Pharmacy Assistant

Course details

Pharmacy assistant duties can vary, but overall, a pharmacy assistant continues to be a key staff member in today's busy pharmacies, as they provide hands-on support for the pharmacist or pharmacy technician and often directly assist customers.

Stratford's course provides a thorough introduction on medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology as a means to prepare you for a successful career as a pharmacy assistant. 

Pharmacy Assistant Course Outline

Pharmacy Assistant Module 1

Medical Terminology

• Basic Word Structure
• The Skeletal and Muscular Systems
• The Cardiovascular System
• The Blood, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
• The Respiratory System
• The Digestive and Endocrine Systems
• The Urinary and Reproductive Systems
• The Nervous System
• The Integumentary System and Special Senses
• Glossary of Medical Terms

Pharmacy Assistant Module 2

Human Anatomy and Physiology

• Introducing the Human Body
• The Chemistry of Life
• Cell Structure
• Cellular Metabolism and Reproduction: Mitosis and Meiosis
• Tissues
• The Integumentary System
• The Skeletal System
• The Articular System

Pharmacy Assistant Module 3

More Human Anatomy and Physiology

• The Muscular System
• The Nervous System
• The Endocrine System
• The Blood
• Cardiovascular System
• The Lymphatic System
• Nutrition and the Digestive System
• The Respiratory System
• The Urinary System
• The Reproductive System

Pharmacy Assistant Module 4

Pharmacology

• Mathematics of Dosage
• Basic Pharmacology
• Antibiotics and Antifungal, Antiviral, and Antiparasitic Agents
• Sulfonamides and Antihistamines
• Drugs That Affect the Skin, Mucous Membranes and Body Systems
• Pain Medications, Tranquilizers, and Antidepressants
• Prostaglandins and Prostaglandin Inhibitors
• The Endocrine Glands and Hormones
• Diuretics and Drugs That Affect the Urinary System
• Antineoplastic Drugs
• Immunizing Agents and Immunosuppressives
• Gene Therapy
• Drug Therapy in Older Adults
• Home Health and End-of-Life Care
• Substance Abuse
• Herbal Therapies and Drug-Herb Interactions