2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 61 2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog Graduate-Level Course Descriptions PHAR-6241 – PHAR-6264 PHAR-6241 Renal Module 3 hours This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with conditions or diseases affecting the kidneys. The course focuses on the application of principles through a mixture of learning in small-group settings, simulation and demonstration labs, and expert consultations in a team-taught, multidisciplinary environment. The course vertically integrates basic pharmaceutical sciences with therapeutics, patient assessment, epidemiology, and psycho-social-behavioral issues involved in the care of renal patients. Prerequisites: P2 standing. PHAR-6242 Gastrointestinal Module 3 hours This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with conditions or diseases affecting the gastrointestinal system. The course focuses on the application of principles through a mixture of problem-based learning in small-group settings, simulations, 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- behaviorial issues involved in patient care. Over-the-counter, prescription, herbal and nontraditional therapies, and nondrug therapies are specifically included. Prerequisites: P2 standing. PHAR-6243 Cardiology I Module 3 hours This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with conditions or diseases affecting the cardiovascular system. The course focuses on the application of principles through a mixture of learning in small-group settings, simulation and demonstration labs, and expert consultations in a team-taught, multidisciplinary environment. The course vertically integrates basic pharmaceutical sciences with therapeutics, patient assessment, epidemiology, and administrative and psycho-social- behavioral issues involved in the care of cardiovascular patients. Prerequisites: P2 standing. PHAR-6244 Cardiology II Module 3 hours This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with conditions or diseases affecting the cardiovascular system. The course focuses on the application of principles through a mixture of learning in small-group settings, simulation and demonstration labs, and expert consultations in a team-taught, multidisciplinary environment. The course vertically integrates basic pharmaceutical sciences with therapeutics, patient assessment, epidemiology, and administrative and psycho-social- behavioral issues involved in the care of cardiovascular patients. Prerequisites: P2 standing. PHAR-6260 Patient Care and Safety 2 hours This course provides an introduction to patient assessment. Topics include taking a medical history and review of systems, cultural competency, health literacy, interpretation of laboratory and diagnostic tests, documentation of patient care activities and writing progress notes, therapeutic plan development, and patient safety issues. Prerequisite: P2 in good standing. PHAR-6261 Respiratory Module 2 hours This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with conditions or diseases affecting the pulmonary system. 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 nondrug therapies are specifically included. Prerequisites: P2 standing. PHAR-6262 3 hours Infectious Disease and Immunology Module I This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with conditions or diseases affecting the immune system and/ or caused by infection. In particular, special attention will be paid to bacterial and viral infections. The course focuses on the application of principles through a mixture of team-based learning, problem-based learning, other active learning styles, simulation and demonstration labs, and expert consultations in a team-taught, multidisciplinary environment. The course vertically integrates pharmacology, microbiology, 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 nondrug therapies are specifically included. Prerequisites: P2 standing. PHAR-6263 3 hours Infectious Disease and Immunology Module I This course expands on the content and principles taught in PHAR-6262. This course continues to prepare the student to manage therapy of patients with conditions or diseases affecting the immune system and/or caused by infection. In particular, special attention will be paid to opportunistic infections, HIV, and parasitic infections. The course focuses on the application of principles through a mixture of team-based learning, problem-based learning, other active learning styles, simulation and demonstration labs, and expert consultations in a team-taught, multidisciplinary environment. The course vertically integrates pharmacology, microbiology, 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 nondrug therapies are specifically included. Prerequisites: P2 standing. PHAR-6264 Endocrine Module 4 hours This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with conditions or diseases affecting the endocrine system. The course focuses on the application of principles through team- based learning. This is complemented with learning in small group settings, 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 nontraditional therapies, and nondrug therapies are specifically included. Prerequisites: P2 standing.