The evolving landscape of healthcare requires clinical pharmacists to move beyond traditional roles and actively engage in direct patient care, therapeutic decision-making, and evidence-based interventions. Advanced clinical pharmacy practice emphasizes optimizing medication therapy, minimizing risks, and improving patient outcomes through collaborative, patient-centered approaches. This training course equips participants with advanced knowledge and practical skills to deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care in diverse healthcare settings, ensuring safe, effective, and individualized treatment.

The program blends theoretical frameworks with real-world case studies, focusing on areas such as therapeutic drug monitoring, clinical pharmacokinetics, patient counseling, interprofessional collaboration, and pharmacotherapy in complex disease states. Through hands-on sessions, participants will learn to design patient-centered care plans, implement medication management strategies, and apply advanced clinical reasoning to improve patient health outcomes. By the end of the course, attendees will be empowered to advance clinical pharmacy practice and strengthen the role of pharmacists in modern healthcare delivery.

Duration: 10 Days

Target Audience

• Hospital and clinical pharmacists
• Community pharmacists delivering clinical services
• Pharmacotherapy specialists
• Pharmacy educators and researchers
• Pharmacists in primary care settings
• Postgraduate pharmacy students
• Clinical trial pharmacists
• Regulatory pharmacists in healthcare systems
• Healthcare professionals involved in multidisciplinary care teams
• Policy makers in pharmaceutical care and healthcare delivery

Objectives

• Understand advanced principles of clinical pharmacy practice
• Apply patient-centered approaches to pharmaceutical care
• Strengthen clinical decision-making skills in pharmacotherapy
• Enhance therapeutic drug monitoring and optimization
• Improve patient counseling and communication skills
• Foster interprofessional collaboration in healthcare delivery
• Integrate evidence-based medicine into clinical pharmacy practice
• Address challenges in medication safety and adherence
• Explore innovative models in patient-centered pharmacy care
• Build capacity for leadership in clinical pharmacy practice

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Advanced Clinical Pharmacy

• Evolution of clinical pharmacy practice
• Role of pharmacists in modern healthcare
• Patient-centered models of care
• Scope and competencies of clinical pharmacists
• International perspectives

Module 2: Evidence-Based Clinical Decision Making

• Principles of evidence-based medicine
• Critical appraisal of clinical literature
• Applying research evidence to practice
• Clinical guidelines and protocols
• Integrating evidence into patient care

Module 3: Clinical Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

• Advanced principles of pharmacokinetics
• Drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion
• Pharmacodynamics in clinical decision-making
• Individualized dosing strategies
• Monitoring drug concentration

Module 4: Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

• Role of therapeutic monitoring in pharmacy practice
• Laboratory interpretation and application
• Monitoring narrow therapeutic index drugs
• Adjusting therapy based on monitoring results
• Case studies in TDM

Module 5: Pharmacotherapy in Chronic Diseases

• Clinical pharmacy in cardiovascular diseases
• Pharmacotherapy for diabetes management
• Optimizing treatment in respiratory disorders
• Medication management in oncology
• Case-based learning

Module 6: Pharmacotherapy in Acute Care Settings

• Role of pharmacists in emergency medicine
• Critical care pharmacotherapy
• Pain management strategies
• Antimicrobial stewardship in acute care
• Case discussions

Module 7: Medication Safety and Quality Assurance

• Identifying and preventing medication errors
• Risk management strategies
• Reporting systems for adverse events
• Ensuring quality use of medicines
• Best practices in patient safety

Module 8: Patient-Centered Care Models

• Principles of patient-centered care
• Building trust and communication with patients
• Shared decision-making approaches
• Cultural and ethical considerations
• Implementing care plans with patients

Module 9: Patient Counseling and Communication Skills

• Effective counseling techniques
• Motivational interviewing in pharmacy practice
• Counseling for adherence improvement
• Educating patients about drug interactions
• Role-playing practical exercises

Module 10: Interprofessional Collaboration

• Working within multidisciplinary teams
• Role of pharmacists in integrated care
• Enhancing communication with other healthcare providers
• Shared responsibilities in care delivery
• Collaborative case studies

Module 11: Clinical Pharmacy in Special Populations

• Pediatric pharmacotherapy considerations
• Geriatric patient care and polypharmacy
• Clinical pharmacy in pregnancy and lactation
• Managing vulnerable populations
• Adjusting therapy for special groups

Module 12: Clinical Trials and Research in Pharmacy

• Role of pharmacists in clinical research
• Designing pharmacy-related studies
• Ethical considerations in clinical trials
• Data management in pharmacy research
• Translating research into practice

Module 13: Leadership in Clinical Pharmacy

• Building leadership capacity in pharmacy practice
• Strategic planning in healthcare delivery
• Leading quality improvement initiatives
• Advocacy for clinical pharmacy roles
• Mentorship and professional development

Module 14: Health Informatics and Digital Pharmacy

• Role of informatics in clinical pharmacy
• Electronic health records integration
• Digital tools for medication management
• Telepharmacy applications
• Innovations in health technology

Module 15: Case Studies in Clinical Pharmacy Practice

• Real-world applications in hospital settings
• Case reviews in ambulatory care
• Pharmacotherapy problem-solving
• Peer-reviewed group projects
• Lessons from international best practices

Module 16: Future of Clinical Pharmacy Practice

• Trends in pharmaceutical care
• Expanding roles of pharmacists in healthcare
• Personalized and precision medicine
• Global collaboration in clinical pharmacy
• Preparing for next-generation patient care

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.