📋 About the Department
The Department of Pharmacy Techniques at the Technical Institute of Kufa, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, is distinguished for graduating qualified and outstanding pharmaceutical technical cadres since its establishment in the academic year 1987-1988. Graduates receive a Technical Diploma in Pharmacy Techniques with the job title “Pharmacist Assistant,” qualifying them to work in health institutions under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Graduates possess the ability and skill to handle medications and medical supplies, dispense medications to patients, and maintain daily and monthly records for medical inventory. Additionally, 10% of top graduates are admitted into Faculties of Pharmacy, reflecting the quality of education provided.
The department aligns with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by seeking to:
- Improve public health by providing distinguished pharmaceutical services.
- Promote human development by providing job and training opportunities for pharmaceutical projects.
- Protect the environment by implementing sustainable pharmacy practices.
- Strengthen partnerships with the health and industrial sectors to achieve sustainable development.
The department also strives for programmatic accreditation to:
- Improve the quality of education and training.
- Enhance confidence in the department’s programs.
- Meet the requirements of the labor market and pharmaceutical industry.
🎯 Vision, Mission, Goals & Job Description
The Pharmacy Techniques Department aims to be a leader in preparing and qualifying scientifically and practically competent pharmaceutical cadres, capable of providing distinguished and sustainable pharmaceutical and medical services by keeping pace with the latest scientific developments and enhancing applied research.
The mission focuses on developing outstanding national pharmaceutical technical cadres working within an integrated health team to provide comprehensive, advanced, and patient-centered pharmaceutical care to improve health outcomes.
The department aims to graduate qualified technical cadres capable of working effectively in several fields, including:
- Clinical and Pharmaceutical Services: Under supervision, providing sustainable services to patients.
- Pharmaceutical and Chemical Industries: Contributing to the development of pharmaceutical products.
- Scientific Research and Development: Improving pharmaceutical practices through scientific studies.
- Continuous Professional Development: Developing skills through training and lifelong learning.
- Collaboration: Partnering with hospitals and factories for service excellence.
Graduates possess the skills to work in various pharmaceutical fields, including:
- Pharmacies: Reading prescriptions, preparing and dispensing medications under supervision.
- Drug Factories: Assisting in production lines, quality control, and laboratory preparations.
- Medical and Cosmetics Factories: Working in production of medical supplies and syringes.
- Drug Stores: Managing storage, classification, and organization stages.
- Equipment Maintenance: Operating and maintaining pharmaceutical devices.
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