Professional diploma in clinical pharmacy- pediatrics & neonates specialty
11 August 2026
10 August 2028
Diploma
The general organization for teaching hospitals and institutes GOTHI Cairo
80 CPD (40 CPD/ year)
pharmacists
First year
1. Graduate Attributes: A graduate of the professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, critical care specialty, must be able to:
1.1 Apply the specialized knowledge he/she has acquired in general pharmacotherapy.
1.2 Identify patients' needs, specify therapy goals and design an optimal individualized plan and a monitoring strategy.
1.3 Detect, prevent and resolve drug-therapy problems encountered in a hospital setting, using the analytical approach.
1.4 Provide drug information and education at the patient and health professional's levels.
1.5 Master professional skills and use appropriate technological means in his/ her clinical practice.
1.6 Communicate and lead work teams through collaboration with other healthcare professionals, including physician, clinical pharmacy, nurses, and other members of healthcare team.
1.7 Make a decision in light of the available information through intervention.
1.8 Efficiently use the available resources in hospital to maximize benefits.
1.9 Be aware of his/ her role in community development and environmental protection.
1.10 Demonstrate responsibility to patients, give priority to patient care activities, plan prospectively & complete all steps of the medication management process.
1.11 Appreciate self-development & show continuous learning including short courses and special programs.
2. General Standards:
2.1 Knowledge & Understanding: By successful completion of the professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, critical care specialty, students should demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and clear understanding of the following:
A1. Theories, principles of pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutics in different diseases.
A2. Recent guidelines therapy modalities to achieve better efficacy and safety.
A3. Steps of evidence based medicine in clinical practice for improving patient quality of care.
A4. Ethical and legal principles for patient care; Autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence & justice.
A5. Ethical and legal principles with healthcare team.
A6. Basics and principles of quality in clinical pharmacy practice.
A7. Basics and principles of patient safety; medication reconciliation, medication error and adverse drug event.
A8. The impact of professional practice on the environment and work to protect the environment from any hazardous material.
A9. The impact of professional practice on the environment and work to protect patients, and other workers.
2.2 Intellectual (thinking) skills: By successful completion of the professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, critical care specialty, students should be able to:
B1. Interpret the patient's health related problems.
B2. Identify the drug therapy problems.
B3. Integrate information from different disciplines to solve patient drug related problem.
B4. Evaluate clinical trials as basis for evidence based medicine.
B5. Efficiently use the drug information resources.
B6. Evaluate risk benefit ratio in a therapy plan for a particular patient.
B7. Choose the most appropriate drug for a particular patient regarding efficacy, safety & cost.
B8. Make professional decisions regarding medication management in light of available information.
2.3 Professional skills: By successful completion of the professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, critical care specialty, students should be able to:
C1. Design a drug therapy plan based on patient specific data.
C2. Analyze the patient's signs & symptoms as they relate to drug therapy.
C3. Assess drug efficacy and safety through evaluation of appropriate physical & laboratory parameters.
C4. Identify, prevent and solve drug-related problems
C5. Efficiently write patient follow up to document all patient data including; investigation, diagnosis, lab results, medications
C6. Write effective reports of drug therapy problems (DTP).
2.4 General & transferable skills: By successful completion of Professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, critical care
specialty, students should be able to:
D1. Communicate effectively with patients and other healthcare practitioners.
D2. Use information technology in retrieving updated drug information from different sources.
D3. Self-evaluate and identify his/ her personal learning needs.
D4. Use different sources to obtain information and knowledge including recent guidelines, text books and drug information applications.
D5. Demonstrate effective time management, manage conflict effectively & demonstrate effective negotiation skills.
D6. Demonstrate ability to lead a team.
D7. Learn independently and continuously/ Practice self and continuous learning
Second year
1. Graduate Attributes A graduate of the Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy – Pediatrics and Neonates Specialty will be able to:
1.1 Demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of pediatric and neonatal pharmacotherapy, including the clinical management of complex, multisystem diseases across neonatal, infant, and pediatric age groups.
1.2 Develop, implement, and continuously adapt individualized, age- and weight-appropriate pharmaceutical care plans based on developmental physiology, disease severity, and evolving clinical status.
1.3 Identify, prevent, and resolve complex drug-therapy problems in pediatric and neonatal patients using advanced clinical judgment, with attention to dosing accuracy, formulation suitability, organ immaturity, and safety risks.
1.4 Provide clear, evidence-based drug information, counseling, and education to healthcare professionals and to parents/caregivers, ensuring effective communication tailored to pediatric and neonatal care contexts.
1.5 Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of specialized pediatric and neonatal therapeutic modalities, including respiratory support, fluid and electrolyte management, parenteral and enteral nutrition, therapeutic drug monitoring, dialysis, and supportive technologies, with appropriate pharmacotherapy considerations.
1.6 Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary pediatric and neonatal healthcare teams, contributing actively to shared clinical decision-making and continuity of care.
1.7 Deliver evidence-based pharmaceutical recommendations that enhance medication safety, therapeutic effectiveness, and clinical outcomes in pediatric and neonatal populations.
1.8 Demonstrate professional accountability, ethical practice, and commitment to patient- and family-centered care, quality improvement, and adherence to pediatric and neonatal clinical guidelines.
2. General Standards
2.1 Knowledge & Understanding By successful completion of the Professional Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy – Pediatrics and Neonates Specialty, students should demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and clear understanding of:
A1. Advanced pediatric and neonatal pathophysiology and clinical management of common and complex conditions, including cardiovascular, respiratory, neurological, renal, gastrointestinal, endocrine, hematological, immunological, metabolic, infectious, and surgical disorders.
A2. Principles of evidence-based medicine and critical appraisal of pediatric and neonatal clinical guidelines, trials, and outcomes data.
A3. Pediatric and neonatal medication safety principles, including medication reconciliation, dosing accuracy, high-alert medications, prevention of medication errors, and management of adverse drug events.
A4. Advanced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles in pediatric and neonatal patients, including developmental changes, organ immaturity, critical illness, nutritional status, and organ dysfunction.
A5. Mechanisms and clinical relevance of drug–drug, drug–disease, and drug– nutrition interactions in pediatric and neonatal populations.
A6. Principles of antimicrobial stewardship in pediatrics and neonatology, including age-specific resistance patterns, pharmacodynamic targets, optimal dosing strategies, and toxicity prevention.
2.2 Intellectual (Thinking) Skills By successful completion of the professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, Pediatrics and Neonates specialty, students should be able to:
B1. Critically analyze and interpret clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic data in pediatric and neonatal patients.
B2. Identify, prioritize, and manage multiple concurrent drug-related problems in complex pediatric and neonatal cases.
B3. Integrate pharmacological, physiological, pathological, and diagnostic knowledge to solve advanced pediatric and neonatal clinical scenarios.
B4. Critically evaluate pediatric and neonatal research literature to support evidence-based therapeutic decisions.
B5. Utilize pediatric- and neonatal-specific drug information resources, databases, and clinical decision-support systems effectively.
B6. Assess and balance risk–benefit considerations in individualized pediatric and neonatal treatment plans, including polypharmacy and organ dysfunction.
B7. Select and justify optimal pharmacotherapeutic strategies considering efficacy, safety, age appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, and patient-specific factors.
2.3 Professional Skills By successful completion of the professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, Pediatrics and Neonates specialty, students should be able to:
C1. Design, implement, and adjust comprehensive pharmaceutical care plans for pediatric and neonatal patients based on continuous clinical evaluation.
C2. Monitor and interpret trends in clinical signs, laboratory results, imaging findings, and pharmacokinetic parameters relevant to therapy optimization.
C3. Evaluate treatment efficacy and safety using systematic and ongoing monitoring methods appropriate for pediatric and neonatal care.
C4. Prevent and resolve complex drug-related problems, particularly those involving high-risk medications commonly used in pediatrics and neonatology.
C5. Accurately and consistently document pharmaceutical care activities, interventions, and outcomes in pediatric and neonatal medical records.
C6. Communicate pharmaceutical recommendations effectively through highquality written and verbal reports to multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
2.4 General & Transferable Skills By successful completion of the professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, Pediatrics and Neonates specialty, students should be able to:
D1. Communicate professionally and effectively with healthcare providers, parents, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams in pediatric and neonatal settings.
D2. Apply advanced information technology and clinical decision-support tools to access and apply evidence-based resources efficiently.
D3. Engage in self-assessment and reflective practice to identify learning needs and professional development goals.
D4. Critically appraise pediatric and neonatal clinical guidelines, textbooks, research literature, and electronic drug resources.
D5. Demonstrate effective time management, conflict resolution, and teamwork within demanding clinical environments.
D6. Contribute to leadership, mentorship, and educational activities within pediatric and neonatal pharmacy practice.
D7. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning, professional development, and continuous improvement of pediatric and neonatal pharmaceutical care services.
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