May 14, 2024  
2021-2022 Gatton College of Pharmacy 
    
2021-2022 Gatton College of Pharmacy [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Pharmaceutical Sciences

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

Pharmacy Practice

  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • APPE 6524 - Rural Primary Care

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: APPE 6104  and enrollment in 4th professional year (P4).

    Exposes student to providing patient-centered care for patients receiving care in a rural or underserved clinic, physician office, or other primary care setting. Student will gain experience in communication and assessment skills, physical assessment, chronic disease management and preventive care, and therapy modifications for special patient groups. Other skills developed include patient education and counseling, interprofessional communication and practice, medication acquisition, healthcare disparity and social determinants of health considerations, evidence-based practice, and designing and implementing safe, efficacious, and cost-effective drug therapy to the patient. A unique opportunity to advance and apply skills gained in a general Ambulatory Care rotation in a rural environment. Benefits from learner flexibility and may include additional travel into the rural community, initiation of projects related to public health topics, healthcare disparities, or other community-guided needs, and/or other activities beneficial to patient care in the community.


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  • APPE 6525 - Speciality Pharmacy

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 4th professional year (P4).

    Direct patient care pharmacy practice experience occurs in a specialty pharmacy setting. Student may dispense high cost and/or complex medication regimens in this setting for disease states such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and multiple sclerosis, among others. Student may have opportunities to educate patients about their medications, assist patients in applying for medication assistance programs, monitor drug therapy, and make suggestions for therapy adjustments as needed.


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  • APPE 7063 - Long-Term Care/Closed Door Pharmacy

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 4th professional year (P4).

    Pharmacy practice experience is in a long-term care pharmacy/closed door setting. Although the student may not be in direct contact with patients on a regular basis, the student will be introduced to a number of specialized services to assist with the care of patients in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and/or special needs patients. These services may include: specialized drug packaging (Medicine on Time, TCG-Rx, Blister packaging, etc.), drug therapy monitoring, drug information services, and disease-state management, among others. Resource and operations management will also be part of this practice experience.


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  • APPE 7065 - Informatics

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 4th professional year (P4).

    Provides the student with insight into the roles, responsibilities, and daily activities of pharmacists in informatics. Also provides the student an opportunity to use technology, data, automation, and the electronic health record. Students will gain a more in depth understanding of the role informatics in the medication use process in health systems, including the prevention of medication errors.


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  • APPE 7066 - Public Health

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 4th professional year (P4).

    Public health promotes and protects the health of people and communities where they live, learn, work, and play. Students will engage in public health activities, considering the population as a whole, especially as the subject of government regulation and support. Students will engage with epidemiologic and economic data relevant to disease prevention and management to identify and mitigate public health problems. Students will determine the most effective ways to address varying levels of health literacy, cultural diversity, rurality, and resource scarcity. Students will employ effective interprofessional and community health education techniques. Engagement in specific activities and projects will vary based on site and timing. Students are expected to be flexible, adaptable, and professional as appropriate for the setting. 


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  • APPE 7068 - Biomedical Communications

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 4th professional year (P4).

    Provides the student with an insight into the roles, responsibilities, and daily activities of pharmacists working in biomedical communications. Also provides the student with the ability to communicate biomedical information in a variety of formats to diverse audiences. The student will become familiar with the process of evaluating, distilling, and communicating clinical trial findings, writing needs assessments, creating enduring biomedical educational activities. Additionally, the student will become familiar with medical writing as a career field.


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  • PMIN 3100 - IDEALS I: IntegrateD Environment for Applied Learning and Skills

    (1 credit)
    First in series of six integrated skills labs that employ active learning strategies to integrate topics to augment foundational knowledge and build skills necessary to be a pharmacist. Introduces basic concepts and techniques necessary to process prescription or medication order as well as practical experiences in the study of structures and functional aspects of cells, tissues and organs.


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  • PMIN 4100 - IDEALS III: IntegrateD Environment for Applied Learning and Skills

    (1 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 2nd professional year (P2).

    Third in series of six integrated skills labs that employ active learning strategies to integrate topics to augment foundational knowledge and build skills necessary to be a pharmacist. Involves clinical and pharmacy practice skills demonstrations, standardized patient encounters, patient case discussions and presentations.


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  • PMIN 4120 - Integrated Series: Pulmonary

    (2.5 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 2nd professional year (P2) and successful completion of previous courses in the Integrated Series or by approval of course coordinator.

    Instructs students how to incorporate basic science principles of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry in identifying and assessing medical problems of patients and then to recommend appropriate therapy, concentrating on medication therapy or pharmacotherapy.


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  • PMIN 4200 - IDEALS IV: IntegrateD Environment for Applied Learning and Skills

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 2nd professional year (P2).

    Fourth in series of six integrated skills labs that employ active learning strategies to integrate topics to augment foundational knowledge and build skills necessary to be a pharmacist. Involves clinical and pharmacy practice skills demonstrations, standardized patient encounters, patient case discussions and presentations.


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  • PMIN 4210 - Integrated Series: Cardiovascular

    (5 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 2nd professional year (P2) and successful completion of previous courses in the Integrated Series or by approval of course coordinator.

    Instructs students how to incorporate basic science principles of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry in identifying and assessing medical problems of patients and then to recommend appropriate therapy, concentrating on medication therapy or pharmacotherapy.


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  • PMIN 4220 - Integrated Series: Renal

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisites and/or Co-requisites: Enrollment in 2nd professional year (P2) and successful completion of previous courses in the Integrated Series or by approval of course coordinator.

    Instructs students how to incorporate basic science principles of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry in identifying and assessing medical problems of patients and then to recommend appropriate therapy, concentrating on medication therapy or pharmacotherapy. 


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  • PMIN 5100 - IDEALS V: IntegrateD Environment for Applied Learning and Skills

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 3rd professional year (P3).

    Fifth in series of six integrated skills labs that employ active learning strategies to integrate topics to augment foundational knowledge and build skills necessary to be a pharmacist. Involves clinical and pharmacy practice skills demonstrations, standardized patient encounters, patient case discussions and presentations. Develops pharmacist-specific professional skills.


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  • PMIN 5110 - Integrated Series: Neurologic and Psychiatry Pharmacy

    (6 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 3rd professional year (P3) and successful completion of previous courses in the Integrated Series or by approval of course coordinator.

    Integrated study of anatomy, pathophysiology, physical and mental assessment, pharmacology, therapeutics, clinical pharmacokinetics, patient care, alternative/complementary therapies, pharmacoeconomic issues, medication use in special populations, and review of pertinent drug literature as related to common diseases involving the neurological and psychiatric systems.


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  • PMIN 5120 - Integrated Series: Endocrine, Eye and Derm

    (3 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 3rd professional year (P3) and successful completion of previous courses in the Integrated Series or by approval of course coordinator.

    Instructs students how to incorporate basic science principles of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry in identifying and assessing medical problems of patients and then to recommend appropriate therapy, concentrating on medication therapy or pharmacotherapy.


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  • PMIN 5130 - Integrated Series: Women’s and Men’s Health

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 3rd professional year (P3) and successful completion of previous courses in the Integrated Series or by approval of course coordinator.

    Instructs students how to incorporate basic science principles of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry in identifying and assessing medical problems of patients and then to recommend appropriate therapy, concentrating on medication therapy or pharmacotherapy.


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  • PMIN 5140 - Integrated Series: Gastroenterology and Nutrition

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 3rd professional year (P3) and successful completion of previous courses in the Integrated Series or by approval of course coordinator.

    Instructs students how to incorporate basic science principles of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry in identifying and assessing medical problems of patients and then to recommend appropriate therapy, concentrating on medication therapy or pharmacotherapy.


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  • PMIN 5200 - IDEALS VI: IntegrateD Environment for Applied Learning and Skills

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 3rd professional year (P3).

    Last in series of six integrated skills labs that employ active learning strategies to integrate topics to augment foundational knowledge and build skills necessary to be a pharmacist. Involves clinical and pharmacy practice skills demonstrations, standardized patient encounters, patient case discussions and presentations. Develops pharmacist-specific professional skills.


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  • PMIN 5210 - Integrated Series: Immunology/Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy

    (4 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 3rd professional year (P3) and successful completion of previous courses in the Integrated Series or by approval of course coordinator.

    Instructs students how to incorporate basic science principles of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry in identifying and assessing medical problems of patients and then to recommend appropriate therapy, concentrating on medication therapy or pharmacotherapy.


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  • PMIN 5220 - Integrated Series: Critical Care and Toxicology

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 3rd professional year (P3) and successful completion of previous courses in the Integrated Series or by approval of course coordinator.

    Instructs students how to incorporate basic science principles of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry in identifying and assessing medical problems of patients and then to recommend appropriate therapy, concentrating on medication therapy or pharmacotherapy.


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  • PMIN 5230 - Integrated Series: Pediatrics and Geriatrics

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 3rd professional year (P3) and successful completion of previous courses in the Integrated Series or by approval of course coordinator.

    Instructs students how to incorporate basic science principles of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry in identifying and assessing medical problems of patients and then to recommend appropriate therapy, concentrating on medication therapy or pharmacotherapy.


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  • PMPR 3240 - Contemporary Practice of Pharmacy II: Exploring Ourselves, Our Patients and Our Profession

    (2 credits)
    Continuation of series that introduces and develops the student pharmacist’s knowledge on multiple aspects of pharmacy practice. Facilitates self-discovery of the attitudes, values, and habits that form the foundation of the profession of pharmacy. Focuses on career development, the pharmacy profession, and role of pharmacist in providing patient-centered care.


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  • PMPR 4170 - Non-Prescription Pharmacotherapy, Natural Medicines, and Self-Care II

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 2nd professional year (P2).

    Continuation of series that introduces non-prescription medications (including natural medicines) and products used in treating acute illnesses for which pharmacists are consulted. Develops skills in evaluating and recommending non-prescription medication therapy for patients or patient populations. Introduces patient counseling skills specific to common non-prescription products.


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  • PMPR 5240 - Advanced Contemporary Practice of Pharmacy II

    (2 credits)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 3rd professional (P3) year.

    Provides broad overview of practicing pharmacists work environment, decision making, workplace resources, management skills, and marketing considerations. Emphasis on skills and resources necessary to be a successful practicing pharmacist, pharmacy manager, or cognitive services provider. Covers basic marketing, management, accounting and personnel issues.


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  • PMPR 6362 - NAPLEX Prep

    (1 credit)
    Prerequisites/Corequisites: Enrollment in 4th professional year (P4).

    Self-paced, online course aimed at preparing students to take the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). Students will review and participate in NAPLEX preparation materials from RxPrep in addition to other P4 responsibilities (e.g., experiential rotations, seminar) throughout the calendar year. Students are expected to have an awareness of their strengths and weaknesses and facilitate their participation in the materials based on their own needs.


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Elective Course Options

  
 

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