Zimbabwe Pharmacy Course

Curriculum of Zimbabwe Pharmacy Course Online Training Program

Week 1: Mastering Medicine Information Search for Enhanced Knowledge

1. Develop advanced skills in searching and retrieving accurate and reliable medicine information.
2. Enhance knowledge of different databases and electronic resources available for drug information search.
3. Apply evidence-based techniques to evaluate the quality and relevance of medicine information.
4. Underestand search strategies to optimise information retrieval from the electronic  resources.

Week 2: Effective Healthcare Communication and Patient Counseling Guidelines

1. Enhance patient counseling skills to effectively interact with patients and healthcare professionals.
2. Learn patient-centered approaches to empower patients in their healthcare decision-making.
3. Underestand the guidelines for effective patient counseling and resources.
4. Explore the library for for patient counseling textbooks.

Week 3: Optimising Management of Chronic Disease Management for Better Patient Outcomes

1. Understand the principles of pharmacotherapy in the management of chronic diseases.
2. Learn strategies for individualising treatment plans based on patient treatment goals.
3. Identify potential drug interactions, adverse effects, and monitoring parameters in chronic disease management.

Week 4: Focused Approach to CNS Diseases Management for Targeted Treatment

1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the pharmacotherapy approaches specific to the central nervous system.
2. Identify commonly prescribed CNS medications and their indications, mechanisms of action, and side effects.
3. Learn to apply evidence-based guidelines for the safe and effective use of CNS medications.
4. Develop skills in patient monitoring and counseling for CNS medications.

Week 5: Understanding Pharmacokinetics and Dose Adjustment for Medication Optimisation

1. Understand the principles of pharmacokinetics and its role in medication therapy.
2. Learn about dose adjustment based on pharmacokinetic parameters, patient characteristics, and clinical cases.
3. Explore the importance of individualised dosing for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
4. Develop knowledge of drug-drug interactions, pharmacokinetic variability, and therapeutic drug monitoring.

Week 6: Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Insights 

1. Gain a deep understanding of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics interactions.
2. Explore the relationship between drug concentration, receptor interactions, and therapeutic response.
3. Understand the factors influencing drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion.
4. Apply pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic concepts to optimise medication selection and dosing.

Week 7: Empowering Pharmacists as OTC Prescribers for Patient Care

1. Familiarise pharmacists with the roles and responsibilities of being an OTC prescriber.
2. Develop knowledge of the regulatory framework and guidelines for OTC prescribing.
3. Understand the indications, contraindications, and appropriate use of OTC medications.
4. Enhance counseling skills to provide appropriate recommendations and advice for OTC medications.

Week 8: Addressing Top Symptoms in the Pharmacy: Identification and Management

1. Identify and differentiate common symptoms encountered in the pharmacy setting.
2. Develop skills in assessing and triaging patients presenting with top symptoms.
3. Learn evidence-based strategies for symptom management and appropriate referrals.
4. Understand the role of the pharmacist in counseling patients clinics.

Week 9: Expert Insights into the Top 7 Respiratory Diseases Counseling

1. Gain in-depth knowledge of the top 7 respiratory diseases commonly encountered in counseling clinic.
2. Understand the pathophysiology, and clinical presentation of each respiratory disease.
3. Develop counseling strategies for patients with respiratory diseases, including medication management and lifestyle modifications.
4. Learn about treatment options, including pharmacotherapy, for respiratory diseases.

Week 10: Counseling Clinic Focus: Navigating Vitamin Supplements for Optimal Health

1. Understand the role of vitamin supplements in promoting optimal health and wellness.
2. Learn about different types of vitamin supplements, their indications, and potential benefits.
3. Develop skills in assessing patient needs and providing evidence-based recommendations for vitamin supplementation.
4. Address safety considerations, potential interactions, and appropriate dosing of vitamin supplements.
5. Discuss some case study and how to provide consultation effectively.

Week 11: Journal Presentation: Sharing and Learning from Latest Research

1. Learn effective strategies for presenting and discussing research findings from scientific journals.
2. Enhance critical appraisal skills to evaluate the quality and relevance of journal articles.
3. Develop presentation skills to effectively communicate research findings to colleagues.
4. Gain insights from peer presentations and foster a culture of learning from the latest research.

Week 12: Clinical Application of Biostatistics: Data Analysis for Evidence-Based Practice

1. Understand the application of biostatistics in clinical research and evidence-based practice.
2. Learn basic statistical concepts, including data analysis and interpretation.
3. Develop skills in interpreting research findings and applying statistical methods in healthcare practice.
4. Enhance critical thinking abilities to assess the validity and reliability of research studies.

Week 13: Underestand the Phases of Clinical Trials: Understanding the Process

1. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the different phases involved in clinical trials.
2. Understand the resources of clinical trials.
3. Identify the types of the study designs.
4. Develop knowledge of interpreting clinical trial results.

1. Develop skills in medication management to ensure safe and effective use of medications.
2. Understand medication-related issues, including adverse effects, medication errors.
3. Learn strategies for medication errors reporting according to CBAHI standards.
4. Enhance knowledge of medication safety practices and quality improvement in medication use.

Program Director

Dr. Rasha Abdelsalam

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Dr Rasha Abdelsalam is the CEO of FADIC. She is doing her PhD in Antimicrobial Stewardship Before and During the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom. She read more than 8,000 papers on Antimicrobial Stewardship. She was in Tanta university hospital, Egypt. In 2013, she received TQM from an American university, BCPS, CPHQ, and an M.Sc. in Clinical Pharmacy. She received certification from SIDP. She obtained the add qualification from the American Board in infectious disease. Led MM CBAHI Saudi accreditation. Established stewardship committee and implementation in MCH, Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
She shared in-item exam writing for BCIDP Exam. She shared as a reviewer in infectious diseases PSAP, IDSAP, authorship of the ACCP Pharmacotherapy Mock Exam Book, and authorship published around 20 papers. One paper about the vision of 2030 of the general pharmaceutical department in Saudi Arabia. She received teaching and learning TLC certification from ACCP academy. Moreover, a consultant on personal, professional, stewardship leadership, and research. Share in strategic planning, hospital accreditation, and stewardship education in the united kingdom.

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