College of Pharmacy Course Descriptions

Updated on November 13, 2023

Special Project electives are an individualized program of study or research arranged by consultation between student and faculty member(s). Credit is variable based on the project.

1-4 credit hours

This course reviews the history of pharmacy from the pre-historic roots to the present. Special emphasis on South Carolina's pharmacy history, including evolution of education. Students will have access to historical artifacts and equipment. Three field trips to area museums and collections are included.

2 credit hours

This course will expand upon the principles of immunology covered in COP 603 to include monitoring the immune system, hypersensitivity reactions, passive immunity, the principles of solid organ transplantation as well as stem cell transplantation, and the role of a pharmacist is transplantation.

2 credit hours

Special Project electives are an individualized program of study or research arranged by consultation between student and faculty member(s). Credit is variable based on the project.

1-4 credit hours

An overview of the provision of pharmacy services in various health systems is provided. Approaches to organizational structure, pharmacy services, pharmacist practice roles are reviewed. Selected concepts of personnel management associated with pharmacists and technical personnel.

2 credit hours

This course is designed to provide the health care practitioner with the knowledge and skills to manage their personal finances in an effective manner. After successfully completing this course, the student will be able to understand the process for making personal financial decisions; establish personal financial goals; evaluate the factors that influence personal financial planning; and apply strategies for attaining personal financial goals.

3 credit hours

This challenging course is designed to provide the student with increased exposure to disease states medication issues, and clinical decision-making skills specific to the pediatric population. Pediatrics is an Integral component to most pharmacy careers, and gaining a greater understanding of the patient population's challenges and nuances is necessary to become a confident and well-rounded practitioner. This elective also seeds to provide exposure to the pediatric pharmacy community, including experts in the subspecialty areas and organizations.

2 credit hours

A disease oriented approach and organ integrated approach to the care of patients with acute illnesses managed in the in-patient hospital setting. Students will learn common diseases processes that affect the acutely ill hospitalized patient and the appropriate pharmacotherapy to treat these patients. This course focuses on developing critical thinking and problem solving skills and integrating material from this course and previous courses in a case-based format.

3 credit hours

This course is designed to prepare students to appropriately recognize, predict, assess, and manage drug interactions that are encountered in pharmacy practice.

2 credit hours

This course will build upon the principles of pathophysiology, medication administration, and patient interaction to include developing advanced skills in patient assessment (SOAP notes), taking accurate medication histories, and providing effective patient counseling. Students will understand the role of the pharmacist in discussing patient issues such as, access to medications, adherence, assessing understanding to improve compliance, and sensitive patient issues.

2 credit hours

This course is designed to build on prior knowledge and principles relevant to infectious diseases management learned in clinical microbiology, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy to enable to the student to integrate this knowledge in the care of patients. Advanced topics will add to the learner's foundational knowledge to provide further insight into contemporary management of patients with infectious diseases. Students will gain practical experience in planning and suggesting pharmacotherapeutic plans in team based exercises in which contemporary literature and national guidelines form the basis for contemporary therapy via case presentations.

2 credit hours

The elective, Clinical Veterinary Pharmacy, is a unique class that will cover anatomy, physiology, and pharmacotherapy in approximately 10 species. There will be an emphasis on various areas of veterinary pharmacy including drug information, laws, and ethics of veterinary pharmacy, various disease states and proper treatment, toxicology and parasitology, and patient specific case based clinical evaluations. Class discussion will also allow for prescription reviews, discussing the creation of patient specific dosage forms, and counseling on proper medication administration.

2 credit hours

This course will provide students with an overview of the pharmaceutical industry with an emphasis on the drug development process, including sales, clinical research, regulatory affairs, and marketing. Pharmaceutical company representatives will serve as guest lecturers and discuss their roles in their company.

2 credit hours

The PCCA Boot Camp portion of the course is a full two-day intensive, on-site, hands on training laboratory that introduces students to unique dosage forms, basic compounding techniques, legal and regulatory updates, and quality and safety aspects used by modern compounding pharmacists. Students gain exposure to the issues related to pharmacy ownership and the feasibility of opening their own compounding pharmacy. Additionally, students will be introduced to Advanced Compounding techniques and related concepts not covered in the COP 630 prerequisite course. Students will be required to submit a project assignment which will consist of three possible options: 1) writing a paper on a compounding related topic, 2) completing an instructional design exercise by creating a unique laboratory session or, 3) preparing and delivering a 30 minute slide presentation dealing with a current topic or trends in the field of compounding. PCCA Boot Camp graduates are eligible to complete PCCA Institute's Advanced and Veterinary compounding courses (not for COP credit) and are eligible to apply for a fourth year month-long rotation at PCCA in Sugarland TX.

2 credit hours

1 credit hour

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the professional practice opportunities in Managed Care for Pharmacists. This course will explore the role of Pharmacists in Managed Care as well as an overview of opportunities within a Pharmacy Benefit Management Company. Students will be exposed to aspects within Managed Care which will prepare them for a future career opportunity as a Pharmacist. Students will also be introduced to Pharmacy Benefit Management and the role of a Pharmacist within that career path.

2 credit hours

The main goal of this elective course is to promote the culture of medication safety among future pharmacists while recognizing all operational processes currently in place within hospitals, retail pharmacies and other health systems to prevent and act upon medication errors. The course will allow students to explore the humanity, the multidisciplinary and legal aspects of a medication error by interacting with healthcare professionals who have been directly involved in an event related to medication safety. Methods for identifying and implementing processes for medication safety improvements via archived cases that were reported within local health systems and other settings will be presented to students.

2 credit hours

This mind-body wellness elective course incorporates and teaches students skills to build self-wellness. Students will experience these techniques in order to understand their clinical use. During this course a student will learn about meditation, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and other wellness activities that can promote wellness and reduce anxiety and stress.

2 credit hours

This course is designed to build on prior knowledge and principles relevant to infectious diseases management learned in clinical microbiology, pharmacology and pharmacotherapy to enable the student to integrate this knowledge in the care of patients. Advanced topics will add to the learner's foundational knowledge to provide further insight into contemporary management of patients with infectious diseases. Students will gain practical experience in planning and suggesting pharmacotherapeutic plans in team based exercises in which contemporary literature and national guidelines form the basis for contemporary therapy via case presentations.

3 credit hours

APhA's Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services certificate program presents a systematic approach for developing, implementing, delivering and sustaining MTM services. It includes an overview of the marketplace for delivering MTM services, guidance for implementing MTM services in pharmacy practice, a review of the essential skills and knowledge needed for performing MTM successfully, and an organized process for identifying medication-related problems. This course will also integrate case-based discussions of medication therapy management. Students will be given the opportunity to conduct MTM sessions in person, via telephone and via telehealth (video-based).

2 credit hours

The goal of the Industry Pharmacist Organization (IPhO) Value of Industry Pharmacists (VIP) Case Competition is for IPhO chapters to demonstrate their pharmaceutical industry knowledge and application of the commercial functions involved in designing a comprehensive drug development plan, including clinical development, regulatory, medical and commercial strategies. This industry-based case scenario takes student pharmacists from initial concept, all the way through to approval and the marketing of the product. Your stimulated company now wants to plan ahead and determine all of the appropriate activities and steps that are needed to establish an innovative formulation, gain regulatory approval and bring the NME to patients. What needs to be accomplished to ensure this innovative therapy makes it to market and successfully reaches the patients who can benefit from it? Drug development is a rigorous process involving many years of dedicated work from countless individuals. The objective of the IPhO VIP Case Competition is to distill down some of the core elements involved in drug development, ultimately producing a cohesive plan to bring a theoretical new molecular entity from 'bench to beside'. An overarching goal in this competition is for participants to demonstrate the Value of Industry Pharmacists by highlighting the many key roles and contributions of industry pharmacists within the drug development process. Key leadership positions for the competition will be student driven.

1 credit hour

This course is a continuation of COP 527 Industry Case Competition I. The goal of the Industry Pharmacist Organization (IPhO) Value of Industry Pharmacists (VIP) Case competitive is for IPhO chapters to demonstrate their pharmaceutical industry knowledge and application of the commercial functions involved in designing a comprehensive drug development plan, including clinical development, regulatory, medical, and commercial strategies. This industry-based case scenario takes student pharmacists from initial concept, all the way through to approval and the marketing of the product. Your simulated company now wants to plan ahead and determine all of the appropriate activities and steps that are needed to establish an innovative formulation, gain regulatory approval and bring this NME to patients. What needs to be accomplished to ensure this innovative therapy makes it to market and successfully reaches the patients who can benefit from it? Drug development is a rigorous process involving many years of dedicated work from countless individuals. The objective of the IPhO VIP Case Competition is to distill down some of the core elements involved in drug development, ultimately producing a cohesive plan to bring a theoretical new molecular entity from 'bench to beside'. An overarching goal in this competition is for participants to demonstrate the Value of Industry Pharmacists by highlighting the many key roles and contributions of industry pharmacists within the drug development process. Key leadership positions for the competition will be student driven.

1 credit hour

Developing and refining emotional intelligence (EI) is key to your college, career and personal success. During this class you will have the opportunity critically evaluate your EQ-i 2.0 self-assessment results, practice EI, and demonstrate EI behaviors. This course will help you 1) better understand yourself and why you react to certain situations the way you do, 2) accept responsibility for your behavior, 3) work effectively to resolve conflicts in a respectful and constructive way.

1 credit hour

This course will provide students with foundational knowledge and skills for completing research and/or quality improvement (QI) projects, including differentiating between research and QI, metric development, data collection tools, and data presentation methods. Throughout the course students will go through the planning stages of a clinical research or quality improvement project to prepare for data collection. Upon completion of this course, students will be eligible to take a 1 credit research elective to complete the project with the option to submit an abstract to a conference and/or submit a manuscript for publication.

1 credit hour

Special Project electives are an individualized program of study or research arranged by consultation between student and faculty member(s). Credit is variable based on the project.

1-4 credit hours

Special Project electives are an individualized program of study or research arranged by consultation between student and faculty member(s). Credit is variable based on the project.

1-4 credit hours

Special Project electives are an individualized program of study or research arranged by consultation between student and faculty member(s). Credit is variable based on the project.

1-4 credit hours

Special Project electives are an individualized program of study or research arranged by consultation between student and faculty member(s). Credit is variable based on the project.

1-4 credit hours

Special Project electives are an individualized program of study or research arranged by consultation between student and faculty member(s). Credit is variable based on the project.

1-4 credit hours

Special Project electives are an individualized program of study or research arranged by consultation between student and faculty member(s). Credit is variable based on the project.

1-4 credit hours

This is an elective course designed to enhance foundational knowledge learned in other courses for the application of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy knowledge in a variety of hematology/oncology diseases states. The course aims to integrate discussion of specific oncologic/hematologic disease states, the mechanisms of action of the pharmacologic agents used to treat those disease states, disease prevention and health promotion, as well as drug and non-drug therapy of acute and chronic diseases seen in both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Emphasis is placed on preventing, identifying, and solving drug-related problems.

2 credit hours

This is the first course in a 2-semester sequence providing important physiologic, pathophysiologic and pharmacologic principles and concepts that will be utilized in subsequent courses in which appropriate pharmacotherapeutic approaches towards treating diseases processes will be discussed.

2 credit hours

This is the second course in a 2-semester sequence providing important physiologic, pathophysiologic and pharmacologic principles and concepts that will be utilized in subsequent courses in which appropriate pharmacotherapeutic approaches towards treating diseases processes will be discussed. Prerequisite: first professional year standing.

4 credit hours

Introduction to the professional issues relevant to the practice of pharmacy.

2 credit hours

A study of the physiochemical principles of the formulation, preparation, properties, and performance of the pharmaceutical dosage forms including aqueous and non-aqueous liquids, suspensions, emulsions, solid unit oral dosage forms, sustained and controlled delivery preparations as well as rectal, parenteral, and biological delivery systems. Clinical application of the various dosage forms in patient care will be discussed.

4 credit hours

This is the first of a 2-course sequence which begins with an introduction to the scientific principles underlying pharmaceutical chemistry and pharmacogenomics. The relationships of molecular structure to drug absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion are explained. The chemical mechanisms of drug therapeutic actions and adverse events are explored. An emphasis is place on the pharmacogenomic basic of individualized/optimized drug therapy.

2 credit hours

This is the second of the 2-course sequence addressing the pharmaceutical chemistry and Pharmacogenomics of drug therapy. Emphasis is now shifted to the molecular basis of pharmacotherapy as organized by drug class. The chemical mechanisms of drug actions are addressed in the context of current advances in personized medicine, e.g., gene-dose effects, phono coping, and allelic variants influencing the rational selection of first line agents for the individual patient. Prerequisite: first professional year standing.

3 credit hours

This course covers the molecular and biochemical basis of human metabolism, the role it plays in disease and the biochemical basis of drug action. The properties, function and interaction of biological molecules and major biochemical pathways are covered. Emphasis is placed on the molecular basis of human metabolism, causes of human diseases, and how drugs produce biological effects.

3 credit hours

The course focuses on nucleic acids (DNA/RNA) as the core theme. This includes the eukaryotic cell cycle, meiosis, replication, transcription, translation, and repair. Recombinant DNA technology is covered as applied to the study of human health and to the production of biological agents intended for use in disease therapy. Antibodies are covered from the perspective of their use in diagnostic tests, as well as the utilization of antibodies and their conjugates as therapeutics. The concepts and applications of gene therapy and RNA silencing are also taught.

2 credit hours

This course will review the indications, contraindications, and cautions involved with the recommendation and dispensing of nonprescription (OTC) drug items and complementary medicines. The course will provide the pharmacy student with a wide range of current information regarding nonprescription therapies, including OTC products, herbals, and alternative medicine therapies, which will allow the student to make appropriate decisions regarding product selection and use by patients for self-care.

4 credit hours

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of drug information practice and to expose them to basic drug information skills and resources that will facilitate learning in other courses and help them provide medication information to individuals.

1 credit hour

This course develops the mathematic skills and knowledge required in various pharmacy practice settings. Students will be introduced to the Apothecary and Avoirdupois systems of measurement and will perform interconversions between these measurement systems and the metric system. Problem solving skills will be developed as students become proficient in basic math skills used to solve pharmacy calculations based word problems which are commonly seen in a variety of practice settings, including community, compounding, hospital, and nuclear pharmacy.

1 credit hour

A thorough knowledge of medical terminology is an essential building block in pharmacy education. This course will aid the student in learning the language and terminology used in other pharmacy courses and all areas of pharmacy practice.

1 credit hour

The art, science, and technology of pharmacy compounding.

1 credit hour

Interactive laboratory session designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of community pharmacy practice skills, to include the knowledge of prescription and drug order processing necessary to function in community pharmacy practice at a basic level.

2 credit hours

Case-based discussions that integrate and demonstrate applicability of other course material.

1 credit hour

Introduction to the practice of pharmacy in the community pharmacy setting. Forty hours of directed experience per week for four weeks.

4 credit hours

Students with a minimum of 160 hours working as a pharmacy intern in a community setting are eligible for this course. The intern's supervisor must recommend the student for this experience and confirm that all competencies for the standard introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience have been achieved through their work as a community pharmacy intern. This advanced IPPE allows eligible students to gain experience in higher level administrative functions in community pharmacy.

4 credit hours

The goal of the Community Introductory Pharmacy Practice Longitudinal Experience is to provide opportunities for students to develop professionally in the community setting and build upon knowledge and skills acquired through the first year of the didactic curriculum and introductory community laboratory course. Students will embrace the concepts of professionalism and shared accountabilities for health outcomes, expand drug and disease knowledge, and develop practical, critical thinking skills. This practice experience is accomplished at the MUSC Family Medicine Pharmacy in which the student will have direct patient contact. This experience will be directed and evaluated by one or more preceptors.

2 credit hours

Building on the foundations of pathophysiology and pharmacology, this course is the first in a sequence of 8 courses. It will generally follow an organ system-based approach. The course will integrate discussion of specific disease states, the mechanisms of action of the pharmacologic agents used to treat those disease states, disease prevention and health promotion, as well as drug and non-drug therapy of acute and chronic diseases seen in both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Emphasis is placed on preventing, identifying and solving drug-related problems.

3 credit hours

Building on the foundations of pathophysiology and pharmacology, this course is the second in a sequence of 8 courses. It will generally follow an organ system-based approach. The course will integrate discussion of specific disease states, the mechanisms of action of the pharmacologic agents used to treat those disease states, disease prevention and health promotion, as well as drug and non-drug therapy of acute and chronic diseases seen in both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Emphasis is placed on preventing, identifying and solving drug-related problems.

4 credit hours

Building on the foundations of pathophysiology and pharmacology, this course is the third in a sequence of 8 courses. It will generally follow an organ system-based approach. The course will integrate discussion of specific disease states, the mechanisms of action of the pharmacologic agents used to treat those disease states, disease prevention and health promotion, as well as drug and non-drug therapy of acute and chronic diseases seen in both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Emphasis is placed on preventing, identifying and solving drug-related problems.

3 credit hours

This course will build upon the student's existing microbiology knowledge and provide a deeper understanding of etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and symptoms of common pathogens. This course will prepare the student for infectious diseases pharmacotherapy.

2 credit hours

Building on the foundations of pathophysiology and pharmacology, this course is the fourth in a sequence of 8 courses. It will generally follow an organ system-based approach. This course will integrate discussion of specific disease states, the mechanisms of action of the pharmacologic agents used to treat those disease states, disease prevention and health promotion, as well as drug and non-drug therapy of acute and chronic diseases seen in both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Emphasis is placed on preventing, identifying and solving drug-related problems.

4 credit hours

Clinical application of basic pharmacokinetic principles to safe and effective patient management with emphasis on design of dosage regimens, therapeutic monitoring, and adjustment of therapy. Application illustrated and practiced through discussions and case examples.

3 credit hours

Study of the pharmacokinetics of drug absorption, distribution, and elimination (metabolism and excretion). Introductory application of pharmacokinetics to drug interactions and dosage regimen design and adjustment, selected disease states, and special populations.

2 credit hours

This course teaches common statistical methods and study designs used in pharmacoepidemiology and outcomes research, as well as to issues related to the measurement, analysis, and interpretation of results of clinical trials and outcomes studies.

3 credit hours

The purpose of the course is to expose students to the practice of health-systems pharmacy while illustrating how theoretical concepts from the basic pharmaceutical sciences relate to daily pharmacy practice, especially in this setting. This lab focuses on developing skills in a variety of health-systems pharmacy settings through sterile compounding and drug information evaluation. At the conclusion of this semester's laboratory experience, students should be competent in compounded sterile product preparations.

0.5 credit hour

In the laboratory setting, students apply basic skills and knowledge acquired in COP 731 through various mechanisms and activities requiring critical thinking and problem solving. The Laboratory continues to hone student professionalism.

1 credit hour

This course incorporates lecture material from the current and previous semesters in the curriculum regarding calculations into the institutional practice setting. The lab introduces content in a scaffolded and progressive approach, requiring students to develop skills in pharmaceutical calculations through patient cases that illustrate how these calculations are used in daily practice and will directly affect patient outcomes.

0.5 credit hour

Case-based discussions that integrate and demonstrate applicability of other course material in patient care.

1 credit hour

Case-based discussions that integrate and demonstrate applicability of other course material in patient care.

1 credit hour

Introduction to the practice of the pharmacy in the hospital setting. Forty hours of directed experience per week for four weeks.

4 credit hours

Introduction to the practice of pharmacy in the hospital setting. One week orientation prior to starting the fall semester. This longitudinal course will be four hours of directed experience per week across both the fall and spring semesters.

2 credit hours

Introduction to the practice of pharmacy in the hospital setting. This longitudinal course will be four hours of directed experience per week across both the fall and spring semesters.

2 credit hours

Students with a minimum of 160 hours working as a pharmacy intern in a hospital or health system are eligible for this course. The intern's supervisor must recommend the student for this experience and confirm that all competencies for the standard introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience have been achieved through their work as a hospital pharmacy intern. This advanced IPPE allows eligible students to gain experience in higher level, administrative functions in health systems pharmacy.

4 credit hours

This course provides insight and understanding of the U.S. health care system and pharmacy's role within that system. Managerial skills and concepts are taught to allow pharmacists to maximize their contribution to this health care system and to the patients it serves.

3 credit hours

This course teaches federal and state laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy and introduction to the professional and ethical issues relevant to the practice of pharmacy. Prerequisite: third professional year standing.

3 credit hours

This course is designed to provide students with advanced drug information practice and critical literature evaluation skills. This course provides students with the requisite skills to facilitate life-long learning.

2 credit hours

Building on the foundation of pathophysiology, and pharmacology, this course is the fifth in a sequence of 8 courses. It will generally follow an organ system based approach. The course will integrate discussion of specific disease states, the mechanisms of action of the pharmacologic agents used to treat those disease states, disease prevention and health promotion, as well as drug and non-drug therapy of acute and chronic diseases seen in both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Emphasis is placed on preventing, identifying and solving drug related problems.

3 credit hours

Building on the foundations of pathophysiology and pharmacology, this course is the sixth of 8 courses.It will generally follow an organ system based approach. The course will integrate discussion of specific disease states, the mechanisms of action of the pharmacologic agents used to treat those disease states disease prevention and health promotion, as well as drug and non-drug therapy of acute and chronic diseases seen in both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Emphasis is placed on preventing, identifying and solving drug related problems.

4 credit hours

Building on the foundations of pathophysiology and pharmacology, this course is the seventh in a sequence of 8 courses. It will generally follow an organ system-based approach. The course will integrate discussion of specific disease states, the mechanisms of action of the pharmacologic agents used to treat those disease states, disease prevention and health promotion, as well as drug and non-drug therapy of acute and chronic diseases seen in both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Emphasis is placed on preventing, identifying and solving drug-related problems.

4 credit hours

Building on the foundations of pathophysiology and pharmacology, this course is the final in a sequence of 8 courses. It will generally follow an organ system-based approach. The course will integrate discussion of specific disease states, the mechanisms of action of the pharmacologic agents used to treat those disease states, disease prevention and health promotion, as well as drug and non-drug therapy of acute and chronic diseases seen in both hospitalized and ambulatory patients. Emphasis is placed on preventing, identifying and solving drug-related problems.

3 credit hours

Provide students with an advanced knowledge of prescription and drug order processing and assist them in the development of appropriate skills necessary for provision of pharmaceutical care to patients in the community setting, through the use of medication profiles, patient counseling, personal interviews, and appropriate prescription and nonprescription drug information.

2 credit hours

Development of clinical assessment skills necessary in the provision of pharmaceutical care to patients with a variety of disease states in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Students will combine physical assessment skills, patient counseling skills, and pharmacotherapy knowledge and apply this information to patient care related activities in various clinical settings. Prerequisite: third professional year standing.

3 credit hours

Case-based discussions that integrate and demonstrate applicability of other course material in patient care. Students may also have discussions, presentations, and written assignments that incorporate new and previously learned material.

1 credit hour

A capstone course, where case studies of complex patients will bring together concepts learned throughout the previous semesters in the professional program. Students may also have discussions, presentations, and written assignments that incorporate new and previously learned material. Prerequisite: third professional year standing.

1 credit hour

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) provides clinical pharmacy activity on a variety of adult and pediatric medicine inpatient services including cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, geriatrics, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, nephrology, OB-GYN, oncology, psychiatry, pulmonary and transplant. The APPE provides and exposure to a variety of disease states that allows the student to gain experience monitoring drug therapy and to participate in the therapeutic decision making process. Additional competencies to be achieved during this APPE include: (1) how to develop a problem list, (2) how to present a patient, (3) how to develop and implement a monitoring plan, (4) how to take a medication history, (5) how to respond to a drug information request, and (6) review the policies and procedures at the institution. Course Format: 4 credit hours, one month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) provides clinical pharmacy activity on a variety of adult and pediatric medicine inpatient services including cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, geriatrics, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, nephrology, OB-GYN, oncology, psychiatry, pulmonary and transplant. The APPE provides and exposure to a variety of disease states that allows the student to gain experience monitoring drug therapy and to participate in the therapeutic decision making process. Additional competencies to be achieved during this APPE include: (1) how to develop a problem list, (2) how to present a patient, (3) how to develop and implement a monitoring plan, (4) how to take medication history, (5) how to respond to a drug information request, and (6) review the policies and procedures at the institution. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) provides clinical pharmacy activity on a variety of adult and pediatric medicine inpatient services including cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, geriatrics, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, nephrology, OB-GYN, oncology, psychiatry, pulmonary and transplant. The APPE provides and exposure to a variety of disease states that allows the student to gain experience monitoring drug therapy and to participate in the therapeutic decision making process. Additional competencies to be achieved during this APPE include: (1) how to develop a problem list, (2) how to present a patient, (3) how to develop and implement a monitoring plan, (4) how to take medication history, (5) how to respond to a drug information request, and (6) review the policies and procedures at the institution. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) provides clinical pharmacy activity on a variety of adult and pediatric medicine inpatient services including cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, geriatrics, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, nephrology, OB-GYN, oncology, psychiatry, pulmonary and transplant. The APPE provides and exposure to a variety of disease states that allows the student to gain experience monitoring drug therapy and to participate in the therapeutic decision making process. Additional competencies to be achieved during this APPE include: (1) how to develop a problem list, (2) how to present a patient, (3) how to develop and implement a monitoring plan, (4) how to take medication history, (5) how to respond to a drug information request, and (6) review the policies and procedures at the institution. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) provides clinical pharmacy activity on a variety of adult and pediatric medicine inpatient services including cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, geriatrics, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, nephrology, OB-GYN, oncology, psychiatry, pulmonary and transplant. The APPE provides and exposure to a variety of disease states that allows the student to gain experience monitoring drug therapy and to participate in the therapeutic decision making process. Additional competencies to be achieved during this APPE include: (1) how to develop a problem list, (2) how to present a patient, (3) how to develop and implement a monitoring plan, (4) how to take medication history, (5) how to respond to a drug information request, and (6) review the policies and procedures at the institution. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) provides clinical pharmacy activity on a variety of adult and pediatric medicine inpatient services including cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, geriatrics, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, nephrology, OB-GYN, oncology, psychiatry, pulmonary and transplant. The APPE provides and exposure to a variety of disease states that allows the student to gain experience monitoring drug therapy and to participate in the therapeutic decision making process. Additional competencies to be achieved during this APPE include: (1) how to develop a problem list, (2) how to present a patient, (3) how to develop and implement a monitoring plan, (4) how to take medication history, (5) how to respond to a drug information request, and (6) review the policies and procedures at the institution. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) provides clinical pharmacy activity on a variety of adult and pediatric medicine inpatient services including cardiology, critical care, emergency medicine, geriatrics, gastrointestinal, infectious disease, nephrology, OB-GYN, oncology, psychiatry, pulmonary and transplant. The APPE provides and exposure to a variety of disease states that allows the student to gain experience monitoring drug therapy and to participate in the therapeutic decision making process. Additional competencies to be achieved during this APPE include: (1) how to develop a problem list, (2) how to present a patient, (3) how to develop and imnplement a monitoring plan, (4) how to take medication history, (5) how to respond to a drug information request, and (6) review the policies and procedures at the institution. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) involves the student in the daily provision of clinical pharmacy services in the ambulatory care setting including anticoagulation, geriatrics, HIV, Indian Health Services, oncology, pain management, and primary care. Responsibilities include providing drug therapy for disease states commonly encountered in the outpatient setting, providing drug regimen reviews, physical assessment and interviewing patients to elicit drug histories, health status, and adherence to therapy. A significant aspect of this rotation pertains to the long-term management of chronically ill patients. Course Format: 4 credit hours; one month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice (APPE) involves the student in the daily provision of clinical pharmacy services in the ambulatory care setting including anticoagulation, geriatrics, HIV, Indian Health Services, oncology, pain management, and primary care. Responsibilities include providing drug therapy for disease states commonly encountered in the outpatient setting, providing drug regimen reviews, physical assessment and interviewing patients to elicit drug histories, health status, and adherence to therapy. A significant aspect of this rotation pertains to the long-term management of chronically ill patients. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) involves the student in the daily provision of clinical pharmacy services in the ambulatory care setting including anticoagulation, geriatrics, HIV, Indian Health Services, oncology, pain management, and primary care. Responsibilities include providing drug therapy for disease states commonly encountered in the outpatient setting, providing drug regimen, reviews, physical assessment and interviewing patients to elicit drug histories, health status, and adherence to therapy. A significant aspect of this rotation pertains to the long-term management of chronically ill patients. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) involves the student in the daily provision of clinical pharmacy services in the ambulatory care setting including anticoagulation, geriatrics, HIV, Indian Health Services, oncology, pain management, and primary care. Responsibilities include providing drug therapy for disease states commonly encountered in the outpatient setting, providing drug regimen reviews, physical assessment and interviewing patients to elicit drug histories, health status, and adherence to therapy. A significant aspect of this rotation pertains to the long-term management of chronically ill patients. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) involves the student in the daily provision of clinical pharmacy services in the ambulatory care setting including anticoagulation, geriatrics, HIV, Indian Health Services, oncology, pain management, and primary care. Responsibilities include providing drug therapy for disease states commonly encountered in the outpatient setting, providing drug regimen reviews, physical assessment and interviewing patients to elicit drug histories, health status, and adherence to therapy. A significant aspect of this rotation pertains to the long-term management of chronically ill patients. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice fo at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) builds upon the introductory pharmacy practice experience in community pharmacy. This APPE provides pharmacy experience in a variety of community settings including chain, clinic, compounding and independent. This emphasis is placed on patient counseling immunizations, medication therapy management, and/or compounding. Course Format: 4 credit hours, one month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) builds upon the introductory pharmacy practice experience in community pharmacy. This APPE provides pharmacy experience in a variety of community settings including chain, clinic, compounding and independent. This emphasis is placed on patient counseling immunizations, medication therapy management, and/or compounding. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) builds upon the introductory pharmacy practice experience in community pharmacy. This APPE provides pharmacy experience in a variety of community settings including chain, clinic, compounding and independent. This emphasis is placed on patient counseling immunizations, medical therapy management, and/or compounding. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for a least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) builds upon the introductory pharmacy practice experience in community pharmacy. This APPE provides pharmacy experience in a variety of community settings including chain, clinic, compounding and independent. This emphasis is placed on patient counseling immunizations, medication therapy management, and/or compounding. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This required advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) builds upon the introductory pharmacy practice experience in a hospital/health system setting. This APPE provides pharmacy experience in a variety of hospital/health system practice areas including regulatory compliance, human resources, patient care, informatics, and drug distribution process. Course Format: 4 credit hours, one month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) builds upon the introductory pharmacy practice experience in a hospital/health system setting. This additional APPE provides pharmacy experience in a variety of hospital/health system practice areas including regulatory compliance, human resources, patient care, informatics, and drug distribution process. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

Elective pharmacy practice experiences provide students with the opportunity to explore a variety of pharmacy practice settings outside of the four core curricular categories (acute/general medicine, ambulatory care, community, and hospital/health system). These elective experiences are typically in non-traditional pharmacy settings and include, but are not limited to, academia, administration, drug information, industry, informatics, international, investigational drug services, long term care, mail order, managed care, nuclear, poison center, research and veterinary medicine. Course Format: 4 credit hours, one month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This elective pharmacy practice experiences provide students with the opportunity to explore a variety of pharmacy practice settings outside of the four core curricular categories (acute/general medicine, ambulatory care, community, and hospital/health system). These elective experiences are typically in non-traditional pharmacy settings and include, but are not limited to, academia, administration, drug information, industry, informatics, international, investigational drug services, long term care, mail order, managed care, nuclear, poison center, research and veterinary medicine. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This elective pharmacy practice experiences provide students with the opportunity to explore a variety of pharmacy practice settings outside of the four core curricular categories (acute/general medicine, ambulatory care, community, and hospital/health system). These elective experiences are typically in non-traditional pharmacy settings and include, but are not limited to, academia, administration, drug information, industry, informatics, international, investigational drug services, long term care, mail order, managed care, nuclear, poison center, research and veterinary medicine One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

This elective pharmacy practice experiences provide students with the opportunity to explore a variety of pharmacy practice settings outside of the four core curricular categories (acute/general medicine, ambulatory care, community, and hospital/health system). These elective experiences are typically in non-traditional pharmacy settings and include, but are not limited to, academia, administration, drug information, industry, informatics, international, investigational drug services, long term care, mail order, managed care, nuclear poison center, research and veterinary medicine. One month of supervised advanced pharmacy practice for at least 40 hours per week.

4 credit hours

Regularly scheduled, formal, oral presentations with audiovisuals on controversial or new areas of pharmacotherapeutics, pharmacoeconomics, pharmaceutics, medicinal chemistry or pharmacy practice. A follow-up question and answer period examine the students ability to substantiate his/her conclusions. Content and presentation technique will be critiqued.

4 credit hours