2019-2020 Graduate Academic Catalog

2019–20 Graduate Academic Catalog Page 85 Graduate-Level Course Descriptions PHAR-7342 – PHAR-7360 PHAR-7342 Law and Legal Affairs Module 2 hours This course will introduce students to the systems (legislative and regulatory bodies, both state and federal) by which laws and regulations related to the practice of pharmacy are created and/or promulgated, and establish an understanding regarding the historical framework of present laws and regulations. The course will subsequently focus on the laws and rules governing the practice of pharmacy in the state of Ohio as a guide to understanding the same across the nation. Finally, the course will introduce students to, and engage them in, the regulation enforcement and disciplinary roles of the Ohio Board of Pharmacy. Prerequisites: P3 or approval of instructor. PHAR-7343 3 hours Miscellaneous Topics and Special Populations Module This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with special medication needs (e.g., geriatrics, pediatrics, immunologic complications). 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 nontraditional therapies, and nondrug therapies are specifically included. Additional miscellaneous disease states will be covered in this course. Prerequisites: P3 or approval of instructor. PHAR-7344 Advanced Bioethics 2 hours This course will explore the philosophical and theological foundations for professional, biomedical, and clinical ethics. Using case studies on different issues like contraception, abortion, euthanasia, personhood, and research ethics, this course will discuss and analyze them from different worldviews and contrast them with a biblical worldview. Prerequisites: P3 or approval of instructor. PHAR-7345 Advanced Drug Information 1 hour This course is the second in a series that connects data's creation and relationship to information, followed by the constitution of knowledge and its use in the provision of patient care. The focus of this course willl be to expand the foundational knowledge gained in PHAR-6135 to enhance student pharmacists' knowledge through mastery of drug information concepts to enable students to retrieve, evaluate and analyze drug and health- related information. Prerequisites: P3 or approval of instructor. 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: P3 or approval of 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: P3 or approval of instructor. PHAR-7352 5 hours Hematology, Oncology and Palliative Care This course prepares the student to manage therapy of patients with hematologic and/or 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: P3 or approval of instructor. 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.