2018-2019 Graduate Academic Catalog

2018–19 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 73 Graduate-Level Course Descriptions PHAR-7353 – PHAR-7385 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-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)