Pharmaceutical Technology

OH PARACETAMOL!!! - An enlightenment post by Pharm. Tech Temiyemi Pharm Tech: Goodmorning Ma (in my most polite tone). Patient : Good morning ooo. Abeg una get paracetamol cd? Pharm Tech: (switching to pidgin): Yes but who wan take am? Patient (hesitates, then finally speaks): na my pikin. Pharm Tech: How many years way him dey? Patient : 2yrs old. Pharm Tech: How him body dey do am? Patient : nothing dey do am, I just wan keep am incase of incasity. Pharm Tech: OK, but madam, e for beta say u give am paracetamol syrup instead of the tablet becau...... Patient (cuts in): Nooo madam, tablet dey work well well pass dat water mericine. Once I sama my pikin I tablet, him dey get himself fast fast. Pharm Tech : madam, One tablet dey too much for your pikin and e dey harmful to him hea...... Patient (cuts in again; this tym around with a frown): Madam abeg give me the drug make I dey go; I no get time for all this una big big talk. She collects her drug and walks away...

Pharmaceutical Technology is a course offered by some monotechnics or polytechnics in Nigeria. It is related to pharmacy. They are not regulated by Pharmacists Council Of Nigeria (PCN), and they are not a pharmacist. The academic regulation of pharmaceutical technology is done (NAPPTON) although PCN has attempted to bring them under its umbrella, which failed. It is important that secondary school students know about the different sectors related to pharmacy. This will enable them to make an informed decision on what they want to study and where to do it. That is why I step out to clarify who a PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY is to Nigerians. PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Sandwich Program For Re-certification By Pharmacists Council Of Nigeria Academic requirements For OND Programme Just as was stated earlier, some polytechnics run this course under Ordinary National Diploma (O.N.D) and Higher National Diploma (H.N.D). The admission requirements for the different schools offering it seems to be ve...

Ultrasound imaging of the pelvis uses sound waves to produce pictures of the structures and organs in the lower abdomen and pelvis. There are three types of pelvic ultrasound: abdominal, vaginal (for women), and rectal (for men). These exams are frequently used to evaluate the reproductive and urinary systems. Ultrasound is safe, noninvasive and does not use ionizing radiation. This procedure requires little to no special preparation. You may be asked to drink water prior to the examination to fill your bladder. Leave jewelry at home and wear loose, comfortable clothing. You may be asked to wear a gown. What is Pelvic Ultrasound Imaging? Ultrasound is safe and painless, and produces pictures of the inside of the body using sound waves. Ultrasound imaging, also called ultrasound scanning or sonography, involves the use of a small transducer (probe) and ultrasound gel placed directly on the skin. High-frequency sound waves are transmitted from the probe through the gel into the...