External Pharmacists in Srilanka, Summaries of Pharmacy

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CEYLON MEDICAL COLLEGE COUNCIL SRI LANKA REGULATIONS FOR THE EXTERNAL PHARMACISTS’ APPRENTICE COURSE AND EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF CERTIFICATE OF EFFICIENCY IN PHARMACY (Effective 1st July 2004) Part I - REGULATIONS 1. 1 PROGRAMME OUTLINE -1 Introduction The apprentice pharmacists’ training is an on the job training programme lasting for not Less than two years according to the requirements laid down by the Medical Ordinance. It is a broad based training programme to prepare the prospective pharmacist to sit for the examination which qualifies him/her for registration as a pharmacist and thereafter to practice the profession of pharmacy. 1.2 Objective of the apprenticeship 1 The programme is aimed at making the candidate self-sufficient and competent in Junning a retail pharmacy. The training covers the Good Dispensing Practices (GDP) requirements applicable to retail pharmacy practice, dispensing over the counter drugs (OTC), prescription only medicine (POM), extemporaneous and prefabricated medicines, reconstitution techniques, Latin abbreviations, surgical items, devices, forensic pharmacy, patient counselling and all other relevant areas in line with the updated 2004 syllabus of the Ceylon Medical College Council for the External Pharmacists’ Examination. .3 Admission requirements Apprenticeship shall commence on completing the indenture form available with the Sri Lanka Medical Council. It shall be kept with the apprentice. The candidate should be not less than 18 years of age on the day of signing the indenture and commencing apprenticeship. 1.4 Qualifications 1) Individuals successful at the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) Examination of Sri Lanka or an equivalent Examination of a foreign country including a pass in English Language.