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Pharmacy Assistant

مساعد صيدلي

4 years, 72 credit hours, 39 courses.

About the program

The Pharmacy Assistant Program prepares qualified professionals to support pharmacists in medication preparation and dispensing, as well as in educating patients about the safe and appropriate use of medications in accordance with professional standards and healthcare regulations.

Study Plan

Year one

36 credit hours: first 18, second 18.

  • University Requirement
  • College Requirement
  • Major Requirement

First semester

18 hours
CourseCodeHoursPrerequisiteDetails
UNID12012None

This university requirement course develops the fundamental Arabic language skills needed by students in their academic, professional, and everyday contexts. It focuses on the proper use of Modern Standard Arabic through the study of basic principles of grammar, morphology, spelling, and punctuation, as well as the development of reading comprehension, analysis, oral communication, and written expression skills. The course also emphasizes linguistic accuracy, appropriate word choice, coherence of ideas, and clear and correct text construction. Students are trained to identify and correct common linguistic errors and to use Arabic effectively and appropriately in academic, professional, and general contexts.

Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNID12022None

This course introduces the principles of computer use and basic office applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. It also covers internet and email basics and online information searching. Students gain hands-on computer skills necessary for daily clerical and administrative tasks, preparing them technically for work in the modern administrative and judicial environment.

Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
DHEL12012None

This course aims to equip students with the language commonly used by healthcare professionals, with particular emphasis on medical terminology derived from Latin and Greek. It enables students to understand and interpret medical terms used in textbooks, medical reports, and documents issued by or received from healthcare centers and hospitals. The course covers terminology related to diagnoses, diseases, and medications. It also provides an explanation of medical terms associated with the major body systems, including the digestive, skeletal, reproductive, cardiovascular, muscular, integumentary, nervous, respiratory, and urinary systems.

Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
DHEL12022None

The course is an introduction to biochemistry, ranging from atoms through organic bonds and compounds, and focuses on vital compounds such as proteins, starches, amino acids, vitamins, lipids, and enzymes. In addition to a basic explanation of the metabolic processes of vital compounds and their importance to humans.

Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR12012None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR11021None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
DHEL13033None

علم التشريح البشري وعلم وظائف الأعضاء "1" يهدف إلى بناء معرفة صحية متكاملة لطلبة التمريض، سوف يتعرف الطالب عن بنية جسم الإنسان وكيف يعمل، سوف يفهم المقدمة العامة لتشريح أعضاء جسم الإنسان: فهي تشمل خلايا الجسم وأنواعها، ونظام الجلد والهيكل العظمي، والجهاز العضلي والجهاز المناعي والليمفاوي والجهاز العصبي ، ويبين أعضاء الحس في الإنسان وستكون لدى الطلبة معرفة كافية بكيفية تأثير الأمراض على وظائف الجسم ويمكنهم أيضًا تحديد المخاطر.

Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
DPHR11031None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR12042None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None
DHEL11041None

This course deals with a study of the health professions systems, the most important ethics of the health practitioner, the duties of the health practitioner towards his patients, his community, his profession, his colleagues, and towards himself. Additionally, the ethics of teaching and learning to patients, documentation and authentication, the ethics of financial transactions in the health field, ethics of conducting health research, dealing with infectious diseases, ethics in dealing with developments in health practices, with emergency cases, and with life-threatening diseases.

Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, First semester
Prerequisite
None

Second semester

18 hours
CourseCodeHoursPrerequisiteDetails
UNID12042None

This course covers the principles of Islamic doctrine and the pillars of Islam, focusing on Islamic values and ethics and their role in shaping individual and societal character. It provides an introduction to the sources of Islamic legislation and their influence on legal systems, along with contemporary topics on professional ethics from an Islamic perspective, reinforcing students' cultural and value-based identity as a general university requirement.

Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNID12032None

This course develops students' general English language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a focus on basic vocabulary and grammatical structures used in everyday and professional situations. Students practice comprehending short texts, simple written expression, and daily conversation. It is a general university requirement that complements the Legal Terminology in English course.

Type
University Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR13053

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
DPHR13063None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
DPHR11071None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
DPHR11081None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR12092

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
DHEL12052None

This course deals with the history of the development of microbiology and its relationship to the development of microscopy manufacturing, the structure of microorganisms (eukaryotic and prokaryotic microorganisms), classification of microorganisms, bacterial growth, microbial growth and nutrition in bacteria, the relationship of microorganisms to humans and their resistance to them, antibodies , The interaction between antibodies and antigens, antibiotics, classification of bacteria and their clinical importance to humans, sterilization and disinfection methods, the role of microbes in the chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries.

Type
College Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR12102None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year one, Second semester
Prerequisite
None

Year two

36 credit hours: first 18, second 18.

First semester

18 hours
CourseCodeHoursPrerequisiteDetails
UNID21061None

This course aims to provide students with the fundamental concepts and principles of occupational safety and health and to enhance their awareness of the importance of maintaining a safe and healthy working environment and preventing occupational accidents, injuries, and diseases. The course introduces the definition, scope, and importance of occupational safety and health, as well as the impact of occupational accidents on individuals and organizations. It covers the major types of workplace hazards, including physical, chemical, biological, and psychosocial hazards, together with methods for hazard identification, risk assessment, control, and prevention. The course also addresses relevant local and international occupational safety and health laws and regulations, as well as the responsibilities of employers and employees in implementing safety measures. Students are introduced to the basic principles of first aid and the initial management of injuries, accidents, and emergency situations in the workplace. In addition, the course covers the principles of occupational safety and health management, including the development of workplace safety programs, evaluation and improvement of safety performance, employee training, and the promotion of a positive safety culture.

Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
UNID22052None

This course covers the geography and political history of Palestine, from the historical roots of the Palestinian cause, through the stages of occupation, the Nakba, and the Naksa, up to the political settlement process and the current phase. It also reviews the political and administrative structure of the Palestinian National Authority, strengthening students' national belonging and awareness of their national cause as a general university requirement.

Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR23113

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
DPHR23123

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
DPHR21131

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
Unlocks
DPHR22142None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR21151None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR23163None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks
DPHR22172None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, First semester
Prerequisite
None
Unlocks

Second semester

18 hours
CourseCodeHoursPrerequisiteDetails
UNID21081None

This course introduces basic concepts of self-employment and entrepreneurship, including developing a project idea, preliminary feasibility studies, and identifying financing requirements. It also reviews the legal and administrative aspects of establishing small enterprises, developing students' entrepreneurial spirit and equipping them with skills to create self-employment opportunities, as a general university requirement.

Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
UNID21071None

This course aims to provide students with fundamental knowledge of health and the environment by exploring the interrelationship between human health and various environmental factors and their role in disease prevention and health promotion. The course introduces the concept of the environment, its major components, and key environmental challenges arising from human activities and the use of natural resources, as well as their impact on environmental and health balance. It also examines different forms of environmental pollution, including air, water, soil, noise, radioactive, light, and visual pollution, and their effects on human health and the environment. The course addresses climate change and global warming, their causes, and their health and environmental consequences, with particular attention to major environmental challenges in the Arab region. It also covers the importance and properties of water, the water cycle, sources of water pollution, and water quality standards. In addition, the course discusses toxins, diseases, food, and health and their relationship to the environment and community health. The course promotes students’ awareness of environmental hazards and preventive measures while emphasizing responsible resource management, environmental education, and sustainable development to support human health and environmental protection.

Type
University Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR23183

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
DPHR21191

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
DPHR23203

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
DPHR22212

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
DPHR22222None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR21231None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR22242

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
DPHR21251None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
DPHR21261None

No description has been added for this course yet.

Type
Major Requirement
When
Year two, Second semester
Prerequisite
None
Appendix

Course Guidance

Every course in the program by requirement type. Each band is as wide as the type's share of the program's hours.

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