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PH-402 — Pharmacy / Health Establishment Dispensing
Secure storage, compliant dispensing, patient counselling, and pharmacovigilance for cannabis medicines — aligned with CLA Medical Division standards.
At-a-Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Module Code | PH-402 |
| Title | Pharmacy / Health Establishment Dispensing |
| Duration & Delivery |
15 hours total • 12h e-learning (asynchronous modules) • 3h live simulation (virtual counter role-play + case reviews) |
| Prerequisites |
Required: CC-101 (Law & Compliance), HS-102 (Health & Safety) Recommended: QAC-104 (Quality Assurance & Compliance Reporting) |
| Certificate Awarded |
CLA Certificate — Cannabis Dispensation Compliance (PH-402) Validity: 2 years (renewal requires refresher training + updated protocols) |
| Accreditation | CLA Medical Division |
| Individual Fee |
XCD $1,980 per participant Group or institutional rates available. Includes LMS access, interactive simulation, assessment, and certification. A share of each enrollment contributes to the NCRC / CLA training fund. |
Learning Outcomes
- Implement secure storage, inventory control, and compliant dispensing procedures for cannabis medicines.
- Counsel patients on safe use, dosage, contraindications, and drug interactions.
- Maintain accurate records — prescription validation, patient logs, and adverse event reports.
- Apply pharmacovigilance protocols and escalate Serious Adverse Events (SAEs) to CLA.
- Integrate ethical and legal requirements into daily pharmacy practice.
Curriculum Breakdown (15 Hours)
- Module 1 (3h): Legal & Regulatory Framework
Integrated Cannabis Act (dispensing provisions) • CLA regulations for pharmacies & health establishments • Prescription validation & compliance checks - Module 2 (3h): Storage & Inventory Management
Secure storage standards (safes, climate control, restricted access) • Daily/weekly/monthly reconciliation • Track-and-trace usage at dispensing sites - Module 3 (3h): Dispensing & Patient Counselling
Dosing forms & administration (oils, capsules, vaporization, topicals) • Contraindications, side effects, interactions • Counselling techniques & adherence support - Module 4 (3h): Pharmacovigilance & Record-Keeping
Adverse event identification & reporting (SAE protocols) • Patient record requirements & confidentiality • Reporting workflows: CLA → medical practitioner → health establishment - Module 5 (3h): Live Simulation & Case Reviews
OSCE-style counter simulations (dispensing + counselling) • Case reviews (chronic pain, oncology, psychiatric indications) • Incident reporting drill
Teaching Methods
- Interactive e-learning lectures with real-world dispensing examples.
- Virtual role-play simulations (dispensing & counselling).
- Case-based learning — error prevention, patient safety, compliance.
- Practical exercises: mock prescriptions, SAE reports, and track-and-trace logs.
Assessment
- Online quiz — 40%
- OSCE-style virtual counter simulation — 40%
- Record-keeping & reporting exercise — 20%
Materials Provided
CLA “Dispensing Handbook for Pharmacies & Clinics” • Patient counselling checklists • SAE reporting templates • Track-and-trace workflow guide
License Alignment
Mandatory for: Dispensary staff in licensed pharmacies & clinical facilities handling cannabis medicines.
Recommended for: Hospital medication officers, clinic administrators, and health establishment supervisors overseeing compliance.
Recognized by Industry & Government
CaribCanna – The Caribbean Academy of Cannabis Sciences – is the recognized training provider accredited to deliver the mandatory Licensing Programs in Dominica.
