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    Master of Advanced Clinical Pharmacy

    About The Academic Program

    The Master of Advanced Clinical Pharmacy program aims to prepare qualified practitioners to work in the field of clinical pharmacy and hospital pharmacy. It is a mixture of theoretical and applied courses and research units in addition to advanced clinical practice, which is designed to provide knowledge and experience in advanced pharmacy practice.

    Major

    Pharmacy Practice

    Language of instruction

    English

    Duration

    2 Years

    Academic degree

    Master of Advanced Clinical Pharmacy

    Career opportunities

    1. Hospitals and health centers in the public or private sector as a clinical pharmacist. 2. Pharmaceutical industry to support research. 3. Academic field in universities as a lecturer. 4. Scientific research in research centers or institutions. 5. Legislation and regulation in regulatory bodies such as the Saudi Food and Drug Authority.

    Nature and Goals of the Program

    The program aims to prepare specialized personnel in the field of clinical pharmacy, focusing on the development of clinical skills and practical application. The program is delivered through a curriculum-based system, research projects, and field training.

    Program mission
    To prepare clinical pharmacists who are able to provide exquisite patient care and promote community wellness
    Program Goals:
    1. Provide advanced knowledge and experience in pharmacy practice.
    2. Promote critical thinking and decision-making skills to provide optimum patient care.
    3. Apply advanced clinical research skills.
    4. Foster leadership and self-awareness to advance the pharmacy profession

    1. Knowledge and Understanding
    (1.1) Demonstrate depth and breadth knowledge about Sociobehavioral, administrative, and clinical sciences.
    2. Skills
    2.1. Cognition
    (2.1.1) Apply acquired knowledge and clinical Pharmacy skills on patients to enhance their health outcomes
    (2.1.2) Conduct clinical pharmacy-based research
    (2.1.3) Critically appraise information obtained from scientific evidence data or patient related information to enhance clinical decision making.
    2.2. Psychomotor
    (2.2.1) Effectively perform appropriate medication preparation to ensure safe and effective drug therapy for patients
    2.3. Communication and Informational Technology
    (2.3.1) Utilize appropriate relevant technology to access information resources. *
    (2.3.2) Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members including, patients and healthcare providers.
    3.Values
    (3.1) Demonstrate a high standard of professional and ethical standards to effectively manage and respond to routine or unanticipated circumstances
    (3.2) Demonstrate leadership and practice management skills within a multidisciplinary team.
    (3.3) Demonstrate self-awareness and self-directed learning skills to become lifelong learners, enhance the pharmacy profession, and the community wellness.
    *E.g., clinical information systems, workstations, and databases.

    1. In-depth knowledge in clinical pharmacy practice.
    2. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
    3. Effective communication and team engagement skills.
    4. Advanced research skills
    5. Leadership and decision making
    6. Professional and ethical behaviors

    Study Plan •

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Research Methods 3
    Advanced Pharmacotherapy 1 4
    Advanced Pharmacotherapy 2 4

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Advanced Biostatistics 4
    Advanced Pharmacotherapy 3 4

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Hospital Pharmacy 1 3
    Internal Medicine 1 3
    Intensive Care 3
    Pediatrics 3

    Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
    Research Project 6 CPP801AND CCP825
    Infectious Disease 3