Description

This course introduces the student to the basic principles of clinical research, design of research studies, types of research studies, clinical trials, statistical presentation of research data and ethical guidelines in drug research. This course addresses a range of study designs and analytic techniques for observational studies on the utilization, safety, and effectiveness of pharmaceuticals. Students will develop an understanding of how to plan, implement, analyse, and criticize pharmacoepidemiological studies. This course also provides the student's with understanding of pharmacovigilance importance, concept, processes, systems, global safety standards and regulations and reporting systems.

Program

Bachelor of Pharmacy - PharmD

Objectives

• a. Knowledge and Understanding a.1. Define the terms clinical pharmacy and pharmaceutical care a.2. Describe the origins of clinical pharmacy practice a.3. List the factors that influence the development of clinical pharmacy in different countries a.4. Describe how clinical pharmacists can develop a good working relationship with the medical profession b. Intellectual Skills b.1. Categorize the key competencies for clinical pharmacy practice b.2. Construct the framework of these competencies and how to be acquired b.3. Analyze the importance of clinical acumen and evidence-based medicine when formulating opinions about drug therapy c. Professional and Practical Skills c.1. Connect between different patterns of abnormalities in indicators of different organs function assessments c.2. Design how to interpret clinical laboratory data c.3. Arrange for the assistance of healthcare professionals in preventing and managing ADRs c.4. Plan the strategies that can be undertaken to promote the rational use of drugs in different patient populations (e.g. geriatrics, pediatrics, pregnant females) d. General and Transferable Skills d.1. Accommodate the different types of interventions that may be made during ward rounds d.2. Communication efficiently with medical and allied health staff during ward rounds d.3. Propose a methodology of continuing professional development (CPD) in maintaining the competency to practice as a clinical pharmacist