Brief Introduction to the Pharmacy Sector at the College Level

Brief introduction about the pharmacy at college level - Illustrative photo

According to the regulations on the minimum volume of knowledge, and competency requirements that learners must achieve after graduating at the intermediate level, college level in the field of pharmacy, issued together with Circular 54/2018/TT-BLDTBXH, the pharmacy at college level is a field related to drugs and has a direct impact on human health and life. The main tasks are performed in the laboratories of educational and research institutions; institutes, centers, testing rooms; pharmaceutical companies, pharmacies, drug counters, drug warehouses; the pharmaceutical department of medical facilities such as hospitals at various levels, medical centers, health stations, clinics, etc., meeting the requirements of Level 5 in the Vietnam National Qualifications Framework.

The pharmacy profession at the college level includes 5 fields: Quality assurance and drug testing; Drug production and compounding; Drug preservation; Drug management and supply; Hospital pharmacy, corresponding to 10 common job positions. Each job position has its unique scope of work and duties such as:

- Drug-cosmetics-food testing;- Quality assurance;- Retail drug salesperson;- Drug counter owner;- Pharmaceutical and medical supplies warehouse;- Pharmaceutical and medical supplies warehouse keeper;- Marketing - drug introduction;- Pharmaceutical work at medical facilities.

Working conditions frequently involve exposure to chemicals, raw materials, semi-finished and finished drug products - cosmetics - functional foods - common medical supplies - medicinal herbs, the use, and operation of high-precision equipment requiring those in the pharmacy profession to always be meticulous, accurate, cautious, maintain an honest attitude, and adhere to professional ethics. For jobs in the business field, frequent interaction with customers, medical staff, and patients requires professionals not only to have a firm knowledge of drugs but also to cultivate a careful and precise demeanor, skillful communication abilities, and professional presentation skills.

Note that the minimum knowledge volume achieved is 2,500 hours (equivalent to 90 credits).

For more details, see Circular 54/2018/TT-BLDTBXH, effective from February 10, 2019.

Le Vy

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