Target Professions: Pharmacist, Pharmacy Director, Pharmacy Technician
Target Specialties: Pharmacy
Credits Available: Certificate of Participation Available Upon Completion

The University of Nairobi (UON), the Pharmacy and Poisons Board of Kenya (PPB) and RealCME are pleased to present this pharmacovigilance (PV) educational program. This course will provide pharmaceutical personnel with information on the importance of PV, its purpose, and their role in reporting adverse drug reactions in community pharmacy practices. The course provides timely information about the national PV reporting system and hand-on training to access the system and create reports.


CME/CE Accreditation Information

Itinerary

Part I - Complete the Baseline Assessment

Introductory Meeting

This meeting is an introduction to the program.

Principles of Pharmacovigilance for Community Pharmacists - Baseline Assessment

How much do you already know about pharmacovigilance? This short self-assessment will let you test your knowledge about this important topic.

Part II - Complete the Self-Study Modules

Live Group Discussion #1

This Live Group Discussion presents the opportunity for learners to discuss self-study modules 1, 2, and 3. Some of the topics covered include the definition and importance of pharmacovigilance; the role of medical personnel; how to use the PV reporting system; and the circumstances that warrant PV reporting.

Live Group Discussion #1 Make-up Session

Make-up Session

Principles of Pharmacovigilance for Community Pharmacists - Final Assessment

Now that you have completed the self-study modules, let’s see how much you have learned about pharmacovigilance.

Live Group Discussion #2

This Live Group Discussion presents the opportunity for learners to discuss self-study modules 4, 5, and 6. Some of the topics covered include the definition and importance of pharmacovigilance; the role of medical personnel; how to use the PV reporting system; and the circumstances that warrant PV reporting.

Part III - Complete Reports for the Following Three Cases

Case 1 – Mr. Ibo, a 30-year old man with intense dizziness, headache, and nausea

Reflect on the learning from this CME activity and type a few sentences as to how your practice will evolve.

Case 2 – An Issue with Xmol

Reflect on the learning from this CME activity and type a few sentences as to how your practice will evolve.

Case 3 – Eight year-old girl with a prescription error

Reflect on the learning from this CME activity and type a few sentences as to how your practice will evolve.

Live Group Discussion #3

This Live Group Discussion presents the opportunity for learners to discuss the patient cases. Group leaders will log onto the PV test system, share their screen, demonstrate reporting, and address questions.

Part IV - Complete Your Action Plan

Your Action Plan for Pharmacovigilance Reporting

In light of the information reviewed and discussed during this program, please share an action plan that you will implement to do pharmacovigilance reporting going forward.

Curriculum is Currently Closed

Thank you for your interest. Currently, the curriculum is closed for enrollment but we encourage you to keep an eye out for future opportunities or alternative programs that might align with your educational goals.

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Completed Groups

Emmanuel Mulaa, B.Pharm
County Pharmacovigilance Focal Person
Completed
Diana Nyabuti, Master Of Pharmacy
Head of Clinical Services
Completed
Nelson Otieno, B. Pharm
Regulatory Officer
Completed
Gratia Muyu, MPHARM
Completed