Pharmacovigilance Course in Dubai
This Pharmacovigilance course in Dubai explains how side effects are collected, assessed and reported after a medicine reaches the market.
About the Pharmacovigilance course in Dubai
This Pharmacovigilance course in Dubai explains how side effects are collected, assessed and reported after a medicine reaches the market. It helps pharmacists, nurses, doctors and science graduates in the UAE who want to work in drug safety teams at pharma companies, distributors or hospitals.
Pharmacovigilance is the monitoring of medicines after approval to detect, assess and report side effects. It protects patients by finding safety problems early and informing regulators and prescribers.
Solve Tech's Pharmacovigilance course in Dubai runs for 40 Hours, delivered online, offline and hybrid, with weekend and weekdays batches at our Deira centre near Al Rigga Metro. It suits life science graduates, pharmacists, nurses and healthcare staff moving into specialised roles. Sessions are led by a trainer and built around exercises you complete yourself, so you leave with work you can show. Learners often pair it with Certified Infection Control or Medical Writing. Classroom learners come to Mabrooka Building 04 on Al Muraqqabat Road, a short walk from Al Rigga Metro Exit 2, and online learners follow the same syllabus live. You can compare every option under Clinical & Healthcare courses. Ask a training advisor for the full module list, current fee and next start date.
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Why Solve Tech
- Trainers from the fieldEngineers with design, contracting and facilities experience.
- Project-based learningYou complete the work yourself and your trainer reviews it.
- Flexible batchesWeekday, evening and weekend, in class or live online.
- KHDA-permitted instituteCourse completion certificate, with KHDA attestation for eligible courses.
- Central Deira locationNear Deira Clocktower and Al Rigga Metro Station, Exit 2.
- Honest course adviceAn advisor matches the course to your background.
What You Learn in the Pharmacovigilance Course in Dubai
- Identify adverse events in source reports
- Classify events as serious or non-serious
- Judge causality between drug and event
- Code events and drugs with standard terms
- Complete case processing and narrative writing
- Meet expedited reporting timelines
- Understand signal detection and risk management
- Read GCC and international safety requirements
Who Should Take the Pharmacovigilance Course
- Pharmacists wanting a drug safety career
- Nurses and doctors moving into pharma roles
- Life science graduates seeking regulated work
- Regulatory or quality staff widening their scope
Tools Covered in the Pharmacovigilance Course
- ICH E2A to E2E guidelines
- MedDRA
- WHO Drug Dictionary
- CIOMS I form
- GVP Modules (EMA)
- Oracle Argus Safety (overview)
- Naranjo scale
Benefits of the Pharmacovigilance Training Course
- Prepares you for case processing tasks common in drug safety departments
- Helps pharma and distribution companies in the UAE meet local reporting duties
- Gives context on DHA, DOH and MOHAP expectations for safety reports
- Opens a route from clinical practice into industry safety roles
Pharmacovigilance Course Outline
Module 1: Drug Safety Foundations
- History of drug safety events
- Key terms: ADR, AE, SAE
- Roles in a safety department
- Why post-marketing monitoring matters
Module 2: Regulations and Guidelines
- ICH safety guidelines
- GVP modules overview
- GCC and UAE reporting expectations
- Role of DHA, DOH and MOHAP
Module 3: Case Intake and Assessment
- Sources of safety reports
- Minimum criteria for a valid case
- Seriousness and expectedness
- Causality assessment methods
Module 4: Coding and Narratives
- Coding with MedDRA
- Drug coding basics
- Writing case narratives
- Quality review of cases
Module 5: Reporting and Aggregate Reports
- Expedited reporting timelines
- Periodic safety reports overview
- Following up on missing data
- Submission routes to authorities
Module 6: Signals and Risk Management
- Signal detection basics
- Risk management plans
- Risk minimisation measures
- Safety database concepts
Module 7: Practical Exercise
- Process sample case reports
- Assess seriousness and causality
- Write a short narrative
- Prepare a mock regulatory report
Guides to read before you enrol
Certificate
You receive a Solve Tech course completion certificate after the course and its assessment. KHDA-attested certificates are available for eligible courses. How our certificates work
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View allFAQ About Pharmacovigilance Courses
How long is the Pharmacovigilance course?
The Pharmacovigilance course is 40 Hours.
Who should take the Pharmacovigilance course?
Pharmacists wanting a drug safety career; Nurses and doctors moving into pharma roles; Life science graduates seeking regulated work; Regulatory or quality staff widening their scope.
Which tools are covered in the Pharmacovigilance course?
ICH E2A to E2E guidelines, MedDRA, WHO Drug Dictionary, CIOMS I form, GVP Modules (EMA), Oracle Argus Safety (overview), Naranjo scale.
Can someone without a medical degree join this course?
Yes. Science graduates and other healthcare staff can follow it. Medical terms are explained as they come up, and the exercises use plain case examples.
Does the course cover safety reporting rules in the Gulf?
It covers the general ICH approach and explains how UAE and wider GCC authorities expect reports to be handled. Always check current rules with the relevant regulator for live work.
Is the Pharmacovigilance course available online?
Delivery modes for this course: Online, Offline, Hybrid. Ask an advisor for the next batch in the mode you prefer.
Can I attend on weekends?
This course runs on: Weekend & Weekdays.
Where is the Pharmacovigilance course held in Dubai?
At Solve Tech Training Institute, Office M09, Mabrooka Building 04, Al Muraqqabat Road, near Deira Clocktower. The nearest metro is Al Rigga Station, Exit 2.
What is the fee?
Fees depend on the format and batch. Send an enquiry to receive the current fee.
About Solve Tech Training Institute
Solve Tech Training Institute is a KHDA-permitted technical and occupational skills training centre in Deira, Dubai. We teach engineering, technical and professional courses in the classroom, live online and on site for companies, with trainers who work in the fields they teach. This page is published by the Solve Tech training team and was last updated in October 2026.
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