Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety
Category: Pharmacy & Clinical Research Programmes
Affiliation: ICD-NSDC (Industry-Aligned Healthcare Training)
Mode: Classroom Training + Case-Based Learning
Programme Type: Diploma / Certificate
Programme Overview
Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety is a specialised programme focused on monitoring, evaluating, and preventing adverse effects related to medicines. The course introduces learners to drug safety systems, adverse drug reaction (ADR) reporting, and regulatory practices followed in hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, and clinical research organisations.
This programme is suitable for those interested in medication safety, clinical research support, and regulatory healthcare roles.
Course Duration
- Certificate: 3 – 6 Months
- Diploma: 1 – 2 Years
Key Learning Areas
- Fundamentals of pharmacovigilance
- Adverse drug reaction (ADR) monitoring
- Drug safety data collection and reporting
- Regulatory guidelines and compliance
- Risk management and patient safety
- Ethics in drug safety and clinical research
Subjects / Syllabus Covered
- Introduction to Pharmacovigilance
- Drug Safety & Risk Management
- Adverse Drug Reactions & Signal Detection
- Regulatory Requirements (India & Global Basics)
- Clinical Trial Safety Monitoring
- Medical Terminology & Case Documentation
- Ethics and Legal Aspects in Drug Safety
Practical & Case-Based Training
- ADR case analysis and reporting exercises
- Safety data documentation practice
- Simulated pharmacovigilance workflows
- Case studies from hospital and clinical settings
Eligibility Criteria
- 12th Pass (Science preferred)
- Diploma / Degree holders in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Nursing, or Allied Health (advantage)
- Interest in drug safety and healthcare compliance
Career Opportunities
Graduates can work as:
- Pharmacovigilance Associate (Entry Level)
- Drug Safety Assistant
- Clinical Research Support Executive
- Regulatory Documentation Assistant
Employment Sectors
- Pharmaceutical Companies
- Clinical Research Organisations (CROs)
- Hospitals & Healthcare Institutions
- Regulatory and Drug Safety Units
Why Choose Pharmacovigilance & Drug Safety?
- Growing demand in pharmaceutical and clinical research sectors
- Focus on patient safety and regulatory compliance
- Industry-oriented curriculum
- Suitable for healthcare and life-science graduates
- Strong foundation for clinical research careers
ICD – Institute of Career Development,
Housing Board Junction,
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala, India