Continuous Professional Development courses curated by pharmacists, for pharmacists.
Welcome to the CPD programmes offered by the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association. These high-quality courses will add everyday value to pharmacists, particularly those working in low-resource settings. Each programme, developed by pharmacists, aims to support pharmacists at all stages of their careers, from early careers through to deeper development and for those who seek to focus their roles in specific clinical areas. Some of these courses are open access, in support of our commitment to tackling the global threat of antimicrobial resistance.
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AMS in Practice
In the previous course (Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and Principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS)), we introduced the vital role AMS has…
AMR & Principles of Antimicrobial Stewardship
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most serious global public health threats. Drug-resistant infections are linked to increased mortality…
AMS Toolkit
The Commonwealth Pharmacists Antimicrobial Stewardship (CwPAMS) toolkit acts as a repository of resources and aims to improve antimicrobial stewardship as…
Antimicrobials Overview
Microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites may cause infection or disease in patients. Antimicrobials are used to prevent…
Management of Malaria
Welcome to this course on malaria. We hope you will find it valuable and help you improve your practice in…
Management of tuberculosis in hospital settings
Pharmacists in hospitals play a vital role in the management of patients with tuberculosis (TB) by providing expertise within a…
Management of TB in the Community
Effective management of tuberculosis in the community is vital to reducing the emergence of resistance and improving cure rates. Pharmacists…
Tuberculosis management
Tuberculosis (TB) is a preventable and curable disease, but remains one of the top infectious diseases worldwide, with more than…
Tuberculosis Overview
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the top infectious diseases worldwide. It is preventable and curable; however, in 2019 alone, there…
Hypertension Case Study
Hypertension remains one of the most prevalent modifiable risk factors for the development of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including coronary artery…
Cardiovascular Disease Overview
Welcome to the Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Overview course. CVD is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, responsible for…
Heart Failure
Heart Failure Welcome to this course on Heart Failure (HF) where you will strengthen your understanding of how HF develops,…
Breast Cancer Education Bundle
Welcome to the Breast Cancer Education Bundle. This Bundle is a collaboration between the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association and the International Society…
Sickle Cell Disease
Welcome to this course on Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), developed to support you in understanding and managing one of the…
Diabetes Overview
Diabetes is a significant and growing health challenge. The condition affects millions worldwide, and cases are expected to soar by…
Diabetic Eye Complications
In 2021, 537 million adults were living with diabetes, with 3 in 4 living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).…
Clinical Decision-Making for Management of Sore Throat
Welcome to the Pharmacist-Led Care in Action: Clinical Decision-Making for Management of Sore Throat course. Sore throat is a common…
Clinical Decision-Making for Management of Sore Throat
Welcome to the Pharmacist-Led Care in Action: Clinical Decision-Making for Management of Sore Throat course. Sore throat is a common…
Consultation Skills
This course requires a valid CPA Academy login to access For thousands of pharmacists around the world, access to the…
Applying Quality Improvement Tools and Methods
Applying Quality Improvement Tools and Methods In this second course on Quality Improvement (QI) in pharmacy, you will build on…
Introduction to Quality Improvement
In this introductory course to Quality Improvement (QI) in pharmacy, you will explore how structured approaches can be used to…
Supply chain and substandard and falsified medical products
Increasingly, the pharmaceutical industry is becoming an international market. Medical products are manufactured and distributed across borders and even oceans…
An introduction to Behaviour Change
Healthcare professionals are well placed to understand the role of behaviour in prescribing and prescribing practices and to lead the…
Why our Continuous Professional Development courses are perfect for you
- Convenient and Flexible – bite-sized modules that can be easily accessed on-the-go, to fit learning into your busy schedules. You can learn at your own pace, from anywhere, at any time.
- Accessible – designed with mobile-first technology and low data usage, the responsive design makes it easy to access and learn from your smartphone, tablet or any device.
- Relevant Content that is up to date – developed by pharmacists for pharmacists, ensuring that the content is tailored to the specific needs of pharmacists, especially those working in low-resource settings.
- Recognition – Upon successfully completing a course, you will receive a certificate that can be added to your portfolio, demonstrating your dedication to your professional growth and career.