Power Your Future: LICQual Level 3 Training in Geriatric Pharmacy
The LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Geriatric Pharmacy (Cert Geriatric Pharmacy) is designed to provide learners with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of pharmacy care for older adults. This course introduces essential concepts such as age-related pharmacology, safe medication use, and patient-centered care, ensuring learners gain practical knowledge that can be applied in healthcare and pharmacy settings. With a focus on clarity and accessibility, the certificate empowers learners to understand how geriatric pharmacy supports improved patient outcomes.
Learners will explore the dynamic role of geriatric pharmacy in supporting elderly patients, gaining insights into topics such as polypharmacy, drug interactions, and chronic disease management. The course emphasizes practical applications, enabling learners to evaluate medication regimens, provide effective counselling, and understand the responsibilities of professionals in geriatric pharmacy. By combining theoretical knowledge with industry-relevant examples, the certificate ensures learners develop both confidence and competence in pharmacy practice for older adults.
This qualification is particularly valuable for individuals seeking to enhance their career prospects in healthcare, pharmacy, or related roles. It provides a structured pathway to build expertise in geriatric pharmacy without overwhelming learners with unnecessary complexity. The course is designed to be inclusive and accessible, offering learners the opportunity to strengthen their professional profile, improve decision-making skills, and gain recognition in the competitive healthcare and pharmaceutical industries.
Course Overview
Awarding Body
LICQual
Credits
24 Credits
Study Mood
Online
Assessment
Assignments Based
Course Study Units
- Introduction to Geriatric Pharmacy
- Anatomy, Physiology, and Common Age-Related Conditions
- Medication Management and Dispensing
- Clinical Pharmacology for Older Adults
- Communication and Patient Care in Geriatric Pharmacy
- Professional Practice, CPD, and Quality Assurance
Entry Requirements
Who Can Enroll
The ideal learner for the LICQual Level 3 Certificate in Geriatric Pharmacy is someone motivated to build expertise in pharmacy care for older adults.
- Aspiring pharmacy assistants or technicians.
- Individuals seeking knowledge in geriatric pharmacy and patient care.
- Learners aiming to strengthen analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Healthcare professionals wanting to expand career prospects.
- Students interested in practical, industry-focused learning.
- Anyone eager to gain recognition in geriatric pharmacy practice.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Introduction to Medication Safety
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Explain the principles, scope, and importance of medication safety in healthcare and pharmaceutical settings
- Describe key concepts and objectives of safe medication practices
- Analyse the impact of medication safety on patient care and organisational outcomes
2. Quality Assurance in Medication Management
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of quality assurance frameworks and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Apply auditing and continuous improvement processes to medication management
- Evaluate methods for maintaining high standards of quality in healthcare and pharmacy practice
3. Risk Management and Error Prevention
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Identify potential risks and hazards in medication processes
- Apply strategies to prevent medication errors and adverse events
- Analyse the effectiveness of risk management techniques in promoting patient safety
4. Regulatory Compliance and Best Practices
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Explain relevant legal, ethical, and regulatory requirements in medication safety
- Apply best practices in compliance with Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) and other standards
- Evaluate the role of regulatory frameworks in ensuring safe and effective medication management
5. Monitoring, Reporting, and Incident Management
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Monitor medication processes to ensure safety and compliance
- Accurately document and report incidents, errors, and adverse events
- Implement corrective and preventive actions to improve safety and quality outcomes
6. Professional Development and CPD in Medication Safety
By the end of this unit, learners will be able to:
- Reflect on personal practice to identify areas for professional growth in medication safety
- Develop a plan for continuous professional development (CPD)
- Apply ethical principles and professional standards in decision-making related to medication safety
