This rotation is a structured, full-time, 6-week patient care experience in ambulatory care. It is designed to provide the student with the opportunity to develop and refine the skills necessary to deliver pharmaceutical care, with an emphasis on rational drug therapy and outcomes, to an ambulatory care patient population. Students will have the opportunity to apply their didactic knowledge to various therapeutic issues and disease states encountered in clinical practice. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving, critical thinking, and basic clinical skills such as drug therapy monitoring. Interaction and communication with other health care professionals for the promotion of optimal drug therapy are stressed to help the student develop a sound professional approach to the practice of pharmacy. In addition, students are encouraged to broaden their existing competencies and incorporate their professional and personal goals into this rotation. Prerequisites: Completion of all P-1 - P3 coursework. [ 6 credits }
PHRD-760: Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences- Ambulatory Care
Department
Academic Level
Doctorate (Professional Prac)
Instructional Method
Lecture