The Pharmacovigilance (PV) course introduces you to the general principles and

concepts of pharmacovigilance and discusses the adverse event reporting systems in the Philippines. This PV course is targeted for professionals who shape, manage, or are part of the DOH and FDA pharmacovigilance system.

At the end of this course, the learner will be able to:

Module 1. Principles and Concept of Pharmacovigilance

• Provide the background of pharmacovigilance

• Explain the principles and concept of patients safety

• Describe types of adverse effects including adverse drug reaction, adverse events, and adverse events following immunization

• Define what pharmacovigilance is

• Explain why pharmacovigilance is important for ensuring patient safety

Module 2. Reporting in Pharmacovigilance

• Identify the structure and stakeholders for adverse events reporting

• Describe different types of reporting systems for adverse events

• Compare the strengths and limitations of different types of reporting systems; and

• Identify WHAT, WHERE, and HOW to report adverse events

The PSS course is divided into 2 modules covering topics that aim to improve access to and appropriate use of quality-assured, safe and effective medical products and other health technologies, and to related services, which we will call “pharmaceutical services.” The course will also define pharmaceutical systems terms and provide a high-level overview of the pharmaceutical systems strengthening approach.

At the end of each module, the learner will be able to:

Module 1. Access and use of safe, effective, quality-assured, affordable medical products

• Define pharmaceutical systems in the context of health systems

• Describe the pharmaceutical systems strengthening approach as a systematic, analytical, and evidence-based process that assists countries in achieving sustainable improvements in access to and appropriate use of safe, effective, and quality-assured medical products and services

• Apply systems thinking to identify major factors and barriers to ensure access to and appropriate use of medical products and related services, and design interventions to sustainably address them

• Illustrate the use of multiple interventions at different levels of health and pharmaceutical systems to address the complex factors that pose barriers to ensuring access to and use of quality medical products and services

Module 2: Overview of pharmaceutical systems and pharmaceutical systems strengthening

• Identify why medical products are of utmost importance to public health and why access to medical products and the services that ensure their appropriate use is challenging in these settings

• Explain why access to and appropriate use of medical products and related pharmaceutical services is crucial to attaining universal health coverage (UHC) and solving current global health challenges

• Describe key concepts such as access to medical products, essential medicines, appropriate use, and pharmaceutical services

This course aims to provide a better understanding of an effective and efficient warehouse operations management that can increase operational efficiency and reduce costs while improving customer satisfaction.

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

• Define Supply Chain Management, Warehousing and Warehouse Management

• Describe the functions of a warehouse

• Explain the importance of an effective warehouse management

• Identify different requirements/components of warehouse management

• Appreciate the principles of Good Storage Practices in the context of an effective warehouse management

Procurement and Supply Chain Management (PSCM) is a critical enabling factor in the implementation of public health programs' initiatives in the context of Universal Healthcare (UHC) Act which aims to improve access to and appropriate use of safe, effective, and quality-assured medical products and services. This course equips the learners to better understand the functions of the PSCM and its importance in achieving increased program impact, enhanced quality care and improved cost-effectiveness in public health service delivery.

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

• Define Procurement and Supply Chain Management and explain its importance

• Understand the functions of Procurement and Supply Chain Management

• Describe other PSCM Functions such Reverse Logistics & Pharmaceutical Waste Management

This course is designed to contextualize Inventory Management and Good Distribution Practice, as well as the concepts and practices that can reduce inventory inaccuracies, reduce stock-outs, and safe distribution.

At the end of the course, the learner will be able to:

• Define Inventory Management and Good Distribution Practice (GDP)

• Explain the importance of inventory management and Good Distribution Practice (GDP)

• Explain the process of Ordering stocks, Keeping and Distributing and controlling the inventory

• Identify the principles and elements of Good Distribution Practice (GDP)