The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (PgD Ambulatory Care Pharmacy) is an advanced qualification designed for healthcare professionals seeking to specialise in ambulatory care and outpatient pharmacy services. This programme equips learners with the knowledge, clinical expertise, and practical skills required to optimise medication management, support patient self-care, and improve therapeutic outcomes in ambulatory care settings.
This postgraduate diploma is ideal for pharmacists, clinical practitioners, and healthcare professionals who wish to enhance their career prospects, broaden their professional knowledge, and actively engage in Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Learners will gain advanced understanding of chronic disease management, patient assessment, medication review, and clinical decision-making, enabling them to contribute effectively to multidisciplinary teams and provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy are required to maintain high standards of education and training. This includes employing competent and qualified staff, providing access to up-to-date learning materials, and ensuring all necessary facilities and resources are available to support learner success. By meeting these requirements, centres guarantee that learners receive comprehensive instruction and practical experience essential for professional growth in ambulatory care pharmacy.
By completing this diploma, learners will strengthen their clinical expertise, develop specialist skills in ambulatory care pharmacy, and position themselves as leaders in outpatient and community healthcare practice. This qualification empowers learners to improve patient outcomes, enhance medication safety, and confidently progress to senior or specialist roles within healthcare services.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (PgD Ambulatory Care Pharmacy)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
600
Qualification #
LICQ2201234
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy (PgD Ambulatory Care Pharmacy) , applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201234-1 |
Advanced Principles of Ambulatory Care Pharmacotherapy |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201234-2 |
Clinical Assessment and Medication Review in Ambulatory Care |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201234-3 |
Patient Safety, Risk Management and Compliance |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201234-4 |
Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Ambulatory Care |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201234-5 |
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Considerations |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201234-6 |
Advanced Therapeutic Interventions and Specialist Ambulatory Care Management |
20 |
100 |
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
This course is designed for healthcare professionals seeking advanced expertise in ambulatory care pharmacy, aiming to enhance clinical skills, career prospects, and deliver safe, evidence-based patient care.
- Experienced pharmacists wanting to specialise in ambulatory care and outpatient pharmacy
- Clinical practitioners aiming to improve patient outcomes in chronic disease and medication management
- Healthcare professionals involved in medication review, prescribing, and patient counselling
- Nurses, physician associates, and allied health professionals working with ambulatory patients
- Practitioners in multidisciplinary teams managing complex or high-risk outpatient cases
- Clinicians applying evidence-based interventions and personalised care in ambulatory settings
- Professionals seeking senior, specialist, or leadership roles in pharmacy and healthcare
- Learners committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and advancing their expertise
- Individuals seeking internationally recognised postgraduate qualifications in ambulatory care pharmacy
- Professionals dedicated to delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred outpatient care
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Ambulatory Care Pharmacy must have qualified staff, access to current learning materials, practical facilities, and all necessary resources to ensure high-quality training and learner success.
Centre Requirements
- Centres must employ competent and qualified teaching staff with expertise in ambulatory care pharmacy
- Access to up-to-date textbooks, clinical guidelines, and digital learning resources
- Availability of practical facilities or simulated environments to support applied learning
- Systems to provide learner support, mentoring, and academic feedback
- Compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements for postgraduate pharmacy education
- Access to reliable internet, online platforms, and research databases for study and assignments
- Capability to deliver evidence-based, high-quality training ensuring learners achieve all outcomes
- Procedures to monitor learner progress and assessment effectively
- Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for staff and learners
- Adequate administrative and academic resources to manage enrolment, assessment, and certification
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.
