Goa College of Pharmacy Association of Pharmacy teachers of India 7th Convention at Goa
The pharmacy profession began with medical profession. It has now established as independent profession having an important role to play in our health care system. Community pharmacy which has been the face of pharmacy profession. The branch that began merely as compounding of drug later on became a science and art of compounding and dispensing drugs. With the rapid industrialisation practically it was reduced just selling of prepacked medicine. However vertical and horizontal growth in the medical field created a vacuum between the prescriber (doctor) and the end user (patient. This resulted in emerging of a branch community pharmacy. Today Industrial Pharmacy and Community Pharmacy are two major disciplines in Pharmacy. While briefing the press APTI president and advisor to AICTE Dr. R.S.Gaud informed that The important function of the pharmacist is to provide drug information and advice to the patient. The campaign entitled "Ask about your medicines" includes :- * What does this medicine do ? * How and when should I use it ? * For How long should I take it? * May I take other medicines at the same time? Role beyond 2005 : Stop merely selling start dispensing. The major areas of activities includes:- * Dispensing of the medicines * Patient counselling. * Handling OTC (Over the counter) medicines professionally. While speaking in a press conference at Goa College of Pharmacy he informed about the various bodies that regulate the pharmacy education in the country. The future of the pharmacy profession, at least in India lies with development of this particular branch which in true science will cater the needs of our health care system. The introduction of subjects community pharmacy and clinical pharmacy a graduate level of pharmacy course are indicative of the future trends. Survival and growth of any profession much depends upon the educational systems which harbours it pharmacy education has undergone a phenomenal changes on the last few decades. The standards of the education at least on paper are regulated by the council or bodies governing it. The Pharmacy act no VIII of 1948 provides for regulation of the profession and pharmacy practice. The Pharmacy council of India constituted under the act, makes regulations called the education regulations prescribing the minimum standard of education. Pharmacy education which was divided into degree and diploma level. With promulgation of AICTE act in1988 the standards for pharmacy education are also laid down by A.I.C.T.E. resulting in dual control the professional standards. Initially while welcoming the members of Spokesman for the convention Mr. M.P.Joshi outline the objectives of the association and emphasised the need for such convection. APTI APTI is a constituent association of Indian Pharmaceutical Congress Association. It aims at providing a common platform to discuss various issues of pharmacy education and identify the current needs of pharma industry and adapt the syllabus pattern accordingly. The association honours pharmacy educators and researchers. It imparts continuing pharmacy education. APTI is also planning to setup a novel pharmacy teachers training institute and undertake consultancies and projects. PROGRAM The seventh annual national convention of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTI) will be held in Goa from September 20-22, 2002. The theme of the convention is "Pharmacy Education - A Link to Industry and Community Pharmacy for Better Healthcare." An exhibition of books, chemicals and instruments will also be part of the programme. Indian Pharmaceutical Association (IPA) will offer support for the entire event. Special half-day sessions on "The Pharmaceutical Industry - Opportunities and Threats" and "Community Pharmacy - Success Through Pharmaceutical Care Services" are bein vention. The industrial and community divisions of IPA are associating with APTI for organizing the events. An elocution competition based on "Need for Specialization at Entry Level of B Pharm" and panel discussions on "Need Based Education with Values" and "Future of Small Scale Pharmaceutical Companies in India" are also highlights of the conference. LOC Chairman and the Principal Goa College of Pharmacy informed that Goa College of Pharmacy which was upgraded after liberation was established in the year 1842 and infact the oldest Pharmacy college in the country. The 'Escola Medio Cirurgica de Nova Goa' was provisionally established by a local Govt. order dated 05th Nov. 1842 and this establishment was ratified by the Metropolitan Government by decree dated 11the January 1847 The decree of 11/01/1847 approved the organic plan of the school with a view of developing and executing this diploma, that named it Escola Medico- Cirurgica de Nova Goa established in the Military Hospital for the study of the subjects which it was then though should comprise a Mdico-Sugical and a pharmaceutical course. The former having six subjects taught for four years by four professors, under the guidance of the chief physician of the state. The conference was attended by Dr. Hukkeri VI -Vice president APTI , Prof B.Shivananda -Secretary APTI, Mr. Prakshash Sankhwalkar -Chairman Reception Committee. Mr KV Sawant, Mr B.Y.Karapurkar. Prof. Lilian Almeida Shri Prashant Bhide Mrs Maya Bhobe. 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