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PHCY 795 - First-Year Integrative Experience
2 Credits
The course consists of several integrated case studies and assignments based on material taken from the first year curriculum. The exercises are chosen specifically for their rich multidisciplinary content. For each exercise, students work in teams to analyze the cases and answer integrative study questions based on the P1 year courses. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 803 - Advanced Self-care Therapeutics
2 Credits
An examination of the principles and application of nonprescription medicine for self-treatable conditions frequently encountered in the community setting. This course refines communication techniques and develops decision-making skills essential for pharmacists to assess patient symptoms and gather targeted patient-specific health histories. Emphasis is placed on the ability of the pharmacist to select proper self-care therapies and provide comprehensive patient education based on a presumed diagnosis and health history. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 804 - Writing in Pharmacy Practice, 1
1 Credits
This course if the first in a two-part course sequence that increases proficiency in audience- appropriate, professional writing for clinical practice. Throughout this course critical thinking skills are applied to health-related topics in addition to literature searching, evaluating, and referencing to produce written work suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. (1)
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy course are only open to pharmacy students.
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PHCY 806 - Writing in Pharmacy Practice, 2
1 Credits
This course is the second in a two-part course sequence that increases proficiency in audience-appropriate professional writing for clinical practice. Throughout this course critical thinking skills are applied to health-related topics in addition to literature searching, evaluating, and referencing to produce written work suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal. (1)
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses open only to pharmacy students.
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PHCY 807 - Practice Integration I
2 Credits
This course prepares students for a professional orientation to patient care through informed presentations of relevant faculty-selected health care topics and meaningful interprofessional education and practice opportunities. Students complete one successful topic presentation and develop a comprehensive knowledge of the Top 300 Drugs. It also builds upon the student’s ability to deliver patient care as part of an inter-professional team. Students participate in interprofessional education activities with students from the Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies programs. Required course.
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PHCY 809 - Practice Integration II
2 Credits
This course equips students with a professional orientation to patient care through faculty-assigned patient cases and for meaningful interprofessional education and practice opportunities. Students complete one successful patient case presentation and develop a comprehensive knowledge of the Top 300 Drugs. This course builds upon the student’s ability to deliver patient care as part of an interprofessional team. Students participate in interprofessional education activities with students from the Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies programs. Required course.
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PHCY 810 - Clinical Toxicology
2 Credits
This course reviews the principles of acute and chronic toxicities in humans exposed to common drugs, chemicals and household products. Covered topics include the toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics of drugs, physical and laboratory assessments of the poisoned patient, development and implementation of clinical management plans for common poisonings, and the role of the pharmacist on the health care team in the prevention and management of poisonings. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 814 - Patient Assessment
3 Credits
This course introduces patient assessment as it applies to pharmacy practice. It provides an overview of medical terminology, human anatomy and basic physical assessment skills, but is not intended to teach diagnostic techniques. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 830 - Pharmacotherapy of Renal Disorders
2 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of the pharmacotherapy of the renal system, including common disease states and the therapies used to treat them. Topics covered include: an overview of renal anatomy and physiology, clinical assessment of the kidneys, acute and chronic kidney disease and the associated complications, parathyroid gland disorders, electrolyte imbalances, acid/base disorders, renal replacement therapies and renal transplant. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 832 - Pharmacotherapy of the Endocrine System
2 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of the pharmacotherapy of the endocrine system, including common disease states and the therapies used to treat them. Disease states covered include disorders of the pancreas, thyroid gland, hypothalamus, pituitary gland and the adrenal glands. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 833 - Pharmacotherapy of Immunologic and Autoimmune Disorders
1 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of the pharmacotherapy of immunologic and autoimmune disorders. Topics/disease states covered in this course include: allergic and pseudo-allergic reactions, systemic lupus erythematosus, myasthenia gravis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and solid organ transplant. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 834 - Pharmacotherapy of Common Respiratory Disorders
2 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of the pharmacotherapy employed for the treatment of common disorders affecting the respiratory system. Disorders covered include asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchitis, obstructive sleep apnea, pulmonary hypertension and allergic rhinitis. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 835 - Pharmacotherapy of GI & Liver Disorders
3 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of the pharmacotherapy of gastrointestinal, liver and nutritional disorders, including common disease states and the therapies used to treat these conditions. Disease states covered include nutritional deficiency anemias, cirrhosis, viral hepatitis, pancreatitis, constipation, diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, acute liver disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), peptic ulcer disease (PUD) and celiac disease. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 837 - Pharmacotherapy of Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders
3 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of the pharmacotherapy of oncologic and hematologic disorders. Topics covered include supportive care in the oncology patient, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as well as various solid and hematologic malignancies. Lectures will focus on the risk factors, prevention, roles of therapeutic options and pharmacologic options available in each disease state. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 838 - Pharmacotherapy of Psychiatric Disorders
2 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of the pharmacotherapy of psychiatric disorders including common disease states and the therapies used to treat them. Topics cover major psychiatric disorders, including major depressive disorder, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety-related disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, sleep-related disorders and substance-related disorders. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 839 - Pharmacotherapy of Neurologic Disorders
2 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of the pharmacotherapy of neurologic disorders, including common disease states and the therapies used to treat them. Topics/disease states covered include: acute and chronic pain, headache and migraines, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy and status epilepticus, autism spectrum disorders and multiple sclerosis. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 840 - Pharmacotherapy of Selected Populations: Geriatrics
2 Credits
This course provides an understanding of the aging process and how it relates to the pharmacotherapeutic management of a geriatric patient. Additionally, it provides an in-depth evaluation of the disease states that are most prevalent in the geriatric community. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 842 - Pharmacotherapy of Selected Populations: Pediatrics
2 Credits
This course explores the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of major disease states among pediatric patients. Developmental pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics are reviewed to explain the physiological differences between children and adults. Students gain a baseline knowledge in pediatric pharmacy and develop critical-thinking skills essential for pharmacists in a hospital and community setting. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 844 - Pharmacotherapy of Infectious Diseases 2
2 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of infectious diseases, including the pathophysiology of common infectious diseases in hospitalized patients and the therapies used to treat them. Infections of the cardiovascular system, central nervous system, gastrointestinal system, intra-abdominal compartment, respiratory tract, skeletal system, and skin and soft tissue are covered. (2)
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses can only be taken by pharmacy students.
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PHCY 845 - Pharmacotherapy of Infectious Diseases 3
2 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of infectious diseases, including the pathophysiology of common infectious diseases and the therapies used to treat them. Infections in special populations including sepsis, tuberculosis, fungal infections, human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS), and opportunistic infections are covered. (2)
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open to pharmancy students only.
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PHCY 846 - Pharmacotherapy of the Cardiovascular System 1
2 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of pharmacotherapy of the cardiovascular system including common disease states and the therapies used to treat them. Topics covered in this course include: hypertension, dyslipidemia, ischemic heart disease, peripheral vascular disease, chronic stable angina, acute coronary syndrome (2)
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open to pharmacy students only.
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PHCY 847 - Pharmacotherapy of the Cardiovascular System 2
2 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of the pharmacotherapy of the cardiovascular system including common diseases states and the therapies used to treat these conditions. Topics covered in this course include: acute and chronic heart failure, arrhythmias, venous thromboembolism, and anticoagulatoin therapy. (2)
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to pharmacy students.
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PHCY 856 - Pharmacotherapy of Selected Populations: Women’s and Men’s Health
2 Credits
This course provides a thorough analysis of the pharmacotherapy of common illnesses that warrant sex/gender differences in the delivery of care or design of treatment regimens. Topics/disease states covered include menstrual health and menstrual-related disorders; contraceptive methods; pre-conception care; drug principles in pregnancy and lactation; pregnancy-related conditions; pharmacotherapy of labor and delivery; hormone therapy in menopause; osteoporosis; benign prostatic hyperplasia; sexual dysfunction and alopecia. Non-prescription therapies to manage disease states involving these topics are addressed in PHCY 703 - Introduction to Self-Care Therapeutics , PHCY 745 - Herbal Products and Dietary Supplements and PHCY 803 - Advanced Self-care Therapeutics . Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 858 - Immunization Certification Course
1 Credits
This course is composed of a nationally recognized immunization certificate training program. Content includes: vaccine preventable diseases, vaccines, vaccine schedules, administration technique, pharmacy practice considerations and proper vaccination counseling. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are available only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 861 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 4
1 Credits
This course places the student into an actual practice experience in a community or institutional pharmacy. Building on the experience in PHCY 762 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 2 , it is the fourth of five introductory pharmacy practice experiences, and consists of one 8-hour day per week over a 5-week period in the fall term of the second professional year. Students are exposed to fundamental professional practice skills, have interactions with health care consumers and professionals, and become involved in pharmaceutical care. Each introductory pharmacy practice experience is meaningfully interfaced with course work and continues in a progressive manner into the advanced pharmacy practice experiences in the third professional year. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 862 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience 5
1 Credits
This course places the student into an actual practice experience in a community or institutional pharmacy. It is the last of five introductory pharmacy practice experiences, and consists of one 8-hour day per week over 5 weeks in the spring term of the second professional year. Students are exposed to fundamental professional practice skills, have interactions with health care consumers and professionals, and become involved in pharmaceutical care. Each introductory pharmacy practice experience is coordinated with classroom coursework and leads into the advanced pharmacy practice experiences in the third professional year. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 865 - Principles of Drug Design and Drug Development from a Preclinical Approach
2 Credits
This course is an overview of what it takes to develop of a new drug. Students will learn the fundamentals of drug design, drug discovery and drug development in both academia and industry. They will understand the complete process through specific successful examples. Students will also learn about the patent process, challenges finding the right funding resources, the regulatory responsibilities for filing and the required forms for the Investigational New Drug Application (IND) and New Drug Application (NDA). Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy classes are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 866 - Molecular Endocrine Pharmacology
2 Credits
This course introduces students to fundamental and advanced concepts of molecular endocrinology, which includes the study of cellular and molecular mechanisms that mediate the physiological and pathophysiological actions of the hormones. This course also reviews novel therapeutic agents that are available or under development. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 867 - Culture and Health Beliefs in Pharmacy Practice
2 Credits
This course provides an introduction to understanding cultures in terms of the medical community. The course focuses on introducing non-Eurocentric cultures, and how the ideals and customs of these cultures translate to providing appropriate medical care. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 868 - The Molecular Biology of Carcinogenesis and Targeted Cancer Therapy
2 Credits
This course is a study of the cellular processes associated with the hallmarks of cancer and the biochemical pathways that drive cancer initiation and progression. These molecular pathways are then examined to investigate their potential for exploitation in the development of novel therapeutic agents or innovative approaches to cancer therapy. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 869 - Advanced Toxicology
2 Credits
This course reviews the principles of acute and chronic toxicities in humans exposed to drugs, chemicals and natural substances. Toxicological history is discussed. After a detailed pharmacokinetics review, students use knowledge of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion to make decisions regarding certain drug toxicities. Students also learn the basics of Advanced Hazmat Life Support, including the management of chemical, biological and radiation attacks. Other topics discussed include rabies, street drugs, marine toxins and poisonous botanicals. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 870 - Substance Abuse
2 Credits
This course covers substance abuse topics as they relate to the profession of pharmacy. Topics include the history of substance abuse, misuse of prescription medications, available treatment programs, as well as the prescribing and use of naloxone products by pharmacists. This course also focuses on building skills necessary to communicate effectively with patients and caregivers affected by substance abuse. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 871 - Sterile Products
2 Credits
This course introduces concepts and principles of sterile products compounding, including application of aseptic techniques and laminar flow theory. Emphasis is placed on U.S. Pharmacopoeia (USP) chapter 797, engineering controls and quality assurance programs for compounding sterile products. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are only open to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 872 - Specialized Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems
2 Credits
This course focuses on the formulation, evaluation and principles of novel and specialized dosage forms. It covers the fundamentals of cellular absorption of macromolecules such as DNA, peptides, proteins and novel approaches for protein and gene delivery. It includes the principles and applications of radiopharmaceuticals, targeted and self-regulated drug delivery systems of advanced drug targeting, and delivery to specific areas of the body. Students apply pharmaceutical principles in the preparation and evaluation of selected dosage forms in specialty compounding exercises. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 873 - Advanced Herbals and Dietary Supplements
2 Credits
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the herbal products and dietary supplements used in athletic performance and weight loss in addition to those recommended through popular media. During the course, students search popular media sites and relate information to scientific studies to draw conclusions about these products. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy classes are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 878 - Seminar in Critical Care Therapeutics
2 Credits
A focused discussion of selected disease states encountered in the intensive care unit, as well as the pharmacotherapeutic challenges faced in the treatment of critical illness. Application of therapeutics is used to enhance clinical skills and to learn about the various responsibilities of a clinical pharmacist in the ICU. This learning experience includes an on-site visit to an ICU (must have transportation). Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 880 - Pharmacogenomics
2 Credits
This course introduces the practice of pharmacogenomics and bioinformatics, which includes the influence of genetic variation on individual drug response and the appropriate use of biotechnology to improve patient care outcomes. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 881 - Drugs in Pregnancy
2 Credits
This course provides an analysis of pharmacotherapy in pregnancy and lactation. By the end of this course students are able to identify medications with teratogenicity that can cause harm to the fetus, in addition to learning how to manage common disease states during pregnancy. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 882 - Advanced Literature Evaluation
2 Credits
This course builds upon concepts taught in PHCY 724 - Drug Information and Literature Evaluation and PHCY 722 - Biostatistics and Literature Evaluation . Emphasis is placed on the critical evaluation of primary literature and its application to clinical practice. Additionally, the course focuses on discussions of recently published literature to enhance medical literature interpretation skills in preparation for post-graduate training programs. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 883 - Advanced Diabetes Management
2 Credits
This elective deepens the student’s understanding of diabetes mellitus by building upon subject matter introduced in PHCY 832 - Pharmacotherapy of the Endocrine System . To empathize with those afflicted with diabetes mellitus and to experience the impact the condition has on daily life, students participate in a simulation exercise where they receive mock “insulin” injections and check capillary blood glucose. Students also design, recommend, monitor and evaluate patient-specific diabetes regimens that incorporate the principles of evidence-based medicine. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 884 - History of Antimicrobials and Emerging Resistance
2 Credits
This course progresses through a history of antibiotics and the bacteria that display subsequent resistance. Further information is presented concerning mechanisms of resistance, the emerging trends in antimicrobial resistance in the community and hospital, why these drugs are often prescribed inappropriately, and how to promote their proper use. It covers the genetics of resistance to multiple classes of antimicrobials, including discussions of the most common and emerging antibiotic-resistant bacteria, antiviral-resistant viruses as well as resistant fungi. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 886 - Pharmaceutical Management and Use
2 Credits
This course discusses the issues of pharmaceutical management in the international health environment, with a focus on the United States. Topics include national drug policies, use of pharmaceuticals and the knowledge and methods to investigate needs, use and access. Students are given insight into how pharmaceutical use is affected by behavior, society, health system and policy, and the changing role of pharmacists in pharmaceutical care. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 887 - Anticoagulation in Clinical Practice
2 Credits
This course provides a focused overview of the major topics in anticoagulation management encountered in clinical practice, including commonly encountered pharmacotherapeutic challenges. Topics discussed include a brief review of prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism and anticoagulation in various disease states, anticoagulation in special patient populations, in-depth discussion of the role of direct oral anticoagulants in therapy, in-depth discussion of vitamin K antagonists and review of treatment plans requiring modification of anticoagulation, including therapeutics of reversal agents. Students develop a working knowledge and skill set based on current guidelines that is helpful in providing “pharmacy-managed” anticoagulation services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are only open to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 892 - Directed Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences Research
2 Credits
This course is an introduction to the research methodology in various fields of pharmaceutical sciences such as biochemistry, immunology, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, molecular and cellular biology, pharmaceutics and pharmacology. The course includes both classroom and laboratory activities. It is recommended for students considering taking PHCY 969 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Elective in Pharmaceutical Research with faculty in the Pharmaceutical Sciences department. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 895 - Second-Year Integrative Experience
2 Credits
The course is composed of several integrated case studies based on material taken from across the first and second year curricula. The cases are chosen specifically for their rich multidisciplinary content. Students work in groups to analyze the cases and provide a case presentation similar to presentations delivered during Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences. The proficiency of the students is assessed by completion of case presentations and a practice NAPLEX examination. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 896 - Pre-Appe Integrative Experience for International Students
2 Credits
The course integrates material taken from across the professional pharmacy curriculum and prepares students for successful completion of PHCY 991. Students apply knowledge accrued during the didactic and introductory professional pharmacy experiential curricula towards the skills of inter-professional health care delivery, identifying and solving drug therapy problems, medication reconciliation, SOAP note writing, documentation of pharmacy interventions, interviewing patients, presenting verbal recommendations, calculation of doses, and succinctly answering drug information questions.
Other: Open only to international students who are not matriculated in the USJ Pharm.D. program.
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PHCY 901 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Ambulatory Care
6 Credits
Clinical experience in providing pharmaceutical care in outpatient settings such as clinics and medical offices. This course focuses on case management in the outpatient population, including patient data gathering and organization, collection and assessment; care plan development, monitoring, patient counseling, patient data assessment, outreach education and preventative health initiatives. Travel may be requires to other patient care sites (e.g., skilled nursing facilities and inpatient hospital units). Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 902 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Acute Care
6 Credits
This class promotes student knowledge, skills and abilities and allows the student to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process in the inpatient institutional setting. During these experiences the student has the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical activities. The student is an integral part of the health care team and gains experience with patient interviewing techniques, patient monitoring, clinical use of drugs, chemical concentrations in biological fluids and manual and computerized methods for planning dosing regimens. Emphasis is placed on the student’s demonstration and understanding of common disease states and treatment modalities. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 903 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Community Practice
6 Credits
This course provides a more in-depth experience in community pharmacy and the role of the community pharmacist. It involves active participation and patient care responsibilities in a progressive fashion, designed to develop the practice skills, judgment, professional behavior, attitudes and values, confidence and personal responsibility needed for each student to embark on an independent and collaborative practice. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 904 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Advanced Institutional Practice
6 Credits
This course offers instruction and practical experience in various components of hospital pharmacy with an emphasis on hospital organization, inpatient and outpatient services, IV admixtures, unit dose and clinical services. It also includes drug distribution, DUE, ADR reporting, formulary review and amendment, cost containment outcome assessment, quality assurance, inventory control and maintenance of mandated pharmacy records. Building upon previous internship experiences, assignments are made to facilities that can provide the greatest degree of new and unique exposure for each student. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 920 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Cardiology
6 Credits
This course develops each student’s ability to manage the pharmaceutical care plan for patients with acute and chronic cardiovascular disease states (e.g., acute myocardial infarction, heart failure/transplant, acute coronary syndromes, dysrhythmias and hypertension/hyperlipidemia), in addition to their general medicine concerns in an inpatient setting. The course enhances the students’ communication skills by interacting with patients, nurses, physicians, pharmacists and other health care professionals and improves their ability to develop patient-specific therapeutic care plans. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 922 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Geriatrics
6 Credits
An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Geriatrics.(6) This course is only eligible for pharmacy students.
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PHCY 923 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Hematology and Oncology
6 Credits
This course promotes student knowledge, skills and abilities and allows the student to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process in the care of hematology/oncology patients. Students will learn about the patients’ special needs, treatment involving chemotherapy, managing side-effects of therapy and palliative care needs. The student functions as an integral part of the health care team and gains experience with patient monitoring, clinical use of drugs, chemical concentrations in biological fluids and manual and computerized methods for planning dosing regimens. Emphasis is placed on the student’s demonstration and understanding of common disease states and treatment modalities for cancer patients. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 925 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Home Health/Home Infusion
6 Credits
An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in Home Health Care.
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PHCY 926 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in HIV/AIDS
6 Credits
An Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience elective in HIV and AIDS.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 928 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Long-Term Care/Consulting
6 Credits
This course provides students experience in filling medication orders for long-term care (unit dose bubble packing, etc.), order entry from prescribers and hospital orders, IV preparation depending on site, therapeutic drug monitoring and dose adjustments, emergency kits for long-term care, and medication compounding. Students may also participant in long-term care facility site visits with the consultant pharmacist. On these visits, the consultant pharmacist reviews patient charts for medication regimen reviews and drug monitoring, controlled drug destruction, inspections of medication rooms and med‐pass, and in-service programs. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 930 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Pediatrics
6 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to integrate application of knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics and pharmacotherapy to pediatric patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team and provider of patient-centered care in an ambulatory care or hospital setting. In addition, the student becomes involved in the development of drug treatment regimens for selected patients. The educational experience may include evaluating literature, interviewing patients, interpreting data, assessing drug therapy, making recommendations for and monitoring drug therapy, and understanding and using the evidence-based principles of medicine needed to develop an optimal therapeutic plan for pediatric patients. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 931 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Psychiatry
6 Credits
The course provides students with an overview of the role of a pharmacist in pharmacotherapeutic management of patients in the behavioral health system. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of the common disease states seen in patients in a psychiatric setting. Emphasis is placed on the application of pharmacologic, pharmacokinetic and therapeutic principles when developing treatment plans, taking into consideration adverse effect profiles, drug interactions and cost. In addition, students have the opportunity to educate patients, caregivers and health care professionals on the appropriate use of drugs for the treatment of behavioral health disease states. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 932 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Solid Organ Transplant
6 Credits
The Solid Organ Transplant service (renal transplant, liver transplant, cardiac transplant) is managed by transplant surgeons, nephrologists, hepatologists, cardiologists, surgical residents, physician assistants and nurses. The pharmacy student is responsible for identifying and resolving medication therapy issues for patients and works toward assuming care of all patients on the service throughout the cycle. The student devises efficient strategies for accomplishing the required activities as well as assists in the patient’s transition to the outpatient transplant clinic via medication education for assigned transplant recipients and their families. Opportunities for extra-curricular research and project development can be available to students who are interested. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are only available to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 933 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Trauma/Surgery
6 Credits
This course provides students with insight into the pharmacotherapeutic management of patients’ post-trauma/surgery. The student learns to be an integral part of the health care team and gains experience with patient interviewing, patient monitoring, clinical use of drugs, chemical concentrations in biological fluids, and manual and computerized methods for planning dosing regimens. Expectations are to demonstrate a comprehensive medical plan for the acute problems and the potential chronic health needs post-trauma/surgery. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 934 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice in Primary Care
6 Credits
This course introduces pharmacy students to interdisciplinary interactions in the physician office practice setting, including physicians, prescribers, nurses, administrative staff and patients. Students develop an understanding of the special needs of this patient population and a holistic approach to their care, as well as develop an understanding of clinical and regulatory issues in physician office practice. This course also provides an opportunity for improving both oral and written communication skills and to apply knowledge gained in the didactic educational component of the curriculum. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 935 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Emergency Medicine
6 Credits
This course promotes student knowledge, skills and abilities and allows the student to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process in the Emergency Department setting. The course helps students become familiar with the key skills used as a clinical pharmacist in the Emergency Department. The student participates in the essential roles of the pharmacist in the ED, including the optimization of medication use through interaction with the Emergency Medicine team, medication order review, drug therapy monitoring, participation in high-risk procedures including resuscitation and other time-dependent emergencies, monitoring use of high-risk medications, medication procurement and preparation, and provision of drug information. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy classes are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 936 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Pain Management
6 Credits
This course promotes student knowledge, skills and abilities to enable students to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process in the treatment and management of pain. Students become familiar with the key skills used by a clinical pharmacist in the treatment of pain. Emphasis is placed on evaluation of the pain patient, the pharmacology of analgesics, adjuvant agents and interventional techniques for the treatment of pain, including patient controlled analgesia, nerve blocks, intrathecal pumps and alternative therapies (relaxation, Reiki therapy, hypnosis, acupuncture). The course addresses the role of the pharmacist in acute and chronic pain management, palliative care and special populations (pediatrics, geriatrics). Includes discussion of regulatory issues such as addiction issues in pain management, health disparities in pain care and pain contracts. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are only open to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 940 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Specialty Pharmacy
6 Credits
This course provides an in depth excursion into community pharmacy and the role of the community pharmacist. The primary focus of the rotation is on discovering specialty medications that aid in the management of ongoing, chronic medical conditions such as Solid Organ Transplant, Oncology, HIV, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Multiple Sclerosis, Cystic Fibrosis, and other unique chronic diseases. Students assess adherence, side effects, change in health conditions, evaluate medication safety and learn proper documentation for these assessments. Students also aid in obtaining Prior Authorization and Copay Assistance options for at-need patients. There is significant emphasis on developing communication skills necessary to collaborate with other health care professionals and effectively counsel patients.
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PHCY 942 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in the Poison Center
6 Credits
This rotation gives students the opportunity to develop and apply the fundamental concepts of clinical toxicology. During the first two weeks of the rotation, students enhance their knowledge in clinical toxicology and develop skills necessary for handling calls in a poison center. The remaining four weeks are devoted to taking calls, attending rounds, and applying clinical skills to poisoned patients.
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PHCY 943 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Medication Therapy Management
6 Credits
This course provides a more in depth excursion into community pharmacy and the role of the community pharmacist. The primary focus of the rotation will be providing medication therapy management (MTM) services to patients in the community. Students document and bill for MTM services, evaluate and solve drug therapy problems, provide patient counseling and education for over the counter and prescription medications, and administer vaccinations. Significant emphasis is placed on developing communication skill necessary for collaborating with other health care professionals and effectively counseling patients.
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PHCY 960 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Compounding
6 Credits
This course provides students with insight into specialty compounding. The student compounds medications such as ointments, creams, suppositories, drops and other forms of medication for animal or human use. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of regulations, both state and federal, and the relationship with governmental agencies such as the FDA, and the procedures and requirements for sterile compounding detailed in the USP Chapter 797. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 961 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Drug Information
6 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to strengthen literature evaluation and retrieval skills, written and verbal communication skills by providing drug information to health care providers. Students are expected to demonstrate an ability to retrieve, analyze and communicate appropriate information on medications and health care issues to pharmacists, physicians, nurses, other health care professionals and the public. Written communication skills are emphasized. Additionally, students are expected to participate in activities related to formulary maintenance, drug utilization reviews, adverse drug reaction surveillance programs and medication error reporting programs. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 962 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Drug Use Policy
6 Credits
This course promotes knowledge, skills and abilities and allows the student to participate effectively in the patient care decision-making process in the inpatient institutional setting. During these experiences the student has the opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical activities, functioning as an integral part of the health care team and gaining experience with patient interviewing techniques, patient monitoring, clinical use of drugs, chemical concentrations in biological fluids, and manual and computerized methods for planning dosing regimens. Emphasis is placed on the understanding of common disease states and treatment modalities. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 963 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Managed Care
6 Credits
This course provides the student with an overview of the application of managed care principles. Students gain experience in formulary management and evaluation, patient profile reviews, drug utilization reviews and provider/member education. Students gain insight into the role pharmacists play in decision-making for clinical policies for drug utilization. Written and verbal communication skills are emphasized by providing evidence-based recommendations. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 964 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Nuclear Pharmacy
6 Credits
This course provides students with an introduction to radiopharmaceutical preparation and use. Students are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the basic principles of radiation physics, preparation of radiopharmaceuticals, operator safety, quality control, laboratory design, radiation monitoring equipment, clinical aspects, therapeutic and diagnostic applications of radiopharmaceuticals and diagnostic agents in pharmacy practice. In addition, students are expected to be familiar with the regulations unique to nuclear pharmacy. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 965 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in the Pharmaceutical Industry
6 Credits
This course provides students with an overview of the pharmaceutical industry. Students participate in activities that provide further understanding of the drug development process, research and development, and regulatory affairs. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of pharmacoeconomic analyses, literature retrieval and analysis to provide evidence-based recommendations. Written and verbal communication skills are emphasized. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 967 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Pharmacy Management
6 Credits
This course provides students with an overview of the pharmaceutical industry. Students participate in activities that provide further understanding of the drug development process, research and development, and regulatory affairs. Students are expected to demonstrate knowledge of pharmacoeconomic analyses, literature retrieval and analysis to provide evidence-based recommendations. Written and verbal communication skills are emphasized. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 968 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Professional Organizations
6 Credits
This course provides students with an overview of professional pharmacy organizations at state and federal levels. The student participates in legislative matters, organizational meetings, projects, continuing education, daily management, convention management and publicity, membership recruitment, and other activities relating to the profession of pharmacy. Some rotations are competitive and require deadlines be met for application, especially those in the Washington, D.C., area. Contact the Office of Experiential Education for more information. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 969 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Elective in Pharmaceutical Research
6 Credits
This course offers students an opportunity to conduct discipline-specific scientific research. Students gain exposure to various aspects of research, including study design, experimental procedures, data collection and analysis, peer review activities and regulatory processes. Opportunities are available within these disciplines: biochemistry, immunology, medicinal chemistry, microbiology, pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, clinical outcomes or practice-based research. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy students who select this elective should have PHCY 892 - Directed Studies in Pharmaceutical Sciences Research as a prerequisite, or equivalent prior experience. Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 970 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience in Teaching
6 Credits
This course offers the opportunity to observe and participate in the tasks necessary to fulfill a full-time faculty appointment. Students are exposed to the pillars of academic pharmacy practice including an active role in teaching and precepting, scholarship activities and service to the school, university and community. Elective course.
Prerequisite(s): This rotation is for highly motivated students who are seriously considering post-graduate training (e.g., residency, fellowship) with a strong interest in a career in academia. The department chair and the Office of Experiential Education will determine the selection process for student enrollment in this elective.
Corequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHCY 995 - Third-Year Integrative Experience
2 Credits
A comprehensive review of the entire curricular experience from the standpoint of professional development and preparation for professional licensing. The class includes an assessment similar to the one for licensure. Required course.
Prerequisite(s): Pharmacy courses are open only to Pharmacy students.
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PHED 100 - Beginning Swimming
1 Credits
Development of basic swimming skills and conquering the fear of water. Two hours per week. (KN)
Prerequisite(s): Novice swimmers only.
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PHED 103 - Lifeguard Training
1 Credits
Training in aquatic rescue and life-guarding skills. American Red Cross certification upon successful completion of American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR. Two and one-half hours once a week. (KN)
Prerequisite(s): Advanced swimming skills.
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PHED 104 - Water Aerobics
1 Credits
Water fitness based on an aerobic exercise regimen for improvement of muscle tone, coordination and cardiovascular conditioning. Two hours per week. (KN)
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PHED 108 - Badminton/Table Tennis
1 Credits
Skills, rules and strategies of badminton and table tennis. Two hours per week. (KN)
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PHED 110 - Volleyball
1 Credits
Rules, skills and strategies of volleyball. Two hours per week. (KN)
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PHED 116 - Introduction to Tennis
1 Credits
Introduction to the fundamentals of tennis. Strokes, etiquette, rules and strategy. Two hours twice a week, eight weeks. Offered in fall. (KN)
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PHED 125 - Safety and Self Awareness
1 Credits
Basic principles and practice of safety. Two hours per week. (KN)
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PHED 149 - Special Topics
1 Credits
For students to study special topics. By arrangement with the department chair of Physical Education.
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PHED 167 - Cardio-Fitness
1 Credits
Programs of jogging and walking and their benefit to healthy living. Two hours per week. (KN)
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PHED 168 - Introduction to Aerobics
1 Credits
Principles of aerobic exercise and applying them in the class. Total aerobic activity. Hi/lo, step and toning. Two hours per week. (KN)
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PHED 188 - Weight Training
1 Credits
Knowledge, skills and proper technique involved in weight training. Basic understanding of the principles of physical fitness. Two hours per week. (KN)
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PHED 230 - Shintaido
1 Credits
Unique, interactive exercise program and peaceful martial art. Movements range from soft, quiet and meditative, to expansive, open and aerobic. Exercises done individually bring the mind and body into harmony, increase flexibility and improve strength and endurance. Partner and group exercises increase sensitivity and help develop communication and cooperation with others. One and one-half hours, once a week. (KN)
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PHIL 110 - Thinking Nimbly: Logic and Creative Problem-Solving
3 Credits
Some of the most important skills for both professional and personal success are clear, careful and creative thinking. This course emphasizes practice in recognizing and evaluating different styles of reasoning, including scientific, moral and legal reasoning, and application to real-life situations so that you learn to build well-argued and creative solutions. (LAS) (PH) (CORE:philosophy)
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PHIL 120 - Discovering Philosophy
3 Credits
Introduction to Philosophy through an examination of some of the common philosophical questions that arise in daily life, and of some of the answers offered by important philosophers throughout history. Also offered as an Honors course to all students with a minimum 3.25 GPA or with permission of the instructor. (LAS) (PH) (CORE:philosophy)
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