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Retail Sales Associate - Pharma

Begin Your Career in Healthcare Pharmacy

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Every pharmacy store needs to be manned by a team of qualified and experienced staff to be available 24/7 to support the population of India. Join the frontline in Pharmacy to protect the population with safe medicines.

    • Potential Job Opportunities

      60,000+ job opportunities

    • Earning Potential

      Potential to earn an average salary of ₹ 2 LPA to ₹ 3 LPA

    • Employment Sector

      Hospitals, Large Pharmacy Chains, Pharmacy Warehouses

    Potential Career Path

    • Cluster Supervisor
    • E-Pharmacy Sales Associate
    • Community Champion

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    Course Details

    • Commencement Date
    • Duration 338 Hours
    • Language English
    • Eligibility Criteria 10th Pass
      Minimum Age: 18 Years
    • Assessment
      • Multiple intermediate assessments and one final assessment (including OJT) leading to certification.
      • Final assessment date will be announced, 1 month in advance.
      • NA
      • NA
    • Total Credits NA
      Lecture Credits NA
      Practical Credits NA
    • Course Format Online (Self-paced + Live Lectures)
    Learning and Assessment Centre

    What you will learn in the course

    1
    Basics of Pharmacology
    2
    Types and Classification of Drugs
    3
    Pharmacy and Inventory Management
    4
    Bulk Drug Warehouse
    5
    Side-effects of Drugs
    6
    Work Environment Maintenance
    7
    NA
    8
    NA

    Course Summary

    The Indian Pharmaceuticals industry plays a prominent role in the global pharmaceuticals industry. In India, it is expected to reach US $65 billion by 2024 and US $120 billion by 2030. India ranks 3rd worldwide for production by volume and 14th by value. India's first and largest branded pharmacy network, with over 4500 outlets in key locations have been established by Apollo Hospitals and over 800 thousand pharmacies spread across the country.

    Our Retail Sales Associate-Pharma training programme enables students to gain the skills and knowledge after successful completion of the training programme and certification.

    Key Skills:

    • Knowledge of a Pharmacy Store
    • Types and Classification of Drugs
    • Assisting a Pharmacist
    • Sales and Inventory Management
    • Audit Assistant
    • Digital Skills

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    Course Syllabus

    The course syllabus will be delivered through a combination of learning resources, live lectures, on-the-job training (OJT) and community-based interactions.

    • Introduction to Pharmacy
    • Basics in Pharmacology
    • Medical Terminology
    • Assist in Medicine Dispensing
    • Work Environment Management
    • Customer Service in Retail Pharmacy
    • English Language Skills
    • Soft Skills
    • Stock Inventory Management
    • Drug storage and Maintenance of Pharmacy
    • Digital Skills

    Course Component

    Digital Learning Resources

    Enriching learning resources accessible anytime and anywhere

    Live Lectures

    Live lectures delivered by Academic Experts

    Academic Connect Community

    Moderated by an Academic Expert with a focus on building conceptual clarity

    Industry Connect Community​

    Moderated by an Industry Expert with a focus on building industry-oriented applied knowledge

    Industry Assignments​

    Access to projects to offer industry-relevant practical exposure to learners

    Intermediate Assessments

    Continuous check for skills competency highlighting scope for improvement

    Final Assessment

    End-term test of theoretical and applied knowledge

    Digital Certification

    Certificate issued by Academia and Industry on successful completion of the learning programme

    Internship Opportunity

    To provide on-the-job real-time industry exposure for learners in the respective learning programmes

    Job Opportunity

    Access to TCS iON Job Listing Portal - a hub of employment opportunities across sectors

    Meet the Mentor(s)

    Shourajit has completed MPharm (Pharmaceutics) and conducts training sessions for aspirants in different areas like soft skills, employability skills, work readiness module and interview skills. He also delivers these sessions online. "+ Read More

    Alok Tripathi

    Shourajit Biswas

    Senior Executive Trainer - Pharmacy


    Tripura

    Amarnath has completed MPharm (Pharmaceutics) and conducts training sessions for aspirants in different areas like soft skills, employability skills, work readiness module and interview skills. He also takes the responsibility of counselling the students and their parents to create awareness about the importance of different domains, interest inventory test and placement. + Read More

    Dr. Tarachand Amgoth

    M. Amarnath Naik

    Trainer/Center Manager - Pharmacy

    Chittoor

    FAQs

    • Candidates must apply on OR before the application closure date.
    • Verification of candidate details will be done by Academic Partner.
    • If the application is approved, candidates will receive an approval notification via email.
    • In-case the application gets rejected, candidates would not be able to enrol for the programme.
    • If there is any information missing in the application form, candidates would be asked to edit/fill the application form with missed out information and resubmit.
    • Approved candidates will receive the Activation Code from their respective institutions to activate the course.
    • The learning programme will be added to learner’s dashboard subject to successful payment and activation.
    Candidates who have passed 10th grade are eligible to join this learning programme. This programme will be helpful for those who wish to explore the opportunities in healthcare and work on the frontline to create an impact in patient-care.
    This programme includes online live sessions, recordings of live sessions, reading materials, on-the-job training and community-based interactions.
    Yes, On-the-Job Training (OJT) is a very important part of the training curriculum where the students get to learn, feel and know the job role by seeing and doing things themselves under the guidance of SMEs in a healthcare environment.
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    100% attendance for scheduled live lecture sessions on the learning platform and OJT sessions is mandatory.
    It is recommended to complete the programme during the scheduled time period. In case of any break in the learning progress, learner will need to purchase the programme again.
    • The programme includes two sets of assessments - Intermediate and Final.
      • Intermediate Assessments: These are module-wise assessments, quizzes/assignments that are planned at regular intervals through the entire programme duration. The end of module exams have no weightage in the final summative score of this programme.
      • Final Assessment: Final assessment will be conducted at the end of the learning programme.
    • Learners need to secure minimum 60% of marks.
    • Learners will get two attempts to clear the final exam. An exam fee will be applicable for the second attempt.
      • If the learner is not able to clear the exam in the second attempt, he/she will have to purchase theprogramme again.
    • Learners should have 100% attendance for live lectures and OJT sessions.
    • Completion of all module nodes (inclusive of internal assessments and assignments).
    • Successful completion of summative/final assessment and projects (as applicable).
    • The following is the performance grade structure for the final assessment for this programme:
        • 75% and above :- Grade A
        • 60% to < 75% :- Grade B
        • < 60% :- Fail
    • Learners who have not cleared/appeared for the summative assessments can reappear for the same. Candidates will be provided total of 3 attempts to clear the summative exams.
    • This programme is designed in consultation with our academic and industry SMEs to ensure that the skills and competencies covered are relevant and makes the learner job ready.
    • The programme emphasises on both conceptual and hands-on practice and complimented with internship opportunities in industry, as applicable.
    • In addition to the programme certificate, learners can also opt for TCS iON National Qualifier Test (NQT) from TCS iON to enhance their job accessibility. TCS NQT Score is a validation of their cognitive and aptitude skills.
  • Remote or on-site internship opportunities, will be made available as applicable. This is subject to available opportunities and policies of the companies.
  • Access to employment opportunities is subject to available vacancies and hiring policies of the companies.
    • Once the payment is made, no refund will be issued under any circumstances.