Republic Poly simulates pharmacy in new teaching facility
A new teaching dispensary, which simulates a realistic hospital pharmacy, was officially launched at the polytechnic’s annual Open House this afternoon (Jan 8). Photo: Emilia Tan
SINGAPORE — A new teaching dispensary, which simulates a realistic hospital pharmacy, was officially launched at Republic polytechnic’s annual Open House this afternoon (Jan 8).
Named the Republic Polytechnic-Khoo Teck Puat Hospital Teaching Dispensary (RP-KTPH), this new first-of-its-kind facility among polytechnics, is a collaboration between Republic Polytechnic (RP) and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) to allow the school’s Diploma in Pharmaceutical Science students to get a head start in their internship by equipping them with basic skills. For example, students learn to pack correct prescriptions from the dispensary for the patients.
Republic Polytechnic’s Deputy Principal Mr Seto Lok Yin said: “The collaboration with Khoo Teck Puat Hospital...opens up more learning opportunities for our students as they gear towards skills mastery in their future careers.”
