Semester/Year: 3/2

Lec.+lab/week: (2+0) hours

This course provides students with basic information on the hospital organization, the different departments and the supporting services.  It also explains the pharmacy organizations, and its personnel. It provides necessary information for the student to perform his occupational duties in different health institutions including their legal requirements, types of medical prescriptions, the role of the pharmacist and pharmacy technician in the management of health care.  It enables students to understand some concepts and techniques such as medication errors, labeling the drugs and the different systems used for drug dispensing in hospitals.