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Curriculum  Course Descriptions
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)
An introduction into diversity designed for the Pharmacy students. Important topics including differences in gender, race, sexual orientation, culture, and religion, among others, will be discussed. Class will include guest lecturers, films, and group discussion.
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 U.S. 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 3242 Pharmaceutics (4)
This course provides an introduction to the various types of pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug delivery systems and the underlying principles associated with their design, development, and formulation. It also gives an overview of the drug product development process and regulations governing the pharmaceutical industry. This course will build on many of the concepts introduced in Principles of Pharmaceutical Sciences to provide the fundamental principles of formulation design, development, testing, production, and distribution of safe, effective, and reliable drug delivery systems.
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 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 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.
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 disorders of the musculoskelatal, gastrointestinal, pulmonary, integumentary, and hematopoietic systems, as well as disorders of the special senses. 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.
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 examines a variety of sources of drug information and how to access them through the use of computer-based technology. Systematic drug literature searches will be designed to be used in the case study analysis throughout the course.
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 in treating protozoal, microbial, fungal, viral, and neoplastic invasions. The relevant anatomy and physiology of the nervous system are discussed in detail, as are the molecular disease etiologies of the disorders resulting from the alien entities. 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 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)
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 5219 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience IV (1)
The student will be assigned to a St. John Fisher faculty member and will participate in some of the activities at the clinical site. The student will be exposed to the requirements of the advanced rotation in order to better prepare for the students final year of training.
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 will follow the same format as the Concepts in Pharmacy Practice I and will add new disease states which the students would have covered in Pathophysiology and Therapeutics III and are covering in Pathophysiology and Therapeutics IV. The course will also introduce students to training and preparation for upcoming APPE rotations with training such as OSHA.
PHAR 5238 Self Care & Natural Products (3)
This course explores chemical, biological, and therapeutic principles in natural products. Folklore uses of herbal remedies will be covered with an overview of the use of natural products. Other alternative medicine therapies are also reviewed. The rationale for the use of natural products and other alternative medicine therapies, the safety to the patient and the validity and current evidence-based outcome measures will be the major focus of the course.
PHAR 5257 Pathophysiology & Therapeutics IV (5)
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 areas such as gynecology and obstetrics, endocrine, metabolism/nutrition, neoplastic, joint and connective tissue, and hematopoietic disorders will be discussed.
Approved Professional Electives
PHAR 5501 Introduction to Medical Missions (2) (Spring)
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 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.
PHA 380 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.
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