Certificate Course in Pharmacy Assistant

Pharmacy Assistant Certificate Course at GD Goenka Healthcare Academy, Kolkata

Looking to build a secure and respected career in healthcare? The Pharmacy Assistant Certificate Course at GD Goenka Healthcare Academy, Kolkata is your gateway into the pharmacy profession. This program equips you with the skills to assist pharmacists in dispensing medications, managing inventory, and ensuring safe, accurate service to patients and customers in hospitals, retail stores, and online pharmacies.

What You’ll Learn

• Basics of Pharmacology
  Understand how medicines work, drug interactions, and classifications such as antibiotics, analgesics, antihistamines, and more.
• Prescription Reading & Dispensing
  Interpret prescriptions accurately and support pharmacists in preparing and delivering the correct medication and dosage.
• Inventory & Store Management
  Track stock levels, expiry dates, and help maintain proper storage and documentation of medicines.
• Dosage Forms & Medical Terminology
  Learn about tablets, capsules, syrups, ointments, injections, and the medical terms used in pharmacy practice.
• Patient Care & Communication Skills
  Build clear, ethical communication practices for interacting with customers and supporting their understanding of medications.
• Pharmacy Laws & Safety Guidelines
  Understand essential healthcare regulations, safe handling of drugs, and compliance with pharmacy protocols.

Course Highlights

• Theory + Practical (240 Hours):
  Includes 160 hours of in-depth classroom instruction and 80 hours of practical skill-building in pharmacy lab environments.

• Clinical Internship (430 Hours):
  Gain real-world pharmacy experience with 430 hours of hands-on training in hospitals, clinics, and retail pharmacies.

• Eligibility:
  Open to students who have completed 10+2 in Science stream (Biology/Physics/Chemistry).

• Duration:
  A 670-hour intensive program covering the end-to-end process of pharmacy operations and assistant-level responsibilities.

Career Opportunities

Upon completion, you can work as a Pharmacy Assistant in:

• Retail Pharmacies & Chemist Shops

• Hospital and Clinic-based Pharmacies

• Pharmaceutical Distribution & Warehouses

• Nursing Homes & Healthcare Centers

• Online / E-commerce Pharmacies & Telemedicine Portals

• With experience: Inventory Supervisor or Senior Pharmacy Support Staff

Why Choose GD Goenka Healthcare Academy, Kolkata?

• Structured learning with practical exposure

• Internships in reputed hospitals and pharmacies

• Faculty with industry experience

• Soft skills and customer interaction training

• 100% placement assistance in healthcare and pharma sectors