EDUCATION n TRAINING OF PHARMACISTS Flashcards
A four year Bachelor’s Degree which provides a broad spectrum of scientific training and can lead to employment in a wider range of scientific fields principally in higher education institutions, community drug stores, hospitals, in government agencies, research establishments, public health and pharmacy industry.
Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy education should also encompass _______
Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, household hazardous substances, drug delivery services, and veterinary medicines.
A Pharmacy board passer can be employed in:
Higher education institutions, community drug stores, hospitals government agencies, research establishments, public health, pharmaceutical industry, or create your own business.
This was created to take care of the standardization and regulation of pharmaceutical education.
Council of Pharmaceutical Education
The Council of Pharmaceutical Education is composed of the:
- Secretary of Education
- Undersecretary of Health Service
- FDA Administrator
- Chairman of the Board of Pharmacy
- Dean, College of Pharmacy, U.P.
- Dean, College of Pharmacy, Private School
- Representative of a bonafide national pharmaceutical organization in the Philippines.
It is the Philippine Pharmacy Act
R.A. 10918
The R.A. 10918 was approved on ____
July 21, 2016
It is an act regulating and modernizing the practice of pharmacy in the Philippines.
R.A. 10918
It is the Higher Education Act of 1994
R.A. 7722
The R.A. 7722 was approved on ____
May 18, 1994
It is an act creating the CHED, appropriate funds therefore and for other purposes
R.A. 7722
It is the Updated Policies and Standards for Pharmacy Education.
CHED Memorandum (CMO) No.42 Series of 2017
In accordance with pertinent provisions of RA7722 and for the purpose of Rationalizing Pharmacy Education in the country meeting the health needs of the people through quality health services keeping it relevant and space with the demands of
global competitiveness.
CHED Memorandum (CMO) No. 42 Series of 2017
After graduation a person must take and pass the ____ administered by the Board of Pharmacy before practicing the profession.
Pharmacist Licensure
Examination
What are the qualifications for taking the Licensure Examination?
a. He must be a citizen of the Philippines/ Foreign reciprocity
(RA 10918)
b. He must be of good moral character
c. He must have completed an internship program of at least
960 hours
d. He must have graduated with the degree Bachelor of Science
in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
The Board Exam is composed of 6 modules (100 questions
each):
Module 1 - Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Module 2 - Pharmacognosy and Biochemistry
Module 3 - Practice of Pharmacy
Module 4 - Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics
Module 5 - Pharmaceutics
Module 6 - Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Ratings in Board Exam
- Must obtain 75% with no rating lower than 50% in any modules
- Failure for the 3rd time = refresher course (Pre board review course)
What are the requirements to practice pharmacy?
- Is at least 21 years of age;
- Has satisfactorily passed the corresponding
examination given by the Board of Pharmacy; - Is a holder of a valid certificate of registration duly
issued to him by Board of Pharmacy
It is the process of developing professional skills and knowledge through interactive, participation-based or independent learning.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
It enables learners to proactively develop
their professional capabilities through certified
learning or self-guided learning methods.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
It is known as the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016
R.A. 10912
It is an act which requires CPD as the mandatory requirement for the renewal of Professional Identification Card (it is renewed every 3 years)
R.A 10912
Professional Identification Card is renewed every ___
3 years
The CPD Act lapsed into Law on _______
July 21, 2016
