Máster en Atención Farmacéutica

Program Overview

This online program provides pharmacists with the skills and knowledge to excel in pharmaceutical care, emphasizing an "asistential" approach focusing on patient care. Modules cover communication strategies, medication safety, patient profiles, and research methodologies. Graduates can pursue careers in various pharmaceutical care settings, including community and hospital pharmacies, medication safety, and clinical research.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Máster Universitario en Atención Farmacéutica y Servicios Profesionales Farmacéuticos Asistenciales is a 100% online program designed to equip pharmacists with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in patient care.

Objectives:

The program aims to:

• Develop the skills necessary to manage and organize pharmacy services that prioritize patient care.
• Equip graduates with the knowledge and abilities to effectively communicate with patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Foster a deep understanding of medication safety, pharmacovigilance, and medication errors.
• Enhance the ability to identify and address medication-related problems.
• Develop proficiency in applying research methodologies and statistical analysis to pharmaceutical care.
• Prepare graduates for leadership roles in the field of pharmaceutical care.

Outline:

The program is structured into eight modules, each covering a specific aspect of pharmaceutical care:

Module 1: La Farmacia asistencial del siglo XXI (6 ECTS)

• This module introduces the fundamental concepts of pharmaceutical care.
• Topics include:
• The Spanish National Health System (SNS) and its organization.
• Primary and hospital care structures.
• Roles and responsibilities of the pharmaceutical care professional.
• Medication financing.
• Rational medication use.
• Legislation related to pharmaceutical care.
• Deontology and best practices.
• Topics include:
• Communication in pharmaceutical care.
• Communication with patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Clinical interviewing techniques.
• Motivational interviewing.
• Health education and promotion.
• Collaborative practice between pharmacists and other healthcare professionals.
• Capacity, motivation, and opportunity in pharmaceutical care (CMO model).

Module 3: Servicios profesionales farmacéuticos asistenciales (SPFA) (12 ECTS)

• This module examines the uses, outcomes, and problems associated with medications.
• Topics include:
• Safe medication use.
• Pharmacovigilance.
• Medication errors.
• Medication-related problems (PRM) and negative health outcomes (RNM).
• Pharmaceutical indication, medication and healthcare product dispensing, medication use review, pharmacotherapeutic monitoring, medication reconciliation, and therapeutic adherence.
• Therapeutic non-compliance.
• Nutritional counseling services.
• Home pharmaceutical care.
• Implementation of SPFA: Barriers and opportunities.
• Efficiency and sustainability.

Casos de Uso (12 ECTS)

• This module explores various patient profiles through case studies.
• Topics include:
• Polymedicated elderly patients.
• Women's health: Pregnancy, lactation, and pediatrics.
• Pain management.
• Cardiovascular disease: Cardiovascular risk, diabetes, and hypertension.
• Infectious and autoimmune diseases.
• Psychiatric and neurological disorders.
• Digestive and metabolic diseases.
• Respiratory diseases: COPD and asthma.
• Oncohematological patients.

Module 5: Innovación terapéutica y continuidad asistencial (6 ECTS)

• This module focuses on new technologies applied to pharmaceutical care.
• Topics include:
• Information and communication technologies applied to pharmaceutical care.
• Pharmaceutical care in healthcare transitions (FH_FC).
• Pharmaceutical care for patients with innovative medications.
• The patient as the center of the National Health System.
• Pharmacotherapy optimization.
• Digital pharmaceutical care.

Module 6: Investigación en farmacia asistencial y atención farmacéutica (6 ECTS)

• This module examines research methodologies and statistical analysis in pharmaceutical care.
• Topics include:
• Research in pharmaceutical care and patient care: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods.
• Statistics applied to health sciences research.
• Design of studies in pharmaceutical care.
• Health outcomes in pharmaceutical care.
• Evaluation of clinical and economic outcomes in pharmaceutical care.
• Evaluation of humanistic outcomes in pharmaceutical care.
• Writing and publishing scientific articles.

Module 7: Prácticas profesionales (6 ECTS)

• This module provides practical experience in a real-world setting.
• Students will engage in internships in community or hospital pharmacies to apply their knowledge and skills.

Module 8: Trabajo Fin de Máster (6 ECTS)

• The TFM involves the design of a project related to pharmaceutical care.
• Topics include:
• Selection and justification of the research topic.
• Project feasibility.
• Construction of the theoretical framework.
• Research objectives.
• Materials and methods.
• Collection and analysis of preliminary results.
• Discussion and final considerations of the project.
• Implementation schedule.

Teaching:

• The program utilizes a 100% online format with live virtual classes.
• Recordings of live classes are available for students who cannot attend or wish to review the material.
• The program features expert faculty with extensive professional, teaching, and research experience.
• The program emphasizes experiential learning through real-world case studies and practical applications.

Careers:

• The program prepares graduates for a variety of career paths in pharmaceutical care, including:
• Pharmaceutical care professionals in community and hospital pharmacies.
• Medication safety specialists.
• Pharmacovigilance officers.
• Clinical research coordinators.
• Pharmaceutical care educators.
• Pharmaceutical care consultants.

Other:

• The program is recognized by QS Stars with a global rating of 4
5
for online teaching, employability, internationalization, and online training.
• The program is offered by the Universidad Europea de Madrid, a leading private university in Spain.
• The program is designed to meet the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical care profession.
• The program emphasizes the importance of patient-centered care and the humanization of professional practice.
• The program incorporates innovative technologies to enhance the learning experience.
• The program is supported by collaborations with industry professionals and organizations.
• The program provides opportunities for students to engage in research and contribute to the advancement of pharmaceutical care.
• The program is designed to foster a sense of community among students and faculty.
• The program offers a flexible learning environment that allows students to balance their studies with other commitments.
• The program is committed to providing a high-quality educational experience that prepares graduates for success in their chosen careers.