1. PHARMACY ORIENTATION
LMMU-2023
Lmmuphrmsa president
JONATHAN MALUPENGA
PSZ-LUSAKA BRANCH PHARMTEC REP
MEDLAND-HOSPITAL.

2. ORIENTATION OUTLINE
INTRODUCTION
WHO IS A PHARMACIST
ROLES OF A PHARMACIST
MODE AND DURATION OF STUDY
CHARACTERISTIC OF A PROFFESION
THE SEVEN STAR PHARMACIST
TYPES OF CAREERS IN PHARMACY
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3. ORIENTATION OUTLINE
PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF ZAMBIA (PSZ)
SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS
LMMUPHARMASA EXCUTIVE
DRESS CODE FOR PHARMACY STUDENTS
PROGRESSION CRITERIA
RESPONSIBILITY OF STUDENTS
ETIQUETTE 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
Involved in all aspects of medicine delivery to patients
Specializes in the right way to use,store ,preserve and provide medicine

6. ROLES OF A PHARMACIST
 Communicate with prescribers
 Ensure health and safety
 Counsel patients
 Perform administrative tasks
 Ensure the supply of medicines
 Responding to patients questions
 Work with patient on general health
 Provide health education
 Manage staff
 Educate health providers and colleagues

7. MODE AND DURATION OF STUDY
Currently full time in Zambia
3 years for diploma holders
5 years for degree program
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8. CHARACTERISTIC OF A PROFFESION
Determines its own standards of education and training.
Student professionals undergoes an extensive training and socialization process.
Professional practice is recognized by some form of licensure(HPCZ)
Licensing and admission boards are run by members of that profession.
Legislation which affects the profession is shaped by that profession
A profession gains an income, power and status and can demand increasingly
higher caliber students.
The profession is relatively free from lay evaluation
The norms of practice enforced by the profession are more stringent than legal
controls.
They have a powerful sense of identification and affiliation within their group.
A profession is likely to remain a life long occupation
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9. THE SEVEN STAR PHARMACIST
Care giver
Decision maker
Communicator
Manager
Life-long learner
Teacher
Leader
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10. SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Hospital pharmacist
Clinical pharmacist
Ambulatory care pharmacist
Consultant pharmacist
Nuclear pharmacist
Pharmacologist
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11. SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Oncology pharmacist
Veterinary pharmacist
Intensive care pharmacist
General practice pharmacist
Geriatrics pharmacist
Cardiology pharmacist
Drug development pharmacist
Internal medicine pharmacist
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12. SCOPE OF PRACTICE
Industrial pharmacist
Infectious disease pharmacist
Pediatrics pharmacist
Poison and control pharmacist
Logistic pharmacist(zammsa)
Regulatory pharmacist(zamra)
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13. PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF ZAMBIA (PSZ)
All pharmacists and pharmacy technologists are affiliated to the profession body
which is the pharmaceutical society of Zambia( PSZ) through payment of
prescribed fee
PSZ regulates the professional conduct of its members
it regulates the training programs of its members
Advice the government on pharmaceutical matters
Advocate for welfare of its members
Advocate for better and equal representation of its members in the health sector
Has branches across the provinces(please belong to one)
Has its annual general meeting (AGM) in June every year (please attend the
AGM)
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14. SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS
Every school offering pharmacy has pharmacy association with its
hierarchy clearly established
All pharmacy students are stake holders of the association and must pay
annual affiliation fees as established in the constitution
Associations play a very important role in providing pharmaceutical
information to students and the community
 it’s a link between the students and the department
It advocate for the welfare of students
Speak for pharmacy students
It co-ordinate all the pharmacy activities in school
Here its called levy Mwanawasa medical university pharmacy student
association (LMMUPHARMSA)
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15. LMMUPHARMASA-EXCUTIVE 2022-2023.
President- jonathan malupenga (mr) 4th year
V.president – Alfred mbuzi (mr) 4th year
Secretary –Jehoshaphat mwale (mr) 3rd year
Treasurer – hope mumba (miss) 3rd year
Academic secretary-omega maimbwe (mr) 3rd year
Project co-ordinator –Kaunda Elliot (mr) 3rd year
Sports secretary – innocent kanyika (mr) 4th year
Publicity secretary – patience Nguni (miss) 3rd year
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16. LMMUPHARMASA-EXCUTIVE 2022-2023.
Committee –Emmanuel matimba (mr) 4th year
Committee- kalenga mayuka (miss) 3rd year
Committee – chewe chongo ( miss) 3rd year
Committee- Doreen tembo (miss) 3rd year
Get in touch with your association leaders to know all the activities planned for
you for the year and get involved
A lot of activities are along the way ,including the AGM in June this year in
Livingston.
We 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 – It helps you to understand some concepts faster.
They can be used when you have less time on your hands
• Stay Organized – Prepare academic work (Assessments. Assignments,
Quizzes , Presentations) in advance
• Study with Others – Peers maybe helpful in topics you have difficulties
understanding
• Avoid Distractions – Keep focused in attaining the course objectives
• Use Resources – from credible sources, Medscape, IDSA
• Don't Cram – always focus on lifelong learning
• Avoid Studying Too Much – 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 you’re 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 – No Rambo Shirts,
Cleavage, Knee length dresses/Skirts
• Keep your phone in your pocket or bag and leave it on silent. Don’t take it
out during meetings/lectures
• Use professional photos for School work – 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
ALL THE VERY BEST
jonixmalupex@gmail.com
jonathanmalupenga92@gmail.com
jonathanmalupenga@yahoo.com
+260978-705579
+260762033857

34. QUESTIONS
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