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, Internal diseases & Nephrology specialty, must be able to:

1.1 Demonstrate advanced knowledge of pharmacotherapy and clinical management of internal medicine and renal disorders, including acute and chronic multisystem diseases encountered in hospital and ambulatory care settings.

1.2 Develop, implement, and adjust individualized pharmaceutical care plans based on patient-specific clinical data, disease progression, renal function, and therapeutic goals.

1.3 Identify, prevent, and resolve complex drug-therapy problems associated with polypharmacy, comorbidities, renal impairment, and long-term pharmacotherapy using advanced analytical and clinical reasoning skills.

1.4 Provide accurate, evidence-based drug information and patient counseling to patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, with special attention to chronic disease management and medication adherence.

1.5 Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of therapeutic modalities relevant to internal medicine and nephrology, including fluid management, electrolyte and acid–base disorders, renal replacement therapies, dialysis, and renal transplantation, with appropriate pharmacotherapy considerations.

1.6 Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary internal medicine and nephrology healthcare teams, contributing to shared decision-making and continuity of care.

1.7 Deliver timely, evidence-based pharmaceutical recommendations that ensure medication safety, therapeutic effectiveness, and optimization of clinical outcomes in internal medicine and renal patients

1.8 Demonstrate professional accountability, ethical practice, and commitment to patient-centered care, adherence to clinical protocols, and continuous quality improvement in internal medicine and nephrology practice.

2. General Standards

2.1 Knowledge & Understanding By successful completion of the professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, Internal diseases & Nephrology specialty, students should demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and clear understanding of the following:

A1. Advanced pathophysiology and pharmacotherapeutic management of internal medicine disorders, including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, hepatic, endocrine, neurological, infectious, hematological, rheumatologic, and oncological diseases.

A2. Advanced principles of renal physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacotherapy, including acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, hypertensive and diabetic nephropathy, and electrolyte and acid–base disorders.

A3. Application of evidence-based medicine, including interpretation of clinical trials, guidelines, and outcome data relevant to internal medicine and nephrology practice.

A4. Medication safety principles in internal medicine and nephrology, including dose adjustment in renal impairment, medication reconciliation, prevention of adverse drug events, and safe use of high-risk medications.

A5. Advanced pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic concepts, including altered drug handling in renal and hepatic dysfunction, dialysis clearance, and transplant-related pharmacotherapy.

A6. Mechanisms and clinical significance of drug–drug, drug–disease, and drug–nutrition interactions in patients with complex comorbidities.

A7. Principles of antimicrobial stewardship in internal medicine and nephrology, including appropriate antimicrobial selection, resistance prevention, and toxicity minimization.

1. 2. Intellectual (Thinking) Skills By successful completion of the professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, Internal diseases & Nephrology specialty, students should be able to:

B1. Critically analyze and interpret clinical, laboratory, imaging, and diagnostic data in internal medicine and nephrology patients.

 B2. Identify, prioritize, and resolve multiple concurrent therapeutic and drug related problems in patients with chronic and multisystem diseases.

B3. Integrate knowledge from pharmacology, pathophysiology, and diagnostics to manage complex internal medicine and renal cases.

B4. Critically evaluate clinical literature to support evidence-based pharmacotherapy decisions in internal medicine and nephrology.

B5. Efficiently utilize drug information resources, clinical databases, and decision-support tools relevant to internal medicine and renal care.

B6. Assess risks and benefits of treatment options in patients with polypharmacy, renal dysfunction, and multiple comorbidities.

B7. Select and justify optimal therapeutic strategies considering efficacy, safety, renal dosing, cost-effectiveness, and patient-specific factors.

1. 3. Professional Skills By successful completion of the professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, Internal diseases & Nephrology specialty, students should be able to:

C1. Design, implement, and modify comprehensive pharmacotherapy plans for internal medicine and nephrology patients based on ongoing assessment.

C2. Monitor therapeutic outcomes through evaluation of clinical signs, laboratory parameters, renal function indices, and treatment response.

C3. Assess medication efficacy and safety through systematic monitoring, including renal dosing adjustments and toxicity surveillance.

C4. Prevent and resolve drug-related problems associated with chronic disease management, dialysis, and transplantation therapies.

C5. Accurately document pharmaceutical care activities, interventions, and follow-up plans in patient medical records.

C6. Communicate pharmaceutical recommendations clearly through professional written and verbal reports to healthcare teams.

1. 4. General & Transferable Skills By successful completion of the professional diploma in clinical pharmacy, Internal diseases & Nephrology specialty, students should be able to:

D1. Communicate effectively and professionally with physicians, nurses, patients, caregivers, and multidisciplinary teams.

D2. Apply information technology and clinical decision-support systems to retrieve and apply evidence-based guidelines efficiently.

D3. Engage in reflective practice and self-directed learning to identify professional development needs.

D4. Critically appraise internal medicine and nephrology guidelines, research publications, and digital drug information resources.

D5. Demonstrate effective time management, teamwork, and conflict resolution in clinical practice settings.

D6. Participate in leadership, mentorship, and educational activities within clinical pharmacy practice.

D7. Commit to lifelong learning and continuous quality improvement in internal medicine and nephrology pharmaceutical care.

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