Course Descriptions

Catalog Descriptions for Classes

First Professional Year (P1)

PHAR  3122 Pharmaceutics II – 1 credit
This course introduces dosage form design and preparation, both from manufacturing and compounding perspectives. Primary topics include liquid dosage form preparation and evaluation, including common vehicles and excipients.

PHAR 3123  Pharmaceutics III – 1 credit
This course applies fundamental biological and physicochemical principles important for the formulation, preparation, stability, and performance of sterile dosage forms and biopharmaceuticals. Primary topics will include the characterization and formulation of drug products derived from biological molecules, compounding of sterile dosage forms and an introduction to aseptic technique. 

PHAR 3125  Pharmaceutics Lab I – 1 credit
The student pharmacist will develop basic knowledge and skill in the design and preparation of safe and effective liquid dosage forms for topical and oral routes of administration through relevant examples drawn from basic science and contemporary professional practice.

PHAR 3127  Pharmaceutics Lab II – 1 credit
This laboratory based course is designed to develop basic knowledge and skills in the design and preparation of safe and effective dosage forms for various routes of administration through relevant examples from basic science and contemporary professional practice.  A significant portion of the course will be dedicated to an introduction to sterile compounding.

PHAR 3150  Ethics and Life Issues – 1 credit
Ethics and Life Issues is an introductory study of current and relevant topics impacting health care with attention to the development of a framework for ethical decision-making. 

PHAR 3157  Drug Information – 1 credit
This course introduces students to medical and drug information sources for consumers and professionals.  Individual and group activities will provide students with experience in determining the most appropriate and up-to-date information sources for the education of patients and health care professionals.  Emphasis will be placed on writing skills, critical thinking, and problem solving skills necessary to formulate and answer drug information questions.

PHAR 3170 Professional Applied Development Skills for Transfers (PADS) – 1 credit
The course is designed to introduce the doctor of pharmacy transfer student to the profession of pharmacy and condenses the Professional (Applied) Development Skills series.  This course introduces the history and development of pharmacy and pharmacy education in the United States, the concept of pharmaceutical care, and the role of the pharmacist.  This course further provides the student with the basis of medical terminology and abbreviations.

PHAR 3221  Pharmaceutics I – 2 credits
This course builds on general and organic chemistry to identify and apply physicochemical principles of drug molecules important for the formulation, preparation, stability, and performance of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Primary topics include the application of solubility principles, acid-base chemistry and chemical kinetics to drug molecules.

PHAR 3224  Pharmaceutics IV – 2 credits
This is the last of the Pharmaceutics series.  This course provides an in depth study of the preparation and evaluation of several types of dosage forms as well as an introduction to some novel and advanced dosage forms.  Primary topics will include the application of physiochemical and biopharmaceutical principles to the formulation, manufacture, and stability of solid dosage forms and transdermal dosage forms.

PHAR 3226  Pharmacy Calculations - 2 credits
This course introduces learning and self-assessment strategies applicable to pharmacy professionals using the mathematics encountered in the practice of pharmacy to ensure patient safety.  Pharmacy math focuses on getting the correct drug dose to each patient in a way that is documented, clearly organized, and formatted for review. Topics include reading and processing prescription orders, unit systems and conversions, the calculation of doses and other calculations involved in pharmacy practice.  Course activities will model ways of working in and evaluating the effectiveness of a health care team, including assessment of self and peer contributions to team success in solving patient problems and reinforcing positive professional collaboration behaviors.

PHAR 3230  Applied Pharmacy Care I (PAC I) and Laboratory – 2 credits
This is the first in a series of courses that will focus on the application of pharmaceutical care principles, pharmaceutical knowledge and professional techniques to solve patient/medication related issues.  Communication techniques in the clinical setting will be explored and practiced through off-site experiences, role-playing, writing, presenting and working in groups.  This course will introduce the patient medical record.  The student will be exposed to the concepts of pharmacy care, professional attitudes and cultural competence.

PHAR 3235  Applied Pharmacy Care II (PAC II) and Laboratory – 2 credits
This is the second in a series of courses that will focus on the application of pharmaceutical care principles, pharmaceutical knowledge and professional techniques to solve patient /medication related issues.  Patient counseling will be introduced.  This course will emphasize professional writing, computer skills, presentations, critical thinking skills and professionalism. 

PHAR 3316  Biochemistry - 3 credits
This is a comprehensive course on biochemistry and molecular biology concepts. This course will focus on the structure, chemistry and function of macromolecules and their building blocks, i.e., amino acids, carbohydrates, nucleotides and fatty acids. Major metabolic and catabolic pathways will be discussed in relation to drug action. Enzyme kinetics and regulation, and bioenergetics will be presented.

PHAR 3353  Pharmacy and the Health Care System  -  3 credits
This course describes the US Health Care system and the role of the pharmacist within this dynamic system. This course is an overview of the social, economic, and political environments in which health care currently is being delivered to the American public and the impact on the practice of pharmacy.

PHAR 3417  Medical Microbiology and Immunology – 4 credits
This course provides a comprehensive study of the field of medical microbiology and the immune system.  This course will include a survey of infectious microbes and the clinical consequences of infection.  Topics will include basic microbial nomenclature, microbial structure, virulence factors and mechanisms of tissue damage.  The immunological portion of the course will focus on the structure and function of the individual components of the immune system as well as the way in which the individual components work together to keep an individual healthy or when the immune system breaks down and is the cause of a medical condition. Additional attention will be given to the study of immune system manipulation in medicine. This course will place particular emphasis on those aspects that will later be important for drug therapy.

PHAR 3510  Anatomy & Physiology I – 5 credits
First semester of a two-semester course designed to emphasize basic physiological principles and regulatory processes involved in maintaining homeostasis within the human body.  Content will focus on structure and function from the level of cells to whole body systems.  Topics include the physiology and structure of membranes, cells, and tissues, and of the nervous, skeletal, muscular and cardiovascular systems.  This course will be taught from an integrative point of view as many concepts will overlap among systems. 

PHAR 3515  Anatomy & Physiology II – 5 credits
Second semester of a two-semester course designed to emphasize basic physiological principles and regulatory processes involved in maintaining homeostasis within the human body.  Content will focus on structure and function from the level of cells to whole body systems.  Topics include the physiology and structure of the renal, respiratory, acid-base, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems.  This course will be taught from an integrative point of view as many concepts will overlap among systems. 

Second Professional Year (P2)

Required Courses:

PHAR 4152  Principles of Public Health for Pharmacists  - 1 credit
This course will prepare students to identify public health issues and to identify populations at risk for a variety of diseases. In addition, this course will enable the student to critically evaluate current trends in the care of patient populations. Focusing on the role of the pharmacist, students will be able to identify the contribution of specific health care providers in the public health policy.

PHAR 4230  Applied Pharmacy Care III (PAC III) and Laboratory – 2 credits
This is the third in a series of courses that will focus on the application of pharmaceutical care principles, pharmaceutical knowledge and professional techniques to solve patient /medication related issues.  The course includes patient assessment skills using history taking and physical assessment techniques, diagnostic tools, and clinical chemistry.

PHAR 4235  Applied Pharmacy Care IV (PAC IV) and Laboratory – 2 credits
This is the fourth in a series of courses that will focus on the application of pharmaceutical care principles, pharmaceutical knowledge and professional techniques to solve patient/medication- related issues.  The course includes use of knowledge, skills and techniques to design and conduct medication order execution and patient education in an outpatient and institutional setting.

PHAR 4255  Pharmacy Law  -  2 credits
This course will provide a basis for the legal practice of pharmacy and begin the student’s preparation for the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Licensing Examination (MPJE). The course will explore the details of both federal and state pharmacy law.

PHAR 4342  Pharmacotherapeutics I – Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry – 3 credits
This is the first of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters. The Introduction to the Medicinal Chemistry module will present the basic principles of structure-activity relationships and biochemical pharmacology with special emphasis placed on the physicochemical properties of functional groups, acid-base chemistry, the impact of physicochemical properties on the pharmacokinetic and the pharmacodynamic properties of drug molecules and drug metabolism.

PHAR 4344  Pharmacotherapeutics II – Introduction to Pharmacology – 3 credits
This is the second of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters.  In this module, the students will learn about basic pharmacology including receptor theory, transduction systems, receptor systems, homeostasis toxicology, adverse drug reactions, drug-drug interactions, pharmacogenomics and pharmacological considerations for special populations

PHAR 4346  Pharmacotherapeutics III – DEENT (Derm., Eye, Ear, Nose &Throat) – 3 credits
This is the third of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters.  Pharmacotherapeutics will cover pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and therapy of diseases of the skin, eyes and ears, cough, cold, flu and allergy in a team-taught, multidisciplinary approach.  The course will cover basic scientific principles and disease state management based on organ systems.  The students will have the opportunity to learn, apply and integrate knowledge from the four disciplines.

PHAR 4351  Pharmacy Management  -  3 credits
This course is designed to build students' practice management abilities. This course familiarizes pharmacy students with the basic principles, terms, and functions of pharmacy management that must be undertaken in every pharmacy practice setting.

PHAR 4426  Pharmacokinetics - 4 credits
This course combines basic and clinical perspectives in the application of physiology, pharmaceutics, mathematics, and clinical assessment to explain the fate of drugs administered to individual patients.  Basic formulas and their underlying assumptions will be examined and applied to enable the student to initiate, monitor and optimize drug regimens to achieve desired therapeutic outcomes.

PHAR 4245  Pharmacotherapeutics IV – Renal Disorders and Electrolytes/Fluids – 2 credits
This is the fourth of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters.  Pharmacotherapeutics will cover pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and therapy of renal diseases and electrolyte and fluid management in a team-taught, multidisciplinary approach.  The course will cover basic scientific principles and disease state management based on organ systems.  The students will have the opportunity to learn, apply and integrate knowledge from the four disciplines.

PHAR 4247  Pharmacotherapeutics VI – Respiratory Disorders – 2 credits
This is the sixth of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters.  Pharmacotherapeutics will cover pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and therapy of pulmonary diseases in a team-taught, multidisciplinary approach.  The course will cover basic scientific principles and disease state management based on organ systems.  The students will have the opportunity to learn, apply and integrate knowledge from the four disciplines.

PHAR 4361  Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) II - 3 credits
The Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II is the first of a two part series of an introduction to the formal internship experience.  The course serves as the basis for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences.  Students will apply knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom and laboratory to a pharmacy setting under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

PHAR 4543  Pharmacotherapeutics V – Cardiovascular Disorders – 5 credits
This is the fifth of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters.  Pharmacotherapeutics will cover pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and therapy of cardiovascular diseases in a team-taught, multidisciplinary approach.  The course will cover basic scientific principles and disease state management based on organ systems.  The students will have the opportunity to learn, apply and integrate knowledge from the four disciplines.

Third Professional Year (P3)

Required Courses:

PHAR 5135  Applied Pharmacy Care VI (PAC VI) and Laboratory – 1 credits
This is the sixth in a series of courses that will focus on the application of pharmaceutical care principles, pharmaceutical knowledge and professional techniques to solve patient/medication-related issues.   Students will participate in Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences and will apply knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom and laboratory to a pharmacy setting under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.  The course includes use of knowledge, skills, and techniques to design medication regimens and understand disease management in outpatient and institutional settings.  

PHAR 5146  Pharmacotherapeutics IX – Skeletal/Muscular Disorders – 1 credit
This is the ninth of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters. Pharmacotherapeutics will cover pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and therapy of diseases of the gastrointestinal track in a team-taught, multidisciplinary approach. The course will cover basic scientific principles and disease state management based on organ systems. The students will have the opportunity to learn, apply and integrate knowledge from the four disciplines.

PHAR 5230  Applied Pharmacy Care V (PAC V) and Laboratory – 2 credits
This is the fifth in a series of courses that will focus on the application of pharmaceutical care principles, pharmaceutical knowledge and professional techniques to solve patient/medication- related issues.  The course includes use of knowledge, skills and techniques to design and conduct medication order execution, disease management and disease prevention programs in an outpatient and institutional setting.

PHAR 5245 Pharmacotherapeutics XI - Gastrointestinal Diseases – 2 credits
This is the eleventh of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters.  Pharmacotherapeutics XI will cover pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and therapy of gastrointestinal diseases in a team-taught, multidisciplinary approach.  The course will cover basic scientific principles and disease state management based on organ systems.  The students will have the opportunity to learn, apply and integrate knowledge from the four disciplines.

PHAR 5347   Pharmacotherapeutics XII – Neoplastic Disorders – 3 credits
This is the eleventh of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters.    Pharmacotherapeutics will cover pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and therapy of cancers in a team-taught, multidisciplinary approach.  The course will cover basic scientific principles and disease state management based on organ systems.  The students will have the opportunity to learn, apply and integrate knowledge from the four disciplines.

PHAR 5255   Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes  – 2 credits
Students will apply the principles of cost-minimization analysis, cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-utility analysis, and cost-benefit analysis to real-world scenarios. Publications of pharmacoeconomics studies will be reviewed and critiqued.  Health-related quality of life, decision analysis, and international comparisons will also be reviewed and evaluated.  Emphasis will be placed upon cost-effective use of drugs and outcomes of therapy. 

PHAR 5358   Biostatistics and Literature Evaluation  -  3 credits
This course will teach students how to critically evaluate the biomedical literature.  Students will learn the appropriate biostatistical methods used in data analysis for different trial designs. During the course students will use different methods to analyze and present data. At the conclusion of the course, students will critique the biomedical literature and present the clinical relevance of the results.

PHAR 5361   Introductory Pharmacy Experience (IPPE) III – 3 credits
The Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III is the second of a two part series of an introduction to the formal internship experience.  The course serves as the basis for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences.  Students will apply knowledge and skills obtained in the classroom and laboratory to a pharmacy setting under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

PHAR 5443   Pharmacotherapeutics X – CNS/Neurological. Disorders – 4 credits
This is the tenth of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters.  Pharmacotherapeutics will cover pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and therapy of central nervous system  diseases including headache, seizure, neurobehavioral developmental, movement, mood, and mental disorders as well as pathologies associated with drugs of in a team-taught, multidisciplinary approach.  The course will cover basic scientific principles and disease state management based on organ systems.  The students will have the opportunity to learn, apply and integrate knowledge from the four disciplines.

PHAR 5444  Pharmacotherapeutics VIII -Endocrine Disorders – 4 credits
This is the eighth of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters.  Pharmacotherapeutics will cover pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and therapy of endocrine diseases including diabetes, dysthyroidism, reproductive disorders and hormonal imbalances in a team-taught, multidisciplinary approach.  The course will cover basic scientific principles and disease state management based on organ systems.  The students will have the opportunity to learn, apply and integrate knowledge from the four disciplines.

PHAR 5542   Pharmacotherapeutics VII – Infectious Disease – 5 credits
This is the seventh of twelve courses that are sequenced to run consecutively for four semesters.  Pharmacotherapeutics will cover pathophysiology, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and therapy of infectious diseases in a team-taught, multidisciplinary approach.  The course will cover basic scientific principles and disease state management based on organ systems.  The students will have the opportunity to learn, apply and integrate knowledge from the four disciplines.

Elective Courses:

PHAR 5170   Applied Biblical Studies I – 1 credit
Applied Biblical Studies I (Pentateuch) will examine the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy).  The student will have the opportunity to learn and apply biblical teachings to the student’s personal life and the practice of pharmacy.
Applied Biblical Studies is an elective course for students in the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program.  The course may not be repeated for additional credit.

PHAR 5171   PCCA Compounding - 1 credits
This elective course introduces students to the basics of contemporary pharmacy compounding.

PHAR 5172   Introduction to General Toxicology – 1 credit
This course will introduce the field of toxicology to pharmacy students. This introduction will include the presentation of the principals of toxicology, discussions of potential toxins and toxicants, an introduction to where information on toxins and toxicants can be found, and the exploration of possible careers in the field.

PHAR 5173  Review of New Drugs – 1 credit
This course will discuss resources to identify new drugs, recently approved drugs, and drugs in development. Drug indications, adverse effects, dosage, products, comparable drugs, advantages, disadvantages, and place in therapy will be discussed for each new drug.

PHAR 5174  Introduction to Clinical Toxicology – 1 credit
This course will introduce pharmacy students to the field of clinical toxicology. The symptoms and mechanisms of toxicity, the use and mechanisms of available antidotes, and the outcomes of exposure to toxic levels of therapeutic agents and drugs of abuse and to common toxins and toxicants will be examined. The availability and use of clinical resources for identifying unknown toxicants and treating such exposures will be explored.

PHAR 5175 Alcohol and Drugs of Addiction – 1 credit
This is an introductory course outlining the physical, economic, social and legal issues associated with alcoholism and drugs of abuse.

PHAR 5178  Applied Biblical Studies II – 1 credit
Applied Biblical Studies II (Gospels) will examine the first four books of the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John).  The student will have the opportunity to learn and apply biblical teachings to the student’s personal life and the practice of pharmacy.

PHAR 5179  Self Care and Nonprescription Medication – 1 credit
This course will focus on the application of self care and proper use of over-the-counter medication in the outpatient setting.  This course will build on the knowledge the student’s have attained on self care and nonprescription medication, while teaching them the skills and techniques necessary to provide recommendations for nonprescription medication.  It will provide an in-depth understanding of self care and nonprescription medications through case-based learning and primary literature analysis.

PHAR 5182  Tobacco Cessation – 1 credit
This course will provide information on tobacco cessation.  Topics covered will include epidemiology of tobacco use, principles of nicotine addiction, pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic aids for tobacco cessation, and use of patient-centered counseling techniques.  The goal of the course is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive tobacco cessation counseling to patients who use tobacco.

PHAR 5187  Pharmacist Role in Weight Management – 1 credit
This course will give the pharmacy student the opportunity to learn, apply and integrate knowledge about weight management to improve patient care. The students will use gained knowledge of the physiology, pharmacology and therapy of weight management into patient cases.

PHAR 5194  Introduction to Course Development and Delivery for Pharmacy Education – 1-3 credits
Designed for students interested in pursuing academic pharmacy, this course introduces course development and assessment concepts for pharmacy education. Activities will include reading assignments on best practices for facilitating learning, selection of a focal teaching pedagogy, designing a syllabus and learning activities, and development and implementation of an assessment plan.  Topics of discussion will include investigation of teaching practices, learning-centered course design and classroom assessment techniques.  Reflective analysis is an essential component of the course.

PHAR 5199  Directed Studies in Pharmacy Sciences – 1-3 credits
This course provides an opportunity for qualified pharmacy students to engage in specialized study or investigative work in pharmaceutical, social/administrative or clinical sciences with specific faculty.  

PHAR 5271 Advanced Diabetes Management – 2 credits
This course will provide students with the necessary skills to develop a special practice focus on caring for patients with diabetes. The course will explore the details of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment and development and progression of long-term complications.

PHAR 5274 Immunization Certificate Program for Pharmacist Interns – 2 credits
This course will provide students with the necessary skills to identify a patient’s need for immunizations as well as provide the immunizations and education. In addition, the student will be able to administer cardiac life support in case of an emergency.

PHAR 5275  Nutrition Support for Pharmacists – 2 credits
This course emphasizes the pharmacist’s role in the implementation of appropriate and current nutrition support practice to improve the outcomes of patients.

PHAR 5276  Landmark Studies – 2 credits
This two-hour elective course will focus on important clinical trials that shape the use of pharmacotherapy.  The overall objective of the course is to assist the student in their ability to provide clinical evidence to support drug therapy recommendations in the treatment of common diseases encountered during their clinical rotations and future practice. This course may be repeated for credit when studies vary.

PHAR 5279  Translational Research in Infectious Disease – 2 credits
This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the practical application of basic laboratory research in the pharmacotherapy of infectious diseases. Topics include the role of the microbiology lab, application of pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic principles, identification of resistance mechanisms and the development of novel anti-infectives. After completion of this course, students will understand the dynamic interface of translational research: using laboratory findings to benefit patients (bench to bedside) and investigating clinical observations in the laboratory (bedside to bench).

PHAR 5280  Overview of Critical Care Disorders and Treatment – 2 credits
This course is designed to facilitate critical thinking of pharmacotherapeutics in acute critical care patients.  Students will be exposed to the pathophysiology and intervention of acid-base disorders, infectious disease, and other emergent disorders.

PHAR 5282  The Yin and Yang of Natural Dietary Supplements – 2 credits
This course will provide information on the use of natural dietary supplements and possible dietary supplement-drug interactions. Topics covered will include pattern of dietary supplements use, mechanism of action, possible drug-drug interactions, and adverse drug reactions. The goal of the course is to provide broad knowledge of dietary supplements and possible dietary supplement-drug interactions.  The student will learn   counseling techniques for patients who use dietary supplement(s).

PHAR 5284  Advanced Compounding – 2 credits
This elective course will provide advanced training in the art, science and technology of pharmaceutical compounding.

PHAR 5386  Veterinary Compounding – 3 credits
This elective course trains the student in comprehensive veterinary pharmacotherapy and applications to compounding for veterinary patients.

NURS 6399
PHAR 5378 An Interdisciplinary Approach to Palliative Care and End of Life Issues – 3 credits
In this elective course, students from a variety of disciplines examine palliative care and end of life issues from the perspective of a variety of healthcare practitioners, including nurses and pharmacists. The provision of physical, psychosocial, and spiritual care will be explored. The course integrates pathophysiology, pharmacology, and advanced physical examination principles to assess and manage symptoms in persons with progressive life-threatening illnesses according to evidence based standards of care. Ethics and legal issues will be explored in reference to palliative care and end of life issues. Didactic study will be augmented with experiential experience and clinically focused work using case study, discussion, and simulations.

Fourth Professional Year (P4)

Seminars:

PHAR 6301  Pharmacotherapeutic Seminar – 3 credits
This course will use student-led patient presentations and question and answer sessions to integrate the pharmaceutical care knowledge and problem-solving skills gained in the didactic portion of the curricula with the knowledge gained during their Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs).

Required Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs):

PHAR 6650  Community Pharmacy – 6 credits
The Community Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience is one of seven Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year.  The course is designed to further develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice in a community care pharmacy setting under the supervision of a preceptor. 

PHAR 6652  Hospital or Health-System Pharmacy – 6 credits
The Hospital/Health-System Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience is one of seven Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year.  This course is designed to further develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice in a hospital or health-system pharmacy under the supervision of a preceptor.

PHAR 6654  Ambulatory Care – 6 credits
The Ambulatory Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience is one of seven Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year.  The course is designed to further develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice for chronically-ill patients in an ambulatory care pharmacy setting under the supervision of a preceptor.

PHAR 6656  Inpatient Acute Care/General Medicine – 6 credits
The Acute Care – General Medicine Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience is one of seven Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year.  The course is designed to further develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice for general medicine patients in an acute care pharmacy setting under the supervision of a preceptor.   

Patient Care Elective:

PHAR 6660  Patient Care Elective – 6 credits
The Patient Care Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences are two or three of the seven Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences in the fourth professional year.  This elective course is designed to further develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice by providing direct patient care in a specific area under the supervision of a preceptor.  Potential opportunities may include but are not limited to Adult Medicine, Cardiology, Compounding, Hematology/Oncology, Independent Pharmacy, Critical Care, Long-term Care, Medical Missions, and Rehabilitation Medicine. 

Non-Patient Care Elective:

PHAR 6670  Non-Patient Care Elective – 6 credits
The Non-Patient Care Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience is an optional Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in the fourth professional year.  This elective course is designed to further develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of pharmacy practice in a non-patient care setting under the supervision of a preceptor. Potential opportunities may include but are not limited to Research, Academia, Management or Regulatory experiences.