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This module provides an overview of home infusion therapy including history, business and
therapy overviews, VAD and Infusion Device Overview, Overview of the home infusion
clinical/operational team, Reimbursement and Regulatory Issues (general information only),
Quality Outcomes and Patient Safety (general information only), Future practice
considerations
PHAR 692 - VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM (VTE) PHARMACOTHERAPY IN THE ACUTE CARE SETTING
This course will provide in depth coverage of current practice, clinical assessment skills and guidelines
pertaining to drug therapy selection, monitoring and dosing of anti-thrombosis therapy used to treat
and prevent VTE in hospitalized patients.
PHAR 693 - VENOUS THROMBOEMBOLISM (VTE) PHARMACOTHERAPY IN THE CHRONIC CARE SETTING
This course will provide in depth coverage of current practice, clinical assessment skills and guidelines
pertaining to drug therapy selection, monitoring and dosing of anti-thrombosis therapy used to treat
and prevent VTE in outpatients.
PHAR 694 - CHANNELOPATHIES: WHEN GOOD CHANNELS GO BAD
This elective module will introduce students to channelopathies, or the pathology of ion channels.
Channelopathies are implicated in various disorders that can alter the function of skeletal muscle,
neurons and other organ systems in the body including epilepsy, migraines, cystic fibrosis, and
fibromyalgia. These disorders can originate from genetic changes or from changes in gene expression.
Students will learn about the various channelopathies based on the ion channels affected, the
pathological characteristics of the disease and pharmacological interventions. Students will also learn
about the development of novel techniques in the treatment of channelopathies.
PHAR 695 - LEADERSHIP & ADVOCACY IN PHARMACY
This elective course is offered to provide leadership and political advocacy development for pharmacy
students. Students will examine the role of pharmacists in political advocacy and community action as
they explore current healthcare issues. Students will have the opportunity to interact with local and
national political leaders.
PHAR 696 - INTER-PROFESSIONAL TEAM INTERACTIONS
This course will be open to pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant and re-habilitation graduate
students. This inter-professional course focuses on understanding roles, teamwork and communication
to improve patient outcomes in the health care environment. National standards and initiatives serve as
a major focus for this to the course. Students will work in teams to explore cases with elements common
to all professionals such as ethical, behavioral, social and psychological issues and prepare a
collaborative practice project or model.
PHAR 697 - PHARMACEUTICALS AND PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS (PPCP) AS POLLUTANTS
This course provides an overview of the different aspects of PPCP pollutants. This includes discussions
on: 1) common examples of PPCPs such as chemical substances, i.e. prescription and OTC therapeutic
drugs, veterinary drugs, fragrances and cosmetics, 2) different sources of PPCPs such as human activity,
manufacturing, hospitals, illicit drugs, veterinary use and agribusiness, 3) fate of PPCPs in the
environment and 4) the strategies that are and can be used to protect the health of both the
environment and the public.
PHAR 700 APPE – ADVANCED COMMUNITY PRACTICE
In the Advanced Community Practice required experience, students will effectively participate in the
patient care decision-making process in the community setting. Students will apply knowledge, skills and
abilities developed throughout the curriculum to demonstrate their understanding of common disease
states and treatment modalities and to provide patient-centered care and medication management in
the context of pharmacy operations.
PHAR 701 APPE – ADVANCED INSTITUTIONAL PRACTICE
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