2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 57 2015–16 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog Graduate-Level Course Descriptions PHAR-7348 – PHAR-7360 PHAR-7348 Research Seminar 2 hours This research seminar course will discuss topics of current interest in foundational sciences, professional practice, and social and administrative sciences. The course content will consist of paper discussions, invited lectures, student presentations and short written assignments. Student presentations will be based on original research conducted during the first two years of the professional pharmacy program under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Prerequisites: completion of P1 and P2 year of the School of Pharmacy or by approval of the instructor. 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: 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-7352 Oncology and Palliative Care Module –Fa 5 hours This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with 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: 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-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 in good standing in the School of Pharmacy; PHAR-6110 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice; PHAR-6112 Introduction to Self Care; PHAR-6121 Pharmacy Practice Lab I; PHAR-6122 Pharmacy Practice Lab II; PHAR-6150 Drug Information and Informatics; PHAR-6171 Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I: PHAR-6172 Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II; PHAR-6273 Institutional Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I; PHAR-6274 Institutional Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II. 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 Service Learning Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I. 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.