Post-Diploma Certificate in Pharmacy Automation (part of Advanced Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences)
About This Course
Post-Diploma Certificate in Pharmacy Automation (part of Advanced Diploma in Pharmaceutical Sciences) covers the following modules and has a total of 150 hours of training.
Post-Diploma Certificate in Pharmacy Automation (prescribed electives 2 of 3):
• Module 1: Workflow Management (30 hours)
• Module 2: Automated Medication System (45 hours)
• Module 3: Information Technology Services (30 hours)
• Module 4: Pharmacy Automation Project (45 hours)
What You'll Learn
It covers the following modules and has a total of 150 hours of training.
This PDC will be prepared to practice the following:
1. Participants will learn about the benefits of workflow management and how to build a workflow model
2. To train participants in processes of automated medication dispensing systems and the repackaging processes involved in automation.
3. Participants will learn about testing, reporting, troubleshooting, setup and maintenance of master files and master drug data sets in pharmacy informatics services.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is:
• Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science(s)/ Pharmacy Science from a local polytechnic, ITE, or other IHLs.
• For participants who do not hold the aforementioned qualification, they must possess a diploma, passed the Certified Pharmacy Technician Course (CPTC) conducted by the Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore (PSS) and have at least 2 years of relevant working experience (i.e. working in a pharmacy as a pharmacy assistant / pharmacy technician)
Applicants who do not have the necessary educational qualifications but have substantial relevant working experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.