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2014–15 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog
Graduate-Level Course Descriptions
PHAR-7354 – PHAR-7482
PHAR-7354 Special Populations Module
2 hours
This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients
with special medication needs (e.g., geriatrics, pediatrics).
The course focuses on the application of principles through
team-based learning. This is complemented with learning
in small-group settings, simulation and demonstration labs,
and expert consultations in a team-taught, multidisciplinary
environment. The course vertically integrates pharmacology,
medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, anatomy, physiology and
pathophysiology, therapeutics, patient assessment, epidemiology,
and administrative and psycho-social-behavioral issues involved
in patient care. Over-the-counter, prescription, herbal and non-
traditional therapies, and non-drug therapies are specifically
included.. Prerequisites: PHAR-6111 Research Design and
Methodology; PHAR-6130 Medicinal Biochemistry; PHAR-
6131 Pharmaceutical Sciences I; PHAR-6132 Pharmaceutical
Sciences II; PHAR-6133 Genetics and Pharmacogenomics;
PHAR-6134 Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics; PHAR-
6150 Drug Information and Informatics.
PHAR-7355 Capstone
5 hours
The focus of this course is to apply the material learned
in the Disease Modules to describe, optimize and critique
drug therapy in complex patient cases in a variety of practice
settings. The student will present this information in writing and
verbally throughout the course. The activities will include case
presentations, review, analysis and application of the literature,
and written papers. Students will be required to demonstrate
proficiency in patient assessment, medication history, patient
counseling and communication skills through simulated patient
care settings. Prerequisites: P3 in good standing in the School of
Pharmacy; PHAR-6251 Cardiology Module; PHAR-6252 Renal
and Gastrointestinal Module; PHAR-6253 Pulmonology Module;
PHAR-6254 Infectious Disease and Immunology Module; PHAR-
6255 Endocrinology and Dermatology Module; PHAR-6260
Patient Care and Safety; PHAR-7351 Neurology and Psychiatry
Module; PHAR-7352 Oncology and Palliative Care Module;
PHAR-7353 Leadership and Business Module; PHAR-7354
Special Populations Module; PHAR-7375 Introductory Pharmacy
Practice Experience V.
PHAR-7360 Pharmacognosy and Herbal Medicines 2 hours
This course will examine commonly used nutraceutical
supplements and botanical preparations. Currently approved
drugs that were discovered from natural sources as well as
drugs that are based on naturally occurring compounds will be
explored. The course will explore the safety, standardization, and
effectiveness of these medicinal products and the potential for
drug-drug interactions associated with these agents. Prerequisite:
good standing in P1 and P2 years of the School of Pharmacy or
by approval of the instructor.
PHAR-7375
1 hour
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience V
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) in the
first year of the professional curriculum are designed to provide
opportunities for students to practice technical pharmacy skills
in either community or institutional settings. Students in IPPE
will meet with an assigned preceptor for a four-hour period
throughout the semester, totaling 52 contact hours. Students will
demonstrate core practice skills; communication, calculations,
ethics, medication safety, managing resources, wellness,
health promotion, technology, informatics, and critical thinking.
Prerequisites: entrance into the P1 portion of the professional
curriculum.
PHAR-7376
1 hour
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience VI
Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) in the
first year of the professional curriculum are designed to provide
opportunities for students to practice technical pharmacy skills
in either community or institutional settings. Students in IPPE
will meet with an assigned preceptor for a four-hour period
throughout the semester, totaling 52 contact hours. Students will
demonstrate core practice skills; communication, calculations,
ethics, medication safety, managing resources, wellness,
health promotion, technology, informatics, and critical thinking.
Prerequisites: entrance into the P1 portion of the professional
curriculum.
PHAR-7380 Clinical Toxicology
2 hours
This course will cover the basic principles of toxicology,
focusing of toxic responses of select organ systems and patient
populations. The course will also address some of the major
classes of non-pharmacological toxicants, including pesticides and
metals. In addition, the course will provide background on the role
of the poison control center and the role of regulatory toxicology
for human health. Prerequisites: good standing in P2 year,
PHAR-6130 Medicinal Biochemistry, PHAR-6132 Pharmaceutical
Sciences II, and PHAR-6150 Drug Information and Informatics.
PHAR-7385 Holistic Diabetes Management
2 hours
This course is designed to provide learners with enhanced
education on diabetes topics. Emphasis is placed on current
approaches to the medical management of patients with diabetes
as well as the role of interdisciplinary approaches to diabetes
aducation and coaching/case management. Prerequisites: good
standing in P1 and P2 years of the school of Pharmacy or by
approval of the instructor. (Fee: $30)
PHAR-7481
4 hours
Advanced Institutional Experience I
Advanced Institutional Experience I is a required experiential
rotation in the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
sequence. Advanced Institutional Experience I is designed to
foster the development of the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes,
and values of a pharmacist in an institutional pharmacy practice
setting. APPE’s are full-time and are conducted under pharmacist-
preceptors who provide supervision and monitoring. Advanced
experiences emphasize the need for continuity of care throughout
the health care delivery system, including the availability and
sharing of information regarding a patient’s condition, medications,
and other therapies. Prerequisites: entrance into the P1 portion of
the professional curriculum.
PHAR-7482
4 hours
Advanced Community Experience I
Advanced Community Experience I is a required experiential
rotation in the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
sequence. Advanced Community Experience I is designed to
foster the development of the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes,
and values of a pharmacist in an institutional pharmacy practice
setting. APPE’s are full-time and are conducted under pharmacist-
preceptors who provide supervision and monitoring. Advanced
experiences emphasize the need for continuity of care throughout
the health care delivery system, including the availability and
sharing of information regarding a patient’s condition, medications,
and other therapies. Prerequisites: P4 year in good standing.
