Training of pharmacists in Zambia - Developments, curriculum structure and future perspectives Published version March 2019.pdf (327.5 kB)
Training of pharmacists in Zambia: developments, curriculum structure and future perspectives
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posted on 2023-06-09, 17:12 authored by Aubrey Chichonyi Kalungia, Lungwani Tyson Muungo, Sarah Marshall, Bugewa Apampa, Claire May, Derick MunkombweIn Zambia, local training of pharmacists commenced in 2001. Development of pharmaceutical education in Zambia has been largely influenced by the national need for pharmacists in the healthcare sector. Training institutions offer the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) degree programme which follows a four-year curriculum structure. The B.Pharm. programme aims to produce pharmacists with requisite competences to practise pharmaceutical care and sustain the development of pharmacy in Zambia. Seventeen years down the line, Zambia continues to advance local pharmaceutical education programmes. Over 700 pharmacists have graduated from the national training programmes in Zambia which continue to address the pharmaceutical workforce needs. Pharmaceutical education in Zambia offers a number of career prospects in hospital, community, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medicine regulation, public health administration, and progression to academia. Positive transitions made to advance pharmacists’ training in Zambia give a positive outlook for the future.
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Pharmacy EducationISSN
1477-2701Publisher
Taylor & FrancisIssue
1Volume
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69-78Department affiliated with
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