Curriculum Allied Health Certificate Pharmacy Asst Curriculum-1

THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS

BUSINESS, TECHNICAL,
VOCATIONAL EDUCATION AND
TRAININING (BTVET) SUB-SECTOR
CURRICULUM FOR CERTIFICATE IN PHARMACY
May 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Rationale for the Certificate in Pharmacy Programme............................................................5
1.2 Aim of the Certificate in Pharmacy ............................................................................................6
1.3 Target group ..................................................................................................................................6
1.4 Graduate Profile ………………………………6
1.5 Programme learning competences .............................................................................................7
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2.0 Name of Award .............................................................................................................................8
3.0 Duration of the Programme: .......................................................................................................8
4.0 Relationship with other Programmes ........................................................................................8
5.0 Programme Design .......................................................................................................................8
5.1 Study Centers ................................................................................................................................8

Examination Regulations ...................................................................................................... 9
Admission Requirements.................................................................................................... 11
6.0 Programme Structure .................................................................................................................11
6.1 Curriculum Structure .................................................................................................................11
7.0 General Resources .......................................................................................................................62
Cross References ...............................................................................................................................63

FOREWORD
The curriculum for a Certificate in Pharmacy is designed for the training of pharmacy
assistants to supplement the current limited numbers of professionals to offer
pharmaceutical services.
The limited number of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians/dispensers has been due to
shortage of avenue and supply from training. The current 5 year bachelors in pharmacy
and the 3 year diploma program available in our Higher Education institutions yields a
combined output of less than three hundred graduates per year. With the need of one
pharmacy assistant at each of the Health Centre levels IV, III and II, the Health Sector
estimated a minimum requirement of 4556 of these cadres in 2016.
The need for training of pharmacy assistants’ cadres cannot be over emphasized. The
MoES attaches great importance to HRH training for effective health service delivery in
accordance to the requirements of the health sector. The severe shortage of the
pharmaceutical cadres in the health service delivery was communicated to MoES by
Ministry of Health in 2016.
The ministry is happy to present this draft curriculum for the training of pharmacy
assistants. The development of the curriculum involved long consultative review and
designing process by MoES and MOH with their respective Quality Assurance Organs
(QAOs); the private sector and training institutions. The curriculum was developed
within the Competence Based Training (CBET) framework to ensure that the certificate
graduates attain the essential levels of knowledge, techniques, pragmatic skills and
attitudes for the desired competences for effective execution of pharmacy assistant roles
while at the same time guaranteeing their horizontal and vertical growth for
development and improvement of the health service delivery in general.
The Ministry of Education and Sports of MoES therefore to present this draft Pharmacy
Assistant Curriculum for the pilot phase. The effective delivery of the curriculum
requires efforts of both the trainers and trainees; tutors, clinical instructors/preceptors
and all those involved in the training of these cadres inclusive of trainees to judiciously
implement it for enhanced finalization of the curriculum.
The MoES is grateful to all her partners and most especially Allied Health Professional
Council (AHPC) for the technical and financial support that has enabled the preparation
of this draft Pharmacy Assistant Curriculum.
Alex Kakooza
Permanent Secretary
1.0 Introduction
The National Health Policies (NHPs) and the Health Sector Strategic Investment Plan
(HSSIP) to operationalize them are all geared at increasing access to essential medicines
as part of National efforts to deliver the Uganda National Minimum Healthcare
Package (UNMHCP). The increasing population poses steady increase and demand for
medicines and health supplies in the country. The number of hospitals, clinics, drug
shops across the country has been on the rise for this course. There has never the less
not been a corresponding increase in the human resource for meeting the increasing
need for health care providers and most especially the pharmaceutical cadre. The
shortage of pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians/Dispensers has remained very low
due to limited supply from the training institutions. This has consequently left the
management of medicines and health supplies, especially at lower Health Facilities to
non-pharmaceutical staff, imposing additional responsibilities, and workload thus,
compromising their efficiency.
Like other countries both within and outside the region such as Cameroon, Tanzania,
Namibia, the United States, training of pharmacy assistants has been adopted as a
feasible, sustainable and sure way of accessing the larger population. This in line with
the Governments’ commitment of skilling Uganda aimed at providing sufficient mass
of competent and skilled workforce to effectively meet the job requirements.
1.1 Rationale for the Certificate in Pharmacy Programme

Medicines and Health supplies are one of the critical resources at hospitals and lower
level health facilities required for addressing the health care needs of the population.
The Government of Uganda Strategic Agenda for the management of medicines and
health supplies inscribed in the Ministry of health sector development plan, 2015-2020,
is to ensure the availability, accessibility, affordability and the utilization of essential
medicines of appropriate quality, safety and efficiency at all times for the attainment of
the highest standard of health for all.
Regulation and quality assurance of health products, most especially medicines and
supplies, procurement, ware housing and distribution, utilization are being tailored
within the WHO ‘’Seven Rights’’ principles (Right medicine, right condition, right dose,
right time, right place given to the right person by the right person). These arguments
the need for addressing the current serious shortage of the supply and availability of
pharmaceutical cadres with concomitant capacity to forecast and quantify medicines
and health supplies needs for the country.
With the 185 Health Centre IVs, 1,238 Health Centre IIIs and 3,133 Health Centre IIs in
2016, with a staffing need of one Pharmaceutical assistant at each health facility, a
minimum of 4,556 pharmaceutical assistants would be required. Cognizance of the fact
that this is the number for only public, not considering those required in the private
sector, this situation require urgent redress. Hence the critical need for this curriculum
and the training of Pharmacy assistants.
1.2 Target group

Ordinary ‘O’ level certificate holders with at least a pass in the following,
 English,
 Mathematics,
 Chemistry,
 Physics And
 Biology.
Qualified Health workers.
1.3 Occupational profile

 Arrange equipment, medicines and materials at the workplace
 Dispense authorized medicines appropriately
 Stores assigned medicines and supplies
 Maintain proper records of medicines and supplies
 Assist in preparation and compounding of pharmaceuticals
1.4 Aim.
This curriculum is aimed at addressing the current identified gap in pharmaceutical human
resource needs both in the public and private sector throughout Uganda’s health care systems by
tapping into the huge numbers of stranded ‘O’ level leavers and mature age potential entrants
and turning these into resourceful professionals.
1.5 Competences
Trainees are expected to develop the necessary knowledge skills, attitudes and values.
The following learning outcomes shall be expected of graduates.
1. Arrange equipment, medicines and materials at the workplace;

a. Carry out general cleanliness of equipment
b. Store medicines, equipment and raw materials appropriately
c. Prepare equipment as required for particular procedures
2. Dispense authorized medicines appropriately;

a. Maintain suitability of dispensing area and tools
b. Build rapport with patients/care takers
c. Receive, interpret and validate prescriptions
d. Ensure rational medicines use
e. Package medicines to be dispensed appropriately
f. label medicines to be dispensed appropriately
g. Issue medicines with correct and appropriate instructions and health
information to patients/caretakers
h. Record action taken and maintain medicines and supplies consumption
information
i. Clear the working area and ensure safety of the dispensing area after work
3 Store assigned medicines and supplies

a. Receive and record all medicines and supplies
b. Maintain stock cards and ledgers
c. Communicate returns
d. Document and Justify stock adjustments
e. Store medicines and supplies appropriately
4. Maintain proper records of medicines and supplies;

a. Capture and properly keep patients’ data
b. Document and keeping data on medicines supplies received and issued
5. Assist in preparation and compounding of pharmaceuticals;
a. Prepare equipment and materials for compounding and mixing of
pharmaceuticals
b. Assist in sterilization of pharmaceutical products
c. Assist in distillation procedures
d. Assist in carrying out any other pharmaceutical procedures
2.0 Award
The award shall be CERTIFICATE IN PHARMACY
3.0 Duration of the Programme:

The program duration shall be two years, subdivided into Four (4) Semesters. A
semester is seventeen (17) weeks. Fifteen (15) weeks shall be for studying and two (2)
weeks of examinations. However if a student is not able to complete in the two years,
the student will be expected to finish within four years. In case the student still fails to
finish, then that student will be discontinued.
4.0 Relationship with other Programmes

A graduate of certificate in pharmacy can proceed to diploma in pharmacy and any
other health related courses.
5.0 Programme Design

The program shall be two year full time:
5.1 Study Centers

The Pharmacy Certificate programme shall be available only in Approved, accredited
Institutions.
Assessment (refer to existing program curricula to modify this)

Each Course shall be assessed in two parts basing on total 100 marks with two
proportions; Continuous Assessment and Final Examination. The structure of
assessment for both theory and practical examinations shall be as prescribed by the
curriculum. For hospital/community and industrial experiential practice, a course
assessment report shall be presented at the end of the practical attachment in a format
that shall from time to time be prescribed in the curriculum.
Grading of courses:
The overall marks obtained in each course offered shall be graded out of a maximum of
100 marks and assigned a letter grade and grade points as follows:-
Marks ranging from Letter grade Grade Points
80-100 A 5.0
75-79.9 B + 4.5
70-74.9 B 4.0
65-69.9 B - 3.5
60-64.9 C + 3.0
55-59.9 C 2.5
50-54.9 C - 2.0
≤ 49 F 00
Examination
It will be examined by Uganda Allied Health Examinations (UAHEB) the body
mandated under the BTVET Act 2008 shall determine from time to time and prescribe
examination regulations and shall include but not be limited to the following general
regulations;
Marks:
Continuous Assessment 30%
Final Assessment 70%
Assessment
Assessment will be both progressive continuous assessment (30%) as well as
summative/End of semester Examinations per module unit (70%) of the total
mark.
Continuous (Formative) Assessment:

Training Institutions shall administer formative assessment to all students
on soft skills, knowledge and hands-on through: group works,
presentations, assignments, tests, practical tests, clinical placements, case
studies, clinical record books and co-curricular activities participation. All
continuous assessments marks shall be recorded by the respective Tutors,
compiled and submitted to UAHEB. Continuous assessment from training
institutions shall consist of:
 Assignments consisting of;
- Class exercises or home taken assignment 05%
- Individual class tests 05%
 Fieldwork assessment /Community participation 10%
 Clinical placements/Health centre/logbook assessment 10%
Total 30%
For continuous assessment to be authentic, a learner shall undertake, a
minimum of One (1) class exercise/home-taken assignment, One (1) individual
class test, One (1) fieldwork assessment /community participation. Progressive
continuous assessment will include assignments, practical projects, clinical
placements, log book assessment and fieldwork.
Summative Examinations.
Summative/End of semester final examinations will be done both in
practical and written form. UAHEB will administer examinations and
the students shall be marked out of 100% row mark for each module
unit. The 100% row mark for each module unit shall then be
subjected to 0.7 multiplying factor to convert the row marks into 70%
of each candidates score. The 70% converted mark shall be added
with the submitted continuous marks from the institution for the final
award
Progression: (to be harmonized between UAHEB and NCDC)

Progression through the course shall be in three ways;
Normal progression: A student who passes each course unit with a minimum of grade
point 2.0 progresses normally.
Probationary progress: A student who scores below 2 grade points shall be put on
probationary progress. That student shall retake the failed course when it is next
offered.
Re-Taking a Course: A student may retake any course unit when it is next offered in
order to pass it if the student had failed it before subject to applicable UAHEB
regulations
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission on certificate in Pharmacy Programme shall
be as set by the National Council for Higher Education for certificate programs.
 ‘O’ level leavers entrants shall be enrolled into two years full time Programme on the
basis of standard semester system.
 Other health related workers approved by the allied health council.
6.0 Programme Structure

This programme is spread out in four semesters and involves basic sciences,
foundational health sciences, pharmaceutical sciences/subjects and experiential/ field
attachment training.
KEY:
 CH=Contact Hours, CU=Credit Unit, LH=Lecture Hours, PH=Practical Hour and
TH=Tutorial Hour
 Practical Hours Includes time for practical sessions conducted in the School laboratory.
 Tutorial Hours includes tutorials conducted in the school laboratory;
industrial/pharmaceutical practice during attachment.
 1 CH= 2PH=2TH
 I CU=15 CH ( a credit unit is equivalent to one contact hour per week per semester or a
series of fifteen credit hours)
 Semester Load: The smallest course shall be at least two credit units. The program load
shall range from 18 to 28 credit units (no course shall carry less than two credit units).
The maximum semester load of twenty eight (28) credit units is meant to cater for
students who may have courses to retake or those who may not be able to complete the
requirements for the award of the Certificate within the stipulated maximum duration.
6.1 Curriculum Structure

YEAR ONE
SEMESTER ONE
Code Courses LH TH PH CH CU
CPHA 1101 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 45 - - 45 3.0
CPHA 1102 First Aid 45 - 60 75 5.0
CPHA 1103 Computer applications 45 30 30 75 5.0
CPHA 1104 Microbiology and parasitology 45 - - 45 3.0
CPHA 1105 Pharmaceutical chemistry I 45 - 30 60 4.0
CPHA 1106 Primary Health Care 45 - - 45 3.0
TOTAL CREDIT UNITS 23.0
YEAR ONE
SEMESTER TWO
CPHA 1201 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 45 - - 45 3.0
CPHA 1202 Basic Pharmacognosy 40 - 10 45 3.0
CPHA 1203 Communication Skills 30 - - 30 2.0
CPHA 1204 Medical psychology 45 - - 45 3.0
CPHA 1205 Pharmaceutical chemi stry II 45 - - 45 3.0
CPHA 1206 Pharmaceutical Calculations 45 - - 45 3.0
YEAR TWO
SEMESTER ONE
CPHA 2101 Pharmaceutics 1 40 40 10 60 4.0
CPHA 2102 Pharmacy laws and regulations 30 - - 30 2.0
CPHA 2103 Pharmacy practice 1 45 45 3.0
CPHA 2104 Therapeutics 1 45 - - 45 3.0
CPHA 2105 Basic Pharmacology 45 - - 45 3.0
CPHA 2107 Stores and Inventory management 30 30 45 3.0
CPHA 2106 Field attachment I 30 90 60 4.0
YEAR TWO
SEMESTER TWO
CPHA 2201 Pharmaceutics II 30 30 30 60 4.0
CPHA 2202 Quality Assurance of pharmaceuticals 45 - - 45 3.0
CPHA 2203 Pharmacy practice II 60 - - 60 4.0
CPHA 2204 Therapeutics II 45 - - 45 3.0
CPHA 2205 Entrepreneurship 45 30 - 60 4.0
CPHA 2206 Field attachment II 30 120 75 5.0
COURSE CONTENT
YEAR ONE
SEMESTER ONE
Course Name: HUMANANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
Course Code: CPHA 1101
CreditUnits: 3
Course Description
Trainees will be introduced to the human body structures, their relationship with each
other and their functions. The course will also cover homeostasis to develop their
understanding of how the human body works and maintains itself.
Course objectives
By the end of this course, the learner should be able to;
(a) Define anatomy and physiology and the respective terminologies
(b) identify cell structures, basic cell functions and levels of organization
(c) Identify organs and locate organs systems in the body
(d) Outline the physiological processes that occur in the human body
(e) Outline human body systems
(f) Identify the structure of nervous system and its functions
No TOPICS Duration
1.0 Structural organization: cells, tissues (histology), organs and 10 LH
organ systems of the human body and a general overview of
the structure and functions of the human body. Membranes
and integuments,
Pex2.1: locating body organs from outside surface
Pex 2.2: identify body cavities and sections/planes
2.0 Over view of Human Biology, Introduction to anatomy and 10 LH

Physiology and definition of common terms used in anatomy;
Surface and gross anatomy and anatomical planes
(appreciation may be enhanced by use of illustrations in
anatomy and pathology department)
Practical exercises
Pex1: locating body organs from outside surface
Pex 2: identify body cavities and sections/planes
Pex 3. Identify and locate human bones
3.0 Musculo-skeletal system: Bones and joints, Muscle anatomy - 10 LH
Motion and locomotion
Pex 3.1 Identify and locate human bones
4.0 Anatomy and Physiology of the nervous system (CNS and 15 LH
PNS)
 Description of the structure of nervous system
 Effects and biomedical importance of the various
components of the nervous system.
TOTAL LECTURE HOURS 45 LH
NO TOTAL CONTACT HOURS 45 CH
Teaching Method: Lectures,

Resources: Class room anatomy departments/skills laboratory,
Suggested references:
(1) AB Mc Naught and Callander R, “Illustrated Physiology”
(2) GMedical Physiology By A. Guyton
(3) Medical Physiology By Sanders.
(4) Review of Medical Physiology By Gannong
(5) Samson’s Wright Applied Physiology By Cyril A Kelly, Eric Niel, Norman Joels
Course Name: First Aid
CreditUnits: 5
Course Description
This course covers the basic principles of first aid and basic life support.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, trainees should be able to provide immediate health care to
the affected individual.
Course Contents
No TOPICS Duration
1.0 Introduction to first aid; the First aid box and personal protective 15
equipment/gears. 15LH
Practical exercises
Pex1.1: identification of items in the first aid box
Pex 2: identifying personal protective equipments
pex 3. Demonstrate the ability to use personal protective equipments
2.0 Review of body structures and functions, Immediate measures to be
taken in case of emergency, Shocks and Handling the unconscious,
Vital signs, patient resuscitation and artificial respiration, Positioning a
patient /Positioning a casualty Wounds and bleeding and Controlling 10LH
bleeding 15LH
Burns and scalds: Burn treatment including accidents caused by
electric current
Casualty rescue and transport.
Pex1: secure and asses the scene
Pex 2: identify the casualities and carry out triage
pex 3. Demonstrate ability to triage,vital process and referrals
3.0 Fractures and soft tissue injuries: Bandages, Standard dressings and
use materials in emergency kits. 15LH
Infection prevention and control 10LH
Pex 3.1 identify different types of fractures
Pex 3.2Demonstrate the mobilization of fractures/bandaging and
dressings
4.0 Stings, bites and Oral poisoning management 10LH
Pex 4.1identify the type of bite,sting and poison 10LH
Pex 4.2 Administer first aid to sting,bite and poison
5.0 Hypo and hyperthermia; Cold and heat stroke management 4 LH
Pex 5.1 identify stoke
Peex 5.1administer first aid for stroke management
LECTURE HOURS 45LH
PRACTICALS 60PH
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS 75CH
Teaching Method: Lectures, Tutorials, Practicals

Resources: Laboratory, Class room, Hospitals/Health Facilities
1. Sarah Anderson and Beverley Snell;
2. Where there is no doctor;
3. A guide to managing illnesses for all health workers
4. First Aid Manual. By St John Ambulance
Course Name: computer applicaations

Course Code: CPHA 1103ICT
Credit Units: 5
Course Description: This course will equip trainees with skills and techniquics of how
to use a computer in their training and daily work
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course trainees should be able to:
a) Identify components of a computer
b) Use a computer for self study and work.
Course Content:
No Topic Duratio
n
1.0 Introduction to Computers
 Physical components of the computer: Disc Drive Computer types: 10LH
Desktop, Laptop, Input devices: Keyboards; (computer control
keys; numeric keypad, program assignable function keys); Cursor
movement devices (joysticks, mouse, paddles, track balls);
Scanners (picture recognition, text recognition).
 Output devices: Video display units, Thin Film Transistor (TFT)
monitors. Printers: Dot Matrix printers; Ink-Jet Printers; Laser Jet
Printers, Thermal Printers; Colour Printers. Plotters. Multi-Media
Projectors. Smart Boards.
Practical exercises
Pex1 identify the components of a computer
Pex connect a computer with its accessories
Pex Uses of computer components
Pex typing skills
Pex formatting skills
Pex Data entry skills
Pex Using tables
Pex Using graphs
PexUse of formulae
2.0 Ms Word Central processors, processor categories, size, speed number of 5LH
simultaneous users. Computer memory, Read-Only-Memory (ROM),
Read-Write Memory (or Random Access Memory- RAM). Data storage
Units: Discs; hard discs, floppy diskettes; tapes; microfilms; microfiche;
compact disc, flash drive/ memory sticks. Storage capacity: bytes,
kilobyte, megabyte, gigabyte, terabyte.
3.0 Ms excel 10LH
4.0 Network Computing and Network Communications: E-mail, internet 10 LH
Account, opening,uploading and downloading documents.
Network devises Internet. . An Introduction to Network Devices:
Wireless Access points, Routers, Servers, Hubs, Switches. Network
Security; Antivirus, Firewalls.
5.0 Power point
6.0 Drafting and editing various types of documents, Professional 10 TH
Considerations: Preparation and utilization of written communication in
supporting treatment, drug Information retrieval, storage Use Review.
Computerized Prescription dispensing. Patient Drug Usage Information.
Sales and usage repor
ts. Accounting and Ledger control. Price updating.
TOTAL LECTURES 45 LH
TOTAL TUTORIALS 30 TH
PRACTICALS 30 PH
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS 75 CH
Teaching Methods: Lectures, Practicals and Tutorials

Suggested Reading Materials:

(1) Addison Wesley Professionals (2004). Introduction to computer. ISBN-
10:0321247442; ISBN-13: 978-0321247445.
(2) Comer, DE. (2004). Computer networks and internets, 4thedn, Pearson, ISBN 0-
13-143351-2
(3) Database Systems: a practical approach to design, implementation and
management. 5thEdn, Addison Wesley, 2009
(4) De Palma, P (2004). Computers in society. McGraw Hill
(5) Vincent Nestler, Arthur Conklin, Gregory White and Mathew Hirsch (2005);
Computer security laboratory manual (information assurance and security);
career education
Course Name: MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

CreditUnits: 3
Course Description:
Trainees will be equipped acquire knowledge and skills for infection prevention,
control and management of infestations and infectious diseases
Course Objectives
(a) classify microbes and their life cycles
b.)Identify diseases caused by microbes and parasites.
(b) Prevent and control infections
(c) Provide health education.
Course Contents
No TOPICS Duration
1.0 Introduction to Microbiology; definition of microbiology and
Parasitology; history and branches of microbiology Description and
classification of microbes,
Bacteriology:Define bacteriology, Describe bacterial cell structure, 12LH
Describe bacterial;- classification citing out relevant examples and the
diseases they causes, reproduction, growth requirements and growth
phases, normal flora, Pathogenesis, transmission routes, factors that
influence transmission and spread of bacterial infections,
Practical exwercises
Pex 1.1 identify microbes
Pex1.2control infections
2.0 Virology; Definition, structure, general characteristics and classification
of viruses. Infection of cells by viruses (Viral Replication), transmission 10 LH
routes of viruses and factors that influence transmission.
3.0 Mycology; Definition ,structure, general characteristics and 8 LH

classification of fungi
Fungi of medical importance and fungal infections
Pex.1.1 identify infection and prevention
4.0 Parasitology; Define parasitology and associated terms, characteristics
and classification of parasites. Describe various groups of protozoa;
Amoebae, Flagellates andcoccidian. Describe and classify helminthes, 5 LH
Cestodes and trematodes.
Pex4.1identify infections caused by protozoa
Pex4.2identify and control infections caused by protozoa
5.0 Immunology: Definition of immunology, types of immunity, 6 LH
immunoglobulins and immunologic disorders. Vaccination and
immunization.
Pex
6.0 Infection prevention and control: disinfectants, antiseptics, 4 LH
preservatives and factors that affect their actions.
Pex6.1Identify various antiseptics, disinfectants and preservatives used
in infection prevention and control
Pex6.2apply disfectants,antiseptics and preservatives
7.0 LECTURE HOURS 45 LH
Teaching Methods: Lectures, illustrations and Tutorials

Resources: Class room, Hospitals/Health Facilities
(1) Chiodini, P., Moody, D. and Manser, W. (2013). Atlas of Medical Helminthology
and Protozology. 4th Edition.
(2) Geo, B., Karen, C., Janet, B., and Stephen, M. (2007). Jawetz, Melnick, &Adelberg's
Medical Microbiology. McGraw-Hill. [24th Edition].
(3) Roberts, E., Nester, E., Anderson, G. and Pearsall, N. (2014). Microbiology a
human Perspective. McGraw-Hill. New York. [8thEdition ]
Course Name: PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY I

CreditUnits: 4
Course Description
This course introduces basic medicinal organic, inorganic, physical and analytical
chemistry as it is encountered in daily life. In this course trainees will be equipped with
knowledge on properties of carbon, nomenclature, synthesis and reactions of organic
compounds.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course trainees will be able to;
(1) Classify and name organic compounds according to IUPAC
(2) Prepare selected organic compounds.
(3) Outline official preparations and their uses
Course content
Detailed Content
No Duratio
n
1.0 Introduction to organic chemistry
Terms used in organic chemistry, Organic reactions, Homologous series
and rule of nomenclature of organic compounds, Bond formation and
bond cleavage in organic compounds, Hybridization of carbon, Isomerism
in organic compounds Classifications of organic compounds.
Practical exercise
Pex 1.1 Identify various classes of organic compound using BP methods
Pex 1.2 Carry out organic reactions
2.0 Alkanes; Nomenclature, Physical properties and chemical reactions 5 LH

(substitution reactions and the associated free radical mechanisms).
 Examples of official preparations and their properties and uses.
 Hard paraffin
 Soft paraffin (white soft and yellow soft paraffin).
Practical exercise
Pex 2.1 Identify some of the examples of alkanes
Pex 2.2 Identify the official preparations of alkanes
3.0 Alkenes and alkynes Nomenclature, Physical properties, Chemical 4 LH
reactions. (epoxidation, ozonolysis, polymerization).
 Examples of official preparations, their properties and uses.
 Thalidomide
Practical exercise
Pex 3.1 Prepare the common alkene using ethanol and concsulphuric acid.
Pex 3.2 Carry out various reactions involving alkenes (for example with
bromine)
4.0 Benzene and its compounds; Keküle structure, Nomenclature, physical 6 LH
properties and chemical reactions of benzene (electrophilic aromatic
substitution reactions) Electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions.
 Field craft’s acylation and alkylation.
5.0 Aliphatic alcohols; (primary, secondary and tertiary alcohols) 6 LH
Classification and nomenclature, Physical properties, Chemical reactions
official preparation and uses. Examples of official preparations.
 Absolute alcohol
 Glycerol
 Menthol
 Chlorbutol
 Methylated spirit
Practical exercise
Pex 5.1carry out identification test for alcohols
6.0 Carbonyl compounds: Nomenclature, Physical properties, Chemical 6LH
reactions (nucleophilic addition and condensation reactions),
Pharmacologically important Carbonyl compounds and their uses
 Formaldehyde
 Paraldehyde
 Choralhydrate
 Hexamine
Practical exercise
Pex 6.1 carry out identification test for carbonyl compounds in the lab.
7.0 Carboxylic acids; Nomenclature, Physical properties, Chemical reactions,
Acid derivatives such as esters, Pharmacological preparations and their
uses. 6 LH
 lactic acid
 citric
 oleic
Practical Exercise
pex7.1 Carry out identification test for carboxylic acids
8.0 Amines; Classification and nomenclature, Physical properties, Chemical 6 LH
reactions and Pharmacologically important uses
Practical exercise
Pex 8.1 carry out identification test for the amines
PRACTICALS 30 PH
LECTURER 45 PH

Resources: Laboratory, Class room,
Suggested References
(1) Beckett &Stenlake, Practical Pharmaceutical Chemistry
(2) Morrison & Boyd, Organic Chemistry, Allyn&Baco
(3) Synthesis of Essential Drugs 2006 byR.S. Vardanyan and V.J. Hruby
(4) Pharmaceutical drug analysis (2007) by AshutoshKar
Course Name: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

CreditUnits: 3
Course Description
This course will equip trainees with the general public health knowledge so as to be
resourceful in different health care needs in the community.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course the trainee should be able to:
(a) Describe the concept of Primary Health Care.
(b) Explain the pillars of Primary Health Care
(c) Describe the roles of the different players (government, public, private sector) in
Primary Health Care delivery.
(d) Explain the approaches in Health Promotion
(e) Describe the levels of health care delivery in the country.
(f) Ability to carry out health promotion activities (e.g. community sensitization,
mobilization and participation).
Course Content
No Topic Duration
1.0 Introduction to primary health care:
 Definition of PHC, Health and wholeness;
 The concept of primary health Care; 15 LH
 Pillars/elements of PHC.;
 Responsibilities of individuals and communities in health (i.e.
restoration, maintenance and health promotion).
 Health information in PHC
 Planning, monitoring and evaluation of PHC activities
 Community participation and involvement in PHC activities
 Integration and co-ordination in PHC
 Multi-Sectorial collaboration in PHC
 Sustainable development goals
 Social mobilization and the role of community leaders in PHC
 PHC Resources; Procurement and management.
Health Promotion
 Nutrition education
o Introduction to nutrition
o Types of food
o Food preparation
o Food storage and hygiene
o Healthy life styles
o Malnutrition and management
o Water and sanitation in public health
o Water sources and contamination.
o Human waste disposal and how to control diseases caused
by poor waste disposal
o Primary health care systems (public and private) in health
care delivery. Roles of the different players; (individuals,
communities and government).
Practical exercise
PEX 1.1: Carry out hygienic procedures
PEX 1.2: Carry out disinfection
PEX 1.3: Correctly use personal protective equipment
2.0  Levels of health care delivery:
o Hospitals and health centres, Patient referral systems. 10 LH
o The different PHC activities at different levels
o Community Diagnosis, and pharmaceutical needs
assessment
o Barriers to quality health care
PEX 1.1: Carry out community pharmaceutical needs assessment

PEX 1.2: Carry out health education
LECTURES 45 LH
Teaching Method: Lectures and Tutorials,
Resources: Class room, Community
Suggested References:
1) Training Guidelines Primary Health Care and Community Based Health Care, 1995,
AMREF, Nairobi, Kenya
2) Training of Trainer’s Manual- Uganda Community Based Health Care Association.
Entebbe, Uganda
3) Infection Control, Policies and procedures, Department of Quality Assurance,
Ministry of Health (2005) Kampala, Uganda
4) Implementation of Primary Health Care through Community Based Health Care
and importance of Community participation in Health. Bikiika C.S (2006)
5) Health information for primary health care, J. Tiers Boerma (1991) ISBN 9966-874-02-
X
6) Community Health, 3rd edition by Chris Wood, AMREF (2008), Nairobi, Kenya
ISBN: 978-9966-874-91-7
7) Primary Health Care concepts and challenges in a changing world, E. Tarimo, E.G
Webster (1996), WHO/ARA/97.1
8) WHO & UNICEF; ALMA-ATA 1978 Primary Health Care, Geneva 1978;
YEAR ONE
SEMESTER TWO
Course Name: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
CreditUnits: 3
Course Description
This course covers the elementary anatomy and physiology of the Cardiovascular
system (blood tissue and Lymphatic system), Nervous System and innervations,
(Sensation, sensory organs, CNS/ PNS), Endocrine systems, Reproductive System,
Respiratory Systems, Urinary System and Digestive System.
Course objectives
By the end of this course, trainees should be able to;
a).Identify, locate and describe the various organs and systems of the body
b).Describe physiological processes that occur various organs
c).Describe the overall functions of each organ and how such functions affect the
functioning of the body
d).Describe common physiological disorders
No TOPICS Duration
1.0 Cardiovascular system (blood tissue, Lymphatic system and 13 LH
Electrolyte balance).
 Blood:
Definition
Composition of blood
Functions of blood
Types of anaemia and their causes
Listing blood disorders
 Description of body fluids compartments:
Intracellular and extracellular fluids
 Differences between blood and lymph fluid
 Anatomy of the heart
 Types and functions of blood vessels (structure of the blood
vessels)
 Diseases of the heart ( pathophysiology of the heart)
2.0 Endocrine system: 8 LH
 Introduction
 Definition of key terms:
-gland
Hormones
 Types of glands and differences between endocrine and
exocrine and location
 Examples of the hormones produced by each gland and
their functions
 Reproduction and hormonal functions of male and female
reproductive system.
 Hormones secreted by cells in tissues and their functions
(prostaglandins,eicosanoids leukotriens, arachnidonic acid,
thromboexin)
3.0 Respiratory system: 8LH
 Description of anatomy and the functions of upper and
lower respiratory system
 Ventilation
 Description of tidal volume, inspiratory reserve volume,
expiratory reserve volume, residual volume
 The acid base balance of respiratory system
 Pathophysiology of respiratory system
4.0 Digestive system 8 LH
 Description anatomy and physiology, structure and
functions of GIT
 Description of phases of digestion system: Cephalic,
Gastric and Intestinal phases
 Hormones of GIT, Liver and Pancreas: exocrine and
endocrine secretions
 Disorders of GIT
NO TOTAL CONTACT HOURS 45 CH
Teaching Method: Lectures,

Resources: Class room,
(6) A Textbook of Histology-12th Edition. By D.W.Fawcett
(7) AB Mc Naught and Callander R, “Illustrated Physiology”
(8) Clinical Anatomy 7th Edition. By R.S. Snell
(9) Clinically Oriented Anatomy 4th Edition. By:K.L.Moore and A.F
(10) Cunningham’s Manual of Practical Anatomy, Volume 1,2 and 3: By G.J.Romanes
(11) Grant’ Atlas of Anatomy-11th Edition. By A.M.R.Agur and A.F.Dally
(12) Medical Physiology By A. Guyton
(13) Medical Physiology By Sanders.
(14) Review of Medical Physiology By Gannong
(15) Samson’s Wright Applied Physiology By Cyril A Kelly, Eric Niel, Norman Joels
(16) Ross and wilson
Course Name: BASIC PHARMACOGNOSY
CreditUnits: 3
Course Description
This course introduces basic medicinal chemistry as it is encountered in daily life.
Medicinal plants and pharmacologically active compounds of plant origin will be
covered.
Course Objective: By the end of the course students should be able to identify
medicinal plants and describe how crude medicines can be extracted from plants
Course content
Detailed Content
No Sub-Topic Duratio
n
1.0 Introduction to pharmacognosy; definitions of terms and concepts, 8LH
Traditional medicines/ alternative medicine and practices of traditional
medicine; common plants locally used in African traditional medicine
plant medicines.
Medicinal Plants description, morphology classification and
phytochemical variation within species.
sources of drugs crude drugs.
2.0 The plant cell, Cell differentiation and ergastic cell contents Plant tissues 10 LH
and tissue culture. Processes of Basic metabolic pathways and origin of
secondary metabolites Photosynthesis, respiration, carbon fixation.
Pharmaceutically important derivatives of metabolic pathways; active
principles (definitions and classification of active principles of medicinal
plants of pharmaceutical importance).
3.0 Plant growth regulators and Medicinal plants cultivation; Commercial 8 LH
plant derived fibres and products, absorbent cotton wool algal gelling agents,
gums and mucilage collection, preparation and pharmaceutical uses of honey
4.0 Collection of raw materials; Cleaning, Grating, Washing, Drying, 10 LH
Grinding, Preservation, Packaging, Labeling, Storage Production of crude
drugs and Commerce in crude drugs. Deterioration of stored drugs.
5.0 Extraction of drugs; instrumentation, methods and Procedures, 10 PH
Advantages and disadvantages of the various methods.
Practicals will involve simple methods of extraction such as percolation
and maceration.
6.0 Homeopathic medicine and aromatherapy and the regulation of 4 PH
traditional/ herbal medicine in Uganda).
PRACTICALS 10 PH
LECTURER 40 LH
Resources: Herbal medicine gardens and Laboratory, Class room, Field

Hospitals/Health Facilities
Suggested Reference
(1) Evans, W. C. (2009). Trease and Evans Pharmacognosy. USA, Saunders Ltd.
(2) Houghton, P. and Mukherjee, P. K. (2009). Evaluation of Herbal Medicinal Products.
London, Pharmaceutical Press.
(3) Medicinal chemistry
Course Name: COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Credit Units: 2
Course Description: This course will also inculcate communication, Counseling and
Stress Management skills into trainees as a means to ensure good communication with
patients/carers, their fellow health services provider and the community as a whole.
This course will also provide students with negotiation skills to enable them manage
personal enterprises
Course Objectives:
a) Discuss the methods and importance of communication at the workplace
b) State common communication barriers and ways to overcome them
c) Discuss the role of beliefs, culture, attitudes, and values in communication
d) Communicate confidently with other members of the health team
e) Counsel patients on medicines and health matters in an appropriate way
f) Prepare written communication to health facilities and units
g) Demonstrate negotiation communication skills.
Course Content:
No Topic Duration
1.0 Communication Skills; Meaning and importance of communication at 15 LH
work places, Concepts and principles of human communication: verbal
and non-verbal communication, language; Interviewing: definition,
environment, behaviours, techniques, recording and reproduction of
interview session. Social cultural variation, attitudes, culture, belief and
values in communication and Barriers to effective communication, use
of appropriate communication skills for the patients’ culture during
interview. Basic principles of effective communication, effective
speaking, public address, the art of persuasion, conducting interviews,
conducting meetings and writing minutes, group discussion, non-verbal
communication cues.
2.0 The GATHER approach in counselling on medicines use and health. 10 LH
Listening and writing Skills: active listening, understanding non-
verbal communication and thinking critically. Selecting and organizing
relevant details logically, evidence based writing, task analysis,
strategies for problem solving and use of appropriate language in
written communication.
GATHER approach= Greet, Ask, Tell/explain/discuss, Help,
Explain/provide information or instructions, Return/discuss follow up
date or referral Use of “open end questions” and familiar language in
patient care
3.0 Presentation skills 10TH
Counselling Skills:Adherence and compliance counselling vs. Patients
involvement in decision making.
Negotiation & Advocacy Skills, Conflict Resolution Skills and Stress
Management Skills
Presenting papers/reports in tutorials, seminars, seeking clarification
and explanation, giving and justifying opinions, agreeing and
disagreeing
TOTAL TUTORIALS 10 TH

(1) Communication skills for medicine by M. Lloyd R Bor (Churchill Livingston)
(2) Curriculum for Accredited Drug Dispensing Outlets (ADDO) Dispensers;
TFDA/MSH 2004 (latest)
(3) WHO, From Access to Adherence the challenge of ARV Treatment; Studies from
Botswana, Tanzania and Uganda, 2006
Course Name: MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY

CreditUnits: 3
Course Description
This course provides the student with the knowledge of the basic behavioral sciences –
psychology and sociology that is necessary for understanding their application in health
care delivery and pharmacy practice in particular.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
(a) To describe the basic principles of psychology, medical sociology and anthropology
(b) To identify and classify psychological and anthropological factors that affect health
in the community
(c) To explain the relationship between human behavior, health and illness.
(d) Discuss health and wholeness and spiritual dimensions of health and healing
Course Content
No Topic Duration
1.0 Introduction to social psychology; Principles and key concepts and
definitions in psychology; medical sociology, and anthropology, 10LH
Personality, Emotions, Motivation, Perception, Sensations and
perception, perception disorders
Learning: Types, learning theories; classical conditioning, operant
conditioning, social learning, disorders of human learning. Memory:
Storage and transfer model of memory, theories of forgetting, memory
disorders Delayed development; mental retardation.
2.0 Sociology: Brief treatise on Physical, Psychosexual.Sexual orientation
and homosexuality, sexual disorders coping with the death of
someone else, breaking bad news, Death and Dying- Comforting the
dying and relatives, crisis intervention. Family: Types and functions of
the family, socialization of family members, marriage and divorce, 20 LH
responses to health seeking behaviour. Human Behaviour and
Illness:The theories of health seeking behaviour; behaviour-related to
disease and health; attitudes, side role behaviour, health, the health
belief model; relationship between socio- economic factors and health,
Indigenous African healing, health and environment; societal
response to illness.
3.0 Medical anthropology: Different types of Traditional healers and
their medicines. Principles of medical sociology and anthropology:
definition and scope; types of societies; predominant social sciences
theories; culture. Adequate liaison with and acceptable conduct within 15 LH
a community
Teaching Method: Lectures and Tutorials,

Resources: Class room, Community
(1) Readings in contemporary sociological theory By Englewood Cliffs
Course Name: PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY II
CreditUnits: 4
Course Description
This course introduces basic inorganic medicinal physical and analytical chemistry as it
is encountered in daily life. The course will explore properties of derived drugs in each
chemical group
Course Objectives: By the end of the course students should be able to;
1) Classify medicines derived from inorganic elements according to their chemical
groups.
2) Describe reactions, preparation and the use of common derived medicines in each
group and analysis of organic compounds
Course contents
Detailed Content
No Sub-Topic Duratio
n
1.0 Introduction to Inorganic chemistry in life: grouping of inorganic elements
and their compounds, common reactions of inorganic chemical substances 6 LH
reactions and chemical equations,
2.0 Group VII derived drugs 8 LH
a) Halogens; Introduction to halogens: Atomic structure, physical and
chemical properties of halogens
b) Halogen compounds:- Hydrogen halides (HCI, HBr, HI)
 Hydrochloric acid: Properties of hydrochloric acid and uses of

hydrochloric acid
 Chlorinated lime application of chlorinated lime
 Alkali metal halides (NaCl, KCl, KI, NaI, NaBr, KBr) Sources,
formulation and medical applications of Alkali metal halides
c) Iodine Sources, preparations(5 and 10 % alcohol solutions and
Lugols’ solution) and uses
3.0 Group VI derived drugs 8 LH
Introduction to group VI elements, Oxygen and Sulphur and its
compounds
a) Oxygen; Sources and, properties, impurities, storage and uses
b) Distilled water; Properties,storage
c) Hydrogen peroxide; chemical behavior (oxidizing, reducing and

acidic properties), uses and storage
d) Sulphur compounds; Precipitated sulphur, Properties and uses.

4.0 a) Group V derived drugs; Introduction to group V elements, Nitrous 4LH
oxide, properties, uses and storage
b) Sodium nitrate,Physical and chemical properties, uses and storage
5.0  Group III derived drugs Introduction to group III elements 6LH
a) Boron compounds, properties, and uses of boric acid
b) Aluminum properties, and uses of aluminum
6.0 Group II derived drugs Introduction to group II elements 8LH

a) Magnesium Sources, physiological actions
b) Magnesium sulphatesNatural sources, and uses
c) Magnesium trisilicateNatural sources, and uses
d) Calcium Natural sources, physiological roles
e) Calcium chloride:properties, and uses
f) Barium compounds; Barium sulphate,properties, and uses
g) Zinc compounds; Zinc sulphate,properties, and uses, Zinc oxide
Properties and uses
7.0 Group I derived drugs Introduction to group I elements
a) Silver nitrate
5 LH
b) properties,uses and storage
PRACTICALS
LECTURER
Suggested References
Teacher’s and Student’s list of references:
(1) House, J. (2012). Inorganic Chemistry. Academic Press, Cambridge, USA
(2) Graham, S. and Fryhle, B. (2007). Organic Chemistry. John Wiley and Sons, USA.
(3) Quin, L. and Tyrel, A. (2010). Fundamentals of Heterocyclic Chemistry: Importance in
Nature and in the Synthesis of Pharmaceuticals. Wiley Blackwell.
Course Name: PHARMACEUTICAL CALCULATIONS

CreditUnits: 3
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course unit introduces the basic calculations in pharmacy. The concepts involved
in this course unit require basic mathematical skills. In general the course is designed to
enable trainees perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately, collect, analyse and
interprete pharmacy related data. This course is central to the provision of
pharmaceutical care in every health care environment.
Course objectives:
(a) Trainees should be able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
(b) Trainees should be able to apply the mathematics’ skill in dosage calculations.
(c) Collect, analyse and interprete
Course content.
No. Topics Duration
1.0 Prerequisite Mathematics Review 10LH
Numbers and numerals
Arabic and roman numerals
Fractions, Ratio and proportion, Decimals and Percentages,
Percentage concentrations expression
2.0 Systems of measurements: 10 LH

International units,IU
Metric systems
House hold systems and their applications
Interconversions
3.0 Enlarging and reducing formulae(scaling down) 10 LH
Dilution and concentration.
Alligation involving only two solutions
Parts per million
4.0 Basic dosage calculation(posology) 15LH
Dose
Frequence
Duration of treatment
Unit dose
Daily dose total dose
LECTURE HOURS 45 LH
References
(1) MansoorA,Khan and IndraK.Reddy (2nd Edition,2000) Pharmaceutical and clinical
culculations
(2) Reddy. I. K and M. A. Khan (2004) Essential Math and Calculations for pharmacy
technicians. CRC Press, New York.
(3) Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery system. By L V Allen Jr,
et al.
YEAR TWO
SEMESTER ONE
Course Name: PHARMACEUTICS I
CreditUnits: 4
Course Description:
In this unit the student is expected to acquire basic knowledge of pharmaceutical
formulations. They also expected to acquire knowledge and skills in Pharmaceutical
laboratory safety, emergency response, equipment and hazardous materials
management. The students are expected to practice become proficient in this area and at
all times apply the knowledge and skills whenever it is required during pharmacy
practice. This is aimed at ensuring staff and equipment safety as well as improving the
quality of services provided to patients for better health outcomes.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course, the candidate should be able to:
(a) Explain the basics of pharmaceutical formulations
(b) Discuss the methods and importance of general laboratory safety
(c) State common laboratory and work place safety rules and ways to prevent them
(d) Discuss the culture of safety
(e) Assess biological, chemical and physical hazards
(f) Appreciate the role of standard operating procedure pharmacy practice
(g) Demonstrate ability to adhere to established laboratory and workplace safety
protocols
Course Content
No TOPICS Duration
1.0 Introduction to pharmaceutics and its importance in pharmacy
Pharmaceutical dosage forms and formulations
Routes of medicines administrations; Factors influencing the choice
of route of administration, advantages and disadvantages of each
route of administration
10 LH
2.0 Pharmaceutical excipients
The use of excipients such as co-solvent, preservative, flavouring
and colouring agents in pharmaceutical formulations. Labelling and 10 LH
storage of various pharmaceutical formulations
Basics of compounding/mixing and stability of various
pharmaceutical formulations.
3.0 Basic principles of effective use of a laboratory; 15LH
Introduction to laboratory use and safety; Define common terms,
Laboratory, safety, hazard/hazardous materials, accident,
sharps/handling sharps, caustic corrosive and toxicity,
precautions/warning signs, prevention and first aid. Describe the
importance of laboratory and work place safety and chemical
safety. Attitudes, culture, belief and values in laboratory and
chemical safety
Barriers to safe and effective practice of laboratory safety and

chemical safety; Qualities of a good laboratory, Laboratory
furniture, furnishings and safety equipments, Basic laboratory rules
and practices (standard operating procedures) Fire safety, Fire
prevention, Fire response
4.0 Laboratory and workplace hazards, Hazard identification, Hazard 5LH

assessment, Handling and storage of hazardous materials
Hazard communication, Spill response, Laboratory waste
management and Engineering and administrative controls
5.0 Personal protective equipment (PPE), Laboratory safety ware and
work-place clothing. 4 PH
6.0 Common Laboratory Equipment and their uses in formulation
Equipment used in Pharmaceutical compounding; Weighing scales,
Mortar and pestle, Measuring cylinders, Pipettes, stirring rods,
spatulas Filtration sets, water baths autoclave e.t.c
PRACTICAL HOURS 10 PH
TUTORIAL HOURS 30 TH
LECTURE HOURS 40 LH

(1) Pharmaceutics: Science of Dosage and Dosage form Design ed. By M E Aulton.
(2) Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery system. By L V Allen Jr,
et al.
(3) Remington the Science and Practice of Pharmacy.
(4) Modern Pharmaceutics. edited By GS Baner& CT Rhodes.
(5) Martin Physical Pharmacy
(6) Shorton - Physical Pharmacy.
(7) Bean and Bucket - Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Course Name: PHARMACY LAWS AND REGULATIONS

CreditUnits: 2
Course Description:
This course covers pharmacy laws, regulations and other procedures that govern the
licensing, production, distribution and use of medicines. It also tackles selected
comparative aspects ofregulatory framework. It’s intended to enable the student to
appreciate the key legal and regulatory issues related to pharmacy practice and
medicine use.
Course Objective:
By the end of this course, the learner should be able to:
(a) Define commonly used pharmacy related legal terms.
(b) Describe the Ugandan Pharmaceutical sector Regulatory system
(c) Compare Uganda’s Pharmacy Practice Regulatory system with other systems in the
world
(d) To be adhere to applicable regulations and guidelines in relation to importation,
exportation, procurement, distribution and use of drugs.
Course Contents
NO TOPICS Duration
1.0 The general overview of the International Pharmaceutical Industry.
Definition of: - Law (types and sources laws), Statute, Act, Ordinance,
Courts and Felony, Treaty and Convention. The Uganda Licensing
system for Medicines (NDA). 12 LH
Pharmacy as a profession; Roles and Pharmacy Professional Ethics.
Professional Bodies: Introduction to pharmacy legal and regulatory
systems; Laws and regulations governing pharmacy practice and
medicine use. Bodies responsible for the control and regulation of
pharmaceutical services and their basic roles
2.0 Legal categorization of Pharmaceutical products and other health
supplies: Categories and definitions, Prescription- only medicines,
Controlled medicines and 8 LH
Over the counter medicines
Legal requirements for procurement, receiving, storage/safe custody,
distribution, issuing, dispensing recording, use, loss and disposal of
various categories of pharmaceutical products.
3.0 Product and practice related license applications and conditions and
the role of the medicines inspectorate. Drug safety, quality and
efficacy. 6 LH
4.0 Counterfeiting and procedures for prevention. Drug promotion and 4 LH
guidelines for control.
Resources: Laboratory, Inspectorate Facilities
References:
(1) Allied Health Professionals Act 1996
(2) The Uganda Pharmacy and Drugs Act, 1971
(3) The Uganda National Drug Policy and Authority Statute, 1993
(4) The National Medical stores Act
(5) The National Clinical Guidelines
(6) The National Statutory instruments
(7) The Uganda National Drug Policy
(8) The Uganda National Drug Policy and Authority Regulations, 1995
Course Name: PHARMACY PRACTICE I

CreditUnits: 3
Course Description
This course introduces the learner to pharmacy practice. In this course, trainees will be
taken through the origins and history of pharmacy profession and it evolution to
today’s contemporary pharmacy practice. It is important that those assigned to dispense
medicines have sufficient knowledge and skills to achieve good health outcomes and
this is central in this course unit
Course Objectives
(a) Appreciate the importance of rational use of medicines so as to be able to
understand factors underlying and the adverse impact of rational use of medicine,
and support strategies to improve medicine use in the hospital, appreciate the
importance of pharmaco-vigilance and the role it plays in improving patient care
(b) Systematically dispense medicines
(c) Maintain and manage dispensing environment
(d) Document and keep accurate records of dispensing
Course Contents
NO TOPICS Duration
1.0 Pharmacy as a profession: history of Pharmacy Practice in the world
and in Uganda, comparative pharmacy, trends and challenges in
Pharmacy Practice, 10 LH
Medical Ethics and professional code of conduct; Pharmacy ethical
practice and behavior,
Role of assistant pharmacists
What the patient,community/society expects out of assistant
pharmacy cadre
2.0 Medicine use; definition of rational medicines use, proper medicine
use process in diagnosis and follow up, prescribing, dispensing and
adherence/ compliance (posological table)
Irrational Use of Medicines meaning and Impact on: quality of drug
therapy and medical care, cost and waste of financial resources,
psychosocial impact, antimicrobial resistance
Factors underlying irrational use of medicine; health systems,
Industry (medicines promotion), Prescriber, Dispenser, Patient/ 10 LH
community
Improving rational use of medicine; Medicines and therapeutic
committees, Understanding the underlying problems of irrational
medicine use, Public awareness and community education.
Field experiences related to rational use of medicine from candidates;
Examples of efforts taken at the hospital to improve rational use of
medicines, Examples of irrational use of medicines experienced at the
hospital
3.0 Prescription- definition of a prescription, parts of a prescription,
commonly used abbreviations in prescriptions and common errors
e.g. interpretation of writing; “sound alike” – “look alike” medicines
Basic steps in good dispensing; Description of the dispensing
environment and dispensing equipment, a good dispensing
environment and the importance of having a clean and orderly 10 LH
dispensing environment, maintenance of a clean and orderly
dispensing environment (including equipment) arrangement of
medicines and equipment in a dispensing room, recognition of
medicines (distinctive features, packaging, labeling),
4.0 PRACTICALS Dispensing practice “role play” Prescription refills,

Prescription retention, Documenting and keeping dispensing records 30 PH
5.0 PRACTICAL HOURS 30 TH
6.0 LECTURES 30 LH
Teaching Method: Lectures, Tutorials and Placements.
(1) Community Health, 3rd edition by Chris Wood, AMREF (2008), Nairobi Kenya,
ISBN 978-9966-874-91-7
(2) Essential medicines and Health supplies list for Uganda 2012 (MoH)
(3) Health information for primary health care, J Tiers Boerma (1991), ISBN 9966-874-
02-X
(4) Implementation of Primary Health Care through community based Health care
and importance of community participation in Health, Bikiika C.S (2006)
(5) Management of medicines and Health supplies manual 2012 (MoH)
(6) Training guidelines primary Health Care and Community based health care, 1995
AMREF, Nairobi, Kenya
(7) British National Formulary (BNF), British Medical association and the
pharmaceutical society of Great Britain
(8) Management sciences for Health 2014
Course Name: THERAPEUTICS I

CreditUnits: 3
Course Description: Many times the pharmacy staff is required to manage some
common health conditions in private practice, contribute valid medicines information
on the health team and validate prescriptions for consistence and rational medicine use.
To perform this accurately and efficiently, the trainees need to have some basic
knowledge on presentations (signs and symptoms) of these health conditions and the
most disease management approach taking into consideration the prevailing
circumstances. This course aims at providing the trainees with the knowledge and skills
on commonly encountered health conditions and the management approaches
Course Objectives
(a) Recognize the common health conditions
(b) Interpret the laboratory findings in respect to the common health
conditions
(c) Advise on the best treatment options
(d) Detect and prevent irrational medicine use
Course content
Detailed Content
No Sub-Topic Duration
1.0 Introduction to therapeutics Meaning and relevance of therapeutics 10LH
and the roles of a Pharmacy practitioner on the Health care Team,
Drug interactions; definition, clinical relevance; types,
2.0 Introduction to infections: 25 LH

Presentation and management the following cases:
Respiratory tract infections, URTIs: Common cold, sinusitis, rhinitis,
otitis media, pharyngitis, acute epiglottitis, LRTIs: Tuberculosis,
bronchitis, Pneumonia
Gastro-intestinal infections (helminthes, amoebiasis, gardiasis,
salmonelosis, shigellosis, campylobacteriosis, infectious diarrhea,
pseudomembranous colitis)
Peptic ulcer disease, Gastro-esophageal reflux , Inflammatory bowel
disease, Nausea and vomiting , Diarrhoea and constipation
Central nervous system infections (meningitis and encephalitis),
Bone and joint infections (osteomyelitis and infectious arthritis),
Urinary tract infections, Sexually transmitted infections (gonorrhea,
syphilis, lympho granuloma venereum, chancroid, trichomoniasis,
genital herpes-HSV-2)
HIV/AIDs and opportunistic infections, Mycotic infections (superficial
and systemic mycoses), Parasitic infections (malaria, trypanasomiasis,
schistosomiasis, leishmaniasis)
3.0 Bronchial asthma; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Cystic 10 LH
fibrosis
Drug induced pulmonary disease
READING MATERIALS:
1. Uganda clinical guidelines
2. British national formulary
3. Russel J Greeen and Norman D.Harris,3rd Edition
(2008)Pathology and therapeutics for pharmacists
Course Name: PHARMACOLOGY

CreditUnits: 3
Course Description
In this course the student will learn about the importance of pharmacology to pharmacy
practice. The basic language of pharmacology is introduced and common
pharmacological terms; pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics will be explored.
This course is designed to give an overview of the principles of pharmacology using the
basic concepts of drugs and their action.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
(a) To define key terms as refers to drugs.
(b) To explain the basic principles of drug action.
(c) To describe how drugs function
(d) To describe the principles of using drugs in the management of disease states.
(e) To describe how drugs cause relief of or cure disease states.
(f) To explain how drugs are broken down by the body
COURSE CONTENT
No Topic Duration
1.0 Introduction to basic principles of Pharmacology: Clinical
Pharmacokinetics concepts: plasma concentration, bioavailability, volume
of distribution, drug clearance, order of drug clearance from the body.
Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic changes in common disease 10LH
states. Definition of drug effect, efficacy, idiosycrancy, Interactions; Broad
outline of how a drug can affect the body through interaction with
proteins, receptors and biochemical process modification. Drug
metabolism and elimination. Routes of administration.
Therapeutic drug monitoring (drug level profile):
Principles of toxicology; Acute, sub acute and chronic toxicity;
General principles of treatment of acute toxicity and acute
poisoning; Signs, symptoms and treatment of acute poisoning due to
barbiturates, alcohols, benzodiazepines, antidepressants, neuroleptics,
insecticides, snake bites, heavy metals (iron lead mercury arsenic); Drug -
drug interactions, drug and food interactions
2.0 Analgesics and other musculoskeletal agents: Classification and mode of
action of common analgesics and their selection. 6LH
3.0 Cardiovascular agents: glycosides, antiarrythmic agents, vasodilators, α 8LH
and β adrenergic blocking agents, calcium channel blockers, centrally
acting antihypertensive agents.
4.0 Drugs acting of the digestive system: anti-ulcer drugs, laxatives and 8LH
purgatives, antidiarrhoeal agents, emetics and anti-emetics,
antihelminthics.
Classification of drugs used in management of common upper respiratory
conditions
5.0 Clarification of drugs used in bacterial, viral and protozoal and fungal
infections. 8LH
6.0 Topical agents for common allergic/inflammatory, septic, viral, bacterial 5LH
and fungal ailments,
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS 45CH
SUGGESTED REFERENCES:
1) Pharmacology text book by Laurence and Bennet
2) Pharmacology text book by Rang and Dale
Course Name: STORES AND INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

CreditUnits: 3
Course Description:
Medicines supply management addresses how people involved at different levels can
work, plan and organize a supply system to ensure that high quality essential
medicines and supplies are available, accessible, affordable and rationally used.
Medicines have particular importance in that they save lives, improve health and
promote trust to health system; they take up a substantial amount of the budget of a
hospital and increase client participation in health care services. It is therefore important
for those working in the pharmacy at any level to have some basic knowledge and skills
on medicine supply management.
Course Objectives
(a) Appreciate the medicines management cycle
(b) Define basic terms used in inventory control
(c) Discuss the benefits of a good inventory system and common inventory control
problems
(d) Discuss the disposal procedure for unwanted medicines
(e) Maintain basic inventory control records
(f) Receive medicines and supplies in the health facility
(g) Set up distribution points in hospital/ health center settings
(h) State the objectives of inventory control
(i) Understand the basics of quantifying medicine needs for a health facility
Course Contents
No TOPICS Duration
1.0 Rationale for medicine supplies management (basic), Overview of the
medicines management cycle, Definition of commonly used medicine
supply management terms, Why manage medicines supply, 4LH
Financial objectives, Operational objectives, Customer service
objectives, Health objectives, Benefits of efficient medicine supply
management system to patients and facility, Implications of
inefficient medicine supply management system, Components of a
medicine supply management system, Selection, Procurement,
Distribution, Policy or legal framework, Management support, The
information management system for the hospital pharmacy
2.0 The procurement cycle and procurement methods commonly used by
hospitals, Direct purchase, Negotiated purchase, Procurement 10 LH
processes and terminologies ( Requisitions, Purchase orders, Order
status report, Delivery notes and invoices, Receipts and packing lists,
Credit and debit notes, Delivery versus collection of medicines, Good
procurement practices; Use of generic names, EML and formularies,
Bulk procurement, Supplier selection, Separation of key functions and
involvement of medicines and therapeutic committees, Product
quality assurance, Quantification of medicines needs in hospital
settings, The importance of having accurate medicines consumption
data for the hospital, Assessing the need of quantification, Preparing
for quantification, Basic quantification methods; The consumption
methods relevant for hospital settings, Morbidity method; Factors to
consider when selecting the optimum method, Prioritising
procurements, VEN classification, ABC classification, Documentation
in medicine purchasing
3.0 Medicines’ receiving procedures, Documentation of medicines’
consignment receipts, Consignment receipts report, Key elements of 10LH
the receipt record, General status of the consignment received, Quality
of receipts, Managing variances: under/over supplies, short expiry,
breakages/damages, Rejection and return of consignments to
suppliers, Legal implications of signed receipts, Receipt of
consignments that require special handling: cold chain medicines,
narcotics, vaccines, Use of barcode technology
4.0 Introduction to medicine distribution system in the hospital / health
centre settings, Distribution methods/ options in hospital settings,
Outpatient supply system, Bulk ward supply system, Individual in-
patient supply system, Unit dose system, Emergency supply system 4 LH
5.0 Controlling and monitoring medicines distribution in hospital / health

centre settings, Distribution procedure and documentation;
Responsibilities at various levels within the distribution system;
Managing satellite pharmaceutical distribution units
5 LH
6.0 Introduction to pharmacy records management and information
systems Records management, Record-keeping documents, Inventory
control in hospital settings, Definitions, -Stock, inventory, bin card, 8LH
ledger.
Principles of inventory control;.Basic concepts in inventory
management, -Inventory control, -Lead time and service level, -Stock
rotation and stock retrieval, -Buffer/ safety stock, -Stock consumption,
-Stock counting/ stock taking, Inventory record keeping, Inventory
control records and documentation, -Stock cards and bin cards, -Stock
ledger, -Requisition/ receiving documents, -Check lists, -Stock control
reports, -Recording stock information, -Use of inventory records, -
Quantity determination, -Audits and supervision, -Prevention of
security breaches, -Budgeting, planning and reporting, -Research,
training and education, Common inventory problems: -Types of
inventory control problems, -Stock-outs, stock expiry, stock losses, -
Implications of stock control failure, -Resolving and prevention of
inventory problems, Management of unusable pharmaceuticals; -
Causes of unusable stock, -Bad donations, -Breakages/ spoilage/
expiry, -Obsolescence, -Problems due to presence of unusable stock -
Disposal methods; Regulations on disposal of medicines
7.0 Definition and introduction to good store keeping, Tools and
equipment for medicines storage, Storage conditions for different
products, -Products stored at normal temperatures, -Products that 4 LH
need controlled environment, -Products that require special care;
narcotics, flammables, corrosives.
Managing stock in the medicine storeroom, -Stores arrangement, -
Dispensing stock and bulk storage, -Security, -Accountability and
documentation, Store cleaning and pest control, Setting up a
pharmacy store, Data reporting forms, Data compilation, Report
preparation
LECTURES 45CH
Teaching Method: Lectures, Tutorials
(1) A.J. Winfield and R.M.E. Richards, Pharmaceutical Practice, 2004, 3rd Edition
(2) B. Liebsch; D.S, Nyamageni, K.F. Steinhausen and S. Senya; Tanzania

Pharmaceutical handbook, 1988
(3) Commodity ART training tool for Ministry of Health, Uganda.

(4) Communication skills for medicine by M. Lloyd R Bor (Churchill Livingston
(5) Estimating Drug Requirements; A practical manual, WHO Action Programme on
Essential Drugs and Vaccine 1998, 3rd Edition
(6) Managing Drug supply Training Series- Participants’ Guide, MSH, 2nd Edition
(7) Managing medicine Supply: The Selection, Procurement and Use of

Pharmaceuticals, 2nd ed-MSH.
(8) ommunication skills for medicine by M. Lloyd R Bor (Churchill Livingstone)
(9) Patricia Stone and Stephen J. Curtis; Pharmacy Practice, 1989
(10) The logistics handbook deliver project June 2006.

(11) WHO, Operational Principles for Good Pharmaceutical Procurement; Geneva
1999
Course Name: FIELD ATTACHMENTS

CreditUnits: 5
Course Description:
Field based practical training experience prepares trainees for the tasks they are
expected to perform upon completion of their training. This field based practical work
will be carried out by staff and students for the purposes of teaching in selected Health
Facilities (Health Centers, Community pharmacies and Hospitals) , but, the training
institution will be responsible for the safety of its staff, students, and others exposed to
their activities. The field attachment is expected to produce practically oriented
graduates that meet the required job related competencies of their future employees.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the course the student is expected to;
1. Get hands on experience in real life situation they are required to work in after
graduation
2. Be able to apply the principles and techniques of theory into practice
3. Interact with key stakeholders to enable the academic staff supervisors generate
information for curricula review
4. Enable the student develop understanding of work ethics, employment demands,
responsibilities and opportunities
5. Strengthen the link with stakeholders for community transformation
Course Contents
NO TOPICS Duration
1.0 Students’ will be provided log book in a standardized format where
they will enter daily records of the activities performed as well as new
lessons skills and innovations learnt.
The on-site supervisors (preceptors) shall assess the daily records in
the log book. The academic supervisors shall assess and sign the log
books each time they visit the students in the field.
At the end of the field attachment period the student shall produce a
report of their field attachment experience based on guidelines set out
in the Log book
2.0 TOTAL PRACTICAL AND TUTORIAL HOURSS 150
Teaching Method: Tutorials, Practicals

Resources: Hospitals/Health Facilities and Pharmacies, Uganda Allied Health
Examinations Log Book
References
(1) British National Formulary
(2) Allied Health Professionals Act
(3) National Drug Policy and Authority Act
(4) Uganda Clinical Guidelines
YEAR TWO
SEMESTER TWO
Course Name: PHARMACEUTICS II
CreditUnits: 4
Course Description:
Many times the pharmacy staff is required to carry out some basic calculations while
managing medicines, and compounding pharmaceutical preparations. To perform this
accurately and efficiently, the candidate needs to have some basic skills. This course
aims at providing the candidate with knowledge and skills in dispensing and
compounding of simple pharmaceutical formulation.
Course Objectives
(a) Carry out basic pharmaceutical calculations during dispensing and compounding
(b) Convert volumes, weights and lengths to their equivalents in metric units
(c) List the various International Units (IU) and their use in pharmacy
(d) Use pharmaceutical reference during pharmaceutical formulations
(e) Identify the right equipment and materials necessary during dispensing and
compounding
(f) Interpret and calculate percentage strength, ratio strength often encountered in
pharmacy practice
(g) Calculate quantities of medicines to be dispensed per prescription
(h) Carry out basic dose calculations (posology) for various age groups
(i) Demonstrate ability to systematically adhere to established methods in mixing and
compounding of simple pharmaceutical solutions
Course Contents
No TOPICS Duration
1.0 Pharmaceutical simple solutions:
Definition of;
Solution,
Solute,
Solvent;
Vehicle,
Solubility
Advantages and disadvantages of solutions, Factors affecting 10 LH
solubility, Methods to enhance solubility. Preparation of simple
solutions; Excipients used in oral pharmaceutical solutions, Types
of simple solutions (eg; syrups, elixir, paints); definition,
Formulation, Method of preparation, Packaging and labeling;
Equipments and materials and conditions required during
compounding and mixing of simple liquid preparations
2.0 Production formulae and ingredients, Components of formulae, 10 LH

Interpretations and referencing.
Reference materials for compounding; British Pharmacopoeia,
United States Pharmacopoeia, Extra Pharmacopoeia (Martindale)
Compounding manuals and formularies e.t.c
Calculation and measurement of quantities, Expression of
concentration; Percentage, Parts, Molarity and normal solutions
Percentage strength, ratio strength and units of strength, Parts per
million, Enlarging and reducing formula, Dose calculations
(posology), Unit dose , daily dose and total course, Adult’s and
children’s doses, Calculation based on body weight, Calculation
based on body surface area, Young’s rule and Field’s rule.
Containers, labeling and storage of finished products
3.0 Powder reconstitution; basic reconstitution calculations and 5 LH

measurement of volumes of liquid for reconstitution, Powder
reconstitution techniques for dry powders and effervescent
powders
Mixing; solutions, Suspensions, Dosing instruction of reconstituted
mixtures, Storage of reconstituted medicines
4.0 Dilution of antiseptics and disinfectants 5LH

LECTURES 30LH
PRACTICALS 30 PH
TUTORIALS 30 TH


(1) Pharmaceutics: Science of Dosage and Dosage form Design ed. By M E Aulton.
(2) Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery system. By L V Allen Jr, et
al.
(3) Remington the Science and Practice of Pharmacy.
(4) Modern Pharmaceutics. edited By GS Baner& CT Rhodes.
(5) Martin Physical Pharmacy
(6) Shorton - Physical Pharmacy.
(7) Bean and Bucket - Advances in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
(8) Physical library resources and manuals
Course Name: QUALITY ASSURANCE OF PHARMACEUTICALS

CreditUnits: 4
Course Description:
The purpose of quality assurance (QA) in public pharmaceutical supply systems is to
ensure that each medicine reaching the patient is safe, effective, and of standard quality.
Quality assurance activities should be comprehensive spanning the entire supply
process from medicine selection to medicine use. This course therefore is at expanding
the learners’ understanding of the determinants of medicine quality. Both the technical
and managerial actions necessary to ensure medicine quality as well as the role of
Medicines and Therapeutics committees (MTC) in ensuring the quality of medicines in
the health care system are covered.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, trainees should be able to:
 Define key terms used in quality assurance
 Appreciate how medicine quality is assessed
 Appreciate how medicine quality is ensured
 Describe the role of the Medicines and Therapeutic Committee in pharmaceutical
quality assurance
Course Contents
No TOPICS Duration
1.0 Introduction to Quality assurance of Pharmaceuticals; definition of
key terms; pharmaceutical quality assurance, pharmaceutical
quality control, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Characteristics of a comprehensive quality assurance programme
and effects of poor quality medicines.
Determinants and aspects of medicine quality; identity, purity,
potency, uniformity, bioavailability, stability and pharmacopoeial
standards 45LH
Critical elements of a comprehensive quality assurance
programme;
 How is quality assessed; inspection of shipment and

laboratory testing
 How is quality assured; product selection by MTC, selection
of appropriate suppliers, product certification, contract
specifications, appropriate storage, storage, distribution,
dispensing and use procedures, product monitoring system;
product problem reporting and product recall) and
 Who ensures quality? - The role regulators, MTC,
Hospital/clinic Procurement unit, Pharmacy department,
prescriber and patient).
Implications of Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance for the
MTC; Providing technical advice on procurement of
pharmaceuticals and other departments, analysing product
problem reports
LECTURES 45 LH

Management Sciences for Health (MSH) Managing Drug Supply
Year I Semester II
Course Name: PHARMACY PRACTICE II
CreditUnits: 4
Course Description:
Medicines supply management addresses how people involved at different levels can
work, plan and organize a supply system to ensure that high quality essential
medicines and supplies are available, accessible, affordable and rationally used.
Medicines have particular importance in that they save lives, improve health and
promote trust to health system; they take up a substantial amount of the budget of a
hospital and increase client participation in health care services. It is therefore important
for those working in the pharmacy at any level to have some basic knowledge and skills
on medicine supply management.
Course Objectives
(j) Analyse and use data commonly applied in pharmaceutical practice for drug
selection
(k) Apply drug use indicators in the control of drug use
(l) Appreciate the basics of medicines procurement for the health facility
(m) Appreciate the essential drugs concepts
(n) Appreciate the medicines management cycle
(o) Define basic terms used in inventory control
(p) Describe the medicines distribution options commonly applied in hospital settings
(q) Discuss the benefits of a good inventory system and common inventory control
problems
(r) Discuss the disposal procedure for unwanted medicines
(s) Maintain basic inventory control records
(t) Quantify drugs and identify drug use problems
(u) Receive medicines and supplies in the health facility
(v) Set up distribution points in hospital/ health center settings
(w)State the objectives of inventory control
(x) Understand the basics of quantifying medicine needs for a health facility
Course Contents
No TOPICS Duration
1.0 Standard Operating Procedures: Definition of the following terms,
Standard, Procedure, Operation, Types of SOPs, Importance of having
different types of SOPs, Developing SOPs, Steps of each SOP, 15LH
updating SOPs
Methods of developing SOPs for dispensing, Types of dispensing
procedures: Procedures for extemporaneous dispensing and
Procedure for dispensing a prescription, Steps of each of the SOPs for
dispensing, Importance of developing and using SOPs for dispensing
Dispenser patient relationship and maintaining patient privacy and
confidentiality in a dispensing environment
Moral obligations, Patient rights, Courtesy and respect during patient
interviews
Relationships and Collaboration with others providers on the health
care team, with other health providers, Commercial relationship with
medical representatives and pharmaceutical suppliers with other
providers.
2.0 The process and rationale for medicines selection in health facilities;
Approaches to developing, implementing and updating essential 10LH
medicines lists, formularies and treatment guidelines. Prioritizing
medicines selection to meet essential needs and financial resources
available
3.0 Definition of Pharmacovigilance, adverse effects, side effects, Adverse 10 LH
drug events and ADRs, Procedures for detecting and reporting ADRs,
Clinical relevance of reporting ADRs, types and factors predisposing to
drug interactions, Impact of Adverse effects and adverse drug reactions
4.0 Medicines and Therapeutic Committees. Formation of MTCs. 15LH
Medicines use indicators: characteristics of sound indicators: Relevant,
Easily generated and measured, reliable, valid action oriented.
5.0 Prescription: Calculating prescribing indicators from prescription 10LH

records. Analysis and Representation: Aggregate Data, Defined Daily
Dose, VEN Analysis, ABC Analysis Applications for a MTC.
LECTURES 60 TH
(12) A.J. Winfield and R.M.E. Richards, Pharmaceutical Practice, 2004, 3rd Edition
(13) B. Liebsch; D.S, Nyamageni, K.F. Steinhausen and S. Senya; Tanzania

Pharmaceutical handbook, 1988
(14) Commodity ART training tool for Ministry of Health, Uganda.

(15) Communication skills for medicine by M. Lloyd R Bor (Churchill Livingston
(16) Estimating Drug Requirements; A practical manual, WHO Action Programme on
Essential Drugs and Vaccine 1998, 3rd Edition
(17) Managing Drug supply Training Series- Participants’ Guide, MSH, 2nd Edition
(18) Managing medicine Supply: The Selection, Procurement and Use of

Pharmaceuticals, 2nd ed-MSH.
(19) ommunication skills for medicine by M. Lloyd R Bor (Churchill Livingstone)
(20) Patricia Stone and Stephen J. Curtis; Pharmacy Practice, 1989
(21) The logistics handbook deliver project June 2006.

(22) WHO, Operational Principles for Good Pharmaceutical Procurement; Geneva
1999
Course Name: THERAPEUTICS II

CreditUnits: 3
Course Description: This course, a continuation of therapeutics I, aims at providing the
trainees with the knowledge and skills on additional commonly encountered health
conditions and the management approaches
Course Objectives
1) Recognize the common health conditions
2) Advise on the best treatment options
3) Detect and prevent irrational medicine use
COURSE CONTENT
No Topic Duration
1.0 Introduction to the common cardiovascular diseases, Hypertension,
Ischaemic heart disease
Heart failure, Cardiac arrhythmias, Anemia, Megaloblastic , Hemolytic, 15 LH
Microcystic, Aplastic Anemia, Coagulation disorders; Bleeding,
Blood clots , Introduction to renal diseases, Acute renal disease,
Chronic kidney disease.
2.0 Allergic disorders, Eczema, Seborrhoeic Psoriasis, Vitiligo, Acne 10LH
vulgaris, Keloids , Burns Drug induced skin conditions
3.0 Introduction of central nervous system disorders, Headache (mild,
moderate, severe/migraine), Seizures, Mental illnesses (psychotic 10LH
illnesses) Peripheral neuropathy
4.0 Introduction to reproductive system diseases; Contraception (male and
female) Pregnancy and lactation 10LH

Resources: Class room
References
1) Bertran G. Katzung et al, Basic and clinical pharmacology, 11th Ed.

2) Richard A Helms, et al Text book of therapeutics, Drug and disease management, 8th
edition
3) Roger Walker, Cate Whittlesea, Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics, 4thed.
Course Name: ENTREPRENEURSHIP

CreditUnits: 4
Course Description
This course covers entrepreneurship, business plan development, marketing, financial
management human resource management and business management in general.
Course Objectives
At the end of this course trainees should be able to:
Establish and manage a pharmaceutical enterprise (Business) as per legal requirements.
Course Contents
NO sTOPICS Duration
1.0 Meaning and role of entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial attitude and
qualities of an entrepreneur, Entrepreneurial ethics, Forms of small 6LH
business ownership (sole proprietorship and partnership) Laws and
guidelines, requirements and processes of starting and registering a
pharmaceutical business
2.0 Business plan, meaning and uses of a business plan, Writing a simple
business plan, Components of a business plan.Summarizing business 6LH
plan; enterprise vision, mission and objectives, basic strategies, action
plan, Budgeting, keep costs for materials, labour and operations as low
as possible, uncertainties, profitability period, Taxes and other legal
obligations, licences, registration and other taxes, running cost
minimization, keeping business finances and budget implementation.
3.0 Business Financing; Sources of funds, Saving culture, and investment
from small to big, resource mobilization and financial management, 6 LH
Dealing with funders, Institution/enterprise integrity, Donor search,
Human resources management, machinery and equipment,
4.0 Market survey Market, product, security survey, row materials, 7LH
environmental survey, Skilled and unskilled labor survey, Product
cultural, conformity survey Marketing mix (price, place, people,
product -4Ps), Marketing plan, Components of a marketing plan/
writing a simple marketing plan, Sales promotion, Brochures/flyers,
Radio and TV announcements and displays Product promotions and
Ethical concerns, Product stickers, Product seals, Trademarks and
logos, Contacts and Correspondences, Customer language and care,
Use of gifts and Discounts
5.0 Procurement planning: requirements and specifications, budgeting, 10LH
guaranteeing funding and making requisitions, Procurement process;
bidding documents and invitation of offers, Selecting suppliers and
signing contract, Procurement performance, Monitoring supply
performance, Meeting suppliers and sealing differences/resolving
problems, conflicts/misunderstandings, payment and payment
certificates and reporting
6.0 Analysis of enterprise; personnel demands and planned expansions; 10LH
Equal employment opportunity, Analysis on job descriptions, Staff
performance evaluations/ appraisals, Records of transactions,
journals, Cash books, business source documents; Invoices, Vouchers,
Receipts, LPOs, Petty cash books, Ledger books, Components
functions and applications of each source document, correlation
among the source documents, Simple income statement, Simple
balance sheet, Simple cash flows, Bank reconciliations, Accounting
statements
LECTURE HOURS 45 LH
TUTORIALS 30 TH
Teaching Method: Lectures, Tutorials,
References:
(1) Bessant, J., &Tidd, J. (2007). Innovation and entrepreneurship. John Wiley &
Sons.
(2) Bessant, J., &Tidd, J. (2007). Innovation and entrepreneurship. John Wiley &
Sons.
(3) Chisholm-Burns, M. A., Vaillancourt, A. M., & Shepherd, M. (2012). Pharmacy
management, leadership, marketing, and finance. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
(4) Chisholm-Burns, M. A., Vaillancourt, A. M., & Shepherd, M. (2012). Pharmacy
management, leadership, marketing, and finance. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
(5) Drucker, P. (2014). Innovation and entrepreneurship. Routledge.
(6) Tootelian, D. H., Wertheimer, A. I., &Mikhailitchenko, A. (2012). Essentials of
Pharmacy Management. Pharmaceutical Press.
(7) Zhao, F. (Ed.). (2006). Entrepreneurship and Innovations in E-Business: An
Integrative Perspective: An Integrative Perspective. IGI Global.
(8) Zhao, F. (Ed.). (2006). Entrepreneurship and Innovations in E-Business: An
Integrative Perspective: An Integrative Perspective. IGI Global.
(9) Zimmerer, T., Scarborough, N. M., & Wilson, D. (2005). Essentials of
entrepreneurship and small business management. Pearson/Prentice Hall.
Course Name: EXPERIENTIAL TRAINING

CreditUnits: 5
Course Description:
Hospital/health facility experiential training prepares trainees for the hospital pharmacy
practice they are expected to perform upon completion of their training. This training
will take place in the course of the semester in selected pharmacy units of a health
facility nearest to the training institutions. Course Objectives:
By the end of the course the student is expected to;
(a) Get hands on experience in real life dispensing situations they are required to work
in after graduation
(b) Be able to apply the freshly acquired theoretical principles in real hospital setting.
(c) Interact with members of the health team and to enable the academic staff provide
the critical real time coaching and mentorship.
(d) Enable the student to further develop their understanding of work ethics,
employment demands, responsibilities and opportunities
Course Contents
NO TOPICS Duration
3.0 Students’ keep will be provided with log book where they will enter
daily records of the activities performed as well as lessons and
innovations learnt.
The hospital/health centre supervisor together with the tutors will
guide, monitor, coach mentor and assess students and ensure accurate
entry of the daily records in the log book. At the end of the
experiential training trainees shall be required to produce a report that
will be independently score and a warded credit units
4.0 TOTAL PRACTICAL AND TUTORIAL HOURS 150
Teaching Method: Tutorials, Practicals

Resources: Hospitals/Health Facilities and Pharmacies, Uganda Allied Health
Examinations Log Book
References
(1) British National Formulary
(2) Allied Health Professionals Act
(3) National Drug Policy and Authority Act
(4) Uganda Clinical Guidelines
7.0 General Resources
The programme shall be only be available in MoES approved health training
institutions under the BTVET context.
Facilities:
In order to be approved offer this certificate in pharmacy programme, a given
institution shall, among others, be required to have adequate space for study, recreation
and sports, well furnished resource center, a functional pharmacy specific skills
laboratory, qualified and adequate academic and technical support staff and evidence
of partnership (memorandum of understanding) with recognized practicum health
facility
Academic Staff minimum qualifications:
Tutors: Bachelors degree in Pharmacy or course unit specific Bachelors Degree /
Bachelor of Medical Education with pharmacy specific teaching specialty
Clinical Instructors and Laboratory Assistants shall have a minimum of a diploma in
Pharmacy
CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS CURRICULUM

3.0 Facilitators
The Workshop was facilitated by the
i. MrOjangole Max the Principal; School of Pharmacy Mulago.
ii. Mr. Basalirwa Richard a curriculum consultant
iii. MrMuzigeBruhan, Ag Head Quality Assurance and in Charge Education.
4.0 Participants
NO. NAME TITTLE/ORGANISATION
1. Mr. Mugerwa James Assistant Commissioner-Vocational
MOES-BTVET
2. Mr. Sempala Patrick Senior Educational officer MOES-BTVET
3. Pro. Charles Okiria University Representative
Pharmacy Board Member- AHPC
4. Mr. Isanga Umar President- Uganda Dispensers’ Association
5. Mr. Kasagga Aloysius Chair AHPC
6. Mr. Basalirwa Richard Curriculum Consultant
Skills Initiative Uganda
7. Mr. Ojangole Max Pharmacy School Mulago
8. Mr. Cheptoek Denis Mbale SOCO Pharmacy Department
9. Mr. Lubowa Nasser Principal Regulatory Officer (NDA)
10. Mr. Mpiima Patrick Registrar AHPC
11. Mr. Tigawalana Robert Programs Officer (SHRH)
12. Mr. Tumwesigye Ambrose Health Tutor UIAHMS Mulago
13. Mr. Musoke David Senior lecturer Gulu University
14. Mr. Nahabwe Charles QAO(D) SERVICES AHPC
Kahwa
15. Mr. QAO/ET
MuzigeBalikowaBruhan
16. Mr. OjakMikloth SEO-UAHEB
17. Mr. OlukaWilfrfed Principal Tutor St.Elizabeth-Mukono
18. Mr. Edeku Simon MOE –BTVET
19. Mrs. Oteba Neville Okuna Registrar – Pharmacy Division (MOH)
20. Mpiima Israel Accounts Assistant
Cross References
(1) Allied Health Professionals’ (AHP) Act 1996
(2) Business Technical and Vocational Education and Training (BTVET) Act 2008
(3) Curriculum for certificate in pharmaceutical and health supplies management. Gulu
University.
(4) Curriculum for Diploma in Pharmacy (2010) School of Pharmacy- Uganda Institute
of Allied Health and Management Sciences
(5) Curriculum for Diploma in Pharmacy (2014) School of Pharmacy -Uganda Institute
of Allied Health and Management Sciences
(6) Curriculum for Diploma in Pharmacy (2016). Ministry of Education and Sports
BTVET Sub sector
(7) National Council for Higher Education. (2014). Quality Assurance Frame
(8) National Drug Policy and Authority (NDP&A) Act 1993
(9) Pharmacy and Drugs Act 1971
(10) Universities and other Tertiary Institutions (UOTIA) Act 2001 (as Amended in 2003
and 2006)

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THE REPUBLIC OF UGANDA

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SPORTS

1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................5

1.1 Rationale for the Certificate in Pharmacy Programme............................................................5

1.2 Aim of the Certificate in Pharmacy ............................................................................................6

1.3 Target group ..................................................................................................................................6

1.4 Graduate Profile ………………………………6

1.5 Programme learning competences .............................................................................................7

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2.0 Name of Award .............................................................................................................................8

3.0 Duration of the Programme: .......................................................................................................8

4.0 Relationship with other Programmes ........................................................................................8

5.0 Programme Design .......................................................................................................................8

5.1 Study Centers ................................................................................................................................8

6.0 Programme Structure .................................................................................................................11

6.1 Curriculum Structure .................................................................................................................11

7.0 General Resources .......................................................................................................................62

Cross References ...............................................................................................................................63

1.1 Rationale for the Certificate in Pharmacy Programme

1.2 Target group

1.3 Occupational profile

1. Arrange equipment, medicines and materials at the workplace;

2. Dispense authorized medicines appropriately;

3 Store assigned medicines and supplies

4. Maintain proper records of medicines and supplies;

3.0 Duration of the Programme:

4.0 Relationship with other Programmes

5.0 Programme Design

5.1 Study Centers

Assessment (refer to existing program curricula to modify this)

Continuous (Formative) Assessment:

Progression: (to be harmonized between UAHEB and NCDC)

6.0 Programme Structure

6.1 Curriculum Structure

(c) Identify organs and locate organs systems in the body

2.0 Over view of Human Biology, Introduction to anatomy and 10 LH

Teaching Method: Lectures,

Teaching Method: Lectures, Tutorials, Practicals

Course Name: computer applicaations

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Practicals and Tutorials

Suggested Reading Materials:

Course Name: MICROBIOLOGY AND PARASITOLOGY

3.0 Mycology; Definition ,structure, general characteristics and 8 LH

Teaching Methods: Lectures, illustrations and Tutorials

Course Name: PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY I

2.0 Alkanes; Nomenclature, Physical properties and chemical reactions 5 LH

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Practicals and Tutorials

Course Name: PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

PEX 1.1: Carry out community pharmaceutical needs assessment

Teaching Method: Lectures,

Resources: Herbal medicine gardens and Laboratory, Class room, Field

Course Name: COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Teaching Methods: Lectures, Practicals and Tutorials

Course Name: MEDICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Teaching Method: Lectures and Tutorials,

 Hydrochloric acid: Properties of hydrochloric acid and uses of

b) Distilled water; Properties,storage

c) Hydrogen peroxide; chemical behavior (oxidizing, reducing and

d) Sulphur compounds; Precipitated sulphur, Properties and uses.

b) Sodium nitrate,Physical and chemical properties, uses and storage

b) Aluminum properties, and uses of aluminum