LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (PgD Ambulatory Care Pharmacy)
The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (PgD Ambulatory Care Pharmacy) is an advanced specialist qualification designed for pharmacists and healthcare professionals who want to develop expertise in outpatient and community-based pharmaceutical care. This programme focuses on delivering high-quality patient care outside hospital settings, ensuring safe and effective medication management.
This postgraduate diploma covers key areas such as chronic disease management, medication therapy management, patient counselling, pharmaceutical care planning, and clinical decision-making in ambulatory care settings. Learners gain advanced knowledge of managing long-term conditions, optimising drug therapies, and improving patient adherence to treatment plans.
The qualification also emphasises evidence-based practice, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient-centred care approaches. It prepares professionals to work closely with physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams to deliver effective outpatient pharmaceutical services.
Upon completion, learners can pursue specialist roles in ambulatory care pharmacy, clinical pharmacy, community healthcare services, and hospital outpatient departments. It supports career growth in modern healthcare systems focused on improving accessibility, safety, and quality of patient care outside traditional hospital environments.
Course Overview
Awarding Body
LICQual
Credits
120
Study Mode
Online
Assessment
Assignment Based
Course Study Units
- Advanced Principles of Ambulatory Care Pharmacotherapy
- Clinical Assessment and Medication Review in Ambulatory Care
- Patient Safety, Risk Management and Compliance
- Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Ambulatory Care
- Ethical, Legal, and Professional Considerations
- Advanced Therapeutic Interventions and Specialist Ambulatory Care Management
Entry Requirements
Who Can Enroll
The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy is designed for healthcare professionals who want to specialise in outpatient pharmaceutical care and chronic disease management. It supports career development in clinical and community healthcare settings.
- Registered pharmacists
- Clinical and hospital pharmacists
- Community pharmacy professionals
- Pharmacy graduates
- Healthcare professionals in outpatient care
- Professionals seeking advanced clinical pharmacy roles
Course Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Advanced Principles of Ambulatory Care Pharmacotherapy
- Analyse pathophysiology and pharmacology relevant to ambulatory care patients
- Evaluate pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics in outpatient settings
- Review evidence-based guidelines for chronic disease management
- Assess risks and benefits of polypharmacy and complex medication regimens
Unit 2: Clinical Assessment and Medication Review in Ambulatory Care
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of outpatient and ambulatory patients
- Perform medication reviews to optimise therapy and minimise adverse effects
- Integrate comorbidities, organ function, and patient-specific factors into treatment plans
- Apply principles of personalised medicine and shared decision-making
Unit 3: Patient Safety, Risk Management and Compliance
- Identify and manage adverse drug reactions and medication errors
- Implement strategies for safe prescribing and monitoring in ambulatory care
- Apply regulatory frameworks and compliance standards in outpatient settings
- Promote patient safety and adherence to therapy
Unit 4: Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Ambulatory Care
- Critically appraise research and clinical trials in ambulatory care
- Apply research methods to improve clinical decision-making
- Develop interventions to enhance patient outcomes
- Use data to support policy, protocol development, and evidence-based practice
Unit 5: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Considerations
- Examine ethical dilemmas in ambulatory care pharmacy practice
- Understand legal responsibilities in prescribing, dispensing, and patient counselling
- Analyse patient consent, confidentiality, and safeguarding issues
- Promote professional standards and reflective practice in outpatient care
Unit 6: Advanced Therapeutic Interventions and Specialist Ambulatory Care Management
- Design individualised treatment plans for complex ambulatory care patients
- Evaluate specialist interventions for chronic or high-risk patients
- Implement multidisciplinary approaches in outpatient and community pharmacy
- Monitor, review, and optimise therapy to improve patient outcomes
