Diploma In Pharmacy Profession & Community Health
Course Overview
The Pharmacy Profession & Community Health (6 Months) course is a skill-based healthcare program designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of pharmacy operations, drug dispensing, community health, and basic patient care. This course prepares students for entry-level roles in medical shops, clinics, and community health centers.
Course Highlights
- Duration: 6 Months
- Eligibility: 10th
- Course Nature: Certificate / Skill Development
- Ideal For: Students interested in pharmacy, medical shop work, basic patient assistance, and community health.
Skills Students Will Learn
Students are trained in:
- Basics of pharmacy and drug classification
- Identifying common medicines
- Prescription reading basics
- Basic dispensing procedures
- Maintaining stock & inventory in a medical shop
- Community health fundamentals
- First aid and primary care skills
- Patient communication & counselling
- Health promotion & awareness activities
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
| SNo | Subject Code | Subject |
| 1 | AHE070-01 | COMMUNICATIVE ENGLISH AND COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS |
| 2 | AHE070-02 | ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY |
| 3 | AHE070-03 | BIO CHEMISTRY,CLINICAL PATHOLOGY MICROBIOLOGY |
| 4 | AHE070-04 | PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY & PHARMACOGNOSY |
| 5 | AHE070-05 | PHARMACEUTICS & POSOLOGY |
| 6 | AHE070-06 | HEALTH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY PHARMACY & DRUGS JURISPRUDENCE |
| 7 | AHE070-07 | PRACTICAL – I |
| 8 | AHE070-08 | PRACTICAL – II |
| 9 | AHE070-09 | PRACTICAL – III |
| 10 | AHE070-10 | PRACTICAL – IV |
| 11 | AHE070-11 | PRACTICAL – V |
| 12 | AHE070-12 | PRACTICAL – VI |
Career Opportunities
After completing this course, candidates can work as:
- Medical Shop Assistant
- Pharmacy Sales Assistant
- Community Health Worker
- Clinic Helper / Attendant
- Primary Healthcare Assistant
- Front Desk Executive (Healthcare)
Where Students Can Work
- Retail medical shops
- Pharmacy outlets in hospitals
- Clinics and nursing homes
- Community health centers
- NGO health projects
- Telemedicine support centers
Higher Studies & Growth Options
Students can upgrade their career by pursuing:
- D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy)
- Pharmacy Assistant (1 Year)
- Diploma in Community Health
- Certificate in Medical Store Management
- Diploma in Emergency Medical Services
Growth Path:
- Pharmacy Assistant → Senior Assistant → Pharmacy Incharge → Pharmacy Manager
Why Students Choose this Course
Useful pointers
- Short duration with job-oriented training
- High demand for pharmacy assistants
- Beginner-friendly curriculum
- Low eligibility requirements
- Opportunity to work in healthcare without long-term study
- Pathway to higher medical and paramedical courses
Job Responsibilities of a Pharmacy & Community Health Assistant
- Assist in dispensing medicines (supervised)
- Organize and maintain stock
- Help customers understand basic medicine usage
- Promote community health & hygiene
- Assist in vaccination and awareness drives
- Provide first aid in minor cases
- Maintain cleanliness and order in the medical shop