Pharmacy
Programme
- Attachment programme in Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Clinical Attachment Programme in Oncology
- Attachment programme in Paediatric medicines
- Attachment programme in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) and Neonatology medicines
1) Attachment programme in Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Description
To provide an opportunity for pharmacists to increase their knowledge and expertise Total Parenteral Nutrition in the Laboratory in KKH.
Duration
Two weeks
Entry Criteria
Practising pharmacist
Expected Learning/Learning Objectives
On completion, the trainee will:
- Know the importance of Aseptic dispensing and applying its concepts
- Be confident to do actual preparation of TPN using an automated compounder and be able to demonstrate the proper validation procedure.
- To understand the different nutritional needs of the neonates, paediatric and adult patients
- Understand the preparation of extemporaneous preparations
- Understand the concept of central line drug delivery system for the neonates
- Understand the concept of calcium phosphate compatibility, and IV-TPN compatibility
Teaching Faculty
KKH Total Parenteral Nutrition Laboratory
Class Size
Minimum one/Maximum two
Fees
SGD$800
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates are required to send a request in writing to
Department of Pharmacy
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Fax: +65 6394 2465
Email: clairet@kkh.com.sg
Supporting document:
Detailed Resume
2) Clinical Attachment Programme in Oncology
Description
To provide an opportunity for pharmacists to increase their knowledge and expertise in Paediatric and Gynaecologic Oncology in KKH.
Duration
Five weeks
Entry Criteria
Practising pharmacist
Expected Learning/Learning Objectives
On completion, the trainee will:
- Be exposed and equipped with an understanding of Paediatric Oncology (ALL) and Gynecologic Oncology (Ovarian Cancer)
- Understand the concept of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT) and related complications
- Be exposed and trained in the clinical role and duties of a Clinical Oncology Pharmacist.
- Be trained to develop an understanding and knowledge of Oncology drugs
- Be trained to understand and be able to apply the concept of safe handling and disposal of cytotoxic drugs
Teaching Faculty
KKH Oncology Laboratory.
Class Size
Minimum one/Maximum two
Fees
SGD$2,000
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are required to send a request in writing to
Department of Pharmacy
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Fax: +65 6394 2465
Email: clairet@kkh.com.sg
Supporting document:
Detailed Resume
3) Attachment programme in Paediatric medicines
Description
To provide an opportunity for pharmacy technicians or pharmacists to be exposed to paediatric medicines used in KKH.
Duration
From two to four weeks
Entry Criteria
Dispensing Pharmacy Technician/Practising Pharmacist
Expected Learning /Learning Objectives
On completion, the trainee will:
- understand the general concepts in paediatric drug prescribing
- exposure to the range of paediatric drugs used in KKH and their criteria for selection/inclusion into hospital formulary
- understand the special considerations when prescribing drugs for paediatric patients
- familiarise with paediatric dosing and calculations
- familiarise with common references used for paediatric dosing
- exposure to preparation of extemporaneous syrups
- exposure to clinical practise in paediatric medicines (for Pharmacists)
Teaching Faculty
KKH Children Inpatient Pharmacy
Class size
Minimum one/ Maximum two
Fees
SGD$400 per week per candidate
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are required to send a request in writing to:
Department of Pharmacy
KK Women’s and Children’s hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Fax: +65 6394 2465
Email: clairet@kkh.com.sg
Supporting document:
Detailed resume
4) Attachment programme in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (O&G) and Neonatology medicines
Description
To provide an opportunity for pharmacy technicians or pharmacists to be exposed to drug used in O&G and Neonatology, KKH.
Duration
From two to four weeks
Entry Criteria
Dispensing Pharmacy Technician/Practising Pharmacist
Expected Learning /Learning Objectives
On completion, the trainee will:
- understand the general concepts in O&G and Neonatal drug prescribing
- exposure to the range of specialised women drugs used in KKH and their criteria for selection/inclusion into hospital formulary
- understand the special considerations when prescribing drugs for neonatal patients as well as antenatal/lactating women
- familiarise with neonatal dosing and calculations
- familiarise with the common drug references used in pregnancy or lactating mothers as well as neonates
- exposure to preparation of extemporaneous syrups
- exposure to clinical practise in O&G and Neonatology medicines (for pharmacists)
Teaching Faculty
KKH Women Inpatient Pharmacy
Class size
Minimum one/Maximum two
Fees
SGD$400 per week per candidate
Application Procedure
Interested candidates are required to send a request in writing to:
Department of Pharmacy
KK Women’s and Children’s hospital
100 Bukit Timah Road
Singapore 229899
Fax: +65 6394 2465
Email: clairet@kkh.com.sg
Supporting document:
Detailed resume