PHCL 413

Course Description

This course consists of 6 consecutive courses that deal with the practical application of scientific and clinical knowledge used in the provision of pharmaceutical care. Activities include professionalism, communication skills, prescription compounding, calculations, use and practice of drug information, physical assessment, devices-use competency, adherence, and medication safety. The course will utilize, problem based learning and simulated or actual clinical cases to continue development of students’ knowledge base in human disorders and therapeutics and enhance their skills in problem solving, organization, communication, and literature assessment. Students will also learn how to recommend over-the-counter (OTC) products, dietary supplements, natural products and other alternative medicine therapies.   

 

Course Objectives

 

                   At the completion of this course the student should be able to:

Knowledge:

• Apply knowledge of therapeutics to resolve drug related problems for a patient case including designing, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting care plan that are patient specific and evidence-based.
•  Apply knowledge of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry in selection of drugs.
• Demonstrate an understanding of a process for formulating concise, organized and rational recommendations to resolve actual and potential DRP.
•  Workup patient cases related to disease states covered in PHCL 412 and PHCL 414.
• Utilize primary and secondary resources and clinical practice guidelines to make recommendations when resolving patient DRP.
• Apply the principles of communicating patient data and recommendations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ECG interpretation.
• Demonstrate an understanding of methods of smoking cessation.

Cognitive Skills:

• Formulate a patient-centered pharmaceutical care plan (new or revised) in collaboration with patient and other health care professionals, patients, and/or their caregivers.
• Critically evaluate treatment options using sound scientific principles (including basic and clinical sciences) and evidence including the utilization of clinical practice guidelines. 
• Develop a monitoring plan for a patient on a specific medication.
• Consider patient specific characteristics including health literacy, cultural diversity, and behavioral psychosocial issues.
• Effectively counsel patients on smoking cessation treatments.
• Conduct patient education including verification of patient understanding of treatment plan.
• Interpret an ECG.

Interpersonal and Communication Skills:

•  Carry out duties in accordance with legal, ethical, social, economic, and professional guidelines.
•  Demonstrate the professional demeanor necessary to practice as a professional pharmacist.
•  Display verbal and non-verbal mannerisms that promote empathetic, respectful and compassionate communication.
•  Present a brief informal presentation of patient cases to peers and instructors.
•  Provide accurate and succinct verbal and written information that is appropriate for the target audience (e.g. preceptor, patient, caregiver or other heath care professional).