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Provides students with an opportunity to determine their career goals in the
health professions through activity-oriented classes and discipline-specific
career information. Addresses self-assessment, career exploration,
decision-making, and goal implementation.
Covers structure and function of cells, tissues, and organs, including the
muscular, immune, and nervous systems. Includes survey of human anatomy and
physiology using experiments, specimens, and computer simulation. Oriented to
students in the health professions. Prereq. BIO1142 or CHM1122, and BIO1109.
Covers structure and function of the various life-supportive systems not
covered in the first quarter. Includes survey of human anatomy and physiology
using experiments, specimens, and computer simulation. Oriented to students in
the health professions. Prereq. PAH1202 or permission of instructor.
Presents an objective discussion of the alternative medical methods. Emphasizes
theory of alternative methods, principles of treatment, and the effects of
alternative methods. Discusses the complete theory of homeopathy and Chinese
medicine and the possible physiological and biochemical explanations of the
beneficial effects of alternative methods.
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PAH 1776
Junior/Senior Honors Thesis
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4 QH |
Provides students with an opportunity to become involved with faculty on either
ongoing research projects or student-initiated scholarly activities. Encourages
and assists students in writing, presenting, and publishing their research.
Allows students to gain an awareness and some understanding of a discipline or
area of study in the allied health professions while developing an appreciation
for research methods and the process of scientific inquiry. Requires a
junior/senior thesis. Prereq. Honors participation.
Designed to be attached to a predesignated professional course in the student's
major and offered at the discretion of the faculty member(s) teaching the
course. For further details, contact the honors office (1 NI) or PAH honors
adviser. Prereq. Honors participation and permission of instructor.
Introduces pharmacologic principles, with the individual pharmaceuticals of
drug groups and individual pharmaceuticals of particular importance in the
diagnosis and treatment of disease. Focuses primarily on the applications of
such principles and agents to the nursing profession. Prereq. Nursing majors
only, BIO1120, BIO1164, and CHM1107.
Continues the topics introduced in PCL1305. Prereq. Nursing majors, PCL1306.
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PCL 1409
Pharmacology for the Respiratory-Care Practitioner
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4 QH |
Provides an orientation to pharmacology, including the scope of pharmacology;
definitions; drug standards; drug legislation; names, sources, and active
constituents; and pharmaceutical preparations of drugs relating to the
respiratory-care practitioner. CPS students only or permission of instructor.
Prereq. PAH1202 and PAH1204.
Special Research Project (Pharmacology)
Provides opportunity for directed study or research in pharmacology/toxicology
wherein the student may undertake in-depth investigation of an area of
specialized interest. Prereq. Permission of instructor and program director.
Pharmaceutics Special Research Project
Provides opportunity for directed study or research in one of the
pharmaceutical sciences, wherein the student may undertake
in-depth investigation of an area of specialized interest. Prereq. Permission
of instructor(s) and program director.
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PHP 1102
The Profession of Pharmacy
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2 QH |
Introduces pharmacy freshman students to the profession of pharmacy. Discusses
pharmacist roles in health-care delivery, pharmacy demographics, drug component
of health care, pharmacy education, pharmacy law, ethics and professionalism,
and professional pharmacy associations.
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PHP 1300
Pharmacotherapeutics for Physical Therapy Practice
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2 QH |
Covers the effects and side effects that are encountered by the physical
therapy practitioner. Prereq. CHM1105 and CHM1106, CPS1615, PTH1001, PTH1203,
PTH1252 and PTH1253, PTH1316, PTH1325, PTH1352, and PSY1111 and PSY1112.
Focuses on basic concepts of pathophysiology for pharmacy, toxicology, and
respiratory therapy majors, emphasizing disease processes and alterations of
normal organ functions. Prereq.
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PHP 1501
Ambulatory Pharmacy Externship
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4 QH |
Involves a 400-hour (10 weeks 3 40 hours/week) structured practicum in
community pharmacy. Includes applied aspects of community pharmacy management;
medication dispensing; and patient-oriented services such as prescription and
nonprescription medication, consultation, and patient-profile monitoring.
Prereq. PHP1301, PHP1601, and PHP1609.
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PHP 1505
Hospital Pharmacy Externship
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4 QH |
Provides students with the learning experience needed to develop competency in
the delivery of pharmacy services within a hospital setting. The student
receives information and hands-on experience in all phases of inpatient and
outpatient dispensing; monitoring drug utilization; hospital committee
activities; utilizing hospital reference material; and hospital managerial
skills and procedures. Prereq. PHP1609 and senior standing. Taken concurrently
with PHP1506.
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PHP 1506
Clinical Pharmacy Clerkship
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8 QH |
Involves assignment to a clinical site for five full days per week to observe
patient response to medication and to evaluate and advise on all factors that
may modify efficacy, safety, and economy of therapy. Offers campus seminar with
student presentations on current therapeutic topics. Prereq. PHP1609 and senior
standing.
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PHP 1605
Introduction to Sterile Products
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4 QH |
Introduces pharmacists' role in manufacturing and using sterile products.
Covers intravenous incompatibilities, aseptic technique, sterile room
equipment, quality control, safe handling
of cancer chemotherapeutic agents, and sterile product room
systems and design. Discusses a variety of sterile products, including
parenteral nutrition, small and large volume parenterals, irrigating solutions,
cancer chemotherapeutic agents, and ophthalmic preparations. Emphasizes
developing an ability to interact with other health professionals. Offers
experience using laboratory equipment to prepare sterile products. Prereq.
Junior or senior pharmacy majors only or permission of instructor.
Emphasizes the role of chemotherapy in the management of malignant disease.
Discusses clinical applications of specific chemotherapeutic agents, with the
remainder of the course concentrating on specific disease states. Covers
related topics such as pain control in cancer patients, control of nausea and
vomiting, principles of cancer research, cancer quackery, and adverse effects
of chemotherapy. Prereq. Fourth-year pharmacy major or permission of
instructor.
Reviews the fundamentals of basic immunology, including humoral and
cell-mediated immunity, the major histocompatibility complex (MHC), and
cytokines, then progresses to in-depth discussion of immunological diseases and
disorders, including hypersensitivity, infectious disease, congenital and
acquired immunodeficiencies including AIDS, cancer immunology, transplantation,
and autoimmunity. Discusses various important immunotherapeutic modalities,
including monoclonal antibodies, cytokines, and recombinant DNA technology
products. Prereq. PharmD student or permission of instructor.
Special Research Project
Provides opportunity for directed study or research in clinical pharmacy or
pharmacy administration, wherein the student may undertake in-depth
investigation of an area of specialized interest. Prereq. Permission of
instructor.
Special Research Project (Medicinal Chemistry)
Offers directed study or research in one of the medicinal chemistry areas,
wherein students may undertake in-depth investigation of an area of specialized
interest. Prereq. Permission of instructor and program director.
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PMD 1100
Introduction to the Profession of Pharmacy
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2 QH |
Introduces pharmacy freshman students to the profession of pharmacy. Discusses
pharmacist roles in health-care delivery, pharmacy demographics, drug component
of health care, pharmacy education, pharmacy law, ethics and professionalism,
and professional pharmacy associations. Prereq. First year of the PharmD
curriculum.
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PMD 1102
Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
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1 QH |
Serves as an introduction to the technical knowledge and skills required in
both community and institutional pharmacy practice. Prereq. First year of the
PharmD curriculum.
Introduces the structures, functions, and metabolism of amino acids, proteins,
carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Discusses the mechanisms of enzyme
reactions, enzyme kinetics, vitamins, biological oxidation reduction reactions,
and bioenergetics, as well as various inborn errors of metabolism. Prereq.
Third year of the PharmD curriculum, BIO1109, and CHM1269.
Examines the evolution of the American health-care delivery system from the
early forms of organized institutional health care through the dynamic, and
increasingly integrated and managed-care system of the present health-care
industry. Examines the interaction of regulatory, economic, political, and
social aspects with particular emphasis on pharmacy practice. Discusses current
proposals for health reform and various state initiatives as well as
international examples. Considers the impact and consequence of actions in one
era on the structure and function of health care in later years. Prereq. Third
year of the PharmD curriculum or permission of instructor.
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PMD 1302
Communications Skills for Pharmacists
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4 QH |
Introduces practical communications skills used in pharmacy practice settings,
focusing on group discussion, interpersonal communication, medication
counseling, and public speaking. Practices and critiques language, listening,
nonverbal communication, self-monitoring, group problem-solving, and
presentation skills. Students are expected to participate in a group
discussion, write a paper on interpersonal communication, conduct a patient
counseling session, and present a speech using rhetorical techniques and visual
aids to explain clearly a technical process or concept. Prereq. Third year of
the PharmD curriculum.
Provides students with an understanding of the principles of physiology.
Discusses physiological information mostly related to cell physiology, muscle
physiology, and physiology of the nervous system. Focuses on the physiological
mechanisms of the major organ systems. Physiological information will be
related to the specific areas of pharmacology. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD
curriculum, BIO1109.
Provides students with knowledge of anatomy in a laboratory setting. Focuses on
anatomical structures of the major organ systems. Emphasizes
structure-functional relationship. Study of gross anatomy is aided by computer
programs and by microscopy of the available histology slides. Physiological
information is related to the specific areas of anatomy. Prereq. Third year of
the PharmD curriculum, BIO1109.
Presents and discusses the fundamentals of basic immunology, including the
properties of the immune response, the cells and tissues involved in the immune
system, major histocompatibility complex, T-cell activation, B-cell activation
and antibody structure, cytokines, complement, immune response regulation, as
well as selected immunological disease states and potential immunotherapeutic
options. Consists of lectures and a weekly session in which primary literature
is discussed and analyzed, and patient cases may be discussed. Prereq. Third
year of the PharmD curriculum, PMD1300.
Examines the mechanisms of human disease, emphasizing fundamental principles of
cellular biology. Dedicates early sessions to understanding normal cell
biology, cell vulnerabilities, and cellular responses to injury. Discusses
systemic responses to injury including inflammation, immunity, and hemostasis.
A detailed discussion of oncogenesis is followed by a system-by-system review
of disease states. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, PMD1300, and
PMD1303.
Provides students with an understanding of the principles of physiology.
Discusses physiological information mostly related to cardiovascular,
respiratory, digestive, urinary, and endocrine systems. Focuses on the
physiological mechanisms of the major organ systems. Physiological information
is related to the specific areas of pharmacology. Prereq. Third year of the
PharmD curriculum, BIO1109, PMD1303, PMD1304.
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PMD 1313
Human Physiology Laboratory
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1 QH |
Focuses on physiology of the major organ systems. Students actively participate
in discussions concerning physiological functions of the organ systems.
Interactive CD-ROMs allow each student to study in-depth the functioning of
each organ system. Structure-functional relationship is stressed where
physiological information is related to the specific areas of pharmacology.
Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, PMD1303, PMD1304, and PMD1312
(concurrent).
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PMD 1320
Medical Microbiology and Antimicrobials
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5 QH |
Reviews the structure and physiology of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and
viruses, and then surveys the members of each of these groups of organisms that
commonly colonize and/or cause significant disease in humans. The survey
focuses on human organ systems such as skin and mucous membranes,
gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urinary tracts, central nervous system,
blood and lymphatics, and others. As the students develop knowledge of
microorganisms that cause disease of each of these organ systems, the chemistry
of available antimicrobial therapeutic agents is introduced, and this
information integrated with a reminder of the relevant microbial target enzyme
or physiological process. When possible, demonstration cultures of
microorganisms are made available to students, and computer study guides or
Kodachrome slide sets are available for review. Prereq. Third year of the
PharmD curriculum, PMD1300, and PMD1310.
Builds on the principles begun in PMD1311 and examines the mechanisms of human
disease, emphasizing fundamental principles of cellular biology. Involves a
system-by-system review of the disease state, including renal disease, fluid
and electrolyte disorders, gastrointestinal, neurological, and musculoskeletal
diseases. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum, PMD1311, and PMD1303.
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PMD 1322
Pharmaceutical Calculations
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2 QH |
Students investigate the application of mathematical concepts in pharmacy.
Emphasizes improving problem-solving skills, learning systems of measurement,
and performing basic arithmetic calculations as they relate to the practice of
pharmacy. Computer-aided instruction is available. This course is a module,
intended to be taken in conjunction with PMD1323. Prereq. Third year of the
PharmD curriculum, MTH1108, CHM1269, and PMD1300.
Focuses on the formulation and administration of pharmaceutical preparations.
Emphasizes pharmaceutical dosage forms, including both industrial formulation
and extemporaneous compounding. Prereq. Third year of the PharmD curriculum,
CHM1269, MTH1108, PHY1203, and PMD1300.
Provides students an opportunity to reflect upon their cooperative education
experiences with faculty and peers, and to reinforce skills learned in PMD1322.
Emphasizes the connection
of theory to practice in utilizing pharmaceutical calculations. Students review
the `Early Experiential Skills Set' with their cooperative education
coordinator and are referred to appropriate faculty for remediation, if
necessary. Satisfies the ACE objectives of developing skills related to
effective thinking, communication, connecting theory to practice, and
interpersonal skills. Prereq. COP1010.
Focuses on the study of physiochemical theories and principles and their
application to pharmaceutical systems. Covers thermodynamics, ionic equilibria,
solubility, complexation, interfacial phenomena, rheology, course dispersion,
diffusion and membrane transport, and chemical kinetics. Prereq. Satisfactory
completion of entry-level PharmD curriculum through quarter 11.
A combined lab course incorporating dosage forms preparation and physical
pharmacy analysis. Students learn to apply the fundamental principles and
techniques of pharmaceutics to the lab preparation and use of various
pharmaceutical products. Students also learn to apply physiochemical principles
of analysis to quality control and biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics
exhibited. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of entry-level PharmD curriculum
through quarter 11.
Introduces the principles and basic concepts of pharmacology and the general
mechanisms of drug action, including drug-
receptor interactions. Discusses the major drug classes affecting the
peripheral autonomic and central nervous systems, including anxiolytics,
sedative-hypnotics, anesthetics, anticonvulsants, neuroleptics,
antidepressants, and antimanic agents. Considers therapeutic uses, mechanisms
of drug action, undesirable actions, including side effects and adverse
reactions. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of entry-level PharmD curriculum
through quarter 11.
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PMD 1404
Research Methods and Biostatistics
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4 QH |
Covers aspects of experimental design and hypothesis testing. Uses critical
reading of clinical trials, observational studies, and problem sets to
illustrate principles of research design, conduct, and analysis. Students are
required to complete a research protocol. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of
PharmD curriculum through quarter 11.
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PMD 1410
Pharmacokinetics and Biopharmaceutics
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4 QH |
Focuses on the basic principles and methods of biopharmaceutics and
pharmacokinetics. Covers the kinetics of drug absorption, distribution,
metabolism and excretion: linear and nonlinear pharmacokinetics; general
concept of one- and two-compartment models with instantaneous (e.g., IV bolus)
or zero-order (e.g., IV infusion) or first-order (e.g., oral administration or
IM injection) input; evaluation of bioavailability and investigation of the
factors affecting drug availability; influence of the route of administration
and the dosage form and regimen on bioavailability; bioequivalence study;
multiple dosing kinetics; general approaches to dosage adjustment in renal
disease; and noncompartmental analysis. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of
PharmD curriculum through quarter 13.
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PMD 1411
Drug Information and Evaluation
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4 QH |
Allows students to develop the skills necessary to become effective providers
of drug information. An effective provider assesses and evaluates drug
information needs and evaluates, communicates, and applies data from the
published literature and other sources to optimize patient care. These skills
are developed through three main areas: didactic instruction, drug information
question presentations, and one drug information paper. Prereq. Satisfactory
completion of PharmD curriculum through quarter 13.
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PMD 1412
Nonprescription Medication
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4 QH |
Provides an overview of the types of over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
Discusses correct use, precautions, and adverse effects in a variety of patient
populations. Addresses the issue of counseling different types of patients.
Prereq. Satisfactory completion of entry-level PharmD curriculum through
quarter 13.
Continues discussion of topics introduced in Pharmacology 1 (PMD1402). Deals
primarily with major drug classes affecting
the central nervous system (narcotics, drugs of abuse), cardiovascular and
renal systems, local anesthetics, autocoids, and nonsteroidal anti-inflamatory
drugs. Prereq. Satisfactory completion of PharmD curriculum through quarter 13.
Provides students an opportunity to reflect upon their cooperative education
experiences with faculty and peers, and to reinforce class work from PMD1320.
Emphasizes the connection of theory of proper antibiotic usage to current
pharmacy practice, utilizing cases while on co-op. Students review the `Early
Experiential Skills Set' with their co-op coordinator and are referred to
appropriate faculty for remediation, if necessary. Satisfies the ACE objectives
of developing skills related to effective thinking, communication, connecting
theory to practice, and interpersonal skills. Prereq. COP1010.
The integrated sciences (PMD1420, PMD1550, and PMD1554) are didactic courses in
advanced pathophysiology, pharmacotherapeutics, and application of scientific
and clinical literature to patient care. The major emphasis of these courses is
placed on (1) the pharmacotherapeutic management of the disease states most
frequently encountered in practice; (2) the considerations and precautions that
are required in the proper selection and dosing of drugs most frequently used
in these disease states; and (3) the recognition of clinically significant
efficacious and/or toxic drug effects. This first course focuses on the
problem-oriented medical record. Medical problems are presented in subjective,
objective, assessment, and plan (SOAP) formats. Interpretation and clinical
significance of frequently encountered laboratory tests adverse to drug
reactions, and the medical management of neurology, psychiatry, substance
abuse, and pulmonary disorders are also discussed. Prereq. Completion of PharmD
curriculum through quarter 14.
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PMD 1422
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Applications
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4 QH |
Covers the monitoring, developing, and modifying of drug dosage regimens; the
use of pharmacokinetic factors influencing the regimen selection for
therapeutic drug categories; the applications of test performance
characteristics in interpreting drug-serum concentrations; and the applications
of these principles and concepts to the monitoring of drug therapy in humans.
Prereq. Satisfactory completion of PharmD curriculum through quarter 14.
Continues discussion of topics introduced in PMD1402 and
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PMD 1501
Advanced Pathophysiology/Pharmacotherapeutics 1
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5 QH |
Examines the pathophysiology of major disease states as it relates to the
development of a patient-oriented pharmacotherapeutic plan. Emphasizes the role
of pathophysiology, etiology, clinical signs and symptoms, and diagnosis in the
selection, initiation, and monitoring of therapeutic drug regimens. Allows
students to develop skills in case evaluation by the application of lecture
material to patient-specific cases through weekly seminars. Covers cardiology,
nephrology, and hepatology. Prereq. PharmD tracking students.
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PMD 1502
Advanced Pathophysiology/Pharmacotherapeutics 2
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5 QH |
Continues discussions introduced in PMD1501. Covers infectious disease (module
1), pulmonary, neurological, nutritional, and gastrointestinal diseases.
Prereq. PMD1501.
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PMD 1503
Advanced Pathophysiology/Pharmacotherapeutics 3
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5 QH |
Continues discussions introduced in PMD1501 and PMD1502. Covers infectious
disease (module 2), AIDS, pediatrics and neonatology, and obstetrics and
gynecology. Prereq. PMD1502.
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PMD 1511
Pharmacy Research and Evaluation
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3 QH |
Covers aspects of experimental design and hypothesis testing. Uses critical
reading of clinical trials, cohort and retrospective studies, and health
services research articles to illustrate principles of research design and
conduct. Students are expected to complete a research protocol. Prereq. PharmD
tracking students.
Explores the fundamental principles of experimental design and statistical
analysis, emphasizing biomedical research. Topics include probability
distributions, descriptive statistics, hypothesis testing, correlation,
regression, and chi-square testing. Prereq. PharmD tracking students.
Applies various pharmacoeconomic techniques to an analysis of drug therapy and
other pharmacy-related issues. Examines the role of quality of life and
therapeutic outcomes in pharmacoeconomic studies. Investigates the value of
pharmacoeconomic studies. Prereq. PharmD tracking students.
Application of analytic principles to the study of cost-effectiveness,
cost-utility, cost-benefit, and cost-consequence analysis involving
pharmaceutical products and services. A group pharmacoeconomic project is
required. Prereq. PMD1301, PMD1404, and one economics elective.
The integrated science series (PMD1420, PMD1550, and
Explores the management skills required to run a contemporary pharmacy.
Concepts are applicable to a multitude of practice settings, including retail,
hospital, and managed care. The didactic portion of the class is complemented
with a workshop setting and group presentations, allowing students to apply the
information to practical challenges. Prereq. PMD1301.
Provides students an opportunity to reflect upon their cooperative education
experiences with faculty and peers, and to reinforce the classroom theory of
pharmacy management, PMD1552, with management cases experienced on co-op.
Students review the `Early Experiential Skills Set' with their co-op
coordinator and are referred to appropriate faculty for remediation, if
necessary. Satisfies the ACE objectives of developing skills related to
effective thinking, communication, connecting theory to practice, and
interpersonal skills. Prereq. COP1010.
The integrated science series (PMD1420, PMD1550, and
Offers a comprehensive analysis and interpretation of laws relating to the
practice of pharmacy. Discusses federal and state food and drug laws, narcotics
laws, Medicare and Medicaid regulations, and state pharmacy laws.
A one-hour-per-week lecture and a three-hour-per-week lab designed to give
students experience in providing pharmaceutical care and developing skills
required for the clinical rotations in the sixth year. Prereq. Fifth year
standing.
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PMD 1601, PMD 1602, PMD 1603, PMD 1604, PMD 1605, Clinical Clerkship 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
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9 QH each |
Provides experiential rotations in specialty areas of contemporary pharmacy
practice where students can apply knowledge to delivery of patient care. Offers
students an opportunity to demonstrate skills in areas of communication,
critical thinking and problem-solving, and patient-oriented care through
observation and performance. Prereq. PMD1503 and sixth-year PharmD tracking
student status.
Applies principles of pathophysiology, therapeutics, and communication to the
pharmacy care management of individual patients in the community practice
setting. Under the supervision of a clinical preceptor and, when appropriate,
in conjunction with other members of a health care team, identifies appropriate
drug therapy and monitoring requirements for common pathophysiologic processes
and, when indicated, modifies population-based treatment strategies based on
the unique characteristics of individual patients. Ten-week clerkship. Prereq.
Fifth year PharmD status.
Applies principles of pathophysiology, therapeutics, and communication to the
pharmacy care management of individual patients in the community practice
setting. Under the supervision of a clinical preceptor and, when appropriate,
in conjunction with other members of a health care team, identifies appropriate
drug therapy and monitoring requirements for common pathophysiologic processes,
and when indicated, modifies population-based treatment strategies based on the
unique characteristics of individual patients. Five-week clerkship. Prereq.
Fifth year PharmD status and PMD1620.
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