By Franklin R. Cole, Ph.D. - College of Pharmacy - Idaho State ...

Table of Contents 

Calendar --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 

History of the College of Pharmacy -------------------------------------------------- 3 

Welcome from the Dean ------------------------------------------------------------------ 5 

Welcome from the Associate Dean ----------------------------------------------------- 6 

Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum ------------------------------------------------------- 7 

Fees ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 

Program Structure ----------------------------------------------------------------- 8 

Assessment --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 

General Abilities and Competencies ------------------------------------------ 8 

Pharm. D. Program Goals ------------------------------------------------------ 8 

Assessment Endpoint Abilities & Competencies ------------------------- 10 

Accreditation -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 

Mission, Values -------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 

Vision ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 

Case Studies in Pharmacy -------------------------------------------------------- 12 

Policies and Procedures 

General Education ------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 

Program Modifications ----------------------------------------------------------- 12 

Petitions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Resource Center -------------- 13 

Dean’s List --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 

Student Conduct 

Academic Dishonesty --------------------------------------------------------------- 13 

Student Appeals --------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 

Professional Conduct Policy ----------------------------------------------------- 17 

Progressions and the “2-D Rule” ----------------------------------------------- 18 

Advising, Electives ----------------------------------------------------------------- 19 

Concerns or Complaints ----------------------------------------------------------- 20 

HIPAA -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20 

Health Policy ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21 

Relocate to Boise -------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 

Background Checks ---------------------------------------------------------------- 22 

Early Pharmacy Practice Experience (EPPE) ----------------------------- 22 

Advance Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE) -------------------------- 22 

APPE Sites --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22 

Liability Insurance ----------------------------------------------------------------- 23 

Nametags ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23 

Registered Pharmacist ----------------------------------------------------------- 23 

State Boards of Pharmacy ---------------------------------------------------------------- 23 

Other Programs 

Residencies and Fellowships ---------------------------------------------------- 24 

Graduate Programs ---------------------------------------------------------------- 24 

Combined Programs -------------------------------------------------------------- 24 

Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy ------------------------------------------ 25 

Financial Aid 

WICHE Funding & Non-Resident Tuition Waivers ---------------------- 25 

Scholarships ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26 

Resources and Events 

Student Lounge --------------------------------------------------------------------- 27 

Computer Use/Literacy, E-Mail ----------------------------------------------- 27 

Access to College of Pharmacy (Leonard Hall) --------------------------- 27 

Pharmacy Fair , Phonathon & Chemical Dependency Seminar ------ 27 

Committees --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28 

Student Organizations -------------------------------------------------------------------- 29 

Professional Organizations -------------------------------------------------------------- 30 

Faculty and Staff ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32 

Code of Ethics for Pharmacists --------------------------------------------------- 

Health Status Form -------------------------------------------------------------------- 

Learning Objectives & Report 200 hours Forms ------------------------------- 

Confidentially Understanding ------------------------------------------------------ 

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2006 College of Pharmacy Student Handbook 0

Fall Semester 

August 2006 

4 Summer Commencement 

14 - 15 Faculty Retreat 

17 P-1 Orientation & White Coat Ceremony, 6PM 

18 P-1 Orientation & Drug Awareness Seminar 

18 Disenrollment for nonfee payment 

21 Classes begin 

30 Back to School Picnic 

September 2006 

1 Last day to add/drop 

4 Labor Day Holiday 

7 Student Senate Meeting 


23 Homecoming Parade 

29 – Oct 1 ISHP Annual Conference, Sun Valley, ID 

October 2006 

4 - 7 NABP/AACP Meeting, Anaheim, CA 


7 - 11 108th NCPA Annual Convention, Venetian, Las Vegas 


19 - 20 Pharmacy Fair CE Lectures & Exhibits 

21 Dean's Advisory Council Meeting - LH 162 

26 – 29 ACCP Annual Meeting, St. Louis, Missouri 

29 – Nov 2 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition, San Antonio 

November 2006 


tba Preregistration for spring semester 


15 - 18 ASCP 37th Annual Meeting and Exhibition, Phoenix, AZ 

20 - 25 Thanksgiving Holiday Break (staff 23 & 24 only) 

December 2006 


1 Last day to withdraw from University 

3 - 7 ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting, Anaheim, Orange County, CA 

9 - 15 Finals week 

25 – 26 & 29 Classified Staff Christmas Holiday 

1 2006 College of Pharmacy Student Handbook

Spring Semester 

January 2007 

2 New Year’s Holiday 

8 Classes Begin 

15 Martin Luther King/Idaho Human Rights Holiday 


tba ISU Day at the Capitol 

February 2007 


4 - 7 AACP Interim Meeting, Arlington, Virginia 

9 Deadline to file for May Graduation 


19 Presidents' Day (no classes) 

23 Spaghetti Dinner & Raffle, ISU Pond Student Union 

March 2007 


12 - 17 Spring Break 

22 Student Senate Meeting (one week late due to spring break) 

tba Dean’s Advisory Council 

16 - 19 Annual American Pharmacists Association Meeting, Atlanta 

April 2007 


tba Preregistration for fall semester 


22 - 25 ACCP Spring Meeting, Memphis, TN 

May 2007 


5 - 11 Finals week 

10 Golf tournament & End-of-the-year Picnic 

11 Pharmacy Banquet 

12 Commencement 

28 Memorial Day 

June – July 2007 

23 - 27 ASHP Annual Meeting, San Francisco, CA 

14 - 18 AACP Annual Meeting, Lake Buena Vista, FL 

7 - 10 Tri-State Pharmacy Meeting, Coeur d’ Alene, ID 


History of the College of Pharmacy 

In May 1918 Eugene O Leonard was named to 

develop a program in pharmacy at the Idaho 

Technical Institute in Pocatello, Idaho. Mr. 

Leonard served initially as director of the Division 

of Pharmacy and later as dean of the 

College of Pharmacy, serving with distinction 

until 1948. Classes in the two-year pharmacy 

program leading to the Ph.G. (Pharmacy 

Graduate) were first offered in September 

1920. Four students were enrolled in the first 

class. By 1922 the Ph.C., a three-year program, 

was also offered. 

Ph.D. programs, and 11 residents and 2 fellows 

are currently enrolled in the postdoctoral 

training programs. 

During the twenties, the pharmacy program 

was admitted to the Conference of Pharmaceutical 

Faculties of the American Pharmaceutical 

Association, a forerunner of the 

American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy 

(AACP). 

For the fall term of 1929, the school began offering 

the four-year BS degree in pharmacy 

under the banner of the Southern Branch of 

the University of Idaho. In 1932 the BS degree 

in pharmacy was mandatory in all states 

for licensure in pharmacy. During World War 

II, accelerated programs were offered, and 

three classes each year were graduated. 

Pharmacy Building, circa 1950. Built in 1942 and renamed Leonard Hall in 1951. 

Pharmacy Building, circa 1950, Built in 1942 

and renamed Leonard Hall in 1951. 

The pharmacy program was initially housed 

in Swanson Hall. In 1926 it was moved to the 

basement of Faris Hall, and in 1928 to the 

newly constructed Baldwin Hall. In 1942 the 

program was moved to its present location in 

the newly completed Leonard Hall, which was 

built with a state appropriation of $175,000. 

As is the case at other pharmacy colleges, enrollment 

has fluctuated considerably over the 

years. By 1925 the enrollment was forty. 

By 1939 the enrollment had increased to 133 

students, and by 1942, it was 185. Enrollment 

decreased during World War II, but after the 

war, returning servicemen received federal 

support under the GI Bill, and enrollment 

surged to more than 360 students by 1948. By 

1952 enrollment had declined to pre-war levels 

of about 180 students. As a result of the 

Federal Health Professions Scholarship Program 

(Capitation Program), enrollment 

reached a second post war peak of 337 students 

in 1976. Currently 313 students are enrolled 

in the Doctor of Pharmacy program, 209 

in the traditional pathway and 104 in the nontraditional 

pathway. Additionally, 17 graduate 

students are enrolled in the M.S. and 

Emmons E. Roscoe, a faculty member for some 

twenty-five years, succeeded Dean Leonard in 

1948. Dean Roscoe resigned the deanship in 

1954, and was replaced by Dr. Ivan W. Rowland. 

Dr. Rowland resigned in 1956 to serve 

as founding dean of the College of Pharmacy 

at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, 

California. Dr. Rowland took several faculty 

members with him to Stockton, so five new 

faculty members were appointed in 1956, the 

year that Dr Laurence E. Gale became dean. 

Although the five-year B.S. in pharmacy did 

not become mandatory nationally until 1960, 

the College initiated this program in 1957; 

thus once again, the College was well ahead of 

the nation in curricular evolution. Dean Gale 

called for establishment of a graduate program. 

A modest research program was initiated 

in 1957, and the Poison Information Center 

was established in 1958. 

John V. Bergen assumed the deanship in 

1963. Under his administration, the research 

program grew substantially, and a grant from 

the National Science Foundation was received. 

The first two MS degrees were conferred 

in 1964. Dr. Bergen called for addition 

of biochemistry courses in the College of Liberal 

Arts, and the development of a toxicology 

laboratory in the College of Pharmacy. 


Dr. Frank P. Cosgrove became dean in 1968. 

Clinical pharmacy courses were introduced in 

the curriculum in 1970, and the first pharmacy 

administration faculty member was 

hired in 1975. The Drug Information Service 

was also established during Dr. Cosgrove’s 

tenure as dean, and library holdings and laboratory 

equipment were significantly enhanced. 

Dr. Cosgrove also advocated implementation 

of a Ph.D. degree. 

Dr. Ira W. Hillyard became dean in 1979. In 

1985, the Idaho legislature appropriated funds 

for a significant expansion of faculty. A commitment 

to consider a building project was 

also made at that time. In 1986, a decision 

was made to remodel Leonard Hall and add a 

small addition in two phases. A decision was 

also made in 1986 to offer the Doctor of Pharmacy 

degree as the single entry-level professional 

degree in pharmacy. 

In 1987 Dr. Arthur A. Nelson, Jr. was appointed 

dean. Dr. Nelson finalized the plans 

for the remodeling and shepherded the project 

to its completion. Under his guidance the college 

was restructured into two academic departments, 

and the Doctor of Pharmacy degree 

and the Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences 

were implemented. A nontraditional 

pathway to the Doctor of Pharmacy degree 

was also implemented during Dr Nelson’s 

tenure. Dr. Nelson resigned in 1994 to become 

the founding dean at Texas Tech University 

College of Pharmacy in Amarillo, 

Texas. 

Barbara G. Wells, was appointed dean in 

1995. In addition to strengthening the teaching, 

research, and service programs, her deanship 

was committed to enhancing the physical 

plant and growth in scholarship endowments. 

Under Dr. Wells’ leadership, plans were finalized 

for a 10,000 square foot addition to Leonard 

Hall. This addition provided a muchneeded 

classroom, rooms for teaching in small 

groups, a research laboratory, faculty offices, 

and an unfinished basement. For the first 

time, the clinical faculty were provided office 

space in Leonard Hall. Dr. Wells accepted a 

position as dean of the University of Mississippi 

School of Pharmacy in May 2001. 

In August 2001, Dr. Joseph F. Steiner assumed 

deanship. Dr. Steiner has completed a 

University of Michigan Medical Center Pharmacy 

Residency and has a Doctor of Pharmacy 

Degree from the University of Michigan. He 

is an active presenter and publisher and has 

been an author of successful grants for over 

two decades. 

The faculty and administration are currently 

planning a significant curricular revision that 

will help students integrate basic science concepts 

that underlie the application of pharmacotherapy 

principles, increase use of active 

learning strategies, promote life-long learning, 

offer practice experiences earlier in the curriculum, 

and better develop critical thinking 

skills and communication skills. The graduate 

program continues to grow and prepares 

graduates for positions in academia, industry, 

and government. The postgraduate residency 

and fellowship program also continues to grow 

and prepares Doctors of Pharmacy for advanced 

practice and research in pharmacotherapy, 

geriatrics, ambulatory care, adult 

medicine, psychiatric pharmacy, and pharmacoeconomics 

in a variety of settings. 

Former Dean Frank Cosgrove, Ph.D., wrote 

a complete history of the College of Pharmacy 

at ISU. For information on how to 

purchase the book, please contact the 

Dean’s office at the College of Pharmacy 


Welcome from the Dean 

You are tomorrow's pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, researchers, educators 

and leaders of the profession. We are at the advent of the golden age of pharmacy. 

Consider: pharmaceutical sales have increased substantially each year driven 

partially by an aging population, the increasing prevalence of direct to consumer 

advertising, and the growing reliance on drug therapy as the standard of care. 

Americans filled over three billion prescriptions last year, and recent market 

studies indicate that this number will rise close to 8 percent per year. The 

mapping the human genome is being completed which will usher a new era in drug 

discovery, therapeutic application and pharmacy practice. 

Along with this increase in volume comes a corresponding need for pharmacists to manage pharmaceutical 

care at all levels of the nation’s health care system. Professional opportunities for pharmacists 

are growing in response to the new awareness that modern, highly trained pharmacists bring 

added expertise to any setting in which they practice. Never have there been more varied career 

paths for pharmacy students to take upon graduation. 

The mission of the practice of pharmacy is the delivery of pharmaceutical care. Pharmaceutical care 

is the philosophy of practice where the pharmacist has the responsibility to provide safe, costeffective 

therapy. The mission further specifies that the pharmacist participate in drug selection, 

prevent and correct drug-related problems, monitor patients and provide counseling and other cognitive 

services. This will ensure optimal therapeutic outcomes that will ultimately improve the quality 

of life of the patient. The goal of your education at Idaho State University College of Pharmacy is to 

attain the knowledge and skills to enter the profession as a competent practitioner and to allow you 

to develop in whatever area of practice you choose. 

I urge you to view your education as a partnership between you and the members of the College’s 

faculty. In the education of any health care professional the responsibility for learning lies with the 

student. The faculty role is to serve as facilitators and to encourage the educational process. Selflearning 

is an important skill to develop considering that the profession and drug therapy are changing 

rapidly. Pharmacists must commit to life-long self-learning through out their careers. At ISU 

you will be required to apply your knowledge, develop your problem solving skills, communicate well 

both verbally and in writing, and participate in varied practice experiences. While I encourage you to 

work hard and do well in your studies, I also encourage you to become involved in outside activities 

that promote the profession or contribute to the community. You have my best wishes for success in 

your scholastic endeavors. 

Best regards, 

Joseph F. Steiner, Pharm.D. 

Dean 

Joseph F. Steiner, Pharm.D. 

Dean 



Welcome from the Associate Dean 

Welcome to the College and the profession of Pharmacy. 

Certainly these are exciting times for the profession and for 

the College of Pharmacy. Changes in the profession of pharmacy 

are opening the doors to many new and exciting roles 

and careers. We are seeing the growth of collaborative practice 

opportunities with pharmacists monitoring and managing 

patient care. It is indeed exciting to see pharmacists develop 

specialty clinics, vaccine programs, and providing 

pharmaceutical care. 

The goal of the College of Pharmacy is to help prepare you to 

be a leader in pharmacy. Pharmacists have long been an 

important member of the health care team. With strong leadership, the profession 

of pharmacy will continue to play an increasing role in the provision of quality 

health care. The faculty at the College are committed to help you be among the 

best. With a strong commitment to your professional education, your future in 

pharmacy will be exciting and rewarding. 

As a student in the College of Pharmacy you become part of a larger community; 

students, faculty and practitioners are all committed to the advancement of healthcare. 

If you will take time and become involved in the activities and associations of 

the College, you will find that your experience is rewarding. The friendships and 

professional contacts that you develop during your educational experience will be 

great assets throughout your pharmacy career. 

While the path you have begun may not be easy, the goal is worth it. 

Sincerely, 

Paul S. Cady, Ph.D. 

Associate Dean 


Fall 

Doctor of Pharmacy Curriculum 

First Professional Year (P-1) 

Spring 

BIOL 432 Biochemistry 3 BIOL 456 Human Physiology II w/lab 4 

BIOL 449 Human Physiology I with lab 4 PHAR 901** Early Practice Experience I 1 

PHAR 924 Physicochemical Basis of Drug 3 PHAR 905 Intro to Clin Problem Solving 2 

PHAR 921 Biological Basis of Drug Action I 3 PHAR 926 Basic Pharm & Calculations 3 

PHAR 941* Intro to Pharmacy Practice PHAR 922 Bio Basis of Drug Action II 4 

and Literature I with lab 4 PHAR 942 Intro to Pharm Practice and 

literature II 

3 

*45 hours lab with students rotating fall and spring 

**The requirement for PHAR 302 is fulfilled by completion of 200 externship hours supervised by a licensed 

preceptor and must occur subsequent to entry into the pharmacy school program. 

Second Professional Year (P-2) 

Fall Spring 

PHAR 906 Case Studies in Pharmacy I 2 PHAR 902 Early Practice Experience II 1 

PHAR 927 Dosage Form Design and 

Compounding with lab 4 

PHAR 944 Social and Behavioral Medicine/ 

Pharmaceutical Care with lab 4 

PHAR 961 Pharmacotherapy I 4 PHAR 907 Case Studies in Pharmacy II 2 

PHAR 962 Pharmacotherapy II 3 PHAR 964 Pharmacotherapy IV 3 

PHAR 963 Pharmacotherapy III 3 PHAR 965 Pharmacotherapy V 3 

PHAR 951 Pharmacotherapy Lab I 1 

Fall 

Third Professional Year (P-3) 

Spring 

PHAR 908 Case Studies in Pharmacy III 2 PHAR 903 Early Practice Experience III 1 

PHAR 945 Pharmacy Practice Management 4 PHAR 948 Pharmacy Law 2 

PHAR 966 Pharmacotherapy VI 4 PHAR 969 Pharmacotherapy IX 5 

PHAR 967 Pharmacotherapy VII 3 PHAR 970 Pharmacotherapy X 4 

PHAR 968 Pharmacotherapy VIII 3 PHAR 972 Capstone Pharmacotherapy 3 

PHAR 952 Pharmacotherapy Lab IV 1 

A minimum of 6 elective credits are required. 

Fourth Professional Year (P-4) 

PHAR 980 Case Studies in Pharmacy Practice 7 cr PHAR 981 

PHAR 982 Professional Student Seminar 1 cr 

Advanced Pharmacy Practice 

Experiences (APPE) 

42 crs 

Ambulatory Care 6 weeks Medicine 6 weeks 

Community Pharmacy 6 weeks Pharmaceutical Care 12 weeks 

Hospital Pharmacy 6 weeks Elective 6 weeks 


Fees per semester 

2006 

New 

Resident 

Cont. 

Resident 

New 

Nonresident 

Cont. 

Nonresident 

Fees $2,095 $2,095 $2,095 $2,095 

Health Insurance $465 $465 $465 $465 

Pharm D Fee $3,090 $965 $4,875 $2,900 

Nonresident Tuition $4,135 $4,135 

TOTAL $5,650 $3,525 $11,570 $9,595 

Pharm.D. Program 

The first year provides a firm foundation in 

the basic sciences. The second and third years 

provide courses that build on your knowledge 

base and skills. Courses will primarily focus 

on disease state management in the areas of 

Cardiovascular, Hematology, Oncology, Pain 

Management, Hepatic, Nutrition and Endocrine. 

A portion of the third year students will 

spend their academic third year studying at 

ISU Boise Center. 

The final 42-weeks are devoted to full-time 

clinical rotations at various sponsored sites 

including Pocatello, Twin Falls and Boise, 

Idaho in addition to Reno and Las Vegas, Nevada. 

These sites offer the most innovative and the 

highest quality pharmaceutical care being 

practiced today. Rotations begin the May after 

the completion of the third year and continue 

for a full 12 months. 

Assessment 

The College has an ongoing assessment program. 

A requirement for accreditation, the 

program is designed to assure curricular effectiveness. 

The assessment program at the College 

of Pharmacy employs a variety of measures 

from students, faculty and preceptors. 

Throughout the curriculum, students participate 

in assessments that are embedded as required 

components of specific courses and 

practice experiences. Participation in these 

assessment activities is required. 

General Abilities and 

Competencies 

Spring, 2003 

The success of the curriculum in preparing 

graduates for the contemporary practice of 

pharmacy and provision of pharmaceutical 

care requires that there be a set of global 

competencies by which the program can be 

evaluated. The goals and outcome objectives 

formulated in this document reflect the College’s 

mission statement, current discussion 

within the profession regarding required basic 

knowledge and skills and specific content of 

the Pharm.D. curriculum, and expected practice 

activities of pharmacists in specific settings. 

The AACP Background Paper II and the 

APhA Pharmacy Practice Activity Classification 

document were used in preparation of 

this College assessment document. 

Pharm. D. Program Goals 

The two major goals of the Doctor of Pharmacy 

program are: 

1. To provide graduates with a basic core 

of knowledge, skills, values and attitudes 

needed by pharmacists to meet 

the professional competencies necessary 

to become generalists who practice 

pharmaceutical care. 

2. To prepare graduates to assume leadership 

in the provision of pharmaceutical 

care and advance the practice of 

pharmacy. 


The central theme of the Pharm.D. program is 

the delivery of pharmaceutical care, which is 

the responsible provision of drug therapy for 

the purpose of achieving definite outcomes 

that improve a patient’s quality of life (Hepler 

& Strand, 1990). Pharmaceutical care involves 

the process through which a pharmacist collaborates 

with a patient and other professionals 

in designing, implementing, and monitoring 

a therapeutic plan that will produce specific 

therapeutic outcomes for the patient. This 

in turn involves three major functions: (1) 

identifying potential and actual drug-related 

problems; (2) resolving actual drug-related 

problems; and (3) preventing drug-related 

problems. 

The philosophy of pharmaceutical care requires 

practitioners to utilize their knowledge 

and skills in order to identify individual patient-specific 

problems and create effective 

solutions for these problems. The practice of 

pharmaceutical care requires the skill of 

pharmaceutical diagnosis, which is the problem-centered, 

cognitive process used to identify 

patient-specific drug-related problems 

(Culbertson et al., 1997). 

General Abilities In preparation to meet these 

overall goals, students must acquire general 

abilities in the following six areas: 

1. Critical Thinking Abilities - In the acquisition 

and application of scientific 

concepts, pharmacy students must 

learn how to think critically. Pharmacy 

students must develop abilities 

that involve asking questions, defining 

problems, examining evidence, analyzing 

assumptions and biases, avoiding 

emotional reasoning and oversimplification, 

considering other interpretations, 

and tolerating ambiguity. 

2. Problem-Solving Abilities – In the 

process of developing critical and scientific 

thinking skills, pharmacy students 

must learn and practice problem 

solving. In particular, they must be 

able to reflect how such skills could 

and will help them transfer fundamental 

scientific concepts to the clinical 

setting via the application of sound 

scientific principles to solve relevant 

pharmacy-related problems. 

3. Professional Communication Abilities 

As part of the acquisition of problemsolving 

abilities pharmacy students 

will master, in parallel, a set of professionally 

relevant and useful communication 

skills such that their critical 

thinking and problem-solving strategies 

can be further enhanced through 

the skillful and appropriate use of oral 

and written communication. This 

complex skill includes: delivery of 

clear and accurate information; congruence 

between one’s verbal and 

nonverbal messages; appropriate assertiveness; 

use of feedback to assess 

comprehension; and ability to communicate 

with a variety of populations. 

Pharmacy students should understand 

that the ability to communicate with a 

layperson is just as important as the 

ability to do so with a fellow health 

care professional or practitioner. As 

professionals, pharmacists must be 

able to do both adequately. 

4. Resource Utilization – Pharmacy students 

will learn and master the process 

of searching for, retrieving, evaluating 

and managing information from 

a variety of professional resources (including 

computerized data bases, 

Internet resources, current/historical 

literature, and continuing education 

programs) to acquire the knowledge 

necessary to develop and implement a 

solution to a specific pharmacy-related 

problem, irrespective of practice setting. 

5. Responsibility and Patient Outcomes 

Students must be able to accept responsibility 

and accountability for patients’ 

pharmacotherapeutic outcomes. 

This activity entails: a) the recognition 

that there are various points in the 

process of patient care at which the 

pharmacist intervenes; b) the provision 

of appropriate intervention 

strategies; c) the generation and maintenance 

of appropriate patient records 


and documentation to assess outcomes. 

6. Professionalism - Students must display 

the attitudes, behaviors, and values 

of a professional. Professionals are 

held to a high standard of conduct. 

Students are expected to meet these 

high standards throughout the curriculum 

and upon graduation. Such 

conduct includes: a) acting in a responsible 

manner; b) taking responsibility 

for one's actions; c) being courteous 

to others; d) demonstrating respect 

for others, including their beliefs 

and value systems; e) placing patient 

needs above one's own; f) acting with 

honesty and integrity; g) being reliable; 

h) acting as a role model for the 

profession; and i) dressing, speaking, 

and acting in an appropriate manner. 

Assessment Endpoint Abilities & 

Competencies 

The four domains serving as the basis for 

categorization of endpoint abilities and competencies 

in this College assessment document 

come from the APhA Pharmacy Practice Activity 

Classification System. That document is 

taxonomy of activities of licensed, practicing 

pharmacists across the continuum of healthcare 

settings—a hierarchical categorization of 

pharmacist activities, clustering ‘similar’ sets 

of behaviors into four major areas. 

Specifically, graduates will demonstrate an 

entry-level of competence in the four major 

areas described below, which serve as the basis 

for both formative and summative assessments 

of the outcomes of the curriculum. In 

addition, students will have achieved basic 

proficiency in written and oral communication, 

clinical problem-solving, practice-related 

skills and abilities, resource utilization, and 

professional ethics. Students will demonstrate 

professional values and attitudes compatible 

with the contemporary practice of pharmacy. 

1. Ensuring Appropriate Pharmacotherapy 

and Outcomes: Included in this goal are 

entry-level competencies required to ensure 

the appropriate therapeutic management 

of each patient, within the requirements 

and objectives of the patient’s 

total healthcare plan to the extent 

of the pharmacist’s scope of practice 

authority and other factors. These activities 

may be performed alone or in 

collaboration with other providers. 

2. Dispensing Medications and 

Devices: Included in this goal are the 

entry-level competencies required to 

ensure that prescriptions or medication 

orders are appropriate for each 

patient, including determining that 

correct pharmaceutical products are 

selected, compounded, packaged and 

labeled for dispensing and administration, 

and that medications are delivered 

to the patient when needed. 

3. Health Promotion and Disease 

Prevention: Entry level competencies 

required to educate, counsel and 

support the service populations in 

practicing healthy lifestyles, accessing 

immunizations, health screening, and 

obtaining information, referral, and 

counseling services. 

4. Health Systems Management: 

Entry level competencies required to 

ensure that pharmacy operations and 

services in all settings embrace best 

practices, monitor and learn from 

their own and other systems’ experiences, 

and maximize the use of human, 

material and financial resources. 

Accreditation 

The Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited 

by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy 

Education (ACPE). 

Mission, Values & Vision 

The College of Pharmacy prepares pharmacy 

practitioners and pharmaceutical sciences 

scholars of tomorrow guided by the Mission, 

Values and Vision. 


Mission 

The mission of the Idaho State University College 

of Pharmacy is the preparation of pharmacy 

practitioners and pharmaceutical sciences 

scholars of tomorrow. This mission is 

unique within Idaho and focuses on educating 

those who improve health care through advancing 

pharmaceutical care and the discovery 

of knowledge. Graduates will possess the 

knowledge and skills to succeed throughout 

their careers and hold true the values of professionalism, 

ethics, critical thinking and lifelong 

learning. 

To fulfill its mission, the ISU College of 

Pharmacy aspires to: 

1. prepare a highly skilled, ethical and 

compassionate agent of change who 

delivers effective pharmaceutical care; 

2. provide a graduate program in which 

students acquire advanced knowledge 

and research skills in the pharmaceutical 

sciences to prepare graduates to 

assume positions as educators and scientists 

in academic, industry, and/or 

government settings; 

3. establish and maintain postdoctoral 

residencies and fellowships that prepare 

graduates for advanced practice 

in general and specialized settings and 

to conduct clinical research; 

4. discover and disseminate new knowledge 

that advances patient care, the 

pharmacist’s role in providing care, 

the discovery and understanding of 

medicines in improving care and the 

scholarship of teaching; 

5. foster and advance innovation in the 

practice of pharmacy that optimizes 

pharmaceutical care, patient safety 

and cost-effective drug therapy; 

6. be the pharmacotherapy experts for 

Idaho providing the required services 

and education to meet the state’s demands; 

and 

7. meet the education and information 

needs of Idaho’s practicing pharmacists. 

Education, scholarship and service are provided 

in an environment characterized by sensitivity 

to the importance of diversity, through 

the utilization of traditional and innovative 

delivery methods, and tailored to meet the 

needs of the citizens of Idaho and beyond. 

Values 

In pursuit of our vision and fulfillment of our 

mission, we will be guided by these values: 

Collaboration: Creating mutually beneficial 

collaborations with individuals, institutions, 

and corporations. 

Excellence: Defining, promoting, recognizing, 

and rewarding genuine excellence in education, 

service (including clinical service), and 

research. 

Fiscal Responsibility: Developing and distributing 

resources as appropriate and exhibiting 

sound management of financial resources. 

Humanitarian Concern: Promoting a respect 

for human life and the dignity of each individual 

and encouraging humanitarian concern for 

elimination of human suffering. 

Improvement and Innovation: Continuously 

evaluating performance in order to achieve 

the goal of advancing education, service and 

research. 

Integrity: Pursuing the vision and mission in 

observance of high standards of professional 

and ethical behavior. 

Leadership: Leading the way and working 

tirelessly with leaders outside the College to 

improve the quality of education, research, 

patient care, and public service. 

Professionalism: Fostering professional development 

and mentoring for administrators, 

faculty, staff, and students while continuing 

interaction with alumni and all other stakeholders 

in accord with the high standards of 

discretion and behavior rightfully expected of 

our profession. A professional exhibits knowl- 


edge and skills, commitment to selfimprovement, 

a service orientation, pride in 

the profession, a covenantal relationship with 

the patient, creativity and innovation, conscience 

and trustworthiness, accountability for 

his/her work, ethically sound decision making, 

and leadership. 

Scholarship: Contributing new knowledge to 

pharmacy, healthcare, science, and education. 

Student-Centered Learning and Support: Providing 

a student-centered educational environment 

that promotes life-long learning, innovation, 

leadership, and communication 

skills. 

Vision 

The Idaho State University College of Pharmacy 

will earn and command respect nationally 

as an innovator and leader in pharmacy 

education. Our prime commitment will be to 

our professional students, graduate students, 

residents, and fellows to whom we will provide 

the highest quality and most relevant education 

and training possible. We will have a nationally 

recognized graduate program that 

produces highly competent graduates for positions 

in academia, industry, and government. 

The College will aspire to conduct high quality, 

investigator-initiated, peer-evaluated, 

clinical, biomedical, social, and administrative 

research. We will see ourselves and lead others 

to see us as pacesetters in pharmacy education, 

and we will continuously seek to improve 

upon our educational goals and outcomes. 

We will serve as a vital resource to research 

scientists and health care practitioners 

in Idaho and throughout the Northwest. 

We will contribute to enhanced clinical, economic, 

and humanistic outcomes through delivery 

of highest quality pharmaceutical care 

in urban and rural settings. Our patient care 

programs will be cutting edge, and like our 

other service initiatives, will be valued by citizens 

of Idaho and beyond. 

Our work will be performed in an environment 

characterized by civility, mentoring, 

nurturing, and professionalism. The College's 

teaching, service, and research programs will 

make important contributions to the Idaho 

economy. 

Case Studies in Pharmacy 

Case studies incorporate the use of acquired 

knowledge to solve a patient related problem. 

Students work in a small group with a faculty 

member who facilitates discussion and problem 

solving. The objectives of case studies are: 

• To understand in-depth what underlying 

mechanisms are involved in the problem(s) 

of the patient, and 

• Evaluate or suggest drug therapy. This 

includes alterations in form and function, 

and psychological, behavioral, or social 

dynamics that are involved in producing 

the symptoms of the patient, signs, course 

of illness, laboratory results, and drug 

therapy. 

Policies and Procedures 

General Education 

Pharmacy students without a baccalaureate 

degree from an accredited college or university, 

or an associates degree or core certification 

from a school covered by the state articulation 

agreement, are required to complete the 

same general education requirements as students 

completing a Bachelor of Science degree 

at Idaho State University. There are a few 

exceptions for students who transfer with 58 

or more semesters’ credits. The Director of 

Admissions & Student Relations should be 

consulted regarding transfer credits. There 

are 12 goals identified in the ISU catalog, 

www.isu.edu. 

Program Modifications 

It may be possible to adjust the program 

slightly to fit individual needs; however, many 

College of Pharmacy courses are offered only 

once each year and modification to the program 

can lengthen the time it takes to graduate 


Petitions 

A petition is utilized to make a written request 

to deviate from institutional policy 

and/or other needed purposes. Petitions are 

commonly used for general education requirements, 

university requirements, departmental 

and/or college requirements, readmission, 

challenge by examination, and late 

registration. 

Americans with 

Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Resource Center 

Services are individually designed and provided 

for all qualifying (self-identified) persons 

with disabilities. Services include, but 

are not limited to, reading, interpreting, electronic 

communication devices, large print 

texts, recorded tests, tape transcription, note 

taker supplies, quiet testing areas, and additional 

time for taking tests. Contact Dennis 

Toney, Director, ADA & Disabilities Resource 

Center, ground floor, Graveley Hall, 282-3599. 

Dean’s List 

The College of Pharmacy Dean’s List is comprised 

of the top 15% of each class including 

prepharmacy and professional Pharm.D. students 

calculated each fall and spring semesters. 

Student Conduct 

Academic Dishonesty 

[ISU Faculty and Staff Handbook, Part 6, section IX] 

A. Academic Dishonesty 

1. General 

a. Academic integrity is expected of all individuals 

in academe. Behavior beyond reproach 

must be the norm. Academic dishonesty in 

any form is unacceptable. 

b. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not 

limited to, cheating and plagiarism. 

2. Definitions 

a. CHEATING is defined as the act of using or 

attempting to use, in examination(s) or other 

academic work, material, information, or 

study aids which are not permitted by the instructor. 

Examples of cheating include, but are not limited 

to: 

(1) Obtaining, providing or using unauthorized 

information during an examination, verbally, 

or visually, or by notes, books, or other 

materials. 

(2) Acquiring, possessing, or providing to others, 

examinations or other course materials 

without authorization of the instructor. This is 

understood to include providing information 

about an examination in advance of the 

scheduled administration of that examination. 

(3) Taking an examination for another person 

or arranging for someone else to take an examination 

for you. 

(4) Submitting for course credit; the same 

work or substantial portions of the same work 

in two different classes without prior approval 

of the instructor(s). 

(5) Fabricating information without the permission 

of the instructor for any report or 

other academic exercise. 

b. PLAGIARISM is defined as representing 

another person’s words, ideas, data or work as 

one’s own. Plagiarism includes, but is not limited 

to, the exact duplication of another’s work 

and the incorporation of a substantial or essential 

portion thereof without appropriate 

citation. Other examples of plagiarism are the 

acts of appropriating the creative works in 

such fields as art, music and technology, or 

portions thereof, and presenting them as one’s 

own. 

The guiding principle is that all work submitted 

must be properly credited to the original 

source(s) of the information. In written work, 

direct quotations, statements which are paraphrased, 

summarizations of the work of another 

and other information which is not considered 

common knowledge must be cited or 


acknowledged, usually in the form of a footnote. 

Quotation marks or a proper form of 

identification shall be used to indicate direct 

quotations. 

As long as a student adequately acknowledges 

sources of information, plagiarism is not present. 

However, students should be aware that 

most professors require certain forms of acknowledgment 

or references and may evaluate 

a project on the basis of form and penalize the 

student in the grade assigned if citation of 

sources is improper. 

c. ACADEMIC as used in this policy is synonymous 

with “scholastic”, i.e., either term 

refers to school-related endeavors, regardless 

of whether the school is vocational or academic. 

d. INSTRUCTOR(S)/FACULTY MEMBER(S) 

as used in this policy is/are defined as the person(s) 

who is/are responsible for the teaching 

of class, laboratory, or other instruction. These 

terms include faculty regardless of rank, instructional 

staff, graduate assistants, visiting 

lecturers, and adjunct or visiting faculty. 

3. Penalties for Academic Dishonesty 

Each penalty is separate. In no way is it intended 

that these penalties be imposed in a 

sequential order. Combinations of penalties 

may be imposed; however, any penalty imposed 

shall be in proportion to the severity of 

the offense. 

a. Penalties that may be imposed by the instructor 

are: 

(1) Warning–The faculty member indicates to 

the student that further academic dishonesty 

will result in other sanctions being imposed. 

(2) Resubmission of work–The faculty member 

may require that the endeavor in question be 

rewritten in conformance with proper academic 

standards and requirements or that a 

new project be developed. The instructor may 

specify additional requirements. 

(3) Grade reduction–The student’s grade for a 

test, project, or other academic endeavor may 

be lowered or a grade or “F” may be assigned. 

(4) Failing–A grade of “F” is assigned for the 

course. 

(5) Failing–A grade of “F” with notation is assigned 

for the course. 

b. Penalties that may be imposed at the University 

level are: 

(1) Suspension from the University. “Suspension 

for Academic Dishonesty” is defined as 

administrative withdrawal of the offending 

student from the institution for reasons of 

academic dishonesty. The student is suspended 

from the entire institution for a length 

of time to be specified by the University Administration. 

The length of the suspension 

may vary, depending upon the circumstances 

contributing to the imposition of this sanction. 

The suspension will be recorded on the student’s 

permanent transcript. 

(2) Academic expulsion from the University is 

the most severe penalty for academic dishonesty 

and may be imposed by the University 

Administration for extreme or multiple acts of 

academic dishonesty. Once expelled, the student 

will not be eligible for readmission to the 

University. The academic expulsion will be 

recorded on the student’s permanent transcript. 

4. Procedures for Determination of Academic 

Dishonesty and Imposition of Penalties 

a. The instructor: The instructor of the course 

is responsible for initiating investigation of 

each suspected incident of academic dishonesty. 

b. When the instructor witnesses an incident 

of academic dishonesty, has evidence of, or is 

informed of an incident of academic dishonesty 

by a student who witnesses the incident, 

the instructor shall proceed as follows: 

c. The instructor may intervene and shall proceed 

by gathering evidence to see if further 

action is necessary. 

d. If sanctions are deemed necessary, the instructor 

shall discuss the incident with his/her 

department head and/or dean. If a decision is 

reached not to proceed, no further action is 

necessary. 


e. The instructor: 

If, after the discussion in d. above, the instructor 

decides to proceed, the instructor shall notify 

(verbally or in writing) the student(s) involved 

of what the instructor and/or others 

witnessed. The instructor shall meet with the 

student and receive and consider the student’s 

response (verbally or in writing). The instructor 

shall also collect any available evidence 

and testimony from any witnesses. In cases of 

suspected plagiarism, the student may be 

asked to supply the reference(s) used. The student 

must comply with any such request. If a 

settlement is reached, no further action is 

necessary. 

The student: 

The student shall meet with the instructor to 

respond to the allegation of academic dishonesty. 

If a settlement is reached, no further action 

is necessary. 

f. If a settlement cannot be reached in d. above 

between the student(s) and the instructor, and 

the instructor concludes that academic dishonesty 

has occurred, and the imposition of 

sanctions is warranted, the instructor shall 

prepare a written incident report. 

Withdrawal from a course does not exempt a 

student from academic dishonesty penalties. 

g. The written incident report shall include 

the student’s name, the date of the incident, a 

description of the incident, description of any 

available evidence, and the instructor’s decision 

regarding the imposition of sanction(s). 

The incident report shall state the specific 

sanction to be imposed–a warning, resubmission 

of work, grade reduction within the 

course, or final course grade of “F” (failure) or 

“F” with notation. 

If the punishment is an “F” with notation, the 

Registrar’s Office will send a letter appraising 

the student of his/her rights as outlined in 

Section 5 below. If the “F with notation” is uncontested 

or upheld in the appeals process, it 

will be recorded on the official transcript for a 

period of two years from the time the grade is 

officially recorded. 

If either sanction 3, 4, or 5 as outlined in Part 

3-a is imposed, the faculty member will report 

the incident to the Registrar’s Office. Any student 

that receives two “F’s with notation” is 

subject to academic suspension or expulsion. 

The University’s Academic Dishonesty Board 

will be activated when a student has received 

a second “F with notation.” 

The circumstances and the nature of the dishonest 

act shall determine the severity of the 

offense. Any sanction applied shall be in proportion 

to the severity of the offense. (If the 

academic dishonesty sanction(s) is/are suspension 

or expulsion from the University, see 

SECTION IX. STUDENT CONDUCT, A. 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY, 3,b. Penalties 

that may be imposed at the University level 

and SECTION IX. STUDENT CONDUCT, A. 

ACADEMIC DISHONESTY, 6. Procedures for 

Imposition of Penalties at the University 

level.) 

The instructor shall keep a copy of the written 

incident report and a copy sent to: 

(1) the student, and 

(2) the chairperson (or designee) of the department 

in which the instructor holds an appointment, 

and 


in which the student is a major, and 

(4) the dean (or designee) of the college in 

which the instructor holds an appointment, 

and 


which the student is a major, and 

(6) a copy is placed in the student’s permanent 

file in the Registrar’s Office. The student’s 

permanent file is to be maintained in accordance 

with the Family Educational Rights and 

Privacy Act (i.e., Buckley Amendment). 

Student Appeals 

5. Procedures for Students Appeals of Imposed 

Penalties 

This appeal to the dean of the college (or designee) 

in which the student is a major is the 


final level for penalties of warning, resubmission 

of work, grade reduction within a course 

and final course grade of an F due to academic 

dishonesty. If the penalty is an “F” with notation, 

the final level of appeal is the Academic 

Vice President. 

a. The student may appeal the penalty imposed 

by the instructor to the dean (or designee) 

of the college in which the student is a 

major. This appeal must be filed, in writing, 

before the end of the semester following the 

semester in which the alleged academic dishonesty 

incident occurred. For example, petitions 

relating to alleged academic dishonesty 

occurring during the spring semester or summer 

session must be filed prior to the end of 

the following fall semester. 

b. When the student appeals the penalties imposed 

by the instructor, the dean (or designee) 

of the college in which the student is a major 

shall set a date for a formal hearing. The instructor, 

the student, the chairperson (or designee) 

of the department in which the instructor 

holds an appointment, the chairperson (or 

designee) of the department in which the student 

is a major, the dean (or designee) of the 

college in which the instructor holds an appointment, 

and the dean (or designee) of the 

college in which the student is a major shall 

meet to discuss the allegations and sanctions. 

A written record shall be kept of the proceedings. 

c. A copy of the written record from the proceedings 

in b. above shall be kept by the dean 

of the college in which the student is a major 

and sent to: 

(1) the student, and 


in which the instructor holds an appointment, 

and 


in which the student is a major, and 


which the instructor holds an appointment, 

and 

(5) a copy is placed in the student’s permanent 

file in the Registrar’s Office. The student’s 

permanent file is to be maintained in accordance 

with the Family Educational Rights and 

Privacy Act (i.e., Buckley Amendment). 

d. If the student is exonerated of all charges of 

academic dishonesty, then the student’s permanent 

file shall be expunged of all documents 

and materials associated with the alleged 

dishonest conduct. 

e. If the student is not exonerated, the academic 

dishonesty penalty may not be challenged 

through the scholastic grade appeals 

process. 

6. Procedures for Imposition of Penalties at 

the University level 

(1) The Academic Dishonesty Board will be 

automatically activated for any student that 

receives a second “F” with notation. Additionally, 

the instructor may decide that a single 

incident of academic dishonesty is so extreme 

that the penalty of suspension or expulsion 

should be imposed. In this situation may request 

that the University Academic Dishonesty 

Board be formed to consider such action. 

Multiple academic dishonesty penalties as 

outlined in Part 3 may also be grounds foe 

convening the University Academic Dishonesty 

Board by administrators or instructors. 

(2) A recommendation to impose the penalties 

of suspension or expulsion shall be made by 

the Academic Dishonesty Board. A written 

report of the committee’s proceedings, conclusions, 

and recommendations shall be submitted 

to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. 

The sanction shall be imposed by the Vice 

President for Academic Affairs, who will notify, 

in writing, the student, the registrar, the 

dean (or designee) of the college in which the 

student is a major, and the Director of Scholarships. 

A copy of this notification will be 

placed in the student’s permanent file. 

b. Suspension 

The registrar will record “Suspension for Academic 

Dishonesty” on the student’s permanent 

transcript. After suspension, if the student 

wishes to be readmitted, the Scholarship Requirements 

Committee must approve the student’s 

application. 


c. Expulsion 

The Registrar will record “Expulsion for Academic 

Dishonesty” on the student’s permanent 

transcript. Once expelled for academic dishonesty, 

the student is not eligible for readmission 

to the university under any circumstances. 

Professionalism 

Students in the College of Pharmacy represent 

the College as well as the profession of 

pharmacy. You are expected to act in a professional 

manner while in class, in practice 

settings and on campus. Professional behavior 

includes dress, speech and actions. Disruptive 

or inappropriate behavior will not be 

tolerated. Profanity is strictly forbidden. 

Consistent with the University policy on disruptive 

behavior, preceptors and instructors 

have “the right to impose sanctions in cases of 

disruptive behavior.” 

Academic integrity is expected of all individuals 

and every student will be held to these 

standards. Please see the Idaho State University 

Student Handbook for more information 

on academic integrity. 

Pagers and cellular phones can interfere with 

classroom discussion and lecture. Unless approved 

by the instructor, pagers and cellular 

phones shall not be brought to class. 

Academic integrity is expected of all individuals 

and every student will be held to these 

standards. 

Professional Conduct Policy 

Developed by the Student Senate 

January 2005 - April 2006 

Finalized April 7 th , 2006 

(Passed by Faculty on 3/7/06, 

edited by Dr. James Lai 

The College of Pharmacy Student Senate 

adopted the Professional Conduct Policy. This 

policy does not deny students or faculty their 

rights as described in the Idaho State University 

Student Handbook. 

A. Code of Conduct 


strives to promote professionalism 

among its students as it fosters an environment 

committed to excellence in education 

and the practice of pharmacy. Pharmacy 

practice is a profession that requires adherence 

to impeccable ethical standards. Students 

represent the college as well as the profession 

and are expected to act with honor and 

integrity at all times, including times in the 

classroom, in pharmacy practice settings, and 

in the community. Students are expected to 

demonstrate respect towards faculty members 

and their fellow students, thereby creating an 

environment conducive to learning. Any form 

of academic or professional misconduct violates 

the standards expected of students. Disruptive 

or inappropriate behavior of any type 

is not acceptable. 

Students will be held accountable for standards 

regarding professional and ethical behavior 

specified in the Idaho State University 

College of Pharmacy Student Handbook and 

the Idaho State University Student Handbook, 

which are updated regularly. Any violation 

of the Idaho State University and/or 

Idaho State University College of Pharmacy 

Code of Conduct, or APhA Code of Ethics will 

result in the offending student appearing before 

the Student Conduct Committee for possible 

resolution. When deemed necessary, the 

“offending” student may then be referred to 

the Student Affairs Committee for further 

resolution. 


encourages students to be serviceoriented, 

actively involved in student organizations, 

such as senate or class leadership, 

and to participate in service opportunities 

within the community, such as health fairs. 

Professional meeting attendance is also promoted 

on a local, state, and national level. 

B. Professional and Ethical Behavior are 

Consistent, 

Prepared, 

Punctual, and 

Respectful to students, instructors, staff, 

patients and other professionals 

Professional and Ethical Behavior 


Embraces teamwork, interpersonal 

skills and 

Respects contribution of professionalism 

to patient care 

Professional and Ethical Behavior are 

Receptive to feedback and 

Promotes trust. 

Professional and Ethical Behavior 

Constitutes good role model, and 

Maintains professional appearance. 

Professional and Ethical Behavior are 

Accountable, 

Open minded and flexible, 

Empathetic towards others, and 

Culturally sensitive. 

C. Student Conduct Committee 

The Student Conduct Committee will consist 

of five members, including a nominated member 

of each class and the student senate president. 

When a member representing a class is 

not chosen, the president of that class will 

serve as the committee member. If for any 

reason a member of the Student Conduct 

Committee is unable to attend, he/she may 

send his/her class president in place of a 

nominated member or the vice president in 

place of the class president as a representative 

for that class. If any member of the committee 

is involved or associated with the situation 

being reviewed by the Committee, the person 

will be required to step down and his/her class 

president or vice president will take his/her 

place. 

D. Referral Process 

Students and/or faculty may submit a written 

statement to a member of the Student Conduct 

Committee detailing their concern about 

a particular student or situation. (Note: The 

College of Pharmacy ISU Policy and Procedures 

will be followed for any situation specific 

to those guidelines). The Student Conduct 

Committee will review all written statements 

submitted to determine the particular action 

that should be taken regarding that particular 

student. The Student Conduct Committee 

may require students to come before the committee 

to discuss possible resolutions. If students 

do not comply with the recommendations 

put forth by the Student Conduct Committee, 

the student will then be sent to the 

Student Affairs Committee for further evaluation. 

All reviews, decisions, and actions made 

by the Student Conduct Committee will be 

documented in writing and kept by the Student 

Senate. 

Progression 

In the interest of maintaining an acceptable 

level of academic standards, certain minimal 

requirements and regulations regarding academic 

achievement are followed as published 

in the Idaho State University General Bulletin. 

A subcommittee, henceforth referred to as 

the Progressions Committee, is established 

within the College of Pharmacy in accordance 

with ISU requirements and regulations to assure 

acceptable academic standards. The 

Progressions Committee is composed of four 

members. The Associate Dean of the College 

and the Chair of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative 

Sciences sit ex-officio as permanent-voting 

members of the Committee. The 

remaining two members are appointed annually 

from among the Student Affairs Committee 

of the College. 

In order for a student to make uninterrupted 

progress in the pharmacy program, they must: 

1. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 for 

all required professional courses. This 

includes courses both within and outside 

of the College.* 

2. Successfully pass all courses and rotations 

during the assigned time frame. 

3. Meet the requirements of the 2-D rule 

which is: Students will be allowed no 

more than two “D’s” on their transcript 

in required professional courses. 

This includes courses both within and 

outside of the College. 

Students failing to meet the academic standards 

of the College of Pharmacy will be notified 

by the Associate Dean’s office and will 

result in one or more of the following as determined 

by the Progressions Committee: 

• The student will be placed on College 

probation. 

• The student may not be allowed to 

progress. 


• The student may be prohibited from 

enrolling in any course in the College 

for a period of one or more semesters. 

• The student may be permanently dismissed 

from the College. 

* Students failing to maintain a 2.0 GPA for 

any semester will lead to academic probation. 

Failure to maintain a 2.0 GPA for any semester 

while on probation will lead to academic 

dismissal from the program. 

Advising 

The College of Pharmacy faculty and staff 

place a high value on academic advising. Student 

success is directly related to advising; the 

curriculum is demanding and much of it is 

sequential. Additionally, individual health 

status and CPR/AED and First Aid certification 

are verified when the student meets with 

his or her advisor. 

All pharmacy students are assigned a faculty 

advisor beginning with the P-1 orientation. 

Mandatory advising is required every semester. 

During the scheduled preregistration period, 

an individualized Advising Certificate (in 

duplicate) is distributed to each faculty advisor. 

The certificates indicate the appropriate 

course schedule and health status. Each student 

will meet with his or her advisor whereby 

one copy of the signed certificate must be returned 

to the Associate Dean’s office indicating 

that the student will be cleared to preregister. 

Electives 

Elective courses must have relevance to the 

healthcare profession and will serve to enhance 

the professional skills and knowledge of 

the student. 

1. Elective credits must be 300 level or 

higher. Pharmacy students in the joint 

program, e.g., Pharm.D./Ph.D. program 

will petition to request that a graduate 

course fulfill elective requirements in the 

professional program. 

2. Each student must complete six credits of 

elective courses. 

3. Elective credits must be taken after enrollment 

in the Pharm.D. curriculum. 

Courses taken prior to Pharm.D. enrollment 

will not qualify as an elective. 

4. The student must have his or her advisor’s 

approval prior to enrollment if an elective 

course is not on the previously approved 

list. 

5. Elective credits less than a 300 level and/or 

off campus classes are subject to approval 

by the College of Pharmacy Curricular Affairs 

Committee. 

6. Elective credits must be completed before 

beginning rotations. 

7. Courses may be selected from within or 

without the College of Pharmacy. 

Previous Approved Electives 

Crs Course Title 

1-4 PPRA g491 Topical Sem PPRA 

1-2 PPRA 341 Topics in DUR 

3 PPRA 530 Geriatric Pharmacy I 

3 PPRA 531 Geriatric Pharmacy II 

2 PPRA 563 Adv Parenteral Products 

1-2 PPRA 592 Indep Prob PPRA 

PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES 

3 PSCI 430 Psychopharmacology 

3 PSCI 431 Cancer Biology 

3 PSCI 432 Anti-Cancer Drugs 

1 PSCI 433 Special Topics Oncology 

2 PSCI 437 Radiopharmaceuticals 

2 PSCI 439 Drug Del in 21 st Century 

2 PSCI g441 Diabetes for Hlth Sci 

1 PSCI 537 Prof Student Sem PSCI 

1-4 PSCI 538 Indep Prob PSCI 

1-4 PSCI 592 Spec Topics PSCI 

ARTS & SCIENCES 

BIOLOGY 

4 BIOL 324 Development Biology 

3 BIOL 358 Genetics 

1 BIOL 369 AIDS 

3 BIOL g423 Parasitology 

3 BIOL g443 Endocrinology 


2 BIOL g448 Adv Exper Biochemistry 

3 BIOL g466 Medical Mycology 

1-4 BIOL g469 Spec Topics in Microbiology 

3 BIOL g485 Nutritional Biochemistry 

1 BIOL 494 Seminar in Microbiology 

3 BIOL g652 Biology of the Skin 

ECONOMICS 

3 ECON g384 Meth of Math Economics 

FOREIGN LANGUAGES 

3 SPAN Medical Spanish Workplace 

6 SPAN 301-2 Spanish Conv & Comp 

POLITICAL SCIENCE 

3 POLS g405 The Administrative Process 

SPEECH COMMUNICATION 

3 SPCH g452 Conflict Management 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION 

3 MGT g312 Indiv & Organ Behavior 

3 MKTG 325 Basic Mkt Management 

HEALTH PROFESSION 

COUNSELING 

1-3 COUN g491 Seminar 

DIETETICS & NUTRITION 

3 NTD 340 Therapeutic Nutrition 

HEALTH EDUCATION 

3 HE g 383 Epidemiology 

1 HE g 401 Issues in Health & 

Wellness (Death & Dying) 

1 HE g 425 Patient Education Skills 

2 HE g 443 Sub Abuse and Hlth Ed 

2 HE g 444 Human Dis & Hlth Ed 

3 HE g 460 Healthy Lifestyle Mgt 

HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION 

3 HCA 380 Crit Issues in 

3 HCA g382 Hlth Serv 

2 HCA 451 Hospital Mgt 

SPEECH PATH & AUDIOLOGY 

2 SPA 327 Sign Language 

Concerns or Complaints 

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education 

(ACPE) requires each College of Pharmacy 

to have a formal process for students to 

lodge written complaints concerning the College 

of Pharmacy or the Professional Program. 

This policy addresses complaints that 

are related to ACPE’s accreditation standards, 

policies or procedures. Students or interested 

others who have concerns or complaints are 

encouraged to file a written complaint with 

the Office of the Associate Dean. The complaints 

will be reviewed by the Associate Dean 

and presented to the Administrative Council. 

The Administrative Council will determine 

the course of action that will be taken to address 

the complaint. A written response, indicating 

any actions taken to each complaint 

will be directed to the individual issuing the 

compliant. The individual issuing the complaint 

may submit a written response that 

will be filed with the initial complaint. 

All complaints, official replies and responses 

will be maintained on file by the Office of the 

Associate Dean. Concerns raised on submitted 

complaints will be considered in the assessment, 

quality improvement and future 

self-studies. 

HIPAA 

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability 

Act (HIPAA) is a federal law 

passed by Congress in 1996. On April 14, 

2003, a major component of HIPAA that deals 

with pharmacists and other health care providers 

became effective. These privacy regulations 

define appropriate and inappropriate 

disclosures of health information and define 

the process used to ensure patients rights. 

HIPAA was intended to ensure patient confidentiality 

while improving the ability of the 

health care system to share patient information, 

to improve communication between 

health care providers and to improve patient 

care. 

Students enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy 

program are involved in patient care activities 

throughout the curriculum. In order to ensure 

practice sites that our students understand 

the HIPAA requirements, all students must 

(1) complete HIPAA training and (2) sign a 

confidentiality of understanding each year 

prior to being placed in practice environments. 


See page 41 for a current copy of the confidentiality 

understanding to be signed by each 

student annually. 

Health Policy 

People in health care facilities are at higher 

risk than the general population for acquiring 

communicable diseases such as measles, 

mumps, rubella, chicken pox and tuberculosis. 

A pharmacist or pharmacy student who has 

one of these diseases may, in turn, infect other 

personnel and patients. Such infections established 

in any health care facility are serious in 

their potential for medical and possible legal 

complications. 

Submit written documentation showing evidence 

of freedom from Tuberculosis, immunity 

to Measles, Mumps, and Rubella, and health 

status relative to Chicken Pox, to the Office of 

the Associate Dean. Additionally, you must 

show evidence of immunity to Hepatitis B or 

begin the vaccine series at the beginning of 

the first semester. To be in compliance with 

these policies, submit a completed College 

Health Status Form (see page 37) or other appropriate 

certifications. Students not in compliance 

with all Health Policies will be in violation 

of the Academic Standards of the College 

and may not continue clinical experience. 

Students are responsible for all arrangements 

and costs associated with health policies. 

1. Measles and Mumps Documentation: 

a. Written documentation of immunization 

against mumps received after the 

first birthday and documentation of 

two does of live virus measles vaccine 

received after the first birthday, given 

at least one month apart. OR 

b. Serologic laboratory evidence of immunity 

to measles and mumps (titers 

showing immunity to these diseases). 

Many students may need a second 

dose of measles vaccine. The MMR 

vaccination is preferred. 

2. Rubella documentation: 

a. Written documentation of immunization 

against rubella or serological 

evidence of immunity due to previous 

infection is required prior to entry. 

3. Tuberculosis Test Requirements: 

a. Students must provide either written 

documentation of a negative PPD or 

positive reactors must provide a physician’s 

statement on their risk of 

transmission of tuberculosis. Documentation 

of a T.B. skin test (good for 

twelve months) must be current for 

all professional curriculum course 

work. 

A skin test is the only way to tell if you have 

TB Infection. The test is “positive” if a bump 

about the size of a pencil eraser or bigger appears 

on your arm. A positive reaction usually 

means that you have latent TB infection. 

Latent TB infection is different from TB disease. 

The office of the Associate Dean has 

further information on tuberculosis facts or 

see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

website. 

4. Chicken Pox (Varicella) Documentation: 

a. Students must provide written documentation 

of their history of having 

had chicken pox or serologic laboratory 

evidence of the susceptibility of 

the disease. Students who are susceptible 

to chicken pox must pay careful 

attention to possible exposure and 

illness. 

Note: Documentation must be provided 

by an R.N, M.D., P.A., or public 

health care worker with current phone 

number. Documentation must be provided 

by completion of the Health 

Status Form or other appropriate certification. 

5. Hepatitis B: 

Written documentation of immunization 

against Hepatitis B or serological 

evidence of is required. To be fully 

immunized against hepatitis B requires 

three vaccines given over a period of six 

months. 


Other Health Policies 

Students are strongly urged to have health 

care insurance while enrolled, either through 

a private insurance company or through ISU 

Student Association insurance plan. 

There are potential health risks associated 

with laboratory work during pregnancy. If a 

student is or becomes pregnant during the 

semester in which a science laboratory is required, 

she should contact the laboratory instructor 

IMMEDIATELY to arrange for suitable 

alternatives. 

Relocate to Boise 

You may be required to relocate to Boise, 

Idaho, for didactic/Advance Practice Experience 

rotations during the final two years. 

Personal expenses including travel, food and 

lodging while enrolled in the Doctor of Pharmacy 

program are the student’s responsibility. 

Course Information 

Background Check 

Students may be required to have a background 

check prior to beginning an EPPE and/ or APPE. See 

the online Faculty Staff handbook for further 

details [Part 6; Student Affairs Section IV; Classroom; 

Criminal Background Checks]. 

Early Pharmacy 

Practice Experience (EPPE) 

EPPE is an important component of pharmacy 

education. Students participate in EPPE during 

their first, second and third professional 

year, PHAR 901, 902 and 903 respectively 

Student Pharmacists must be registered as an 

extern with the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy. 

Student Pharmacists who complete any 

component of the EPPE in another state must 

meet the legal state requirements. The application 

for an Idaho extern registration is 

online. 

Advance Pharmacy Practice 

Experience (APPE) 

Students must successfully complete all didactic 

course work prior to entering Advance 

Practice Experience, i.e., general education 

requirements, and the first three years of the 

professional curriculum. 

APPE is under the direction of a clinical faculty 

member who is also a practitioner in a 

specific area of pharmacy. Students rotate 

through 42 weeks and will complete rotations 

in areas such as community, hospital, internal 

medicine and ambulatory care Advance Practice 

Experiences. Two Advance Practice Experiences 

are selected from pediatrics, geriatrics, 

mental health or drug information. 

APPE’s are full-time with a minimum of 40 

hours per week. The 40-hour week, except in 

weeks where there are holidays recognized by 

the scheduled facility, may include shift work 

and/or weekends. Most preceptors are volunteer 

faculty; however, some receive compensation. 

Students cannot be paid for any activity 

associated with Advance Practice Experience 

training. 

For fee payment, financial aid disbursement, 

and insurance refunds, the College must have 

a current and accurate mailing address for 

each student. 

APPE Sites 

Sites are located throughout Idaho, the region, 

or nation and are assigned by the College. 

The College will work with each student to 

ensure a valuable Advance Practice Experience. 

Students are assigned to a site base. 

For example, the Pocatello base includes 

Idaho Falls, and Twin Falls, and the surrounding 

areas. Established base sites are in 

Coeur d’ Alene, Pocatello and Boise, Idaho and 

Reno, Nevada. Personal expenses including 

travel, food and lodging while enrolled in the 

Doctor of Pharmacy program are the student’s 

responsibility. 


Liability Insurance 

Students are required to maintain malpractice 

insurance throughout the duration of enrollment. 

A minimum of a professional limit of 

one million dollars per incident, and a personal 

limit of one million dollars is required. 

The annual premiums is payable through the 

University’s registration and fees process. 

State Boards 

of Pharmacy 

For a complete listing see the National Association 

of Boards of Pharmacy, NABP website, 

www.nabp.net. 

Nametags 

The College provides nametags that students 

must wear at all times while participating in 

College and Student Pharmacist activities involving 

patient care, i.e., APPE, health fairs, 

operation immunization, EPPE III. Name 

tags are labeled as “Student Pharmacist”. 

Replacement nametags are may be ordered by 

contacting the Office of the Associate Dean. 

The cost of the replacement is the responsibility 

of the student. 

Registered Pharmacist 

To become a registered pharmacist, you must 

fulfill both national and state requirements. 

Participating states use the North American 

Pharmacist Licensure Examination, 

NAPLEX ® and the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence 

Examination, MPJE®. See the 

National Association of Boards of Pharmacy 

website, www.nabp.net for further information. 

The State of Idaho requires 1,500 registered 

hours of practical experience before taking the 

NAPLEX®. Successful completion of the P-4 

Advance Practice Experiences (1,680 hours) 

will more than adequately satisfy Idaho’s requirement. 

Carefully check the specific licensing requirements 

and eligibility regarding 

NAPLEX/MPJE procedures of the state you 

plan to practice in. 

Alaska 

Alaska State Board of Pharmacy 

Division of Occupational Licensing 

P.O. Box 110806 

Juneau, AK 99811-0806 

907/465-2589 

www.dced.state.ak.us/occ/ppha.htm 

Arizona 

Arizona State Board of Pharmacy 

Glendale Office 

4425 W Olive Ave, Suite 140 

Glendale, AZ 85302-3844 

623/463-2727 

www.pharmacy.state.az.us 

California 

California State Board of Pharmacy 

400 “R” Street, Suite 4070 

Sacramento, CA 95814-6237 

916/445-5014 

www.pharmacy.ca.gov 

Colorado 

Colorado State Board of Pharmacy 

1560 Broadway, Suite 1310 

Denver, CO 80202-5146 

303/894-7750 

www.dora.state.co.us 


Idaho 

Idaho State Board of Pharmacy 

PO Box 83720 

3380 Americana Terrace, Suite 320 

Boise, ID 83720-0067 

208/334-2356 

fax 208/334-3536 

www.state.id.us/bop 

Nevada 

Nevada State Board of Pharmacy 

555 Double Eagle Ct, Suite 1100 

Reno, NV 89511-8991 

1-800-364-2081 

www.nvbop.glsuite.us 

Oregon 

Oregon State Board of Pharmacy 

800 NE Oregon St # 9, room 425 

Portland, OR 97232 

503/731-4032 

www.pharmacy.state.or.us 

Utah 

Utah State Board of Pharmacy 

Division of Occupational & Professional 

Licensing 

PO Box 146741 

Salt Lake City, UT 84114-6741 

www.dopl.utah.gov/licensing/pharmacy 

Washington 

Washington State Board of Pharmacy 

PO Box 1099 

Olympia, WA 98504-7863 

360/236-4700 

Fax: 360/236-4818 

www.fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/HPS4/pharmacy 

Wyoming 

Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy 

1720 S Poplar St, Suite 4 

Casper, WY 82601 

307/234-0294 

www.pharmacyboard.state.wy.us 

Other Programs 

Residencies and Fellowships 

A pharmacy residency is an organized, directed 

postgraduate training program in a 

defined area of pharmacy practice. 

A pharmacy fellowship is a directed, highly 

individualized, postgraduate program designed 

to prepare the participant to become an 

independent researcher. 

Graduate Programs 

College of Pharmacy Coordinator: 

Alok Bhushan, Ph.D. 

Idaho State University’s Office of Graduate 

Studies and the College of Pharmacy offers 

two graduate degrees: the Master of Science 

(MS) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in 

Pharmaceutical Sciences. 

Applicants must possess a professional degree 

in pharmacy or a baccalaureate degree in 

chemistry, biology, or a related field from an 

accredited institution, and have a grade point 

average (GPA) of 3.00 or its equivalent in the 

final two years. 

Further admission requirements and guidelines, 

including the Graduate Record Examination 

(GRE), the Test of English as a Foreign 

Language (TOEFL), and assistantship information 

are listed in the current Idaho State 

University Graduate Catalog. 

Combined Programs 

Well-qualified and highly motivated professional 

students may apply for early admission 

to a graduate program. Candidates not already 

holding a bachelor’s degree must complete 

at least 136 academic credits including 

all general education requirements and prepharmacy 

requirements, and meet all of the 

Office of Graduate Studies admission requirements. 


Nontraditional Doctor of 

Pharmacy 

The Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy program 

at Idaho State University is designed for 

practitioners holding a Bachelor's degree in 

pharmacy and a valid US or Canadian pharmacy 

license that desire the opportunity to 

earn the Pharm.D. degree without returning 

full-time to a college campus. 

The nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy (Non- 

T) program is one of the pioneers of nontraditional 

pharmacy education, established in 

1989. 

The Non-T curriculum includes 28 credits of 

didactic course work that are taught utilizing 

a combination of videotapes, interactive webbased 

case studies, detailed syllabi, and textbooks. 

Each course is completely self-paced, 

with an assigned instructor who is available to 

students via telephone or e-mail for questions 

or assistance. It is recommended that the didactic 

course work be completed within a 3- 

year time frame. 

Upon completion of the didactic portion, students 

must perform 28 weeks of Advance 

Practice Experience training in various clinical 

pharmacy disciplines. Over 300 Advance 

Practice Experience sites have been established 

throughout the United States. 

Financial Aid 

Federal and State financial aid programs include, 

Federal Perkins Loan, Special Non- 

Resident Fee Waiver, State Student Incentive 

Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity 

Grant and Federal Direct Loan. 

For need-based financial assistance, students 

must complete a Free Application for Federal 

Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA is returned 

to the federal processor with accurate 

tax information, as soon as possible after 

January 1. Priority is given to complete applications 

received by March 1. 

With regard to the FAFSA, a professional 

pharmacy student is considered a graduate 

student for financial Aid purposes. For the 

Advance Practice Experience year students 

are advised to apply before March 1 of the student’s 

P-2 year for an additional semester of 

financial aid. The College will facilitate a special 

meeting of the P-2 class to complete this 

process. 

For further information and details, contact the 

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in the 

Museum Building room 337, phone 208/282-2756, 

see: www.isu.edu/departments/finaid/ 

WICHE Funding 

The Western Interstate Commission for 

Higher Education (WICHE) was established 

by western states to promote and facilitate 

resource sharing. The professional student 

exchange program enables students to attend 

out-of-state professional programs of study 

with in-state privileges when a professional 

program is not offered in their home state. 

Participation varies from state to state and 

from program to program. Some states require 

the student to return to the sponsoring 

state and practice their profession. For more 

information contact: 

WICHE 

Student Exchange Program 

303/ 541-0214 

P.O. Drawer P 

E-mail: info-sep@wiche.edu 

Boulder, Colorado 80301-9752 

www.wiche.edu 

Non-Resident Tuition 

Waivers 

A limited number of non-resident tuition 

waivers are available from ISU’s Office of 

Admissions to qualified students who demonstrate 

financial need and or have demonstrated 

strong academic ability. Students who 

apply for waivers based on financial need 

should have a Financial Aid Form on file with 

ISU’s Financial Aid Office. Tuition fee waiers 

do not apply to the professional Pharm.D. fee. 


Pharmacy Scholarships 

The College of Pharmacy awarded over $141,000 to professional pharmacy students for the 2006/07 

academic year. Awards range from one-semester to renewable scholarships and may focus on criteria 

such as Idaho residency, academic performance, and extracurricular and leadership involvement. 

Every April all pharmacy students are encouraged to complete the online Scholarship Application to 

facilitate awards for the following academic year. 

2006/07 Awards 

ASISU Academic & Discretionary 

Albertson’s Inc, 

Michael Edward Araki-Kawaguchi 

Asian American College of Pharmacy 

Judith Marie Bernat 

Bi-Mart 

Neal Atlee Broyles, Jr. Endowment 

Lane Alan Broyles Endowment 

Joseph W. Carlson Endowment 

Walter & Wayne Carte Endowment 

Dean Emeritus Frank P. Cosgrove 

Robert L. and W. H. “Bill” Dixon 

Harold W. Driver & Lois Austin 

E, I and J Scholarship 

Eastern Idaho Medical Center Auxiliary 

Fred Meyer Stores 

Robert and Janice Goettsch Endowment 

W. Robert Hepworth Endowment 

Colonel Garth Holmes Endowment 

Idaho Society of Health-System 

Pharmacists 

Kasiska Family Foundation 

Lucile H. Kingsbury Memorial 

Gordon R. Klodt Memorial 

Sylvan L. Kuhn Endowment 

Longs Drug Store 

Paul and Eleanor Loscalzo 

Jeanette Low 

Mary Gunderson Moss 

George T. Murray 

NACDS 

Past Presidents of ISPA Endowment 

Ara G. & Shirley W. Paul 

Michael and Robyn Prime 

Pullen-Grey Charitable Foundation 

Reinhaus Foundation 

Irene S. Rounds 

Savage, Frank L. Savage 

Fredric E. Schwamb Memorial 

ShopKo 

Sidney L. and Hetty H. Sly 

Ralph E. & Betty L. Smith 

William G. Story Memorial 

Roy Y. and Linda Sumida 

Bolujo F. Tunrarebi Memorial 

Lawrence & Debra Updyke 

Guy Curtis Waid Memorial 

Wal-Mart 

Richard & Barbara Wells Endowment 

Rosemary Sampson Wells 

Awards are possible due to the generosity of donors. 

Thank you. 


Resources and Events 

Student Lounge 

The pharmacy student lounge contains a coinoperated 

copier, a limited library, computers, 

group study areas, a telephone, personal lockers, 

and a microwave oven. For safety concerns, 

the hallways and the student lounge 

are monitored by video camera. 

Students are responsible for picking up after 

themselves in the student lounge, as in the 

rest of Leonard Hall. 

Computer Use/Literacy 

The College of Pharmacy maintains its own 

server and network system for pharmacy students, 

faculty, and staff for college-related 

work. It is highly recommended that students 

interested in purchasing a new computer for 

school buy a laptop instead of a desktop 

model. The College has a high-speed wireless 

network that allows laptop users quick access 

to network resources from anywhere in the 

building and much of lower campus. Dial-in 

service for home and DSL service from the 

dormitories is also available. 

Students should be competent in using word 

processing, database and presentation software. 

ISU’s Computer Service Center offers 

basic computer courses. Access to ISU’s computer 

network requires an additional university 

imposed fee. 

The use of all computers and related equipment 

must comply with the ISU Information 

Systems Acceptable Use Policy. Habitual netsurfing 

and playing games are prohibited 

Recycling 

ISU Recycling/S.A.V.E is a group of students, 

staff and faculty concerned with environmental 

issues facing all of us. Please join this 

effort by properly using the recycling containers 

located throughout the College and by not 

putting trash in recycling containers. 

Access to College of 

Pharmacy (Leonard Hall) 

Access to the Leonard Hall other than during 

regular office hours is available only to pharmacy 

students. After hours students may use 

their student photo ID (Bengal Card) to gain 

access to the student lounge. 

Pharmacy Fair 

The Academy of Students of Pharmacy (ASP), 

and the College of Pharmacy sponsor the 

Pharmacy Fair held each fall semester. Recruiters 

and pharmaceutical representatives 

are invited to conduct employment interviews 

and display their career opportunities at the 

exhibit fair. 

Pharmacy Phonathon 

Each spring, pharmacy students contact 

alumni by telephone for financial pledges to 

the College. The phonathon raises between 

$40,000 and $70,000 each year. Depending on 

the contributor’s request, funds can be directed 

to a variety of needs such as scholarships, 

endowments, computer hardware and 

software upgrades, and other areas of need 

within the college. 

E-Mail 

Correspondence from faculty and staff by 

means of email is considered delivered. 


Chemical Dependency 

Seminar 

Each fall the College presents an annual 

Chemical Dependency Seminar. Entering 

pharmacy and physician assistance students 

attend the program as part of their Orientation. 

Committees 

Administrative Council 

The Administrative Council serves to advise 

the Dean, and under his/her direction shall 

coordinate and cause to be implemented all 

faculty, student and staff activity required to 

fill the role and mission of the College. 

Assessment 

The Assessment Committee is responsible for 

the ongoing evaluation of the College’s professional 

Pharm.D. Degree program, including 

the traditional and nontraditional curricula. 

Curricular Affairs 

The Curricular Affairs Committee is responsible 

for conducting a continuing appraisal and 

evaluation of the current professional pharmacy 

education curriculum, including the development 

of recommendations of curricular 

revision, additions and other alterations to 

assure optimal student learning and outcomes. 

Department Meetings 

Each department will formulate and follow a 

departmental role and mission statement, 

which is in support of the role, mission and 

goals of the College. 

Faculty Affairs 

The Faculty Affairs Committee conducts all 

individual faculty activity evaluations requested 

by the Dean for purposes of recommending 

academic promotion, for the awarding 

of tenure, and in special circumstances for 

the continuance of tenure (tenure competency 

reviews when required). 

Module Oversight 

Committee 

The Module Oversight Committee is responsible 

for the ongoing evaluation of the Pharm.D. 

degree modules. 

Graduate Education and 

Faculty Research Affairs 

Committee 

The Graduate Education and Faculty Research 

Affairs Committee will develop policy 

and make recommendations as required in 

matters relating to graduate education and 

graduate degree programs in the College of 

Pharmacy. 

Student Affairs Committee 

The Student Affairs Committee develops policy 

and makes recommendations pertaining to 

standards for professional pharmacy student 

recruitment, admission and academic standards 

required for curricular progressions and 

completion. This committee will also establish 

and recommend standards for scholarships, 

awards and prizes and shall supervise the giving 

of such. 

Technology Committee 

The Technology Committee shall be responsible 

for on-gong assessment of the classroom 

audiovisual, computer and telecommunications 

equipment, and computer hardware and 

software needs of the faculty, students and 

staff of the College, for both on-campus and 

off-campus sites. 


Student Organizations 

PPSA 

Professional Pharmacy Student Alliance 

(PPSA) is known as an umbrella organization 

in that it many student pharmacy associations 

fall under its "umbrella." PPSA was conceived 

throughout the 2002-2003 semesters in an 

attempt to improve student involvement and 

strengthen the students’ representation in 

state organizations. 

The Academy of Students of 

Pharmacy (ASP) 

ASP is the student division of the American 

Pharmaceutical Association and is open to all 

prepharmacy and professional pharmacy students. 

This organization fosters professional 

development through a number of activities 

including the patient counseling competition, 

sponsorship of the fall Pharmacy Fair, participation 

in the University's Health Fair, and 

various awareness activities. A delegation 

always attends the regional conference. 

Associated Students of 

Idaho State University 

(ASISU) 

All clubs and organizations should be chartered 

through ASISU. Each college also has 

an elected ASISU senator to represent the 

interests of the college. 

American Society of 

Health-Systems 

Pharmacists (ASHP) 

The ISU Student Chapter of ASHP is affiliated 

with both national and state organizations. 

Purposes of this chapter are to provide 

an opportunity for students to become knowledgeable 

about practice in health care settings, 

and to provide information about career 

directions and credentials needed for practice 

in this environment. 

National Community 

Pharmacists Association 

(NCPA), Student Chapter 

Students who are interested in pursuing careers 

in retail pharmacy initiated this organization. 

Activities include regional and national 

speakers, and sponsoring a delegation 

to the national convention. 

Phi Delta Chi 

The College’s chapter of Phi Delta Chi, a national 

organization established over 60 years 

ago, is the oldest student organization. Members 

actively participate in the ISU Health 

Fair, independently sponsor a Drug Abuse 

Awareness Program, and have adopted a section 

of the interstate for cleanup. In past 

years they have created a homecoming float 

and sponsored a Halloween dance. 


Phi Lambda Sigma 

Phi Lambda Sigma is the national pharmacy 

leadership society. The organization recognizes 

student leaders within the College of 

Pharmacy and encourages the development of 

leadership skills. 

Rho Chi Honor Society 

Rho Chi is the national pharmacy honor society 

that recognizes academic excellence. Students 

must maintain a GPA of 3.0 in all 

course work and be in the top 20% of their 

class to be considered for membership. Members 

sponsor the beginning of the school year 

picnic, the "brown bag" booth during the annual 

Health Fair, and participate in other 

campus activities. 

Student Senate 

The Pharmacy Student Senate is comprised of 

the presidents and vice-presidents of each 

class, the presidents of each student organization 

within the College, and the College’s representative 

to ASISU. The purpose is to discuss 

important issues, facilitate communication 

between the student body of the college 

and the dean and faculty, and to coordinate 

organizations' activities within the college. 

Professional Organizations 

American Association of 

Colleges of Pharmacy 

(AACP) 

1426 Prince Street 

Alexandra, VA 22314-2841 

(703) 739-2330 

www.aacp.org 

AACP is the national organization whose mission 

is to serve its member colleges and their 

respective faculties by acting as their advocate 

at the national level, by providing forums for 

interaction and exchange of information 

among its members, by recognizing outstanding 

performance among its member educators, 

and by assisting member colleges in 

meeting their mission of educating and training 

pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists. 

American College of Clinical 

Pharmacy (ACCP) 

3101 Broadway, Suite 650 

Kansas City, MO 64111 

(816) 531-2177 

www.accp.com 

ACCP is a professional and scientific society 

dedicated to optimizing drug therapy outcomes 

in the pharmaceutical care of patients 

by promoting excellence and innovation in 

clinical pharmacy practice, research, and education. 


American Pharmacists 

Association (APhA) 

American Pharmacists Association relocated 

to an interim office space on June 26, 2006. 

The new address is: 

1100 15 th Street NW, Suite 400 

Washington, DC 20005-1707 

www.aphanet.org 

APhA promotes quality health care and rational 

drug therapy; works to protect the public 

health and assure the quality of drug products; 

promotes high professional standards; 

and represents pharmacy's interests and lobbies 

for the profession on legislative issues. 

The Association offers continuing education 

and self-study programs, publications, insurance 

programs, financial services, professional 

placement service, and a library of pharmacy 

and medical information. 

American Society of Health- 

System Pharmacists (ASHP) 

7272 Wisconsin Ave 

Bethesda, MD 208l4 

(30l) 657-3000, fax 301/652-8278 

www.ashp.org 

ASHP’s 30,000 health–system pharmacists 

practice in organized health-care settings such 

as hospitals, home health-care agencies, ambulatory 

care facilities, long-term care facilities, 

and health maintenance facilities. ASHP 

is a major publisher of professional literature 

for health-care providers and conducts extensive 

educational conferences for pharmacists 

and other health professionals. The society 

accredits pharmacy residency training and 

pharmacy technician training programs and 

develops and maintains the most comprehensive 

set of quality practice standards in the 

pharmacy profession. 

Idaho Society of Health- 

System Pharmacists (ISHP) 

P.O. Box 7625 

Boise, ID 83707-1625 

208/ 461-8124, Fax 208/442-8031 

www.ishp.us 

ISHP is the state affiliate to ASHP. Their 

mission is to foster optimal pharmaceutical 

care. Membership provides opportunities for 

you to meet, interact and exchange information 

with your colleagues. 

Idaho State Pharmacy 

Association (ISPA) 

www.idahopharmacy.org 

The Idaho State Pharmacy Association affirms 

its commitment to all pharmacy practitioners 

regardless of practice setting. The mission of 

ISPA is to serve, advance and promote the 

profession of pharmacy. It is a great opportunity 

to participate, network, and impact the 

profession. 

National Association of 

Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) 

700 Busse Highway 

Park Ridge, IL 60068 

(847) 698-6227 

www.nabp.net 

The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy 

represents the boards of pharmacy is the 

United States, Puerto Rico and Guam. Developed 

the NAPLEX/ MPJE, Federal Drug Law 

Examination and the Foreign Pharmacy 

Graduate Equivalent Examination. 


National Community 

Pharmacists Association 

(NCPA) 

205 Daingerfield Road 

Alexandria, VA 223l4 

(703) 683-8200 

www.ncpanet.org 

The National Community Pharmacists Association 

represents the pharmacist owners, 

managers, and employees of nearly 35,000 

independent community pharmacies across 

the country. 

Southeastern Idaho 

Pharmacy Association 

(SEIPA) 

This organization is the regional affiliation to 

APhA and ISPA. The group provides an avenue 

for regional pharmacists to access continuing 

education programs, organize pharmacy 

activities and promote pharmacy in the 

community. 

Faculty and Staff 

(Date in parentheses indicates year of first appointment. 

Asterisk denotes members of Graduate Faculty) 

Adamcik, Barbara A., Ph.D. • Asst Academic 

VP and Professor of Pharmacy Practice 

and Administrative Sciences. B.A., 1974, 

University of California at Los Angeles; 

M.A., 198l; Ph.D., 1984, University of 

Southern California. (1985)* 

Bhushan, Alok, Ph.D. • Associate Professor of 

Pharmaceutical Sciences. Ph.D., (Biochemistry), 

1982, Punjab Agricultural 

University, Ludhiana, India. (2004) 

Bigelow, James, Ph.D. • Associate Professor 

of Pharmaceutical Sciences. Ph.D., (Biochemistry) 

1985, Indiana Univerity at 

Bloomington. 1979, BS in Microbiology, 

University of Illinois at Urbanachampaign. 

(2003) 

Borzadek, Eliza, Pharm.D. • Visiting Clinical 

Assistant Professor of Family Medicine. 

Pharm.D., 2004, Idaho State University 

(2006) 

Briscoe, Ruth, B.B.A. •Financial Technician. 

B.B.A. 1974, Idaho State University. 

(1990) 

Cady, Paul S., Ph.D. • Associate Dean and 

Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative 

Sciences. B.S., 1980; M.S., 

1986; Ph.D., 1988, University of Arizona. 

(1990)* 

Carr, Glenda, Pharm.D. • Assistant Professor 

of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative 

Sciences. Pharm.D.,2000, University of 

Montana. (2002) 

Casperson, Kerry, Ph.D. • Clinical Assistant 


Sciences. B.S. 1980; MBA 

1984, Idaho State University; MS 1989, 

University of Minnesota; PhD 1996, Idaho 

State University. (2003) 


Charan, Nirmal B., MBBS • Associate Professor, 

Staff Physician and Medical Director, 

Respiratory Therapy and Pulmonary 

Function Lab, located at the Boise VA 

Medical Center. MBBS, 1969, Christian 

Medical College, India. 

Cleveland, Kevin, Pharm.D. • Clinical Assistant 

Professor of Pharmacy Practice and 

Administrative Sciences. Pharm.D., 2002, 

Idaho State University. (2004) 

Cox, Kelly, B.S. • Technical Support (2003) 

Culbertson, Cynthia D.A. • Director of Student 

Relations & Admissions. B.S., 1991; 

MPA, 1995; DA, 2000, Idaho State University. 

(1998) 

Culbertson, Vaughn, Pharm.D. • Chair and 


Sciences and Director of 

Practitioner Affairs. B.S., 197l, University 

of Nebraska, Lincoln; Pharm.D., 198l, 

University of Nebraska Medical Center, 

Omaha. (1989)* 

Cummins, Matthew, B.S. • Technical Support 

Manager. B.S., 2002, Idaho State 

University. (2003) 

Cusack, Barry J., M.D. • Adjunct Professor of 

Pharmacology; Chief, Geriatrics Section; 

and Co-Director, VA Fellowship Program 

in Geriatrics, located at the Boise Veterans 

Affairs Medical Center. M.D., 1980, 

University College, Dublin. 

Dahmer, Rae • Admin Assist I, Office of the 

Associate Dean. (1987) 

Daniels, Christopher K., Ph.D. • Professor of 

Pharmaceutical Sciences. B.S., 1972, 

Humboldt State University; M.S., 1975, 

University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., 1982, 

Stanford University. (1988)* 

Dean, Dan • Assistant to the Dean for Development. 

(2005) 

Devaud, Leslie, Ph.D. • Assistant Professor of 

Pharmaceutical Sciences. Ph.D., Neuropharmacology, 

1988, Oregon State University, 

Corvallis, OR. (1998)* 

Diedrich, Dana L., Ph.D. • Professor of Pharmaceutical 


1972, University of Kentucky; Ph.D. 1974, 

Pennsylvania State University. (1991)* 

Dodson, Robin, Ph.D. • Chief Academic Officer, 

Boise Center and Professor of Pharmaceutical 

Sciences. BA 1970, Eastern 

Washing Stae College; BS Pharm, 1981, 

Idaho State University; Ph.D. 1978, Washington 

State University. (1975, 1997, 

2003) 

Eley, John, Ph.D. • Associate Professor of 

Pharmaceutical Sciences. BSc., 1980 , 

University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK; 

MSc,1982; Ph.D., 1988, University of 

Strathclyde, Scotland, UK; (2005) 

Etlan, Debra • Office Specialist of Pharmacy 

Practice and Administrative Sciences. 

(2005) 

Erramouspe, John, Pharm.D. • Professor of 

Pharmacy Practice and Administrative 

Sciences. B.S., 198l, Idaho State University; 

M.S., 1983, Oregon State University; 

Pharm.D., 1993, University of Illinois. 

(1985) 

Force, Rex, Pharm.D. • Professor of Pharmacy 


B.S., 1988, Oregon State University; 

Pharm.D., 1991, University of Texas, Austin. 

(1993) 

Force, Wendy, R.Ph. • Clin Inst and Research 

Associate. B.S., 1988, Oregon State University. 

(1996) 

Gauss, Andrew, B.A. • Assistant to the Dean 

for College Relations, B.A., 1996, Mass 

Communication, Idaho State University. 

(2002) 

Gould, Frederica "Teddie", M.S. • Associate 



1979, University of Iowa. (1981) 


Hefflinger, Roger, Pharm. D. • Associate Professor 


Sciences, located at the Boise Family 

Medical Center. Pharm.D., 1986, University 

of Nebraska. (1987) 

Hetrick, Sharlene • Admin Assist, Pharmacy 

Practice and Administrative Sciences, located 

at the Boise Veterans Affairs Medical 

Center. (1997) 

Heyneman, Catherine, Pharm.D. • Associate 


Sciences. Pharm.D., 1993, 

Idaho State University. 

Hoagland, Sam, J.D. • Adjunct Assistant Professor 


Sciences. B.S., 1976, Idaho State 

University; J.D., 1982, University of 

Idaho. (2002) 

Ineck, Joseph, Pharm.D. • Clinical Assistant 


Sciences in Boise. Pharm.D., 

1998, Idaho State University. (2006) 

Jue, Sandra G., Pharm.D. • Professor of 


Sciences, located at the Boise Veterans Affairs 

Medical Center. Pharm.D., 1972, 

University of San Francisco. 

Lai, James, C.K., Ph.D. • Professor of Pharmaceutical 

Sciences. B.S., 1970, University 

College; M.S., 197l, Birmingham University; 

Ph.D., 1975 London University. 

(1991)* 

Lehman, Kathleen • Office Specialist, Office of 

the Dean. (1999) 

Liday, Cara, Pharm.D. • Associate Professor 


Sciences. Pharm.D., 1996, Idaho State 

University. (1998) 

Lott, Rex S., Pharm.D. • Associate Professor 

of Pharmacy Practice, located at the Boise 

Veterans Affairs Medical Center. B.S., 

1972, Washington State University; 

Pharm.D.,1977, University of Minnesota. 

(1997) 

Madaras-Kelly, Karl J., Pharm.D. • Associate 


Sciences, located at the Boise 

Veterans Affairs Medical Center. B.S., 

1991, Pharm.D., 1992, University of Minnesota. 

Maheras, Louanna. B.S. • Admin Assist, 


Sciences. B.S.,1994, Idaho State University. 

(2000) 

Mason, Barbara J., Pharm.D. • Professor of 


Sciences, located at the Boise Veterans Affairs 

Medical Center. Pharm.D., 1982, 

University of Nebraska. (1987) 

Olah, Mark, Ph.D. • Assistant Professor of 

Pharmaceutical Sciences. B.S. 1983. 

Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and 

Science; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 

1988. (2004) 

Oliphant, Catherine, Pharm.D. • Associate 


Sciences, B.S. 1987, Drake 

University; Pharm.D. 1993, University of 

Michigan. (2003) 

Olson, Richard D., Ph.D. • Associate Professor 

of Pharmacology and Chief of the Cardiovascular 

Pharmacology Research Laboratory, 

located at the Boise VA Medical Center. 

B.S., 1971, College of Idaho; Ph.D., 

1978 Vanderbilt University. 

Owens, Christopher, Pharm.D. • Clinical Assistant 

Professor, Department of Pharmacy 


B.A. 1998, Utah State University; 

Pharm.D. 2002, Idaho State University. 

(2003) 

Pugmire, Brooke, Pharm.D. • Visiting Clinical 

Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice 

and Administrative Sciences. 

Pharm.D., 2004, Idaho State University 

(2006) 


Rhodes, Richard S., Pharm.D. • Professor of 


Sciences and Director of Pharmacy Services 

at the Idaho State Veterans' Nursing 

Home, Pocatello, Idaho. B.S., 1972, Mercer 

University; B.S., 1978 Florida A&M 

University; Pharm.D., 1983, Mercer University. 

(1987)* 

Risinger, Fred, Ph.D. • Chair and Associate 

Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 

B.S. 1978, Louisiana State University in 

Shreveport; M.S. 1981, Ph.D. 1987, University 

of Louisiana Monroe. (2002) 

Robison, Karen, Pharm.D. • Adjunct Assistant 

Professor of Pharmacy Practice and 

Administrative Sciences. St. Luke’s RMC, 

Boise. (2006) 

Sawyer, Dennis, Pharm.D. • Affiliate faculty 


Sciences, located at Southern Idaho Medical 

Group, B.S., 1973, Idaho State University; 

Pharm. D., 1979, University of Texas. 

Selvage, Dan, Ph.D. • Assistant Professor of 

Pharmaceutical Sciences. B.S. 1986, University 

of Oregon; M.Phil. 1996, University 

of Cambridge; Ph.D. 2001, University 

of Montana. (2004) 

Sion, Beverly • Admin Assist, Pharmacy 

Practice and Administrative Sciences, and 

the Non-traditional program. (1986) 

Steiner, Joseph F., Pharm.D. • Dean and Professor. 

B.S., 1971 & 1973; Pharm.D. 1974, 

University of Michigan. (2001) 

Stevens, Dennis L., M.D., Ph.D. • Associate 

Professor of Pharmacology and Chief of Infectious 

Diseases Unit, located at the 

Boise Veterans Affairs Medical Center. 

B.A., 1964, University of Montana; Ph.D., 

1967, Montana State University; M.D., 

197l, University of Utah. 

Taylor, Barbara, B.S. • Office Specialist, Department 

of Pharmaceutical Sciences. 

B.S., 1966, BYU, Provo, Utah. 

Walker, Cindy • Administrative Assist II, 

Office of the Dean. (1986) 

Welch, Marty, B.A., • Video Instruction Manager. 

B.A., 1976, Florida State University. 

(2002) 

Wilson, Cindy, Ph.D. • Associate Professor of 

Pharmaceutical Sciences. B.S., 1984, 

Pennsylvania State College; Ph.D., 1990, 

East Carolina University School of Medicine. 

(1995) 


Code of Ethics for Pharmacists 

PREAMBLE 

Pharmacists are health professionals who assist individuals in making the best use of medications. 

This Code, prepared and supported by pharmacists, is intended to state publicly the principles that 

form the fundamental basis of the roles and responsibilities of pharmacists. These principles, based 

on moral obligations and virtues, are established to guide pharmacists in relationships with patients, 

health professionals, and society. 

I. A pharmacist respects the covenantal relationship between the patient and pharmacist. 

Considering the patient-pharmacist relationship as a covenant means that a pharmacist has 

moral obligations in response to the gift of trust received from society. In return for this gift, 

a pharmacist promises to help individuals achieve optimum benefit from their medications, 

to be committed to their welfare, and to maintain their trust. 

II. A pharmacist promotes the good of every patient in a caring, compassionate, and confidential 

manner. 

A pharmacist places concern for the well-being of the patient at the center of professional 

practice. In doing so, a pharmacist considers needs stated by the patient as well as those defined 

by health science. A pharmacist is dedicated to protecting the dignity of the patient. 

With a caring attitude and a compassionate spirit, a pharmacist focuses on serving the patient 

in a private and confidential manner. 

III. A pharmacist respects the autonomy and dignity of each patient. 

A pharmacist promotes the right of self-determination and recognizes individual self-worth 

by encouraging patients to participate in decisions about their health. A pharmacist communicates 

with patients in terms that are understandable. In all cases, a pharmacist respects 

personal and cultural differences among patients. 

IV. A pharmacist acts with honesty and integrity in professional relationships. 

A pharmacist has a duty to tell the truth and to act with conviction of conscience. A pharmacist 

avoids discriminatory practices, behavior or work conditions that impair professional 

judgment, and actions that compromise dedication to the best interests of patients. 

V. A pharmacist maintains professional competence. 

A pharmacist has a duty to maintain knowledge and abilities as new medications, devices, 

and technologies become available and as health information advances. 

VI. A pharmacist respects the values and abilities of colleagues and other health professionals. 

When appropriate, a pharmacist asks for the consultation of colleagues or other health professionals 

or refers the patient. A pharmacist acknowledges that colleagues and other health 

professionals may differ in the beliefs and values they apply to the care of the patient. 

VII. A pharmacist serves individual, community, and societal needs. 

The primary obligation of a pharmacist is to individual patients. However, the obligations of 

a pharmacist may at times extend beyond the individual to the community and society. In 

these situations, the pharmacist recognizes the responsibilities that accompany these obligations 

and acts accordingly. 

VIII. A pharmacist seeks justice in the distribution of health resources. 

When health resources are allocated, a pharmacist is fair and equitable, balancing the needs 

of patients and society. 


Health Status Form 

Name _____________________________ 

MEASLES 

Born prior to 1957 

OR 

Documentation of physician diagnosed measles. (Attach copy) 

OR 

Laboratory evidence of measles. (Attach copy of laboratory results) 

OR 

Documented immunization with two doses of live virus vaccine on or after first birthday 

given at least one month apart. 

Date of 1st Dose ______________ Date of 2nd Dose _______________ 

MUMPS 

Documentation of physician diagnosed mumps. (Attach copy) 

OR 

Documented immunization with one dose of live virus mumps vaccine on or after first 

birthday. Date of immunization _____________________. 

RUBELLA 

 

 

Laboratory evidence of rubella immunity. (Attach copy of laboratory results). 

OR 

Documented immunization with one dose of live virus rubella vaccine on or after first 

birthday. Date of immunization _____________________. 

TB SKIN TEST 

Date of negative PPD ___________OR Date of negative CXR_________________ 

Date of chest x-ray ____________________OR treatment _________________ 

CHICKEN POX (Varicella) 

History of having Chicken Pox; either self-identified or written verification; ______. 

OR 

Immunization for Chicken pox Date of immunization ____________________ 

HEPATITIS B 

Laboratory evidence of immunity (Attach copy of laboratory results) 

OR 

Documented immunization by completing the vaccine series. 

Date of immunizations #1 _________, #2 ___________, #3 ___________ 

Signature of authorized health care provider 

_________________________________ 


Experiential Learning Objectives (PHAR 901) 

Student’s Name (Please Print or Type) Registration # 

Please initial and date each competency that the extern is competent and capable of performing. 

Professional Conduct Initials Date 

1. Conducting themselves in a professional manner, showing concern 

for patient welfare, and respecting the patient's right to confidentiality. 

2. Interacting with other health care professionals in a way that facilitates 

cooperation and trust. 

3. Communicating with patients of differing social, economic, and 

ethnic backgrounds, utilizing active listening skills, and speaking 

at a level appropriate for the patient’s level of understanding. 

4. Acting in a manner that conveys honesty and integrity. 

Prescriptions Compounding and Dispensing 

1. Determining that a prescription, or medication order contains all 

necessary information for accurate dispensing and is in conformance 

with legal requirements (i.e., patient name, address, prescriber 

name, signature, etc). 

2. Obtaining relevant information from the patient including drug 

history, allergies, age, weight, etc. 

3. Establishing and maintaining a patient profile by accurately 

documenting all pertinent information. 

4. Selecting the correct drug product when filling a prescription, or 

medication order. This includes providing the proper drug, 

strength, dosage form, and quantity ordered. 

5. Choosing an appropriate container (size and variety) for storage 

or use of any dispensed medication. 

6. Producing a prescription, or medication label which contains all 

information required by State and Federal regulations. 

7. Producing a prescription label which correctly interprets directions in 

a manner understandable to the patient, and which assists in the safe 

and efficacious use of the medication. 

8. Performing the necessary steps for prescription, refill authorization 

or medication order renewal. 

9. Compounding simple prescriptions. May require counting, weighing, 

measuring & reconstitution i.e., amoxicillin suspension. 


10. Documenting all necessary steps and procedures involved in the 

compounding of a drug product. 

11. Producing a pharmaceutically elegant product (i.e. the label is 

clean and applied to the container correctly). 

12. Describing what policies and procedures are in place for dealing 

with medication errors. 

Pharmacy Management 

1. Describing the principles of inventory control, and stock arrangement 

and storage procedures. 

2. Ordering, returning merchandise, receiving and pricing medication 

products from wholesalers. 

3. Maintaining suitable records for poisons, controlled substances, 

syringes and needles. 

4. Summarizing pharmacy management responsibilities, i.e., policy 

and procedure development, employee relations, etc. 

Drug Information 

Other 

1. Utilizing an appropriate resource to determine the ingredient(s) 

of an unidentified tablet/capsule. 

2. Judging whether he or she can correctly answer a patient request 

for information, or referring the patient to an appropriate source 

for response. 

3. Recognizing and referring any case of poisoning or overdose to the 

nearest poison information center. 

1. Summarizing what actions are taken when a patient presents 

with a forged prescription (i.e. notifying the appropriate authorities). 

2. Explaining the basics of third party billing and insurance policies 

and procedures. 

I hereby certify that all statements given herein are true, and that to the best of my knowledge 

the experience thus gained by this applicant has been predominantly related to the 

practice of pharmacy. 

Date Preceptor Name (print) Preceptor Signature Initials 


Idaho State University 

College of Pharmacy 

Externship Certification Form 

These hours may be certified only by an individual currently licensed as a preceptor 

in the state in which the externship is completed. 

This is to certify that ____________________________________________ has 

(first and last name of student) 

completed ________________ clock hours in direct pharmaceutical care 

(number of hours) 

at _________________________________________ in _________________________. 

(name of pharmacy) 

(city, state) 

Name of Preceptor: 

Phone Number: 

Site License Number: 

Licensing State: 

Pharmacy License Number: 

______________________________________ 

(Preceptor’s signature) 

___________________________ 

(Date) 


IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY 

COLLEGE OF PHARMACY 

CONFIDENTIALITY UNDERSTANDING 

By signing and dating this Confidentiality Understanding, the undersigned 

STUDENT indicates an understanding of, and agrees to be bound by, applicable 

terms and conditions of any agreement between any FACILITY and IDAHO STATE 

UNIVERSITY (“PROGRAM”). The STUDENT acknowledges that, as a material 

part of the consideration provided to FACILITY in exchange for FACILITY allowing 

the STUDENT’S clinical education at FACILITY, STUDENT agrees that any patient 

information acquired during the clinical education is confidential, and that the 

STUDENT shall maintain the confidentiality of and not disclose this information at 

all times, both during the clinical education and after it has ended. STUDENT further 

agrees to abide by the applicable rules and policies of FACILITY and PRO- 

GRAM while at FACILITY. STUDENT understands that, in addition to other available 

remedies, FACILITY may immediately remove the STUDENT and terminate 

the STUDENT’S clinical education if, in the opinion of FACILITY, the STUDENT 

endangers a patient, breaches patient confidentiality, disrupts the operation of FA- 

CILITY, or refuses to comply with the requests of FACILITY or its supervisory 

staff. 

I have read and understand this Confidentiality Understanding, and I agree to 

abide by its terms. This Confidentiality Understanding shall be effective for the 

duration of the STUDENT’S enrollment in the Doctor of Pharmacy program. 

Student’s Signature 

Date 

_______________________________________________ 

Student’s Name (Print) 


INDEX 

A 

Academic Dishonesty, 13 

Access to College of Pharmacy (Leonard Hall), 27 

Accreditation, 10 

Advance Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE), 22 

Advising, 19 

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Resource Center, 13 

APPE Sites, 22 

Assessment, 8 

Assessment Endpoint Abilities & Competencies, 10 

Associate Dean, Welcome from, 6 

B 

Boards of Pharmacy, 23 

Boise, relocate to, 22 

C 

Calendar, 1 

Case Studies in Pharmacy, 12 

Chemical Dependency Seminar, 28 

Code of Ethics for Pharmacists, 36 

Combined Programs, 24 

Computer Use/Literacy, 27 

Committees, 28 

Concerns or Complaints, 20 

Confidentially Understanding 41 

Curriculum, 7 

D 

Dean, welcome from, 5 

Dean’s List, 13 

E 

F 

E-Mail, 27 

Early Pharmacy Practice Experience (EPPE), 22 

Electives, 19 

Faculty and Staff, 32 

Fees, 8 

Financial Aid, 25 


G 

General Abilities and Competencies, 8 

General Education Goals, 12 

Goals - Pharm. D. Program, 8 

Graduate Programs, 24 

H 

Health Policy, 21 

Health Status Form, 37 

HIPAA, 20 

History of the College of Pharmacy, 3 

L 

Learning Objectives (PHAR 901), 38 

Liability Insurance, 23 

M 

Mission, 11 

N 

Nametags, 23 

Non-Resident Tuition Waivers, 25 

Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy, 25 

O 

Organizations, Professional, 30 

Organizations, Student, 29 

Other Programs, 24 

P 

Petitions, 13 

Pharmacist, Registered, 23 

Pharmacy Fair, 27 

Phonathon, 27 

Policies and Procedures, 12 

Professional Conduct Policy, 17 

Progressions, 18 

Program Modifications, 12 

Program Structure, 8 

R 

Residencies and Fellowships, 24 

Resources and Events, 27 

S 

T 

Scholarships, 26 

Scholastic Appeals, 15 

Student Conduct, 13 

Student Lounge, 27 

Two-D Rule, 18 

Two hundred (200) hours Form, 40 

V 

Values, 11 

Vision, 12 

W 

WICHE Funding, 25

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