Course Offerings

Demonstrating your strong knowledge of core medical and scientific concepts will earn respect in the pharmaceutical industry. Your customers/physicians will see you as an added value and resource to their clinical practice. Upon successfully completing and passing all sections, you will receive a Pharmaceutical Representative Certification (PRC) offered by the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA). This course bundle provides a foundational training platform to help you build relationships more effectively by increasing your knowledge in technical, scientific, and medical domains of knowledge. Additionally, this course of study provides all of the cornerstone areas necessary for any pharmaceutical sales representative which includes training on compliance, ethics, and regulations influencing the pharmaceutical industry. In addition, you will learn the origins of medical words and how to recognize prefixes and suffixes used in medical terminology. Then you will learn about the body as a whole and how to differentiate cells, tissues, organs, systems, and cavities. Next, you will learn to define and describe the function of each system of the human body. With an industry-recognized PRC credential and specialized knowledge of medical concepts, you will be prepared to take the next step in your medical career or education.

Course Objectives

Learn the technical and scientific competencies necessary for any successful pharmaceutical sales representative.


Understand industry standards for professional ethics related to certain medicines.


Enhance soft skills and learn how to be an effective sales professional.


Learn medical terminology to better communicate with medical professionals.

Earn a Pharmaceutical Representative Certification (PRC) offered by the Accreditation Council for Medical Affairs (ACMA).

Outline of Instruction

Medical Terminology

Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Contact Hours

110

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

Prior to enrolling in this course, a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or 2 years of professional sales experience is required such as medical device sales, life sales in life sciences, technical sales or other related areas.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology are accessed via links in the lessons:

Medical Terminology for Health Professions (eBook)
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

90% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

If you are interested in pursuing a industry-recognized PRC credential and specialized knowledge of medical concepts in preparation of taking your medical career and education to the next level, this course if for you!

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Courtney Boney
919-532-5581
[email protected]