Selected problems pertaining to the various aspects of pharmacy which may include such problems as pharmaceutical procedures, pharmaceutical formulations, pharmaceutical history, and pharmaceutical economics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
An introduction to the social and behavioral issues that impact health including their influence on the pharmacist-patient relationship and the ability of the pharmacist to provide patient care. Includes discussions of stress and stress coping, communication with patients and other health care professionals, cultural and religious influences on patient compliance and disease management, and required community service experiences.
Consideration of the role of the pharmacist in health pormotion and disease prevention including both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic methods. Major problems of nutrition and certain metabolic/chronic disorders for which nutrition plays a pivotal role will be addressed including hypertension, cancer, and eating disorders. In addition the pharmacology of drugs affecting the gastrointestinal tract and drugs used to treat common gastrointestinal problems are discussed. Variable mixture of lecture, group discussion and independent study.
A continuation of PHR 916. Variable mixture of lecture, group discussions and independent study.
An introductory practice experience designed to provide students a structured, supervised program of participation in the practice of pharmacy. Experiences may involve on-call and evening/weekend responsibilities. Offered on a pass/fail basis only. Laboratory, 40 or more hours per week.
A continuation of PHR 919.
A discussion of the evidence base for pharmacy practice including sources of drug information, drug study design, applied data analysis, and biostatistics in the interpretation and critical analysis of biomedical literature with the purpose of developing evidence based care recommendations for a given patient or patient population. The course is implemented using a variety of educational methods including lectures, structured reading of biomedical literature, and practice in developing protocols to address various health-related research questions.
An advanced study of the pathology, pathophysiology and optimal treatment of common diseases. Through a series of case studies students will acquire and/or reinforce their skill at understanding diseases and developing and defending optimal treatment plans for successfully managing those diseases. The case studies utilized will integrate relevant pathophysiological, pharmacokinetic, pharmaco- economic and pharmacological concepts with appropriate patient specific parameters.
A continuation of PPS 928 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I.
A continuation of PPS 939.
