About the Department
About the department
The Technical Diploma of Pharmacy is offered on a full-time basis. The full-time program is offered only at the KTI Main Campus in Sulaimani Heights. The duration of study for the full-time program is subjected to the student’s entry qualifications and lasts between two (2) years to a maximum of four (4) years.
Award Requirements
To graduate, students must:
Achieve a total of 120 credit hours with a minimum CGPA of 2.0
Pass the summer training course
Entry Requirements
The minimum qualifications for candidates who intend to do a Technical Diploma of Pharmacy are as follows:
1) Minimum results based on the Kurdistan Baccalaureate High School Certificate (results would be based on the general requirements as well as other conditions as the pre-requisites for the program set by the institute). The percentage to enter the competition is %60
2) Entry Requirements are subject to change according to annual amendments by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
After having been exposed to 2 to 4 years of working experience, our graduates should become professionals who demonstrate the following competencies:
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PEO1
Be able to function as assistant pharmacists in private and public pharmacies They are also expected to independently be able to take charge of everyday workload in their workplaces. Alternatively, our graduates should be able to function as medical sales representatives for the various pharmaceutical companies that work in the region.
PEO2
Demonstrate the ability to implement the techniques, skills and theoretical knowledge they gained during their education in their workplaces. Graduates are especially expected to excel in implementing the technical aspects of pharmaceutical training they have rigorously been subjected to during their education.
PEO3
Ability to demonstrate innovation and creativity in the positions they occupy at either private or public pharmacies as well as health centers in order to advance their career and the pharmaceutical industry as a whole.
PEO4
Become leaders or innovators in the pharmacy discipline and showcasing team-player qualities and other leadership skills that renders them successful in their employment positions.
PEO5
Demonstrate an awareness of professional ethics and social responsibility as assistant pharmacists, pharmacy managers or medical sales representatives.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLO)
After having completed the program, graduates should be able to demonstrate the following competencies: tended Learning Outcomes
PLO1
Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
PLO2
Ability to apply the theoretical principles of pharmacy and technical training in a real-life setting.
PLO3
Identify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies; and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.
PLO4
Design prevention, intervention, and educational strategies for individuals and communities to manage chronic disease and improve health and wellness.
PLO5
Assure that patients\\' best interests are represented.
PLO6
Actively participate and engage as a healthcare team member by demonstrating mutual respect, understanding, and values to meet patient care needs.
PLO7
Exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society
PLO8
Engage in innovative activities by using creative thinking to envision better ways of accomplishing professional goals
PLO9
Effectively communicate verbally and nonverbally when interacting with an individual, group, or organization
PLO10
Demonstrate responsibility for creating and achieving shared goals, regardless of position.