DIPLOMA IN UNANI PHARMACY ASSISTANT (2YEAR)

🔹 Year 1: Foundational Concepts & Basic Skills

1. Introduction to Unani System of Medicine

• History & Origin of Unani Medicine
• Philosophical Basis (Mizaj, Akhlat, Arkan)
• Contributions of Unani Physicians (e.g., Hippocrates, Ibn Sina)
• Principles of health & disease

2. Human Anatomy & Physiology

• Structure & function of human body systems
• Cell, tissue, organs, and their functions
• Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive, Nervous, Musculoskeletal systems
• Practical: Labeling diagrams, identification of organs

3. Basic Biochemistry

• Introduction to biomolecules (proteins, carbs, fats)
• Enzymes & hormones
• Nutrition basics
• pH balance, buffers, electrolytes

4. Fundamentals of Unani Pharmacology (Ilmul Advia)

• Definition and classification of Unani drugs
• Sources of Unani drugs: Plant, Animal, Mineral
• Basic pharmacological actions (e.g., Musakkin, Daf-e-Humma)
• Temperament (Mizaj) of drugs

5. Identification of Unani Drugs

• Identification techniques: visual, organoleptic
• Storage & preservation of crude drugs
• Use of pharmacognostic tools

6. Practical Training I

• Drug identification (raw & powdered)
• Use of weighing balance, measuring apparatus
• Labeling & safe storage of materials
• Introduction to standard operating procedures (SOPs)

🔹 Year 2: Advanced Pharmacy Practice & Clinical Integration

1. Unani Pharmacy (Ilmul Saidla)

• Principles of drug preparation (compound, single drugs)
• Types of formulations: Majun, Hab, Qurs, Arq, Sharbat, Khamira
• Methods: grinding, boiling, distillation, filtration
• Dosage forms and preservation techniques

2. Unani Formulation & Manufacturing

• Large-scale drug production techniques
• Equipment used in Unani pharmacy
• GMP in Unani manufacturing
• Packaging and labeling

3. Regimenal Therapy (Ilaj-bit-Tadbir)

• Principles of regimental therapies
• Cupping (Hijama), Massage (Dalk), Hammam (Steam), Exercise (Riyazat)
• Clinical indications and contraindications

4. Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy

• Role of pharmacy assistants in clinics and hospitals
• Patient counseling & drug dispensing
• Drug inventory and record keeping
• Waste disposal and hygiene

5. Pharmaceutical Laws & Ethics (Basic)

• Overview of Drug and Cosmetic Act (specific to Unani)
• AYUSH regulations for Unani pharmacies
• Pharmacy ethics and responsibilities

6. Practical Training II

• Preparation of basic formulations (e.g., Sharbat, Majun, Qurs)
• Quality control methods
• Clinical training (observing therapy in Unani clinic)
• Logbook maintenance & viva