2. ORIENTATION OUTLINE
ďINTRODUCTION
ďWHO IS A PHARMACIST
ďROLES OF A PHARMACIST
ďMODE AND DURATION OF STUDY
ďCHARACTERISTIC OF A PROFFESION
ďTHE SEVEN STAR PHARMACIST
ďTYPES OF CAREERS IN PHARMACY
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3. ORIENTATION OUTLINE
ďPHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF ZAMBIA (PSZ)
ďSCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS
ďLMMUPHARMASA EXCUTIVE
ďDRESS CODE FOR PHARMACY STUDENTS
ďPROGRESSION CRITERIA
ďRESPONSIBILITY OF STUDENTS
ďETIQUETTE FOR STUDENTS
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4. INTRODUCTION
⢠LMMU aims to graduate appropriately trained professional pharmacists with
the skills and ability to provides patient-focused care
⢠Pharmacy is a profession that requires one to know all there is to know about
medicines
⢠It is the science and practice of discovering,preparing,reviewing,and
monitoring medications
⢠Pharmacy is the science and technique of preparing and dispensing drugs
⢠It links health sciences with chemical sciences and aims to ensure the safe and
effective use of pharmaceutical drugs
5. WHO IS A PHARMACIST
Is an expert on drug therapy
ďInvolved in all aspects of medicine delivery to patients
ďSpecializes in the right way to use,store ,preserve and provide medicine
6. ROLES OF A PHARMACIST
ď Communicate with prescribers
ď Ensure health and safety
ď Counsel patients
ď Perform administrative tasks
ď Ensure the supply of medicines
ď Responding to patients questions
ď Work with patient on general health
ď Provide health education
ď Manage staff
ď Educate health providers and colleagues
7. MODE AND DURATION OF STUDY
ďCurrently full time in Zambia
ď3 years for diploma holders
ď5 years for degree program
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8. CHARACTERISTIC OF A PROFFESION
ďDetermines its own standards of education and training.
ďStudent professionals undergoes an extensive training and socialization process.
ďProfessional practice is recognized by some form of licensure(HPCZ)
ďLicensing and admission boards are run by members of that profession.
ďLegislation which affects the profession is shaped by that profession
ďA profession gains an income, power and status and can demand increasingly
higher caliber students.
ďThe profession is relatively free from lay evaluation
ďThe norms of practice enforced by the profession are more stringent than legal
controls.
ďThey have a powerful sense of identification and affiliation within their group.
ďA profession is likely to remain a life long occupation
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9. THE SEVEN STAR PHARMACIST
ďCare giver
ďDecision maker
ďCommunicator
ďManager
ďLife-long learner
ďTeacher
ďLeader
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10. SCOPE OF PRACTICE
ďHospital pharmacist
ďClinical pharmacist
ďAmbulatory care pharmacist
ďConsultant pharmacist
ďNuclear pharmacist
ďPharmacologist
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11. SCOPE OF PRACTICE
ďOncology pharmacist
ďVeterinary pharmacist
ďIntensive care pharmacist
ďGeneral practice pharmacist
ďGeriatrics pharmacist
ďCardiology pharmacist
ďDrug development pharmacist
ďInternal medicine pharmacist
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12. SCOPE OF PRACTICE
ďIndustrial pharmacist
ďInfectious disease pharmacist
ďPediatrics pharmacist
ďPoison and control pharmacist
ďLogistic pharmacist(zammsa)
ďRegulatory pharmacist(zamra)
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13. PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF ZAMBIA (PSZ)
ďAll pharmacists and pharmacy technologists are affiliated to the profession body
which is the pharmaceutical society of Zambia( PSZ) through payment of
prescribed fee
ďPSZ regulates the professional conduct of its members
ďit regulates the training programs of its members
ďAdvice the government on pharmaceutical matters
ďAdvocate for welfare of its members
ďAdvocate for better and equal representation of its members in the health sector
ďHas branches across the provinces(please belong to one)
ďHas its annual general meeting (AGM) in June every year (please attend the
AGM)
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14. SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS
ďEvery school offering pharmacy has pharmacy association with its
hierarchy clearly established
ďAll pharmacy students are stake holders of the association and must pay
annual affiliation fees as established in the constitution
ďAssociations play a very important role in providing pharmaceutical
information to students and the community
ď itâs a link between the students and the department
ďIt advocate for the welfare of students
ďSpeak for pharmacy students
ďIt co-ordinate all the pharmacy activities in school
ďHere its called levy Mwanawasa medical university pharmacy student
association (LMMUPHARMSA)
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15. LMMUPHARMASA-EXCUTIVE 2022-2023.
ďPresident- jonathan malupenga (mr) 4th year
ďV.president â Alfred mbuzi (mr) 4th year
ďSecretary âJehoshaphat mwale (mr) 3rd year
ďTreasurer â hope mumba (miss) 3rd year
ďAcademic secretary-omega maimbwe (mr) 3rd year
ďProject co-ordinator âKaunda Elliot (mr) 3rd year
ďSports secretary â innocent kanyika (mr) 4th year
ďPublicity secretary â patience Nguni (miss) 3rd year
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16. LMMUPHARMASA-EXCUTIVE 2022-2023.
ďCommittee âEmmanuel matimba (mr) 4th year
ďCommittee- kalenga mayuka (miss) 3rd year
ďCommittee â chewe chongo ( miss) 3rd year
ďCommittee- Doreen tembo (miss) 3rd year
ďGet in touch with your association leaders to know all the activities planned for
you for the year and get involved
ďA lot of activities are along the way ,including the AGM in June this year in
Livingston.
ďWe are also on Facebook please visit, like and follow the page for updates
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29. Dress Code for Students
⢠All students will ensure their personal appearance is of a high standard
⢠Always wear a white pharmacy coat with specifications for Pharmacy
⢠Appear and be clean, tidy, smart and not offensive to others at all times
⢠Smart trousers, skirts and shirts / tops and / or jackets are preferred.
⢠Clothes should cover shoulder to knee as a minimum with appropriate coverage of the
neckline
⢠An identity badge should be clearly visible to members of the public, patients, other
students and staff
⢠Any accessories should be kept to a minimum and not alter outward appearance
significantly
⢠Hair should be kept tidy and long hair should be kept off the collar. Beards should be
trimmed short
30. Progression Criteria
⢠Progression to the next Academic Year requires one to pass all the courses in their
current year of study
⢠The continuous assessment (CA) accounts for 40% of the examination. A candidate
MUST have a CA of 20 and above (above 50%).
⢠Attendance accounts for 5% of the CA
⢠Those with CA less than 20 (50%) will not be allowed to seat for promotional and
final examinations
⢠The final examination accounts for 60% of the total score. A candidate must pass
the exam by scoring above 30 (50%)
⢠All queries with the continuous assessments should be sorted out before seating for
the promotional/final examinations
31. Responsibility of Students
⢠Take Good Notes â It helps you to understand some concepts faster.
They can be used when you have less time on your hands
⢠Stay Organized â Prepare academic work (Assessments. Assignments,
Quizzes , Presentations) in advance
⢠Study with Others â Peers maybe helpful in topics you have difficulties
understanding
⢠Avoid Distractions â Keep focused in attaining the course objectives
⢠Use Resources â from credible sources, Medscape, IDSA
⢠Don't Cram â always focus on lifelong learning
⢠Avoid Studying Too Much â find time for sports and recreational activities
⢠Shazy is a good person, make sure you know him
32. Etiquette for Students
⢠Stand up to greet someone youâre being introduced to. This establishes
your presence and shows respect.
⢠Always say your full name clear enough for anyone to at least hear when
introducing yourself
⢠Be formally dressed than underdressed for an occasion â No Rambo Shirts,
Cleavage, Knee length dresses/Skirts
⢠Keep your phone in your pocket or bag and leave it on silent. Donât take it
out during meetings/lectures
⢠Use professional photos for School work â ZOOM, GOOGLE MEET,
ASTRIA
⢠Always use professional e-mails addresses for submission of academic
work
⢠Greet your course mates with a friendly hello
⢠Be mindful of your body language and what it can convey
33. You can pay for school, but you can't buy class
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