutic incompatibilities. Students will also explore techniques employed to overcome potential issues of incompatibility.

HLT04043RUQ23-N: Sterile and Non-Sterile Compounding

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to compound medications in a safe, effective, and accurate manner. It helps to understand the principles of aseptic technique and infection control. It helps in gaining knowledge of drug stability and compatibility and developing skills in accurate measurement, mixing, and dispensing of medications. The module helps in learning the skills to compound sterile products, including parenteral medications, and understanding the importance of environmental monitoring and validation procedures. It helps gain proficiency in the preparation of non-sterile dosage forms such as creams, ointments, and solutions, as well as suppositories. It helps Understand the regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines for compounding medications and the importance of labelling, documenting and record-keeping.

HLT04044RUQ23-N: Pathophysiology

This module aims to provide learners with the basic knowledge that is required to study the causes and mechanisms of diseases. The responses to injury that are dealt first at the cellular level followed by morphologic changes at the level of tissues and organs. The students then learn to apply the concepts of disease mechanisms in the setting of each organ system. To learn the clinical consequences of different diseases based on the underlying pathologic basis of systemic diseases.

HLT04045RUQ23-N: Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability in Pharmacy

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to develop and implement innovative and sustainable practices within the pharmacy industry. The module aims to equip students with an entrepreneurial mindset and to foster a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities inherent in starting and growing a pharmacy business. By exploring topics such as business planning and strategy, product development and commercialization, financing and funding, legal and regulatory issues, and sustainable business practices, the module aims to help students develop a holistic understanding of entrepreneurship and innovation in the pharmacy industry. The module also aims to expose students to emerging technologies and innovations in pharmacy practice, and to encourage ethical and socially responsible entrepreneurship. Ultimately, the aim of this module is to prepare students to be successful and impactful pharmacy entrepreneurs, capable of driving positive change within the industry.

HLT04046RUQ23-N: Biochemistry II

This module is designed to cover the regulation and integration of major metabolic pathways, roles of enzymes, coenzymes and their mechanisms of action, isoenzymes & its role in health & illness are also highlighted. It also explores the vitamins as well as minerals and their important functions at the cellular level and in the biological system. The course is designed to provide a firm foundation in biochemistry for understanding the interpretation of clinical lab data

HLT04047RUQ23-N: Pharmacy Law and Ethics

This module aims to provide learners with knowledge about the components of the pharmaceutical legislations in the United Arab Emirates. In addition, the course will enable the students to adhere to the national and international ethical standards related to the profession. The legal aspects of starting a pharmacy and its operations will be discussed.

HLT04048RUQ23-N: Pharmacology and Therapeutics I

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to understand the basic knowledge and understanding of medications, route of administration and its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics parameters.

HLT04049RUQ23-N: Pharmacology and Therapeutics II

This module aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to understand the basic principles of pharmacology along with the mechanism of action and adverse effects of the drugs commonly used in health professional practice.

HLT04050RUQ23-N: Pharmacy Automation

Pharmacy Automation module is designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills related to automate systems used in pharmacy settings. The course emphasizes the importance of technology in streamlining pharmacy operations, enhancing patient safety, and improving overall efficiency. Students will gain an understanding of various automated processes and systems utilized in pharmacies, including robotics, dispensing machines, inventory management software, and electronic prescription systems. Through a combination of lectures, practical training, and assessments, students will develop the necessary skills to operate and troubleshoot pharmacy automation equipment.

HLT04051RUQ23-N: Community Pharmacy Practice Experience II

This module aims to provide learners with the practice experience to solidify knowledge and skills required to perform the patient care services such as noticing signs and symptoms, communication, history taking, medication reconciliation, prescription handling, identification of drug related problems and medication errors, drug information skills and evidence-based practice.

HLT04052RUQ23-N: Institutional Pharmacy Practice Experience I

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HLT04053RUQ23-N: Institutional Pharmacy Practice Experience II

This modules aim to provide learners with an opportunity to gain practical experience (320 hours) in pharmacy practice and prepare them for their future careers as pharmacists. This practice experience will expose students to the practice of pharmacy in various institutional settings and provide them with an understanding of the role of a pharmacist in these settings.