Pharmacy Course Descriptions
The following list of professional course descriptions was last updated on February 25th, 2009.
First Year | Second Year | Third Year | Fourth Year | Professional Electives
First Professional Year
Fall Semester
PHAR 3117 - Top 200 Drugs I (1)
A basic overview of the top 200 medications for first year pharmacy students. Important topics such as brand name, generic name, important dosage forms and strengths, clinical pearls and advice for the patient will be covered. An overview of medical terminology will also be covered.
PHAR 3118 - Introduction to Diversity (1)
The goal of this course is to increase students’ knowledge and broaden their perception of diverse populations. Differences in race, sexual orientation, culture, religion, and physical ability will be discussed. The course will focus on how diversity influences patients’ perceptions of the healthcare system and how healthcare providers can better serve these diverse populations. The class will include guest lecturers, films, group discussion, and reflective writing assignments.
PHAR 3132 - Pharmacy Calculations (3)
This class is an introduction to prescription terminology, systems of measurement and pharmacy calculations. Students will apply appropriate mathematical concepts found within the practice of pharmacy, including prescription compounding and patient specific determinations. Emphasis will be placed on improving and applying problem-solving skills for the needs of an individual patient within the practice of pharmacy.
PHAR 3142 - Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences (4)
This course is intended to provide a foundation of the principles that are fundamental to the study of the pharmaceutical sciences. This basic knowledge will allow the student to integrate physical, chemical, and biological concepts into various practice functions.
PHAR 3141 - Biosystems I (4)
This course examines the hierarchical organization of the human body and how these hierarchical levels interact. Molecular, cellular, and systems anatomy and physiology are the primary themes but a strong emphasis is placed on integration of physical, chemical, and biological concepts.
PHAR 3144 - Systems Pharmacology I (4)
This course examines those topics that provide the foundation for the rational use of pharmacotherapeutic agents. Pharmacology and its two primary subdisciplines, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics, are examined extensively. Molecular disease etiologies, pharmacogenomics, and the rationale basis of various pharmacotherapeutic and chemotherapeutic strategies are discussed. A primary focus of this and all courses in this sequence is integration of concepts.
Spring Semester
PHAR 3217 - Top 200 Drugs II (1)
A continuation of the basic overview of the top 200 medications for first year pharmacy students. Important topics such as brand name, generic name, important dosage forms and strengths, clinical pearls and advice for the patient will be covered. An overview of medical terminology will also be covered.
PHAR 3225 - Health Care Delivery (2)
Concepts related to the structure and functioning of the U.S. health care system are discussed. The course emphasizes issues associated with health care, health care professionals, and the way that health care is organized, financed, and regulated. This introductory course gives students an overview of the scope of pharmacy practice in a variety of setting, working with multidisciplinary teams to provide the optimal patient care. Included in the course overview is the examination of the US health care system, basic ethics involved in the field of medicine such as confidentiality and drug accuracy and safety issues. Student professional development will be a major focus. Students will be given strategies to examine personal strengths, career options, and reflect upon strategies to use feedback throughout the program to grow as a professional pharmacist.
PHAR 3227 - Drug Information (2)
This course will provide a detailed review of the process of providing drug information using the systematic approach of retrieval, analysis, and dissemination. Students will learn the intended applications of a wide variety of reference materials and gain insight into the appropriate use of such materials in clinical practice. Students will gain experience in utilizing commercial online references and indexing services such as Medline. Students will be given assignments that will provide hands-on experience in locating drug information and preparing written and verbal responses. Students will also learn how to identify valid and credible sources of drug information.
PHAR 3240 - Biosystems II (4)
This course examines the critical stages of human ontogenesis and the role that ontogenesis plays in defining the structural and functional features of the adult organism. Two of the most important consequences of ontogenesis: the heterogeneity of cell types and the dost defense system are discussed extensively within the context of their natural environments.
PHAR 3242 - Pharmaceutics (4)
This course is an introduction to the commonly used pharmaceutical dosage forms, such as oral solids, sterile products, and semi-solids. The students will study the design, composition and proper use of these dosage forms. They will also learn how the dosage forms are manufactured as commercial products for the mass market or compounded extemporaneously for individual patients. Basic concepts in drug delivery will be discussed in relation to the dosage forms. An emphasis will be placed on how to select the optimal dosage form for the drug molecule and disease condition based on the pharmaceutical principles. A broad overview of the drug development and approval process in industry is provided.
PHAR 3244 - Systems Pharmacology II (4)
This course examines those topics that provide the foundation for the rational use of pharmacotherapeutic agents in treating disorders of the nervous system. The relevant anatomy and physiology of the nervous system are discussed in detail, as are the molecular disease etiologies of the disorders. The properties and actions of the pharmacological agents used in the treatment of each disorder and the molecular, cellular, and systems effects of these agents are discussed. A primary focus of this and all courses in this sequence is integration of concepts.
Second Professional Year
Fall Semester
PHAR 4112 - Applied Pharmaceutics I (1)
This course is a continuation in the Pharmaceutics sequence focusing on problem based learning in a laboratory setting. This laboratory will provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge gained in Pharmaceutics lectures to practical situations. The student will also develop the skills needed for the preparation and dispensing of pharmaceutical solution, emulsion, suspension, semi-solid and solid dosage forms with emphasis on the selection of excipients for extemporaneous compounding. Prescription reading, pharmacy calculations and an opportunity for patient counseling in the use of the compounded product will also be implemented.
PHAR 4117 - Therapeutics Case Studies I (1)
This course introduces students to problem-based learning. Students will be given patient case scenarios and will work as a team to go through a series of hypotheses regarding the scenario. The team will collect additional information from available sources (e.g. patient, literature), assess the overall situation and develop a pharmaceutical care plan as a final outcome. Each semester a number of case scenarios will be provided to allow students to develop strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills in simulated settings, that will carry over to real life settings in the experiential part of the program and in the future as a professional pharmacist.
PHAR 4135 - Communication & Counseling Skills (3)
This course examines the principles of effective communication with a particular focus on health-related interactions. Students learn techniques and strategies that can be used by pharmacists to enhance communication with patients, physicians, nurses, and coworkers. Emphasis is placed on skills that will enable students to develop and maintain constructive interpersonal relationships in a variety of pharmacy practice settings. Coursework consists mostly of didactic lecture/discussion, with some role-play presentations by students.
PHAR 4139 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I (3)
This course will provide the student with actual experience in a working community pharmacy for a minimum of eight hours per week. The students will learn and practice the basics of dispensing medications, counseling patients, and the basics of operating a pharmacy in a safe and legal fashion. In addition there will be didactic class work to allow for reflection, student discussion and critical thinking. The discussions will review student projects and activities that occurred on rotation.
PHAR 4144 - Systems Pharmacology III (4)
This course examines those topics that provide the foundation for the rational use of pharmacotherapeutic agents in treating disorders of the cardiovascular, renal, and endocrine systems. The relevant anatomy and physiology of these systems are discussed in detail, as are the molecular disease etiologies of the disorders. The properties and actions of the pharmacological agents used in the treatment of each disorder and the molecular, cellular, and systems effects of these agents are discussed. A primary focus of this and all courses in this sequence is integration of concepts.
PHAR 4147 - Pathophysiology & Therapeutics I (4)
The course presents the prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, natural course and therapeutic options for treating major disease states. A significant amount of time will be spent to learn the process of choosing the optimal therapeutic regimen (including over-the-counter medications) based on individual patient characteristics and demonstrated benefits and risks of drug therapy. Monitoring the effectiveness of the selected therapy and identifying and solving drug-related problems will also be emphasized. Included in this course are general principals of clinical pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and interpretation of clinical laboratory tests.
Spring Semester
PHAR 4212 - Applied Pharmaceutics II (1)
This course is a continuation in the pharmaceutics sequence focusing on problem based learning in a laboratory setting. This laboratory will provide students with an opportunity to apply knowledge gained in pharmaceutics lectures to practical situations. The student will also develop the skills needed for the preparation and dispensing of pharmaceutical dosage forms, including compounded sterile preparations. Prescription reading, pharmacy calculations and an opportunity for patient counseling in the use of the compounded product will also be implemented.
PHAR 4217 - Therapeutics Case Studies II (1)
This course introduces students to problem-based learning. Students will be given patient case scenarios and will work as a team to go through a series of hypotheses regarding the scenario. The team will collect additional information from available sources (e.g. patient, literature), assess the overall situation and develop a pharmaceutical care plan as a final outcome. Each semester a number of case scenarios will be provided to allow students to develop strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills in simulated settings, that will carry over to real life settings in the experiential part of the program and in the future as a professional pharmacist.
PHAR 4235 - Pharmacy Law (3)
This course examines the role of government in the regulation of pharmacists, pharmacy practice, and drug products. Students will learn about both the structure and the substance of pharmacy practice environment. Students will obtain a working knowledge of the New York pharmacy practice law, the federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Controlled Substances Acts (both NYS and federal), the regulations associated with these, the common law, and other law relevant to practice. These tools are necessary to be able to practice effectively and efficiently. In addition students will be challenged to think critically about American-style regulatory process and its effects on patients, practice and society.
PHAR 4236 - Population Based Health Care (3)
This course is an overview of basic research methodology and statistical techniques with emphasis on applications to biological and health sciences. A review of hypothesis testing and data analysis through reading of journal articles will be the focus. In addition, non-parametric statistics, probability and inferential statistics (e.g. analysis of variance and multiple regressions) will be covered.
PHAR 4244 - Systems Pharmacology IV (4)
This course examines those topics that provide the foundation for the rational use of pharmacotherapeutic agents in treating pain and inflammation, disorders of the endocrine, pulmonary, and gastrointestinal systems, and the special senses. The relevant anatomy and physiology of these systems are discussed in detail, as are the molecular disease etiologies of the disorders. The properties and actions of the pharmacological agents used in the treatment of each disorder and the molecular, cellular, and systems effects of these agents are discussed. A primary focus of this and all courses in this sequence is integration of concepts.
PHAR 4247 - Pathophysiology & Therapeutics II (4)
The course presents the prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, natural course and therapeutic options for treating major disease states. A significant amount of time will be spent learning the process of choosing the optimal therapeutic regimen based on individual patient characteristics and demonstrated benefits and risks of drug therapy. Monitoring the effectiveness of the selected therapy and identifying and solving drug-related problems will also be emphasized. Included in this course are general principles of clinical pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and interpretation of clinical laboratory tests.
Summer Session
PHAR 4339 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II (3)
This course will provide the student with actual experience in a working institutional pharmacy for four consecutive weeks. The students will learn and practice the basics of dispensing medications in a safe and legal fashion. In addition there will be didactic class work to allow for presentations, reflection, student discussion and critical thinking. The discussions will review student homework and activities that occurred on rotation.
Third Professional Year
Fall Semester
PHAR 5117 - Therapeutics Case Studies III (1)
Students will be given patient scenarios and will work as a team to go through a series of hypotheses regarding the scenario. The team will collect additional information from available sources (e.g. patient, literature), assess the overall situation and develop a pharmaceutical care plan as a final outcome. Each semester, a number of scenarios will be developed to allow students to develop strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills in simulated settings, that will then carry over to real life settings in the experiential part of the program and in the future as a professional pharmacist.
PHAR 5119 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III (1)
The students will shadow a P4 student under the supervision of a St. John Fisher faculty member at a clinical site. The student will begin to understand and participate in some of the activities expected of a P4 student in advanced rotations.
PHAR 5125 - Ethics in Pharmacy Practice (2)
This course is designed to provide the students with knowledge of the present ethical issues in patient care related to the managed health care, the private sector, and public health systems. Focus will be on learning to facilitate the multidisciplinary health care teams in the diverse patient settings to assure optimal treatment interventions. The course sensitizes the students to a variety of ethical issues present in pharmacy practice and in the healthcare systems. Students will learn to recognize ethical dilemmas and work to resolve problems using basic ethical principles.
PHAR 5127 - Literature Evaluation (2)
This course will provide the student with a knowledge base, techniques, and skills for information retrieval, evaluation of medical and pharmaceutical practice literature, and application to specific patient problems. Students will retrieve appropriate medical information and gain an understanding of appropriate research design and methodology. By applying these principles together with biostatistics, students will critically evaluate medical information in the literature, and apply research findings to patient care situations.
PHAR 5137 - Concepts in Pharmacy Practice I (3)
This course guides students to apply the therapeutic knowledge and pharmaceutical care skills that they have developed in previous courses in four different domains; practice simulation, health assessment, controversial topics, and disease management certification. As the final pharmaceutical care course before students begin their advanced practice experience rotations in a real patient care setting, it is designed to integrate all aspects of pharmaceutical care in a simulated practice environment in a systems based approach. The course consists of didactic, discussion, and simulated patient care activities that are closely monitored and evaluated by faculty. Students will gain practical experience in prescription assessment, patient profile review, clinical problem-solving, patient counseling and education, communicating with health care professionals, and documenting clinical interventions. They will also learn how to do basic patient screenings such as taking blood pressures, drawing blood for diabetes screening and glucose monitoring, and how to interpret basic laboratory tests, etc. Experienced based activities will occur in the Pharmacy Practice laboratory’s patient assessment room and will be a major part of this course which will include videotaping for feedback and professional growth.
PHAR 5144 - Systems Pharmacology V (4)
This course examines those topics that provide the foundation for the rational use of pharmacotherapeutic agents to treat infectious diseases and neoplasms. Relevant aspects of the physiology of microbial, viral and mycotic pathogenic organisms will be discussed. The molecular etiology of cancer and the various stages of tumor development will also be introduced. Those chemotherapeutic agents used for the purpose of eradicating the invading populations will be presented with an emphasis on their chemical characteristics and their mechanistic and systemic actions. A primary focus of this and all courses in this sequence is integration of concepts.
PHAR 5147 - Pathophysiology & Therapeutics III (4)
This course continues to present the prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, natural course, and various therapeutic options for treating major disease states. A significant amount of time will be spent to learn the process of choosing the optimal therapeutic regimen (including over-the-counter medications) based on individual patient characteristics and demonstrated benefits and risks of drug therapy. Monitoring the effectiveness of the selected therapy and identifying and solving drug-related problems will also be emphasized. Application of this knowledge to specific disease states such as infectious disease, psychiatric disorders, neurological disorders and drug addictions will be the focus of this course.
Spring Semester
PHAR 5217 - Therapeutics Case Studies IV (1)
This course introduces students to problem-based learning. Students will be given patient case scenarios and will work as a team to go through a series of hypotheses regarding the scenario. The team will collect additional information from available sources (e.g. patient, literature), assess the overall situation, and develop a pharmaceutical care plan as a final outcome. Each semester a number of case scenarios will be provided to allow students to develop strong critical analysis and problem-solving skills in simulated settings, that will carry over to real life settings in the experiential part of the program and in the future as a professional pharmacist.
PHAR 5219 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience IV (1)
This Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) rotation is the fourth and final introductory rotation offered at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy (WSOP). The focus of this rotation is to introduce students to the activities and assignments required to successfully complete Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) rotations. Preceptors will be WSOP faculty. Students may also have the opportunity to work with and learn from a WSOP APPE student. This is a 30 hour rotation that also includes classroom sessions to reinforce on site learning and allow for reflection.
PHAR 5236 - Managing Practice & Personnel (3)
This course covers basic management principles involved in pharmacy practices from manufacturing to the consumer. Management theories, marketing strategies, regulatory issues, contracts, accounting concepts, and pharmacy security are some of the issues covered throughout the course. Drug evaluation, processing, drug acquisition, inventory, and storage will also be discussed. In addition, human resource management, including selection performance appraisal and diversity issues, will be covered.
PHAR 5237 - Concepts in Pharmacy Practice II (3)
This course is the second of a two course sequence. It applies the same concepts in the Concepts in Pharmacy Practice I course to a new set of disorders. The same four domains; practice simulation, health assessment, controversial topics, and disease management certification will be included in this course. As the final pharmaceutical care course before students begin their advanced practice experience rotations in a real patient care setting, it is designed to integrate all aspects of pharmaceutical care in a simulated practice environment in a systems based approach. The course consists of didactic, discussion, and simulated patient care activities that are closely monitored and evaluated by faculty. Students will gain practical experience in prescription assessment, patient profile review, clinical problem-solving, and patient counseling and education.
PHAR 5238 - Self Care & Natural Products (3)
This course is designed to focus on the therapeutic aspects of self-care (i.e. using over-the-counter and natural remedy products). The course is designed to strengthen student skills in the art of patient interviewing and appropriate triage of ailments. The course will center on the pharmacist’s role in making professional decisions concerning these medications and in providing advice to patients in selecting drugs for self-medication.
PHAR 5257 - Pathophysiology & Therapeutics IV (5)
The course presents the prevalence, presentation, diagnosis, natural course and therapeutic options for treating major disease states. A significant amount of time will be spent learning the process of choosing the optimal therapeutic regimen based on individual patient characteristics and demonstrated benefits and risks of drug therapy. Monitoring the effectiveness of the selected therapy and identifying and solving drug-related problems will also be emphasized. Included in this course are general principles of clinical pharmacokinetics, drug interactions, adverse reactions, and interpretation of clinical laboratory tests.
Fourth Professional Year
PHAR 6401 - Advanced Rotation Elective I (6)
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is the capstone experience for students in their final (P4) year of school at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. This Elective rotation is the first of three that allows the student to explore a specific area of interest that may or may not be a traditional career path in pharmacy and for which the preceptor may or may not be a pharmacist. Students may repeat one core rotation as an elective as long as the learning activities expand on those of the core elective and the syllabus is approved by the Office of Experiential education. Elective rotations are a 40 hour per week for 6 weeks on site commitment in a number of possible settings including ambulatory care, institutional care, academia, or industry.
PHAR 6402 - Advanced Rotation Elective II (6)
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is the capstone experience for students in their final (P4) year of school at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. This Elective rotation is the second of three that allows the student to explore a specific area of interest that may or may not be a traditional career path in pharmacy and for which the preceptor may or may not be a pharmacist. Students may repeat one core rotation as an elective as long as the learning activities expand on those of the core elective and the syllabus is approved by the Office of Experiential education. Elective rotations are a 40 hour per week for 6 weeks on site commitment in a number of possible settings including ambulatory care, institutional care, academia, or industry.
PHAR 6403 - Advanced Rotation Elective III (6)
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is the capstone experience for students in their final (P4) year of school at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. This Elective rotation is the third of three that allows the student to explore a specific area of interest that may or may not be a traditional career path in pharmacy and for which the preceptor may or may not be a pharmacist. Students may repeat one core rotation as an elective as long as the learning activities expand on those of the core elective and the syllabus is approved by the Office of Experiential education. Elective rotations are a 40 hour per week for 6 weeks on site commitment in a number of possible settings including ambulatory care, institutional care, academia, or industry.
PHAR 6701 - Community Pharmacy Advanced Rotation (6)
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is the capstone experience for students in their final (P4) year of school at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. The Community Pharmacy rotation is a 40 hour per week for 6 weeks on site commitment in which students will perform numerous learning activities including interviewing patients, dispensing, monitoring, and counseling patients receiving pharmacy services in the community setting.
PHAR 6702 - Hospital Pharmacy Advanced Rotation (6)
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is the capstone experience for students in their final (P4) year of school at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. The Hospital Pharmacy rotation is a full time (40 hrs per week for 6 weeks) on site commitment in which the student learning activities include order entry, preparation of sterile products, error and adverse drug reaction reporting, and gathering and evaluating patient and drug-related information to identify drug therapy problems in the institutional pharmacy setting.
PHAR 6703 - Internal Medicine Advanced Rotation (6)
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is the capstone experience for students in their final (P4) year of school at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. The Internal Medicine rotation is a 40 hour per week for 6 weeks on site commitment in which students will perform numerous learning activities including monitoring patients (rounding) with the health care team, presentations, participating in journal clubs, providing drug information, and providing patient centered pharmacy care in the institutional setting.
PHAR 6704 - Ambulatory Care Advanced Rotation (6)
Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) is the capstone experience for students in their final (P4) year of school at the Wegmans School of Pharmacy. The Ambulatory Care rotation is a 40 hour per week for 6 weeks on site commitment in which students will perform numerous learning activities including monitoring, interviewing and counseling patients, providing drug information, identifying drug related problems, and making interventions to improve patient care in the ambulatory setting.
Approved Professional Electives
PHAR 5501 - Introduction to Medical Missions (2) (Fall)
This elective course discusses the philosophy of missions, our responsibility as healthcare professionals to the underserved and how we as medically trained professionals can use our training to further mission work and serve others. The course will be based on a Christian faith foundation and will contain a service component requirement, with opportunities to participate in a short-term medical mission trip.
PHAR 5502 - Introduction to Research (2) (Spring)
This course will introduce the students to research opportunities in pharmaceutical, clinical and administrative sciences. Students will interact with individual faculty members to explore their research interests. Students will perform literature searches on current research topics and develop original research projects involving one or more disciplines. This course will also familiarize the students with communication and dissemination of scientific information in written and verbal formats, such as writing papers and review articles, poster and podium presentations, seminar etc.
PHAR 5503 - Substances of Abuse (2) (Spring)
This course is designed to provide a foundation for the understanding of the biological and psychosocial aspects of substance abuse and chemical dependency. Students will be given an overview of the various substances of abuse that alter mood, level of perception, or brain functioning. The course will also describe procedures for the identification, referral, and treatment of addictions, and support mechanisms for individuals recovering from addictions.
PHAR 5504 - Topics in Pharmacy Law (2) (Spring)
This course is designed to review the court made law pharmacy practice issues that are either not normally covered elsewhere in the curriculum and/or are currently evolving in the courts, legislatures, and regulatory agencies. This might include, but would not be limited to, topics such as purchasing, advertising, contraception, access to medication, right to refuse medication, criminal, civil rights, constitutional, property and more.
PHAR 5505 - Community Pharmacy Management (2) (Spring)
This course is a two credit hour course taught by community practitioners. The course will provide the student with the practical information and skills needed to practice in a community pharmacy setting. The content will focus on the gap between what is taught in pharmacy school and knowledge needed to practice community pharmacy in the 21st century. Practical issues such as customer service, performance evaluations, and job stress will be discussed. In addition unique pharmacy practice settings, such as compounding pharmacy services will be presented.
PHAR 5506 - Physical Pharmacology (2) (Spring)
This is a didactic course designed to explain physiological and pharmacological structures and processes in terms of fundamental physical and chemical principles. The course focuses on development and use of unified concepts and models that offer simple descriptions of complicated systems.
PHAR 5507 - Toxicology (2) (Fall)
A lecture course designed to acquaint the student with the science of toxicology. The course will survey the different areas of toxicology and introduce basic toxicological principles, but will place special emphasis on the areas of mechanistic toxicology and toxicological modeling.
PHAR 5508 - AIDS: Principles, Practice, and Politics (2) (Fall)
An introduction and overview of the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) for the pharmacy student. This course combines HIV-related presentations and journal club presentations along with a series of multidisciplinary presentations on the epidemiology, sociology and psychology of HIV/AIDS. Class will include guest lecturers, films, and group discussion. A service learning component consisting of at least 30 hours of community service will be required of all students.
PHAR 5509 - Professional Issues Concerning Substance Abuse (2) (Fall)
This course prepares students to recognize, detect, prevent, and manage the effects of substance abuse that affects practice from both internal and external sources. Topics include, but are not limited to: signs and symptoms of substance abuse, prevention of diversion of controlled substances, formal and informal substance abuse treatment programs, limitation of the license to practice, and other issues impacting professional practice.
PHAR 5510 - Independent Research (1-3) (Fall and Spring)
This elective course is designed to allow students to pursue research interests and become familiar with techniques used in basic or clinical research. In collaboration with a faculty advisor, each student will select an appropriate research problem and work towards its solution.
PHAR 5511 - Perspectives on Public Health and Leadership (3) (Fall)
Leadership in population-based approaches to healthcare requires collaboration with a variety of community leaders and providers. A broad-based education in public health issues may provide students with insight into both the complexity and opportunity presented by public health issues in our community. This course is designed to give students a framework for understanding the role of pharmacy in public health, to expose them to healthcare leaders and decision makers across an array of disciplines in our community, and to provide examples of innovative public health programs.
PHAR 5512 - Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2) (Spring)
This course ill introduce the student to unique aspects of complementary and alternative medical care which is widely used in the US. Students will learn to understand the influences of these alternative therapies on Western medicine. This course will offer an understanding of the theories and practice of commonly used alternative medical therapies.
PHAR 5513 - Conversational Spanish for Pharmacists (2) (Fall)
This is a two hour per week elective course for students interested in refining their Spanish conversational skills in order to engage in more effective and immediate communication with their Spanish-speaking patients on a regular basis. Participants will be guided to produce immediate verbal responses to patient input which enhances listening and comprehension skills. Students who enroll are expected to have successfully completed at least two years of college level language instruction. Enrollment also requires permission from the instructor.
PHAR 5514 - Selected Topics in Drug Delivery (2) (Fall)
Drug delivery systems can be intelligently designed to enhance new and existing drug therapies. This course builds upon the introductory pharmaceutics course and covers current topics (5-7) in drug delivery. Approximately 5 to 7 topics will be covered entirely through case studies. For each topic, the students will first review the advantages and limitations of existing drug delivery systems. The students will then perform in-depth analysis on the new delivery system and/or the related manufacturing technologies. Through these case studies, the students will also be exposed to controversial topics on intellectual properties and regulatory strategies.
PHAR 5515 Advanced Extemporaneous Compounding (1-2) (Fall and Spring)
This elective course is designed to build upon the extemporaneous compounding skills learned during the Pharmaceutics sequence. The student will assist instructors in the Applied Pharmaceutics laboratory courses, including development, preparation, and instruction of the compounding experiments. This course will also include a component involving interaction with compounding pharmacists in the community. Enrollment requires permission of the instructor.
PHA 55XX - Veterinary Therapeutics (2) (Summer)
Dr. Elaine Lust, Pharm.D.
Creighton University School of Pharmacy
http://pharmacyonline.creighton.edu/pha380/
This course will provide valuable instruction on the uses and indications of human and veterinary labeled medications used in the treatment of diseases affecting animal patients. Common animal disease states affecting small animals, large animals and food animals will be presented and discussed. Legal and regulatory issues that affect the practice of veterinary pharmacy will be emphasized. Exploration and utilization of text and internet-based veterinary-specific resources will be highlighted. Additionally, current topics in veterinary medicine and veterinary pharmacy will be discussed.