Diploma in Pharmacy Assistant

COURSE TITLE           : DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY ASSISTANT
COURSE CODE           : HEA-838
MEDIUM                    : ENGLISH
QUALIFICATION         : 10th Pass
DURATION                 : TWO YEARS
CLASS TIMES             : 10:00am–04:00pm

MARK ALLOTMENT

THEORY                               : 300 Marks
PRACTICAL                        : 200 Marks
INTERNAL                           : 100 Marks
TOTAL MARKS                 : 600 Marks
PASSING MARKS            : 40/100

DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY ASSISTANT(FIRST YEAR)

PAPER -I          : PHARMACEUTICS
PAPER -II         : PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY
PAPER -III        : HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

PAPER-I   PHARMACEUTICS

Part A

Unit-I

•  Introduction to different dosage forms,.
•  Introduction to Pharmacopoeias
•  Objectives and factors affecting size reduction.
•  Size separation

Unit-II

•  Metrology
•  Mixing and homogenization
•  Packaging of pharmaceuticals

Unit-III

•  Extraction and galenicals.
•  Clarification and filtration.
•  Heatprocesses.
•  Introduction to drying

Unit-IV

•  Distillation.
•  Sterilization .

Unit-V

•  Study of immunological products.
•  Processing of tablets
•  Processingof capsules

PRACTICAL

Part B

Unit-I

•  Dispensing Pharmacy.

Unit-II

•  Dispensed Medications.

Unit-III

•  Brief chemistry and role ofproteins,
•  Biphasic liquid dosage forms.

Unit-IV

•  Brief chemistry and role ofproteins,
•  Semi-soliddosageforms.

Unit-V

•  Brief chemistry and role ofproteins,

PAPER-II   PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

Part A

Unit-I

•  Acids, bases and buffers.
•  Gastro intestinal agents

Unit-II

•  Anti oxidants.
•  Topical agents

Unit-III

•  Brief chemistry and role ofproteins,
•  Dental products.
•  Inhalants
•  Respiratory stimulants
•  Expectorants and emetics
•  Antidotes.
•  Major intra and extra cellular electrolytes

Unit-IV

•  Brief chemistry and role ofproteins,
•  Inorganic official compounds
•  Radiopharmaceuticals and contrastmedia
•  Identification tests for cations and anions

Unit-V

•  Quality control of drugs and pharmaceuticals

PART B

Unit-I

•  Introduction to the nomenclature.
•  The chemistry of following pharmaceutical organic compounds
•  Antileprotic drugs
•  Anti-tubercular drugs
•  Antimalarial drugs

Unit-II

•  Antibiotics
•  Antifungal agents
•  Tranquilizers

Unit-III

•  General anaesthetics.
•  Anti depressant drugs
•  Adrenergic antagonist

Unit-IV

•  Diuretic drugs
•  Cardio vascular drugs
•  Hypo glycemic agents.
•  Coagulants and anticoagulants
•  Local anaesthetics

Unit-V

•  Analgesics and antipyretics
•  Thyroxine and antithyroids

PAPER-III   HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY

Unit-I

•  Scope of anatomy and physiology
•  Structure of cell
•  Elementary tissues of the body
•  Skeletal system,

Unit-II

•  Composition of blood,
•  Lymph glands.
•  Cardio Vascular System,

 Unit-III

•  Respiratory system.
•  Urinary system
•  Reproductivesystem

Unit-IV

•  Structure of skeletal muscle
•  Central nervous system
•  Organs of taste,smell,ear,eyeandskin.

 Unit-V

•  Digestivesystem
•  Endocrine glands and hormones.

PRACTICAL

DIPLOMA IN PHARMACY ASSISTANT(FINAL YEAR)

PAPER -I          : PHARMACOGNOSY
PAPER -II         : BIOCHEMISTRY AND CLINICAL PATHOLOGY
PAPER -III        : PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY

Mark Allotment

THEORY                               : 300 Marks
PRACTICAL                        : 200 Marks
INTERNAL                           : 100 Marks
TOTAL MARKS                 : 600 Marks
PASSING MARKS            : 40/100

PAPER-I   PHARMACOGNOSY

Unit-I

•  Definition ,history and scope of pharmacognosy
•  Classification of drugs of natural origin.
•  Adulteration and drug

Unit-II

•  Brief outline of occurrence,
•  Occurrence,distribution,

Unit-III

•  Astringents.
•  Drugsacting on nervous systems.
•  Anti hypertensives.
•  Anti tussives
•  Anti rheumatic
•  Anti tumour
•  Anti leprotics
•  Anti diabetics
•  Diuretics
•  Anti dysenterics
•  Anti septics and disinfectants
•  Anti malarials

Unit-IV

•  Oxytocics.
•  Vitamins
•  Enzymes
•  Perfumes and flavouring agents
•  Pharmaceutical aids
•  Miscellaneous

Unit-V

•  Collection and preparation of crude drugs
•  Preparation and identification of fibres used in sutures
•  Gross anatomica studies.

PRACTICAL

PAPER-II   BIOCHEMISTRY AND CLINICAL PATHOLOGY

Unit-I

•  Introduction to biochemistry.
•  Brief chemistry and role of carbohydrates

Unit-II

•  Brief chemistry and role ofproteins,
•  Role of minerals

Unit-III

•  Brief chemistry and role ofproteins,
•  Brief chemistry and role of lipids.

Unit-IV

•  Brief chemistry and role of vitamins and coenzymes.
•  Enzymes

Unit-V

•  Normal and abnormal metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids.
•  Introduction to pathology of blood and urine.

PRACTICAL

PAPER-III   PHARMACOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY

Unit-I

•  Introduction to pharmacology,
•  Routes of administration of drugs.
•  Processes of absorption of drugs.
•  Mechanism of drugs action.

Unit-II

•  Pharmacological classification of drugs.

Unit-III

•  Local anaesthetics.
•  Drugs acting on autonomic nervous system.

Unit-IV

•  Drugs acting on respiratory system-.
•  physiological role of  histamine and serotonin,
•  Cardiovascular drugs.
•  Drugs acting on the blood.
•  Drugs affecting renal function
•  Hormones and hormone antagonists.
•  Drugs acting on digestive

Unit-V

•  Chemotherapy of microbialdisease
•  Chemotherapy of protozoal diseases
•  Chemotherapy of cancer.
•  Disinfectants and antiseptics.