2017-2018 Graduate Academic Catalog

2017–18 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 67 Graduate-Level Course Descriptions PHAR-7375 – PHAR-7484 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: P3 or approval of instructor. 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: P3 or approval of instructor. 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. 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 Pharmacy Practice Experience I The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences consist of nine one-month rotations beginning in May following completion of the third professional year and concluding in April of the fourth professional year. Courses are designed to emphasize continuity of care and incorporate acute, chronic, and wellness-promoting patient care services in ambulatory and inpatient/health-system settings. Individual courses will focus on direct patient care, interprofessional interaction and practice, and/or medication dispensing, distribution, administration, and systems management. During these courses, students spend one month (approximately 160 hours) in a variety of practice settings. Students are exposed to the role and responsibilities of the pharmacist in each practice and the importance of the pharmacist in patient care. Prerequisites: P4 or approval of instructor. PHAR-7482 4 hours Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience II The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences consist of nine one-month rotations beginning in May following completion of the third professional year and concluding in April of the fourth professional year. Courses are designed to emphasize continuity of care and incorporate acute, chronic, and wellness-promoting patient care services in ambulatory and inpatient/health-system settings. Individual courses will focus on direct patient care, interprofessional interaction and practice, and/or medication dispensing, distribution, administration, and systems management. During these courses, students spend one month (approximately 160 hours) in a variety of practice settings. Students are exposed to the role and responsibilities of the pharmacist in each practice and the importance of the pharmacist in patient care. Prerequisites: P4 or approval of instructor. PHAR-7483 4 hours Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience III The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences consist of nine one-month rotations beginning in May following completion of the third professional year and concluding in April of the fourth professional year. Courses are designed to emphasize continuity of care and incorporate acute, chronic, and wellness-promoting patient care services in ambulatory and inpatient/health-system settings. Individual courses will focus on direct patient care, interprofessional interaction and practice, and/or medication dispensing, distribution, administration, and systems management. During these courses, students spend one month (approximately 160 hours) in a variety of practice settings. Students are exposed to the role and responsibilities of the pharmacist in each practice and the importance of the pharmacist in patient care. Prerequisites: P4 or approval of instructor. PHAR-7484 4 hours Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience IV The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences consist of nine one-month rotations beginning in May following completion of the third professional year and concluding in April of the fourth professional year. Courses are designed to emphasize continuity of care and incorporate acute, chronic, and wellness-promoting patient care services in ambulatory and inpatient/health-system settings. Individual courses will focus on direct patient care, interprofessional interaction and practice, and/or medication dispensing, distribution, administration, and systems management. During these courses, students spend one month (approximately 160 hours) in a variety of practice settings. Students are exposed to the role and responsibilities of the pharmacist in each practice and the importance of the pharmacist in patient care. Prerequisites: P4 or approval of instructor.