Pharmacy Education Overview

Study Notes

Pharmacy Program Overview

Higher education institutions must secure a permit from CHED to offer a Pharmacy program.
Compliance with PSG for Pharmacy Program (CMO 25 s. 2021) is mandatory.
PSG, implemented under the Higher Education Act of 1994 (RA 7722) and the Philippine Pharmacy Act (RA 10918), sets educational standards.

Philippine Pharmacy Act (RA 10918)

Regulates pharmacy education, licensure examination administration, and pharmacist practice within the Philippines.
Promotes professional competency development through continuing education and research.
Enhances integration within the pharmacy profession.

Role of CHED and TCPE

CHED, along with the Technical Committee on Pharmacy Education (TCPE), establishes and monitors pharmacy education standards.
Pharmacy education outcomes include:
- Professional and ethical practice
- Provision of pharmaceutical care
- Conducting and disseminating relevant research
- Application of managerial and entrepreneurial skills
- Effective facilitation of learning for pharmacy knowledge and competencies.

Scholarships for Pharmacy Students

Scholarships are available from professional organizations, dependent on fund availability:
- Philippine Pharmacists Association Scholarships (PPhA): Granted to 4th-year students, recommended by the Dean.
- PACOP Scholarships: Awarded to two 4th-year students with an average of at least 2.00; recipients receive Php 30,000.
- Colegio Medico Farmaceutico de Filipinas, Inc. Scholarships: For graduating students with parents who are pharmacists or doctors, meeting specific requirements.

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy Curriculum

The 4-year program includes general education, professional courses, and requires 1,200 hours of internship.
Total curriculum consists of 169 credit units:
- Core Courses: 24 units
- Electives: 9 units
- Life and Works of Rizal: 3 units
- Physical Education: 8 units
- NSTP: 6 units
- Professional Courses (including internship): 119 units.

Internship Requirements

Students must complete rotations in various pharmacy practice areas:
- Institutional Pharmacy: 120 hours
- Public Health and Regulatory Pharmacy: 180 hours
- Community Pharmacy: 300 hours
- Hospital Pharmacy: 300 hours
- Manufacturing Pharmacy: 300 hours

MAPUA University Pharmacy Curriculum

MAPUA's program consists of 190 total units, broken down as follows:
- Professional, Core, and Internship Courses: 126 units
- General Education Courses: 24 units
- Rizal Course: 3 units
- Physical Education: 8 units
- NSTP: 6 units
- Professional Electives: 6 units
- Correlation Courses: 3 units.

Licensure Examination Eligibility

Requirements to sit for the licensure exam include:
- Citizenship (Filipino or reciprocating foreign citizen)
- Good moral character
- Degree in B.S. Pharmacy or equivalent from CHED recognized institution
- Completion of an approved internship program.

Licensure Examination Details

Administered biannually in April and November.
Candidates must achieve a weighted average of 75% with no module score below 50%.
Exam modules include:
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry: 20%
- Pharmacognosy: 15%
- Practice of Pharmacy: 17.5%
- Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics: 15%
- Pharmaceutics: 17.5%
- Quality Assurance / Quality Control: 15%.

Description

This quiz covers the new Program Standards for Pharmacy Education in the Philippines as outlined in CMO 25 s. 2021. It focuses on the requirements and regulations set by CHED, as well as relevant legislation like the Higher Education Act and the Philippine Pharmacy Act. Test your knowledge on pharmacy education initiatives and their implications.