2021-22 Graduate Academic Catalog

2021–22 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 99 Graduate-Level Course Descriptions PHAR-7351 – PHAR-7364 PHAR-7351 Neurology and Psychiatry Module 5 hours This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with conditions or diseases affecting the neurologic system and psychiatric disorders. The course focuses on the application of principles through a mixture of team-based 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 psychosocial-behavioral issues involved in patient care. Over-the-counter, prescription, herbal and nontraditional therapies, and non-drug therapies are specifically included. Prerequisites: P3 or approval of instructor. PHAR-7352 5 hours Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with hematologic and/or oncologic conditions or diseases and / or palliative care issues. The course focuses on the application of principles through a mixture of problem-based 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 psychosocial-behavioral issues involved in patient care. Over-the-counter, prescription, herbal and nontraditional therapies, and non-drug therapies are specifically included. Prerequisites: P3 or approval of instructor. PHAR-7353 Leadership and Business 3 hours This course will focus on developing the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully manage the business of pharmacy in various models/settings (e.g., privately owned and chain community pharmacies; hospitals/health systems), including entrepreneurship, business planning, human resource management (including employee candidate interviews), pharmacy operations, product/service pricing and reimbursement and business marketing. Further, models of leadership will be reviewed and related skills will be cultivated. Prerequisites: P3 or approval of instructor. 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 or approval of instructor. 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-7361 Pediatric Therapeutics 2 hours This course is designed to prepare students to manage pharmacotherapy in pediatric patients and to advocate for the healthcare needs of children. Students will examine the influence of growth and development on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamics responses in children. Students will also gain an understanding of management of disease states unique to children and will explore the differences in standards of care for children compared to adult patients with similar conditions. Tenets of pediatric care delivery from a biblical worldview are also reinforced. This course focuses on the application of pharmacotherapeutic principles in pediatric patients through the use of cases studies and the flipped classroom environment. Prerequisite: PHAR-7343 Miscellaneous Topics and Special Populations Module. PHAR-7362 Oncology Practice Management 2 hours This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with oncologic conditions or proliferative diseases and the associated sequelae. The course builds off of the disease management principles in PHAR-7352 Hematology, Oncology, and Palliative Care and incorporates practice management concepts as well as literature evaluation. This course is designed to encourage the student to engage with multiple aspects of best practices in order to develop clinical and operational judgment in the field of oncology. Prerequisite: PHAR-7352 Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care. PHAR-7363 2 hours Caring for the Vulnerable and Underserved This course prepares the student to provide care for vulnerable and underserved populations. This course will build off disease management principles of modules covered in P2 year and incorporates practice management concepts as well as practical clinical experience working with underserved populations. This course is designed to encourage the student to engage with multiple aspects of best practices in order to develop judgement in the field of underserved population care. PHAR-7364 Institutional Pharmacy Practice 2 hours This course will be an introduction to advanced hospital and health systems pharmacy that covers the clinical and management aspects of the hospital pharmacy. The course will include current issues affecting hospitals and hospital pharmacy, standards of practice, technology, patient safety, medication management and other topics a pharmacist would need to be familiar with in order to be successful in a pharmacy leadership position within a healthcare system. Prerequisite: P3 in good standing, or with permission of instructor.