Target audiences
- Pharmacists
- General Practitioners
- Nurses
- Medical Students and Interns
- Healthcare Educators
- Primary Care Physicians
- Instructor: admin
- Duration: 2 days
Categories: Pharmacist
Course Description:
This training course is designed to provide pharmacists, dispensing doctors, and nurses with essential knowledge and skills required for safe and effective prescription practices. It equips participants with the necessary skills and knowledge to prescribe medications safely, responsibly, and in accordance with legal and ethical guidelines, thereby enhancing patient safety and overall healthcare quality.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the art of accurate and clear prescription writing, including dosage instructions, abbreviations, and essential information for pharmacies.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of pharmacological principles, drug interactions, contraindications, and adverse effects, ensuring safe and rational prescribing practices.
- Improve dosage calculation skills to prescribe accurate medication doses tailored to patient age, weight, and condition.
- Develop skills in patient assessment, including medical history review, physical examinations, and relevant diagnostic tests, to make informed prescribing decisions.
- Understand legal and ethical aspects of prescribing, including informed consent, confidentiality, and compliance with local and international regulations.
- Encourage rational prescribing practices, including generic drug utilization, antimicrobial stewardship, and evidence-based decision-making to improve patient outcomes.
- Enhance communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with other healthcare professionals, ensuring coordinated patient care.
- Develop patient education techniques to facilitate understanding of prescribed medications, dosages, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
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Instructor-led Training
English
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