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20260412890The Pharmacy Technician Diploma Program at King Abdulaziz University is an academic and professional training program designed to prepare highly qualified pharmacy technicians according to the highest international educational and professional standards. The program is offered jointly by the Health Information Technology Department of the College of Applied Sciences and the College of Pharmacy, ensuring that graduates are equipped with the skills necessary to support licensed pharmacists across a wide range of healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The program aligns with national and international academic accreditation standards and focuses on providing students with the scientific knowledge, practical skills, and professional ethics that will enable them to contribute effectively to the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The leading applied college nationally in scientific excellence and professional qualification
Providing students with the knowledge and professional skills that qualify them for the job market.
Last Modified Date: 04/08/2026 - 2:26 PM Saudi Arabia Time
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHS 101 | Medical Terminology 1 | 3 | None |
| ACE 101 | Intensive English 1 | 4 | None |
| ACNT 000 | Introduction to I | 3 | None |
Course Code: ACHS 101
Course Code: ACE 101
Course Code: ACNT 000
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE 102 | Intensive English 2 | 4 | ACE 101 |
| ACE 121 | English for Health Sciences | 3 | ACE 101 |
| ACHS 102 | Medical Terminology 2 | 3 | ACHS 101 |
| ACHS 103 | First Aid & Safety | 3 | ACHS 101 |
Course Code: ACE 102
Course Code: ACE 121
Course Code: ACHS 102
Course Code: ACHS 103
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHS 105 | Biochemistry | 4 | ACE 121- ACE 102- ACHS 102 |
| ACHS 106 | Microbiology | 4 | ACE 121- ACE 102- ACHS 102 |
| ACHS 107 | Anatomy and Physiology | 3 | ACE 121- ACE 102- ACHS 102 |
| ACPH 213 | Pharmaceutics 1 | 4 | ACE 121- ACE 102- ACHS 102 |
| ACPH 211 | Pharmacology 1 | 4 | ACE 121- ACE 102- ACHS 102 |
Course Code: ACHS 105
Course Code: ACHS 106
Course Code: ACHS 107
Course Code: ACPH 213
Course Code: ACPH 211
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACPH 212 | Pharmaceutical Chesmistry | 4 | ACHS 105 |
| ACPH 215 | Pharmacology 2 | 4 | ACPH 211 |
| ACPH 214 | Pharmaceutics 2 | 4 | ACPH 213 |
| ACPH 220 | Medication Safety | 3 | ACPH 211 |
| Description | This course introduces pharmacy diploma students to the principles and practices of medication safety within the Saudi healthcare system. It covers adverse drug reactions, medication errors, risk factors, prevention strategies, dosage-form safety, and quality requirements for the preparation, storage, and handling of pharmaceutical products. Students also examine the roles of healthcare professionals in promoting a culture of safety, reducing cognitive errors, and improving the medication-use process. Relevant SFDA and Ministry of Health regulations are integrated throughout the course. Through case studies and error-reporting activities, students develop the ability to identify medication-related risks and support safe, patient-centered practice in hospital and community pharmacy settings. | ||
| ACPH 217 | Pharmacy Practice | 4 | None |
| ACPH 218 | Pharmacy Laws and Regulations | 2 | ACPH 211 |
Course Code: ACPH 212
Course Code: ACPH 215
Course Code: ACPH 214
Course Code: ACPH 220
Description
This course introduces pharmacy diploma students to the principles and practices of medication safety within the Saudi healthcare system. It covers adverse drug reactions, medication errors, risk factors, prevention strategies, dosage-form safety, and quality requirements for the preparation, storage, and handling of pharmaceutical products. Students also examine the roles of healthcare professionals in promoting a culture of safety, reducing cognitive errors, and improving the medication-use process. Relevant SFDA and Ministry of Health regulations are integrated throughout the course. Through case studies and error-reporting activities, students develop the ability to identify medication-related risks and support safe, patient-centered practice in hospital and community pharmacy settings.
Course Code: ACPH 217
Course Code: ACPH 218
| Course Code | Course | Credits | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACPH 242 | Practical Training | 6 | All program courses |
Course Code: ACPH 242
