Certified Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (Exam Included)

Overview

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.

The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.

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.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

What you will learn

• Professional ethics related to opioid use
• Ways to prevent fraud and abuse of prescription drugs
• Medical terminology and abbreviations
• FDA laws and regulations related to pharmaceutical industry marketing
• Pharmacoeconomic and pharmacology principles
• Anatomical and physiological effects of drugs
• How to analyze peer-reviewed literature

How you will benefit

• Learn the technical and scientific competencies necessary for any successful pharmaceutical sales representative
• Understand industry standards for professional ethics related to certain medicines
• Enhance your 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)