The LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Oncology Pharmacy (D Oncology Pharmacy) is a specialized qualification designed for pharmacy and healthcare professionals seeking to advance their careers, deepen their expertise, and enhance their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). This comprehensive programme equips learners with the advanced knowledge and practical skills necessary to deliver safe, effective, and patient-Centred pharmaceutical care in oncology settings.
Learners will explore a wide range of topics including cancer pharmacotherapy, chemotherapy management, personalized medicine, adverse effect monitoring, and patient counselling. The course emphasizes evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making, enabling learners to optimize treatment outcomes and improve the quality of life for patients with cancer.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Oncology Pharmacy are required to meet the highest standards of training. This includes employing competent and qualified staff, providing access to up-to-date learning materials and resources, and creating a supportive environment that promotes learner success. By maintaining these standards, centres ensure that learners gain not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills essential for professional excellence in oncology pharmacy.
Whether you are a practicing pharmacist, a clinical healthcare professional, or an individual committed to specializing in oncology pharmacy, this diploma offers a recognized pathway to advanced professional development. Enrolment provides learners with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to make a meaningful impact in cancer care and progress their careers in a highly specialized and rewarding field.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Oncology Pharmacy (D Oncology Pharmacy)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
480
Qualification #
LICQ2201199
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Oncology Pharmacy (D Oncology Pharmacy), applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201199-1 |
Advanced Oncology Pharmacology |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201199-2 |
Chemotherapy and Treatment Management |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201199-3 |
Patient-Centred Oncology Care |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201199-4 |
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Standards in Oncology Pharmacy |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201199-5 |
Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Oncology Pharmacy |
20 |
80 |
|
LICQ2201199-6 |
Leadership and Quality Assurance in Oncology Services |
20 |
80 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Advanced Oncology Pharmacology
Learners will be able to:
- Analyse cancer biology and its impact on pharmacological treatment strategies.
- Evaluate pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of oncology drugs, including targeted therapies and immunotherapy.
- Identify potential drug interactions and contraindications in oncology patients.
- Apply advanced principles of personalised medicine in cancer pharmacotherapy.
- Critically appraise emerging research in oncology pharmacology to inform clinical practice.
Unit 2: Chemotherapy and Treatment Management
Learners will be able to:
- Develop safe and effective chemotherapy treatment plans for cancer patients.
- Calculate accurate dosages and monitor patient responses to treatment.
- Recognise, prevent, and manage adverse drug reactions and toxicities.
- Apply clinical guidelines and protocols to optimise chemotherapy outcomes.
- Integrate multidisciplinary approaches in treatment management for oncology patients.
Unit 3: Patient-Centred Oncology Care
Learners will be able to:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of oncology patients, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial aspects.
- Implement patient-centred care strategies to enhance quality of life.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Provide counselling and education to support adherence and informed decision-making.
- Address the holistic needs of patients, including palliative and supportive care considerations.
Unit 4: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Standards in Oncology Pharmacy
Learners will be able to:
- Apply ethical principles to decision-making in oncology pharmacy practice.
- Demonstrate understanding of legal frameworks governing oncology care and pharmacy practice.
- Maintain professional standards, confidentiality, and informed consent.
- Identify and manage ethical dilemmas in oncology treatment.
- Evaluate organisational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with professional regulations.
Unit 5: Research and Evidence-Based Practice in Oncology Pharmacy
Learners will be able to:
- Critically appraise oncology research and clinical literature.
- Apply evidence-based guidelines to clinical oncology practice.
- Design and conduct audits or small-scale research projects in oncology pharmacy.
- Analyse and interpret clinical data to improve patient outcomes.
- Integrate research findings into professional decision-making and practice.
Unit 6: Leadership and Quality Assurance in Oncology Services
Learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate leadership and management skills within oncology pharmacy teams.
- Implement quality assurance systems and audit processes to enhance service delivery.
- Develop strategies to improve patient safety and treatment effectiveness.
- Evaluate organisational performance and recommend improvements in oncology services.
This advanced qualification is designed for:
- Pharmacy Professionals seeking to specialize in oncology pharmacy and advance their careers.
- Clinical Pharmacists aiming to improve medication management for cancer patients.
- Healthcare Practitioners involved in prescribing, dispensing, or monitoring oncology treatments.
- Oncology Nurses and Support Staff looking to enhance their knowledge of cancer pharmacotherapy and patient care.
- Pharmacy Team Leaders and Managers seeking to develop leadership skills and implement quality assurance in oncology services.
- Professionals Committed to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) who wish to gain internationally recognized expertise in oncology pharmacy.
- Healthcare Organisations and Centres aiming to upskill their staff in advanced oncology pharmaceutical care and compliance with professional standards.
To ensure high-quality delivery and learner success, centres offering the LICQual Level 6 Diploma in Oncology Pharmacy must meet the following requirements:
- Qualified and Competent Staff: Centres must employ trainers and assessors with relevant qualifications, professional experience in oncology or pharmacy, and expertise in cancer care.
- Access to Learning Resources: Centres should provide learners with up-to-date textbooks, journals, digital resources, and practical tools to support advanced oncology pharmacy training.
- Training Facilities: Centres must have adequate classroom or virtual learning environments equipped with modern technology to facilitate interactive teaching, assessments, and learner engagement.
- Assessment and Evaluation Systems: Centres should implement robust systems to monitor learner progress, conduct assessments, and provide constructive feedback in line with international standards.
- Compliance with Professional Standards: Centres must adhere to ethical, legal, and professional regulations, ensuring learners are trained according to best practices in oncology pharmacy.
- Support for Learners: Centres should offer mentoring, guidance, and additional learning support to help learners successfully complete the course and apply their knowledge in professional practice.
- Commitment to CPD: Centres must encourage a culture of continuing professional development, motivating learners to regularly update their skills and knowledge.
- Quality Assurance: Centres must implement internal quality assurance systems to continuously review and improve training delivery, assessment, and learner outcomes.
By fulfilling these requirements, centres ensure that learners receive a high-quality, internationally recognized qualification that prepares them for advanced roles in oncology pharmacy.
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.
