2016-2017 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 65 2016–17 Graduate Academic Catalog Graduate-Level Course Descriptions PHAR-7352 – PHAR-7380 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; PHAR-6132 Integrated Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology; 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-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. PHAR-7375 1 hour Service Learning Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I Service Learning Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (Service Learning IPPE) in the third year of the professional curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for students to improve assessment and communication skills, begin appropriate method of disease management, learn how to function effectively in an environment that is less than ideal, and to further establish a foundation of serving the underserved. Students will demonstrate core practice skills; calculations, ethics, medication therapy management, managing resources, wellness, health promotion, technology, informatics, and critical thinking. Students in Service Learning IPPE-I will meet with an assigned preceptor or overseeing manager during each individual experience. Students will complete 100 IPPE contact hours by selecting from a variety of service learning opportunities (i.e, free clinics, health screenings, immunization clinics, disease state presentations, medication therapy management). Prerequisites: entrance into the P1 portion of the professional curriculum. PHAR-7376 1 hour Service Learning Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II Service Learning Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE) in the third year of the professional curriculum is designed to provide opportunities for students to improve assessment and communication skills, begin appropriate method of disease management, learn how to function effectively in an environment that is less than ideal, and to further establish a foundation of serving the underserved. Students will demonstrate core practice skills; calculations, ethics, medication therapy management, managing resources, wellness, health promotion, technology, informatics, and critical thinking. Students in Service Learning IPPE-II will meet with an assigned preceptor or overseeing manager during each individual experience. Students will complete 100 IPPE contact hours by selecting from a variety of service learning opportunities (i.e, free clinics, health screenings, immunization clinics, disease state presentations, medication therapy management). 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 Integrated Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology, and PHAR-6150 Drug Information and Informatics.