The digital transformation of healthcare is reshaping the delivery of pharmacy services, with telepharmacy and digital health innovations playing a crucial role in improving access, efficiency, and patient outcomes. As technology continues to evolve, pharmacists, healthcare providers, and regulators must adopt new strategies to integrate digital tools into pharmaceutical care. This training course provides participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to leverage telepharmacy platforms, digital health applications, and advanced data analytics for patient-centered care and improved health system performance.

The program emphasizes real-world applications, enabling participants to explore innovative digital solutions, remote patient monitoring, and the integration of artificial intelligence into pharmacy practice. Through interactive sessions and case studies, attendees will learn how to design, implement, and evaluate telepharmacy models while addressing challenges such as data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to drive digital transformation in pharmacy and healthcare delivery.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

• Hospital and clinical pharmacists
• Community pharmacists implementing telepharmacy
• Healthcare technology specialists
• Policy makers in healthcare regulation
• IT and data management professionals in health systems
• Pharmacy educators and researchers
• Healthcare administrators and managers
• Risk and compliance officers in healthcare institutions
• Academics in digital health and pharmacy practice
• Consultants in healthcare innovation

Objectives

• Understand the principles of digital health and telepharmacy
• Explore innovations transforming pharmaceutical care
• Apply digital tools to enhance patient-centered care
• Strengthen skills in remote patient monitoring and teleconsultations
• Address legal, regulatory, and ethical issues in telepharmacy
• Use data analytics to improve healthcare outcomes
• Enhance cybersecurity and data privacy in digital health platforms
• Learn from global case studies in telepharmacy innovations
• Build capacity for adopting AI-driven pharmacy solutions
• Develop strategies for sustainable digital health transformation

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Digital Health and Telepharmacy

• Evolution of digital health in pharmacy
• Benefits of telepharmacy for healthcare access
• Core concepts of digital transformation
• Challenges in digital healthcare delivery
• International examples

Module 2: Telepharmacy Models and Frameworks

• Community-based telepharmacy models
• Hospital and clinic-based approaches
• Remote consultation frameworks
• Hybrid models of care delivery
• Case examples

Module 3: Digital Tools in Pharmaceutical Care

• Mobile health applications for patients
• Electronic prescribing systems
• Medication management platforms
• Digital adherence monitoring tools
• Integration of smart devices

Module 4: Remote Patient Monitoring

• Wearable devices in healthcare
• Remote monitoring of chronic diseases
• Telehealth integration with pharmacy services
• Data collection and analysis for monitoring
• Improving patient adherence

Module 5: Teleconsultations in Pharmacy Practice

• Conducting effective remote consultations
• Patient communication techniques online
• Platforms for video consultations
• Ensuring clinical quality in telehealth
• Enhancing patient trust in remote services

Module 6: Data Analytics in Digital Health

• Role of analytics in healthcare improvement
• Predictive modeling for patient outcomes
• Big data in digital pharmacy
• Real-time dashboards for patient care
• Data visualization techniques

Module 7: Artificial Intelligence in Telepharmacy

• AI-powered decision support tools
• Natural language processing in healthcare
• Machine learning applications in pharmacy
• AI-driven risk prediction models
• Case studies of AI adoption

Module 8: Cybersecurity in Digital Health

• Protecting healthcare data from cyber threats
• Regulatory requirements for data protection
• Encryption and access control measures
• Addressing emerging cyber risks
• Building resilient digital systems

Module 9: Legal and Regulatory Issues in Telepharmacy

• Regulatory frameworks for telehealth
• Licensing requirements for telepharmacy
• Addressing cross-border challenges
• Ensuring compliance with privacy laws
• Ethical considerations

Module 10: Patient-Centered Digital Pharmacy

• Personalizing care through digital tools
• Engaging patients in telehealth platforms
• Overcoming barriers to access
• Cultural and ethical sensitivity in care
• Measuring patient satisfaction

Module 11: Integration of Telepharmacy into Healthcare Systems

• Linking telepharmacy with electronic health records
• Collaborative care with other healthcare providers
• Interoperability challenges and solutions
• Standardizing telepharmacy practices
• International integration examples

Module 12: Digital Health in Chronic Disease Management

• Diabetes care with digital health tools
• Cardiovascular disease monitoring
• Telepharmacy in oncology care
• Remote respiratory condition management
• Case-based applications

Module 13: Education and Training in Digital Pharmacy

• Training pharmacists for digital practice
• Building digital literacy among healthcare providers
• Incorporating digital health into curricula
• Professional development in telepharmacy
• Global training models

Module 14: Case Studies in Telepharmacy Innovations

• Successful global telepharmacy programs
• Lessons from rural and underserved areas
• Urban telehealth adoption experiences
• Failures and lessons learned
• Emerging market practices

Module 15: Practical Exercises in Telepharmacy Tools

• Building telepharmacy dashboards
• Conducting mock teleconsultations
• Data analysis exercises
• Group projects and collaboration
• Peer-reviewed sessions

Module 16: Future of Digital Health and Telepharmacy

• Trends shaping the future of digital pharmacy
• Expanding AI and automation in healthcare
• Real-time analytics for patient care
• Cross-border collaboration in digital health
• Preparing for next-generation innovations

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 7 working days before commencement of the training.