The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Pharmacy (PgD Geriatric Pharmacy) is a specialised, advanced qualification designed for healthcare professionals who wish to deepen their expertise in the field of geriatric pharmacy. This programme equips learners with the knowledge, skills, and critical understanding required to effectively manage the complex pharmaceutical needs of older adults, ensuring safe, evidence-based, and person-centred care.
This postgraduate diploma is ideal for pharmacists, clinical practitioners, and other healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their career prospects, expand their professional knowledge, and actively contribute to their Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Learners will gain advanced insights into geriatric pharmacotherapy, medication management, patient safety, and regulatory compliance, all essential for delivering high-quality care to the ageing population.
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Pharmacy are required to meet stringent standards to ensure learner success. This includes having competent and qualified staff, alongside all necessary teaching materials, resources, and facilities to provide comprehensive, high-quality training. Learners can be confident that their educational experience will be supported by expert guidance and access to the resources required to achieve their full potential in this specialised field.
By completing this diploma, learners not only strengthen their professional expertise but also position themselves as leaders in geriatric pharmacy, equipped to meet the evolving needs of older patients and contribute positively to healthcare outcomes.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Pharmacy (PgD Geriatric Pharmacy)
Total Units
6
Total Credits
120
GLH
600
Qualification #
LICQ2201230
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Pharmacy (PgD Geriatric Pharmacy) , applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201230-1 |
Advanced Principles of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201230-2 |
Clinical Assessment and Medication Review in Older Adults |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201230-3 |
Medication Safety and Risk Management in Geriatric Care |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201230-4 |
Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Geriatric Pharmacy |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201230-5 |
Ethical, Legal, and Professional Considerations |
20 |
100 |
|
LICQ2201230-6 |
Advanced Therapeutic Management and Specialist Interventions |
20 |
100 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Unit 1: Advanced Principles of Geriatric Pharmacotherapy
- Analyse age-related changes in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics
- Evaluate the clinical impact of polypharmacy in older adults
- Apply evidence-based approaches to optimise medication therapy
- Develop strategies to improve therapeutic outcomes in geriatric patients
Unit 2: Clinical Assessment and Medication Review in Older Adults
- Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments for older patients
- Perform medication reviews to identify risks and optimise therapy
- Integrate patient history, comorbidities, and functional status into decision-making
- Utilise standardised tools to assess cognitive, renal, and hepatic function
Unit 3: Medication Safety and Risk Management in Geriatric Care
- Identify and manage medication-related risks and adverse drug reactions
- Apply principles of pharmacovigilance in geriatric populations
- Develop strategies to prevent medication errors
- Understand regulatory frameworks and patient safety standards in geriatric care
Unit 4: Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Geriatric Pharmacy
- Critically appraise research and literature in geriatric pharmacotherapy
- Apply research methods to improve clinical practice and patient outcomes
- Develop and evaluate interventions to enhance medication management
- Use data to support clinical decision-making and policy development
Unit 5: Ethical, Legal, and Professional Considerations
- Examine ethical issues and dilemmas in geriatric pharmacy practice
- Understand legal responsibilities in prescribing and dispensing for older adults
- Analyse patient consent, confidentiality, and capacity considerations
- Promote professional standards and reflective practice in geriatric care
Unit 6: Advanced Therapeutic Management and Specialist Interventions
- Design individualised treatment plans for complex geriatric patients
- Evaluate specialist interventions for chronic conditions and multi-morbidity
- Implement multidisciplinary approaches in medication management
- Monitor and review treatment outcomes to optimise therapy
The LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Pharmacy is designed for healthcare professionals who wish to advance their expertise, specialise in geriatric care, and enhance their career prospects.
- Experienced pharmacists and clinical practitioners seeking to deepen knowledge in geriatric pharmacotherapy
- Healthcare professionals aiming to improve patient outcomes in older populations
- Professionals involved in medication reviews, safety monitoring, and complex treatment planning
- Nurses, physician associates, and allied health professionals working with older adults
- Practitioners in multidisciplinary teams managing chronic conditions and polypharmacy
- Clinicians wanting to apply evidence-based interventions and advanced therapeutic management
- Individuals aiming for senior or specialist roles in pharmacy and healthcare
- Professionals seeking to fulfil Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements
- Learners motivated to develop advanced clinical, research, ethical, and leadership skills
- Professionals seeking internationally recognised postgraduate qualifications in geriatric pharmacy
- Practitioners wanting to stay updated with current research, best practice, and regulatory standards
- Learners committed to delivering person-centred, safe, and evidence-based care to older adults
Centres delivering the LICQual Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Pharmacy must have qualified staff, access to up-to-date learning materials, practical facilities, and resources to ensure high-quality training and learner success.
- Centres must have competent and qualified teaching staff with relevant expertise in geriatric pharmacy and healthcare education
- Access to up-to-date learning materials, including textbooks, clinical guidelines, and digital resources
- Availability of practical facilities for hands-on training and case study analysis where required
- Systems in place to provide learner support and guidance, including mentoring and academic feedback
- Compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements for postgraduate pharmacy education
- Access to reliable internet and online learning platforms to support digital learning and research
- Capability to deliver evidence-based and high-quality training, ensuring learners achieve all learning outcomes
- Procedures to monitor learner progress and assessment effectively
- Commitment to maintaining continuing professional development (CPD) opportunities for staff and learners
- Adequate administrative and academic resources to manage enrolment, assessment, and certification processes
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.
