E-drug: International Postgraduate Training Course
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Dear E-Druggers,
This is a training course announcement:
International Postgraduate Training Course on
EFFECTIVE DRUG MANAGEMENT AND RATIONAL DRUG USE
The 10th postgraduate certificate Course on "Effective Drug
Management and Rational Drug Use" (EDM/RDU) will be organised by the
School of Pharmacy, which is a WHO Collaborating Centre for Training
in Drug Management and Pharmacy Practice, at The Robert Gordon
University in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK, from 17 May to 16 July 1999.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The course objectives are:
- to identify the constraints and to improve the efficiency in
various areas of the management of pharmaceuticals;
- to improve the rational use of pharmaceuticals at all levels of the
dug supply and health care services;
- to increase awareness of the latest development within the
pharmaceutical profession.
COURSE CONTENT
The course will cover major areas in:
- drug policies and legislation
- selection, estimation and procurement of pharmaceuticals
- store and stock management and distribution
- management of pharmaceutical programmes
- rational drug use including formularies, guidelines and other
sources of drug information
- quality assurance
- role and function of the pharmacist
- drug financing
EDUCATIONAL VISITS
During the course, visits will be made to institutions and facilities
to demonstrate various aspects of drug management and pharmaceutical
care.
TEACHING METHODS
Methods which are used during the course place strong emphasis on
group participation and learning through problem solving activities.
FACILITATORS
Facilitators are selected from The Robert Gordon University
staff and WHO staff as well as experienced guest lecturers. All
facilitators covering drug management and rational use aspects have
significant experience of work and involvement in Asia, Africa and the
Middle East.
COURSE DATES
17 May - 16 July 1999
ACCOMMODATION
Each participant will be offered University self catering
accommodation which has individual study/bedrooms with access to
shared kitchen, lounge, bathroom and laundry facilities. Bed linen,
cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery are provided.
FEES AND COSTS
Fees of UK Pounds 3,300 (approx. Us dollars 5,300) per participant
will cover tuition fees, including course books and materials, and
accommodation fees.
In addition each participant needs an allowance to cover daily
food, clothing and other personal expenses which is a minimum of UK
Pounds 1,500 (approx. US dollars 2,400) for the period of the course.
It is advised to have an additional allowance of UK Pounds 200 for
shipment of course documents and materials.
APPLICATION
Health care professionals involved in the management and
control of pharmaceuticals at national, institutional or
programme levels, are invited to apply.
The course is particularly, but not exclusively, appropriate for
pharmacists.
Adequate knowledge of English in speaking, reading and writing, is
required.
Applicants must find their own sponsors.
Application is by letter/fax with accompanying short CV and copies of
relevant degrees or diplomas and should be addressed to:
EDM/RDU Course Tutor
School of Pharmacy
The Robert Gordon University
Schoolhill
Aberdeen AB10 1FR
Scotland
United Kingdom
For more information contact the Course Tutor by fax or
e-mail:
Fax No. # 44 1224 262555
e-mail address: edmrdu@rgu.ac.uk
This announcement was sent by:
Marthe M. Everard
Manager of WHO Collaborating Centre
The Robert Gordon University
School of Pharmacy
Schoolhill
Aberdeen AB10 1FR
Scotland
United Kingdom
Tel: #44-1224-262533
Fax: #44-1224-262555
E-mail address: m.everard@rgu.ac.uk
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