The Pharmacy Council of India, under the approval from Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, published revised syllabus for Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) course.
‘Competencies for the Indian D.Pharm Holders’ based on the knowledge, skill, attitude and value that are essential for the successful practice of the profession have been derived. These competencies have been mapped with the individual courses of the curriculum based on the expected outcomes of the individual course
Competency is defined as “A distinct composite of knowledge, skill, attitude and value that is essential to the practice of the profession in real life contexts”.
The candidates who successfully complete the Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) program of Education Regulations 2020 (ER-2020), from the institutions approved by the Pharmacy Council of India are expected to attain the following professional competencies.
1. Review Prescriptions
2. Dispense Prescription / Non-Prescription Medicines
3. Provide Patient Counselling / Education
4. Hospital and Community Pharmacy Management
5. Expertise on Medications
6. Proficiency on drugs / pharmaceuticals
7. Entrepreneurship and Leadership
8. Deliver Primary and Preventive Healthcare
9. Professional, Ethical and Legal Practice
10. Continuing Professional Development
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