Pharm.D. Curriculum

This course provides students with an introductory toolkit to providing patient‐centered care. It introduces students to the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process and its role in delivering consistent patient care services. The pharmacist’s role in the Medication Use Process is explored and the use of information technology and quality measures in these processes are addressed. Basic patient care skills of vital sign assessment, point‐of‐care testing, interpretation of medical and pharmacy terminology, and laboratory values are introduced and social, behavioral and communication factors impacting patient care are discussed. (16-0-1)

This course focus is on the structure and function of vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins, hormones, nucleic acids, and lipids as well as bioenergetics and major catabolic pathways at the cellular level. It establishes the biochemical basis for cell structure and emphasizes an integrated approach to the understanding of cellular metabolism; provides a biochemical, genetic, and molecular basis for understanding disease and drug functioning; and examines the mechanisms for genetic information flow in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. (48-0-3).

This course applies the concepts of organic chemistry to understand drug action at the molecular level. It introduces students to basic pharmacological principles that explain drug effects as it pertains to mechanisms of action and drug disposition into different organs and tissues. In addition, this course describes drug actions at physiological receptors focusing on compounds that act on the autonomic nervous system. (32-0-2).

This course integrates basic anatomical and physiological features of various routes of administrations, drug and excipients physicochemical characteristics, and biopharmaceutical principles into the design and formulation of various conventional pharmaceutical dosage forms. It emphasizes the drug approval processes and regulatory standards. The course explores in detail most pharmaceutical dosage forms, their characteristics and uses, formulation composition and requirements, manufacturing methods and compendial testing, and packaging. (64-0-4)

This course introduces the common systems of measurement and mathematical principals used in the traditional practice of pharmacy. Emphasis is also placed on calculations relevant to specific dose regimens based on patient specific clinical parameters. Competencies developed throughout the course shall prepare students to accurately analyze and solve real-life pharmaceutical problems involving calculations used in the preparation and dispensing of pharmaceutical preparations. (32-0-2)

This is the first of a five-course sequence that prepares the student to develop the knowledge and problem solving skills needed to become a practice-ready professional who can apply concepts to manage the quality and safety of the medication use process and deliver patient-centered care. This course addresses laws that govern the pharmacist’s scope of practice, and the foundation for effective patient communication. (32-0-2)

This is the first of a sequence that prepares the student to retrieve, evaluate, and use the medical and scientific literature and other drug information resources. It is designed to prepare students to apply drug information skills for the delivery of patient-centered care using evidence-based principles to improve outcomes. Students learn the strengths and weaknesses of the various references and how to apply their use in practice. Active learning experiences include retrieving scientific literature, utilizing electronic resources, performing literature searches, and formulating responses to basic drug information requests. (16-0-1)

This is the first in a series of five courses that focus on personal and professional development. This course introduces strategies for self-evaluation, goal setting, providing feedback, and effective intra- and inter-professional teamwork. Students will develop professional goals, create a professional biography, and identify areas of interest to guide professional development. Curriculum and co-curriculum experiences stimulating student growth will be documented and tracked through the electronic portfolio. (16-0-1)

This is the first of a five-course pharmacy skills development series which integrates principles of pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice, and social, behavioral and administrative pharmacy. Students will apply knowledge and practice skills complementary to content in the first semester of the curriculum. Skills practiced include written and verbal communication; pharmacy calculations; application of basic knowledge of commonly used medications; identification of medication errors; verification of orders; and drug information retrieval and provision. Team building activities are incorporated throughout the course to enhance professionalism and communication skills. (0-48-1)

This is the first in a series of five courses offered at the end of each semester designed to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from previous courses. The “Bring Back” section of the course will reinforce foundational concepts from the Fall semester, including pharmaceutical calculations, commonly used drugs, and pharmacy law. The “Look Forward” section of the course introduces material to prepare students for future courses, including basic patient assessment and self-care concepts as well as practical applications of pharmacokinetics. Additionally, in each course, students will have the opportunity receive specialized training and earn certification in a specific area of pharmacy practice. This course offers certification in immunization. (32-0-2)

This course is designed to familiarize students with the principles and theories of self-care, nonprescription medications, medical devices, and home testing kits commonly found in community pharmacy practice. The pharmacist’s role in self-care is explored and students apply the Pharmacists Patient Care Process in solving patient care cases. It approaches medical conditions by focusing on typical presenting signs and symptoms. For each condition, students explore the basic causes, signs and symptoms, basic self-care guidelines, and when to refer patients. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving processes involved in the therapeutic evaluation, rational use, and recommendation of treatment to patients. Topics include dermatological, respiratory, ophthalmic, otic, oral, gastrointestinal and genital urinary disorders. A very strong emphasis is placed on patient care and patient counseling. (48-0-3)

This course explores the individualization of drug therapy. It provides students with the foundation in pharmacokinetic concepts and application. The principles involved in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination in the human body are discussed and mechanisms and rates of these processes are studied. The influence of physiologic and biochemical process on the fate of drugs in the body are explored and pharmacokinetic principles are applied in the therapeutic monitoring of drugs. This course also provides students with a foundation on pharmacogenomic concepts. (64-0-4)

This is the first in a series of eight courses that integrate the principles of pathophysiology, pharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy in the treatment of diseases. Students learn how to appropriately select, and monitor pharmacotherapy regimens based on drug, disease, and patient characteristics and apply the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process in solving patient-care cases. This course focuses on women’s health, urology, gastrointestinal and endocrine disorders, obesity, and dyslipidemias. (64-0-4)

This is the second of a five-course sequence that prepares the student to develop the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to become a practice-ready professional who can apply concepts to manage the quality and safety of the medication use process and deliver patient-centered care. This course provides an overview of health care systems. It emphasizes population and public health perspective, health economics as a complement to public health, health care financing, and basic concepts of health care ethics. (32-0-2)

This is the second of a five course sequence that prepares the student to retrieve, evaluate, and use the medical and scientific literature and other drug information resources. This course is designed to expose students to the fundamentals of research design and methodology and applied biostatistical data analysis. It focuses on familiarizing the students with general methodologic approaches used in experimental design, statistical analysis of data, investigator’s responsibilities, ethical considerations in research, protection of human subjects, and Institutional Review Boards. (32-0-2)

This is the second in a series of five courses that center on the development of self-awareness, professionalism, leadership skills, and an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. This course focuses on developing professional attitudes, behaviors, and ethics. It explores facilitators and barrier to interprofessional interactions and addresses the role of the pharmacist in advocating for patients and the profession. Teamwork is reinforced through team-based learning. Curriculum and cocurricular activities stimulating student growth are documented and tracked through the electronic portfolio. (16-0-1)

This is the second of a five course pharmacy skills series which covers which integrates principles of pharmaceutical sciences, social and behavioral pharmacy and pharmacy practice. In this course students apply knowledge and practice skills complementary to content in the second semester of the curriculum. Skills practiced include written and verbal communication, compounding of non-sterile formulations, pharmacy calculations, application of basic knowledge of commonly used medications, identification of errors, verification of orders, and drug information retrieval and provision. Team building activities are incorporated throughout the course to enhance professionalism and communication skills. (0-48-1)

This is the second in a series five courses offered at the end of each semester designed to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from previous courses. Students in each course become certified in a specific area of pharmacy and receive software training. The Bring Back and Look Forward sections of the course series reinforces concepts and introduces material to prepare students for future courses. This course offers certification in tobacco cessation counseling through Rx for Change. It brings back pharmacokinetics calculations, frequently used drugs, and integrated disease management cases. It reviews expectations for experiential courses in preparation for the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience: Community Pharmacy course. (32-0-2)

This 160-hour total, out-of-classroom, supervised, outpatient experience highlights the operations and practice management aspects of community pharmacy practice. The experience is designed to introduce students to the Medication-Use Process, patient and health care provider communication, and outpatient health care delivery. Emphasis is placed on medication dispensing; patient counseling; pharmacy policy/procedure; application of local, state, and federal regulations; and exploring the community pharmacist’s approach to patient care. Students will participate in all applicable pharmacy operations and patient-care activities, reply to drug information questions, complete projects, and participate in topic discussions. (0-160-4)

This is the second in a series of eight courses that integrate the principles of pathophysiology,pharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy in the treatment of diseases. Students learn how to appropriately select and monitor pharmacotherapy regimens based on drug, disease, and patient characteristics and apply the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process in solving patient-care cases. The course focuses on the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. (64-0-4)

This is the third in a series of eight courses that integrate the principles of pathophysiology, pharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy in the treatment of diseases. Students learn how to appropriately select, and monitor pharmacotherapy regimens based on drug, disease, and patient characteristics and apply the Pharmacists Patient Care Process in solving patient-care cases. This course focuses on women’s health, urology, respiratory conditions, GI, endocrine, and nutrition. (64-0-4)

This is the third of a five course sequence that prepares the student to develop the knowledge and problem solving skills needed to become a practice-ready professional who can apply concepts to manage the quality and safety of the medication use process and deliver patient-centered care. This course addresses advanced patient communication, patient health education, finance, resource management, and pharmaceutical marketing concepts. (32-0-2)

This is the third of a five-course sequence that prepares the student to retrieve, evaluate, and use the medical and scientific literature and other drug information resources. It introduces pharmacoepidemiology and applies the fundamentals of biostatistics, research design, and methodology to evaluate scientific and medical literature. (32-0-2)

This is the third in a series of five courses that focus on personal and professional development. This course emphasizes goal setting, career planning, networking, and professional growth. Students reflect on their strengths and weaknesses, update professional goals, create a curriculum vitae, a LinkedIn profile, and a professional development plan. Teamwork is reinforced through peer evaluation and team-based learning. Curriculum and cocurricular activities stimulating student growth are tracked through the electronic portfolio. (16-0-1)

This is the third of a five course pharmacy skills development series that integrates principles of pharmaceutical sciences, social and behavioral pharmacy, and pharmacy practice. Students will apply knowledge and practice skills complementary to content in the third semester of the curriculum. Skills practiced include written and verbal communication; pharmacy calculations; application of commonly used medications knowledge; identification of errors; verification of orders; drug information retrieval; evaluation and provision; patient assessment; and selection and monitoring of pharmacotherapy patient-care plans. Team building activities are incorporated throughout the course to enhance professionalism and communication skills. (0-48-1)

This is the third in a series of five courses offered each semester designed to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from previous courses. The Bring Back and Look Forward sections of the course reinforce concepts and introduce material to prepare students for future courses. It brings back pharmacotherapy cases and topics in drug literature evaluation, medication adherence, health literacy, and motivational interviewing. It introduces basics of pharmacoeconomics in preparation for the Evidence-Based Practice courses that follow. (32-0-2)

This course introduces the fundamentals of immunology, microbiology, and pharmacology of anti-infective agents. It prepares students for the Integrated Disease Management course series in infectious and immunologic diseases that follow. Topics covered include an introduction to the body’s immune response and mechanisms of defense at the cellular and humoral level. The classification, morphology, physiology, and mechanisms of virulence of microorganisms that primarily cause human pathology - such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoans - will also be covered. Therapeutic agents used to treat bacterial infections are introduced. (32-0-2)

This is the fourth in a series of eight courses that integrate the principles of pathophysiology, pharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy in the treatment of diseases. Students learn how to appropriately select and monitor pharmacotherapy regimens based on drug, disease, and patient characteristics and apply the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process in solving patient-care cases. This course focuses on the treatment of diseases of the immune system. (48-0-3)

This is the fifth in a series of eight courses that integrate the principles of pathophysiology, pharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacotherapy in the treatment of diseases. Students learn how to appropriately select and monitor pharmacotherapy regimens based on drug, disease, and patient characteristics and apply the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process in solving patient-care cases. This course focuses on the treatment of infectious diseases. (80-0-5).

This is the fourth of a five-course sequence that prepares the student to develop the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to become a practice-ready professional who can apply concepts to manage the quality and safety of the Medication-Use Process and deliver patient-centered care. The course addresses the quality instantiates and the management of hospital and community pharmacies and explores different pharmacy practice models. (32-0-2)

This is the fourth of a five course sequence that prepares the student to retrieve, evaluate, and use the medical and scientific literature and other drug information resources. This course exposes students to data analytics and an “abbreviated” scientific process by planning, developing, and presenting a simple research project using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) database as a data source. The application of data analytics in health informatics will also be discussed. (32-0-2).

This is the fourth in a series of five courses that center on the development of self-awareness, professionalism, leadership skills and an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset. This course focuses on the development of leadership skills and collaboration among members of intra- and interprofessional teams. Teamwork is reinforced through team-based learning. Curriculum and cocurricular activities stimulating student professional growth are documented and tracked through the electronic portfolio. (16-0-1)

This is the fourth of a five-course pharmacy skills development series that integrates principles of pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice, and social, behavioral and administrative pharmacy. In this course students apply knowledge and practice skills complementary to content in the fourth semester of the curriculum. Skills practiced include written and verbal communication; pharmacy calculations; application of commonly used medications knowledge; identification of errors; verification of orders; drug information retrieval, evaluation and provision; patient assessment; and selection and monitoring of pharmacotherapy patient-care plans. Team building activities are incorporated throughout the course to enhance professionalism and communication skills. (0-48-1)

This is the fourth in a series of five courses offered at the end of each semester designed to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from previous courses. The Bring Back and Look Forward sections of the course reinforce previously taught concepts and introduce material to prepare students for future courses. This course brings back pharmaceutical and pharmacokinetics calculations, frequently used drugs, pharmacy management applications, and pharmacotherapy cases. It introduces concepts to prepare students to continue the Integrated Disease Management, Essentials of Professional Practice and Evidence-Based Practice course series. It reviews expectations for experiential courses in preparation for the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience: Health Systems course. (32-0-2)

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform comprehensive patient assessments utilizing the skills of history taking, inspection, palpation, percussion, auscultation and specimen extraction to conduct point of care testing. Charting, interpretation of findings, and evaluation of common clinical conditions, especially as related to medications, are integrated into these activities. The course emphasizes the first two steps of the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process: Collect and Assess and is taught using a combination of self-study and laboratory sections that allow students to practice and demonstrate acquired skills. (16-48-2)

This 160-hour, out-of-classroom, supervised, inpatient experience highlights the operations and practice management aspects of health systems pharmacy practice. The experience is designed to introduce students to medication-use processes, patient and health care provider communication, inpatient health care delivery and the role of the pharmacist in this setting. Emphasis is placed on medication dispensing; drug procurement/inventory control; application of institutional pharmacy policy/procedure; and local, state and federal regulations. Students participate in all applicable pharmacy operations and patient-care activities, reply to drug information questions, complete projects, and participate in topic discussions. (0-160-4)

This laboratory course is designed to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare sterile products safely and effectively. Students will learn the history and evolution of aseptic processing and the current regulations and standards of practice that guide sterile preparation. The course is taught using a combination of self-study and a laboratory component that allows students to apply the fundamental concepts and skills required for the safe and compliant compounding of sterile products in a cleanroom. (0-48-1)

This is the sixth in a series of eight courses that integrate the principles of pathophysiology, pharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy in the treatment of diseases. Students learn how to appropriately select and monitor pharmacotherapy regimens based on drug, disease, and patient characteristics and apply the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process in solving patient care cases. This course focuses on the treatment of neurologic and psychiatric disorders. (64-0-4)

This is the seventh in a series of eight courses that integrate the principles of pathophysiology, pharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy in the treatment of diseases. Students learn how to appropriately select, and monitor pharmacotherapy regimens based on drug, disease, and patient characteristics and apply the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process in solving patient-care cases. This course focuses on clinical toxicology, pain management, substance abuse and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. (48-0-3)

This is the eighth in a series of eight courses that integrate the principles of pathophysiology, pharmaceutics, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy in the treatment of diseases. Students learn how to appropriately select, and monitor pharmacotherapy regimens based on drug, disease, and patient characteristics and apply the Pharmacists' Patient Care Process in solving patient-care cases. This course focuses on special populations, nutrition, dermatology, the treatment of ophthalmologic diseases and bone disorders/osteoporosis. (48-0-3)

This is the conclusion of a five-course sequence that prepares the student to develop the knowledge and problem-solving skills needed to become a practice-ready professional who can apply concepts to manage the quality and safety of the medication use process and deliver patient-centered care. This course addresses pharmacy law and advanced communication concepts as it relates to professional practice. (48-0-3)

This is the fifth of a five course sequence that prepares the student to retrieve, evaluate, and use the medical and scientific literature and other drug information resources. The course focuses on theories and methodologies of pharmacoeconomics and outcomes research. Applications to clinical practice, the pharmaceutical industry, and formulary decision making are explored. (32-0-2)

This is the fifth in a series of five courses that focus on personal and professional development. This course emphasizes the maturation of the student into the ideal professional candidate. Students reflect on their experiences, strengths, and career goals to map a pathway to their chosen professional path. Students update their curricula vitae and bios, create a professional website, and develop job interviewing skills as they prepare to enter the pharmacy workforce. Teamwork is reinforced through team-based learning. Curriculum and cocurricular activities stimulating student growth are tracked through the electronic portfolio. (16-0-1)

This is the fifth of a five-course pharmacy skills development series which integrates principles of pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacy practice and social, behavioral and administrative pharmacy. In this course students apply knowledge and practice skills complementary to content in the fifth semester of the curriculum. Skills practiced include written and verbal communication; pharmacy calculations; application of commonly used medications knowledge; identification of errors, verification of orders; drug information retrieval, evaluation and provision; patient assessment; and selection and monitoring of pharmacotherapy patient care plans. Team building activities are incorporated throughout the course to enhance professionalism and communication skills. (0-48-1)

This is the fifth in a series of five courses offered at the end of each semester designed to integrate and apply knowledge and skills from previous courses. Students in each course become certified in a specific area of pharmacy and receive software training. The Bring Back and Look Forward sections of the course reinforce concepts and introduce material to prepare students for future courses. This course utilizes patient cases to apply pharmacotherapy concepts. It offers certification in medication therapy management and outlines expectations for the following semester. (32-0-2)

This course applies the knowledge and skills gained through the Essentials of Professional Practice and Evidence Based Practice course sequences. Student teams develop a platform presentation and professional poster to showcase innovative solutions to a pharmacy practice problem identified and researched in previous courses. Presentations are made to peers and health care professionals, providing valuable experience in presentation skills and in medical information resource utilization. (16-0-1)

This is the final course in the core didactic curriculum. It is designed to advance students’ critical thinking skills and application of pharmaceutical knowledge to patient care in a variety of health care settings. The course enhances students’ patient-care competencies and ensures students’ readiness to commence Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs). This is achieved using a variety of learning activities and assessment methods that include complex patient cases, pharmacy calculations, drug information questions, application of communication skills, knowledge of commonly used drugs, and pharmacotherapy during interprofessional experiences. The course contains several assessments that must be successfully completed prior to commencing APPEs. (64-0-4)

The Internal Medicine Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is a six-week, full time (minimum of 40 hours per week) core rotation supervised by a licensed pharmacist(s) in an inpatient institutional clinical practice setting. This experience is designed to optimize students’ competency in patient care, patient education, medication safety, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based medication management. Students apply and advance their knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors developed in the pre-APPE curriculum and co-curriculum through interactions with diverse adult patient populations and members of the health care team. They use disease-state knowledge, drug therapy guidelines and site-specific procedures to identify and prevent drug therapy problems and apply the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP) to ensure safe medication use and optimal patient outcomes. Verbal and written communication skills are practiced through interaction with patients, their caregivers, members of the health care team and by documenting interventions in the medical record. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first to third year coursework. (0-240-6)

The Ambulatory Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is a six-week, full time (minimum of 40 hours per week) core rotation supervised by a licensed pharmacist(s) in an outpatient pharmacy setting that emphasizes individualized direct patient care for ambulatory patients. Students apply and advance their knowledge, skills, abilities, professional judgment, and behaviors developed in the pre-APPE curriculum and co-curriculum. This experience is designed to optimize students’ competency in patient care, patient education, medication safety, interprofessional collaboration and evidence-based medication management. Students apply drug and disease-state guidelines to identify and prevent therapeutic problems, and create, implement, and monitor patient care plans. Students use verbal and written communication skills to interact and build relationships with patients, their caregivers, members of the health care team and to document interventions in the medical record. Motivational interviewing, patient education, medication management and counseling skills are practiced. Students apply the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP) to ensure safe medication delivery and optimal patient outcomes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first to third year coursework. (0-240-6)

The Advanced Hospital Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is a six-week, full time (minimum of 40 hours per week) core rotation supervised by a licensed pharmacist(s) in an institutional pharmacy setting. Students apply and advance their knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors developed in their pre-APPE curriculum and co-curriculum. This experience is designed to optimize students’ competency in managing pharmacy operations, clinical services and health care delivery while emphasizing the interprofessional dynamics of the institutional setting. Students dispense (compound) sterile and non-sterile products, manage pharmacy operations, and evaluate clinical services and medication safety programs. Students become familiar with pharmacy metrics, drug shortages, formulary management and the application of management principles for oversight of pharmacy personnel and clinical services. All components of the medication use process are emphasized to ensure safe medication delivery and optimal patient outcomes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first to third year coursework. (0-240-6)

The Community Pharmacy Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is a six-week, full time (minimum of 40 hours per week) core rotation supervised by a licensed pharmacist(s) in a community pharmacy setting. Students apply and advance their knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors developed in the pre-APPE curriculum and co-curriculum. This experience is designed to optimize students’ competency in patient care, outpatient healthcare delivery and community pharmacy operations. Students dispense and bill for medications, provide education and counseling for prescription and non-prescription drugs, triage patients to appropriate care, provide medication therapy management, and administer vaccinations. Effective communication with patients, their caregivers, and members of the health care team is emphasized. Students evaluate pharmacy metrics, continuous quality improvement processes, and inventory management. They apply the medication use process and Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP) to ensure safe medication delivery and optimal patient outcomes. Prerequisite: Successful completion of all first to third year coursework. (0-240-6)

The Direct Patient Care – Patient Centered Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is a six-week, full time (minimum of 40 hours per week) elective rotation supervised by a licensed pharmacist(s) in an inpatient or outpatient clinical practice setting. This experience is designed to optimize students’ competency in patient care, patient education, medication safety, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based medication management. Students apply and advance their knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors developed in the pre-APPE curriculum and co-curriculum through interactions with diverse patient populations and members of the health care team. They use disease-state knowledge, drug therapy guidelines and site-specific procedures to identify and prevent drug therapy problems and apply the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP) to ensure safe medication use and optimal patient outcomes. Verbal and written communication skills are practiced through interaction with patients, their caregivers, members of the health care team and by documenting interventions in the medical record. (0-240-6)

In this course students may select to participate in one of the following experiences:

1. The Direct Patient Care – Patient Centered Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is a six-week, full time (minimum of 40 hours per week) elective rotation supervised by a licensed pharmacist(s) in an inpatient or outpatient clinical practice setting. This experience is designed to optimize students’ competency in patient care, patient education, medication safety, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based medication management. Students apply and advance their knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors developed in the pre-APPE curriculum and co-curriculum through interactions with diverse patient populations and members of the health care team. They use disease-state knowledge, drug therapy guidelines and site-specific procedures to identify and prevent drug therapy problems and apply the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP) to ensure safe medication use and optimal patient outcomes. Verbal and written communication skills are practiced through interaction with patients, their caregivers, members of the health care team and by documenting interventions in the medical record.

2. The Direct Patient Care – Medication Use System Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is a six-week, full time (minimum of 40 hours per week) elective rotation supervised by a licensed pharmacist(s) in a pharmacy practice setting. This experience is designed to optimize students’ competency in patient care and healthcare delivery in various pharmacy settings. Students apply and advance their knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors developed in the pre-APPE curriculum and co-curriculum through interactions with diverse patient populations and members of the health care team. They apply the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP) and use disease-state and medication-related knowledge and site-specific procedures to a ensure safe medication use and optimal patient outcomes. Verbal and written communication skills are practiced through interaction with patients, their caregivers, members of the health care team and by documenting professional activities. (0-240-6)

In this course students may select to participate in one of the following experiences:

1. The Direct Patient Care – Patient Centered Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is a six-week, full time (minimum of 40 hours per week) elective rotation supervised by a licensed pharmacist(s) in an inpatient or outpatient clinical practice setting. This experience is designed to optimize students’ competency in patient care, patient education, medication safety, interprofessional collaboration, and evidence-based medication management. Students apply and advance their knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors developed in the pre-APPE curriculum and co-curriculum through interactions with diverse patient populations and members of the health care team. They use disease-state knowledge, drug therapy guidelines and site-specific procedures to identify and prevent drug therapy problems and apply the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP) to ensure safe medication use and optimal patient outcomes. Verbal and written communication skills are practiced through interaction with patients, their caregivers, members of the health care team and by documenting interventions in the medical record.

2. The Direct Patient Care – Medication Use System Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is a six-week, full time (minimum of 40 hours per week) elective rotation supervised by a licensed pharmacist(s) in a pharmacy practice setting. This experience is designed to optimize students’ competency in patient care and healthcare delivery in various pharmacy settings. Students apply and advance their knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors developed in the pre-APPE curriculum and co-curriculum through interactions with diverse patient populations and members of the health care team. They apply the Pharmacists’ Patient Care Process (PPCP) and use disease-state and medication-related knowledge and site-specific procedures to a ensure safe medication use and optimal patient outcomes. Verbal and written communication skills are practiced through interaction with patients, their caregivers, members of the health care team and by documenting professional activities.

3. The Non-Patient Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is a six-week, full time (minimum of 40 hours per week) elective rotation supervised by a licensed pharmacist(s) or other preceptor in varied settings. This experience is designed to optimize students’ professional maturity and explore various sectors of practice to support achievement of educational outcomes. Students apply and advance their knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors developed in the pre-APPE curriculum and co-curriculum through interactions with diverse individuals in pharmacy-related fields. Verbal and written communication skills are emphasized through interaction with preceptors, staff, colleagues, and internal and external stakeholders. (0-240-6)

The primary goal for the professional development capstone course series is to assess and strengthen students’ knowledge and skills developed during the Pharm.D. curriculum. In Curricular Review I, students review and assess their knowledge and skills in preparation for the NAPLEX. Prerequisite: P4/Adv P3 (Final Year). (16-0-1)

The primary goal for the professional development capstone course series is to assess and strengthen students’ knowledge and skills developed during the Pharm.D. curriculum. In Curricular Review II, students review and assess their knowledge and skills in preparation for the NAPLEX. Prerequisite: P4/Adv P3 (Final Year). (16-0-1)

This is the third in a series of three curricular review courses which assess and strengthen students’ knowledge and skills developed during the Pharm.D. curriculum. In Curricular Review III, students prepare for the NAPLEX and MPJE by completing quizzes and exams, viewing videos, and by participating in live interactive review sessions at the end of the course. Prerequisite: P4/Adv P3 (Final Year). (32-0-2)