Idaho State University Undergraduate Catalog 2009-2010
College of Pharmacy
Paul S. Cady, Ph.D., Interim Dean
Accreditation
The Doctor of Pharmacy program is accredited by the Accreditation
Council for
Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Professional Standards
Students enrolled in the programs of the College of Pharmacy are
expected to endorse professional standards by subscribing to the Oath
of the Pharmacist. Students are also expected to abide by the American
Pharmaceutical Association’s Code of Ethics of the Profession.
Department of Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences
Chair and Associate Professor: Owens
Professors: Adamcik, Cady, Culbertson, Erramouspe, R. Force, Lott,
Mason, Rhodes
Associate Professors: Gould, Heyneman, Hunt, Liday, Madaras-Kelly, Oliphant
Assistant Professors: Carr, Pettinger
Clinical Professor: Jue
Clinical Associate Professor: Hefflinger
Clinical Assistant Professors: Borzadek, Casperson, Cleveland,
Davis, Eroschenko, Hachey, Ladd, Mayne, Murdock, Pugmire, Steed, Wadsworth
Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor: Pugmire
Adjunct Faculty: Hoagland, Robison
Clinical Affiliate Faculty: Bryon, Flowers, Gundlach, Munkelt, Payne,
Reed, Robison, Sawyer, Shea, Silcock, Stander, Vanden Bosch, Wilson,
Young
Professors Emeriti: Galizia, Hurley, Sharp
Department of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Chair and Professor: Risinger
Professors: Bhushan, Crowell, Daniels, Diedrich, Dodson, Lai
Associate Professors: Bigelow, Eley, Wilson
Assistant Professor: Selvage
Professors Emeriti: Cole, Fontenelle, Goettsch, Hillyard, Isaacson
Admission to the College of Pharmacy
Application
Apply online: http://pharmacy.isu.edu
Admission Criteria
The recommended high school background for students planning to enter
the preprofessional program at Idaho State University includes four
units of
mathematics and three units of natural science (biology, chemistry, and
physics).
All of the preprofessional curriculum must be completed by the end
of
spring term of the year the applicant is applying for admission. In
addition,
the faculty encourages applicants to have a broad background in the
arts,
humanities and social sciences, as well as in the biological and
physical
sciences. Students should be competent in using word processing,
spreadsheet
and presentation software.
Applicants are encouraged to obtain actual
pharmacy experience prior to applying for admission to the Doctor of
Pharmacy program. Pharmacy experience can be gained through shadowing,
volunteering or working in a paid position within a pharmacy.
To apply to the College of Pharmacy, a student must have a minimum
cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 in all previous college
academic courses. Admission is competitive; in recent classes,
successful applicants had an accumulative GPA in excess of 3.0 with a
class average of 3.6 GPA. Fulfillment of the specific requirements does
not ensure admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program. Idaho residents are given
preference.
New students are admitted to the professional program of the college
only in the fall semester of each year. All students must be CPR/AED
and first-aid certified and demonstrate immunization compliance prior
to entering the
first professional year.
Application Procedure
Admission to the Doctor of Pharmacy program requires a separate application in
addition to the one for the University’s general admission. All
application materials must be received by February 1.
Application materials include:
1. College of Pharmacy application and a
$55 nonrefundable application fee;
2. Official transcripts of all previous college
course work, including detailed evaluation of all international
coursework;
3. Three letters of recommendation, one being from a
pharmacist.
Evaluation of Students for Admission
Admission to the College of Pharmacy is limited to 70 positions per
class. Historically, there have been more applicants than available
positions.
This requires the faculty to select from among the applicants those who
will have the best opportunity to complete the curriculum and have
productive
professional lives. An invitation to schedule an on-campus interview is
based upon the student’s academic ability as reflected in prepharmacy
courses
and references.
Students with international coursework to be considered with their
applications must submit an official detailed evaluation report from an
institution that is a member of the National Association of Credential
Services Incorporated (NACSI).
International students must meet Idaho State University's admission requirements for international students: http://www.isu.edu/iso/admission.
Upon completion of interviews, applicants are placed into three
categories:
1. admission,
2. reserve for possible admission pending available
positions, or
3. no admission.
As positions become available, students in the reserve admission
category will be notified of their selection for admission.
Admission Under Special Circumstances
Transfer from Other Schools of Pharmacy
Students wishing to transfer from another college of pharmacy are
considered competitive with prepharmacy students and must present the
following materials to the Associate Dean of the College of
Pharmacy:
- A letter from the dean of the College of Pharmacy previously
attended certifying the program (B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D.) the
student was matriculated in and status as to good academic standing,
- An official transcript(s) showing that the prepharmacy
requirements of Idaho State University have been completed, and any
pharmacy courses
completed thus far,
- A letter to the associate dean requesting evaluation of class
standing.
Progression Requirements
Students accepted into the professional program of the College of
Pharmacy will be permitted to progress to the next semester in the
professional curriculum only when all of the required courses of the
previous semester have been
successfully completed. Successful completion is defined to mean that a
grade
point average of C (2.0) or better must be maintained in required
professional
courses, as well as required courses outside the College. In addition,
no
student shall be allowed (on his or her transcript) more than two D
grades
in required professional courses both in and outside of the College.
Policies
adopted within these guidelines are distributed to all students in the
professional program.
Students failing to meet minimal academic standards at the end of any
semester must petition the Progressions Committee to further progress
in the College.
A student who intends to take a required Idaho State University pharmacy course at another
institution must receive written permission from the dean. This
permission must be received prior to enrolling in the course.
Experiential Curriculum
Forty-two (42) weeks of the Doctor of Pharmacy curriculum are spent in
a variety of patient care areas. This requirement assures that the
student
becomes competent at applying information and concepts learned in the
classroom
to the practice of pharmacy. Practice sites are assigned by the
College.
Site locations currently include southeast, southwest, and northern
Idaho, and Reno, Nevada. Decentralization of off-campus programs
is
a commitment the College has made to provide students with the best
possible educational experiences. Students should clearly understand
that they will be required to complete at least part of their last year
at a site other
than Pocatello.
Students are required to complete a minimum of 40 contact hours per
week of practice experience in a variety of health care settings. Since
patient care is a continuous activity, some off-campus experiences are
conducted
outside the traditional work day (shift work). Personal expenses
including
travel, food, and lodging while enrolled in off-campus programs are
the
student’s responsibility.
Pharmacy Extern Registration
All students are required to be licensed externs with the Idaho State
Board of Pharmacy during all phases of the clinical program. An
additional extern registration is required in other states in which a
student does any portion of their clinical program (exception is Indian
Health Service sites).
Graduation Requirements
All students graduating from Idaho State University with a Doctor of
Pharmacy degree are expected to complete the General Education
Requirements as described for the Bachelor of Science degree.
To be eligible for graduation in pharmacy, a student must have earned
an average GPA of 2.0 or better on all credits applied toward the
minimum graduation requirements of the curriculum. S/he also must have
earned an average GPA of 2.0 or better for all required pharmacy
courses applied toward graduation. A minimum of 225 semester credits is
required for graduation with the Doctor of Pharmacy.
Students are responsible for meeting degree requirements in proper
sequence. Frequent consultation between student and faculty advisor is
encouraged.
Licensure
For graduation with the Doctor of Pharmacy degree, students are
required to complete a program of 42 weeks (1,680 hours) of structured
practical
experiences in pharmacy practice environments administered by the
College.
By action of the Idaho Board of Pharmacy, successful completion of the
clinical
program/externship required for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree will
satisfy
all of the practical experience requirements for licensure in Idaho.
Following completion of all requirements, candidates must pass the
North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) and the
Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination to obtain licensure to
practice pharmacy in Idaho to obtain
licensure to practice pharmacy in Idaho. If a student plans to practice
pharmacy in states other than Idaho, s/he must meet the specific
licensing requirements of each state.
All questions relative to externship training requirements and other
qualifications for examination and licensure as a pharmacist in Idaho
should be addressed to:
Executive Secretary
Idaho State Board of Pharmacy
PO Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0067
(208) 334-2356
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Three Departments--Biological Sciences,
Chemistry, and Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences--jointly offer
the B.S. degree in biochemistry. The curriculum is
designed to prepare the student for graduate work in biochemistry and
related fields, as well as for admission to medical, dental, or other
health professional schools. The graduate also is prepared to go
directly into research or
industrial positions which require preparation only at the B.S. level.
The purpose
of the B.S. in Biochemistry is to serve students who seek to develop a
strong background in biochemistry and the supporting sciences of
biology, chemistry and physics. Majors also gain experiences
in the broad areas of biochemistry, molecular biology, biotechnology,
and medical and/or ecological applications of each. Majors
gain experiences that will prepare them to participate in research
development, planning and implementation and to be competent to carry
out standard biochemical and molecular biology techniques in the
laboratory. The B.S. in Biochemistry prepares students to be
competitive for positions in research, graduate schools, health
profession schools, and in the biotechnology industry.
The student
majoring in Microbiology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Biochemistry
is provided with a broad base of theoretical and practical knowledge
which will qualify him or her either for an immediate career in
microbiology, clinical laboratory science, or biochemistry or for
further education in graduate or professional school. Men and women in
the health professions use their microbiological and biochemical
training daily to diagnose and treat disease conditions caused by
bacteria, fungi, viruses, cancers, and biochemical imbalances. Food
microbiologists and research scientists directly apply their knowledge
of the basic principles of microbiology and biochemistry in the
development and processing of their products. Doctors, nurses, and
medical and dental technicians constantly utilize microbiology training
in their work.
Core Requirements
Students
pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree must satisfy goals 1, 2, two of goals 6,
7, and 8, and three of goals 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Goal 10 may be satisfied by either 10A or 10B. Students must also satisfy the core
requirements listed below, the requirements for one of the biochemistry tracks,
and 12 credits of elective courses in Biology, Chemistry, and Biomedical and
Pharmaceutical Sciences. All graduates
of this program will earn a B.S. in Biochemistry, irrespective of which track
is selected.
BIOL 101, 101L Biology I, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 102, 102L Biology II, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 206 Cell Biology 4 cr
BIOL 235 General Microbiology 4 cr
BIOL 358 Genetics 3 cr
BIOL g437/CHEM g438 Experimental Biochemistry 1 cr
BIOL/CHEM g445 Biochemistry I 3 cr
BIOL/CHEM g447 Biochemistry II 3 cr
BIOL/CHEM g448 Advanced Experimental Biochemistry 2 cr
BIOL/CHEM 498 Seminar in Biochemistry 1 cr
CHEM 111, 111L General Chemistry I 5 cr
CHEM 112, 112L General Chemistry II 4 cr
CHEM 232, 234 Quantitative Analysis, and Lab 4 cr
CHEM 301, 303 Organic Chemistry I, and Lab 3 cr
CHEM 302, 304 Organic Chemistry II, and Lab 3 cr
CHEM 341* Topics in Physical Chemistry I 3 cr
CHEM 342* Topics in Physical Chemistry II 3 cr
MATH 170 Calculus I 4 cr
MATH 175 Calculus II 4 cr
PHYS 111, 113** General Physics I, and Lab 4 cr
PHYS 112, 114** General Physics II, and Lab 4 cr
Subtotal: 71 cr
General Education Requirements 24 cr
TOTAL: 95 cr
*May elect to take CHEM 351and 352 instead of CHEM 341 and 342.
**
PHYS 211, 212, 213, 214 may be taken to fulfill the Physics requirement
in the core curriculum.
Track 1: Biological Chemistry (13 credits)
CHEM 211, 213 Inorganic Chemistry and Lab 4 cr
CHEM 331, 334 Instrumental Analysis, and Lab 4 cr
CHEM 365, 366 Synthetic Methods, and Lab 4 cr
CHEM 492 Seminar 1 cr
Track 2: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (16 credits)
BIOL 303,303L; g404,g404L; or g433,g433L
Animal, or Plant, or
Microbial Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g434,g434L Microbial Diversity, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g444,g444L Molecular Biology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g461 Advanced Genetics 3 cr
BIOL 492 Seminar 1 cr
Track 3: Physiological Chemistry (16 credits)
BIOL 301, 301L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 302, 302L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
PSCI 205 Drugs in Society 2 cr
PSCI 301 Introduction to Pharmacology 3 cr
PSCI 353 Introduction to Methods
in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2 cr
BIOL 492 Seminar 1 cr
Elective Courses
Students
must take a minimum of 16 credits, with at least 6 credits in
Biological Sciences (BIOL) and 6 credits in Chemistry (CHEM) (advanced
or experimental courses are acceptable.)
BIOL 301, 301L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 302, 302L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 303, 303L Principles of Animal Physiology,
and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 324, 324L Developmental Biology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g404, g404L Plant Physiology 4 cr
BIOL g411K Molecular Biology Laboratory Methods 3 cr
BIOL g415, g415L Human Neurobiology, and Lab 5 cr
BIOL g417 Organic Evolution 3 cr
BIOL g433, g433L Microbial Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g434, g434L Microbial Diversity, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g443 Endocrinology 3 cr
BIOL g444, g444L Molecular Biology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g449, g449R / PHAR 949, 949R
Human Physiology, and Recitation 4 cr
BIOL g451 Immunology 4 cr
BIOL g456, g456R / PHAR 956, 956R
Human Physiology II, and Recitation 4 cr
BIOL g461 Advanced Genetics 3 cr
BIOL g463, 463L Human Pathophysiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g473, 473L Applied and Environmental Microbiology,
and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g475 General Virology 3 cr
BIOL g477 Bacterial Virology Lab 1 cr
OR
BIOL g478 Animal Virology Lab 1 cr
BIOL g481/g482 Independent Problems (max) 2 cr
BIOL g488 Advanced Radiobiology 3 cr
CHEM 211, 213 Inorganic Chemistry, and Lab 4 cr
CHEM 311, 312 Introduction to Research (max) 2 cr
CHEM 331, 334 Instrumental Analysis, and Lab 4 cr
CHEM 365, 366 Synthetic Methods, and Lab 4 cr
CHEM g407* Inorganic Chemistry II 2 cr
CHEM g433, g437 Environmental Chemistry, and Lab 3 cr
CHEM g453** Modern Experimental Physical Chemistry 3 cr
CHEM g481, g482 Independent Problems (max) 2 cr
MATH 240 Linear Algebra 3 cr
MATH 275 Calculus III 4 cr
MATH 360 Differential Equations 3 cr
PSCI 205 Drugs in Society 2 cr
PSCI 301 Introduction to Pharmacology 3 cr
PSCI 308 Drug Discovery 3 cr
PSCI 353 Introduction to Methods
in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2 cr
PSCI 368 Introduction to Toxicology 3 cr
PSCI 402 Immunopharmacology 2 cr
PSCI 403 Infectious Diseases and Natural Products 3 cr
PSCI 407 Pharmacogenomics 2 cr
PSCI 408 Medicinal Chemistry 3 cr
PSCI 431 Cancer Biology 3 cr
PSCI 434 Pharmacokinetics 3 cr
*Prerequisites
include CHEM 211, CHEM 351, and CHEM 352.
**Prerequisites
include CHEM 334, CHEM 351, and CHEM 352.
Minor in Pharmaceutical Sciences
The minor in Pharmaceutical science helps students to prepare for careers in biomedical research and/or pharmaceutical industry.
Required Courses:
PSCI 205 Drugs in Society 2 cr
PSCI 301 Introduction to Pharmacology 3 cr
PSCI 353 Introduction to Methods 2 cr
in Pharmaceutical Sciences
PSCI 438 Pharmaceutical Science Research 2 cr
In addition, the student must take a minimum of 9 additional elective credits from the list below of elective courses.
Elective courses:
PSCI 308 Drug Discovery 3 cr
PSCI 368 Introduction to Toxicology 3 cr
PSCI 401 Drug Abuse 2 cr
PSCI 402 Immunopharmacology 2 cr
PSCI 403 Infectious Diseases and Natural Products 3 cr
PSCI 404 Pulmonary and Cardiac Pharmacology 3 cr
PSCI 405 Behavioral Pharmacology 2 cr
PSCI 406 Introduction to Endocrinology 2 cr
PSCI 407 Pharmacogenomics 2 cr
PSCI 408 Medicinal Chemistry 3 cr
PSCI 414 Women’s Health Issues 3 cr
PSCI 430 Psychopharmacology 3 cr
PSCI 431 Cancer Biology 3 cr
PSCI 432 Anticancer Drugs 3 cr
PSCI 433 Physical Pharmaceutics 3 cr
PSCI 434 Pharmacokinetics 3 cr
PSCI 436 Special Topics in Oncology 1 cr
PSCI 441 Diabetes for Health Sciences 2 cr
PSCI 462 Neuropharmacology 3 cr
PSCI 482 Special Topics in Pharmaceutical Science 1-3 cr
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Doctor of Pharmacy
Prepharmacy Courses
BIOL 101,101L Biology I, and Lab (Goal 4) 4 cr
BIOL 235,235L General Microbiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 301,301L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL 302,302L Anatomy and Physiology, and Lab 4 cr
BIOL g432 Biochemistry*
CHEM 111,111L General Chemistry I, and Lab 5 cr
CHEM 112,112L General Chemistry II, and Lab(Goal 5) 4 cr
CHEM 301,303 Organic Chemistry I, and Lab 4 cr
CHEM 302,304 Organic Chemistry II, and Lab 4 cr
ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr
OR
ECON 202 Principles of Microeconomics 3 cr
MATH 160 Applied Calculus (Goal 3) 3 cr
PHYS 111 General Physics I 3 cr
Electives minimum 2 cr
General Education Requirements:
COMM 101 Principles of Speech (Goal 2) 3 cr
ENGL 101 English Composition 3 cr
ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing (Goal 1) 3 cr
Other General Education requirements for the
Bachelor of Science degree 15 cr
(3 of these 15 credits must be in Economics (ECON 201 or ECON 202, as listed above)
Minimum semester credits required for application: 72 cr
We strongly recommend that prepharmacy students take PSYC 101
Introduction to General Psychology 3 cr.
*Biochemistry will be a pre-pharmacy requirement for students applying
during the 2009-2010 academic year for admission into the program in
summer 2010.
Additional recommended electives:
PHIL 201 Introduction to Logic 3 cr
PHYS 112 General Physics II 3 cr
Professional Curriculum
The professional curriculum requires four years of study. The first
three years are a mix of academic courses and practice experiences. The
fourth
year is comprised of 42 weeks of clinical experiences.
The College of Pharmacy serves the State of Idaho. The Doctor of
Pharmacy degree can be completed in either Pocatello or Merdian, Idaho.
Students may complete their fourth year at our clinical sites in Idaho
(Boise, Pocatello, Coeur d'Alene) or at our site in Reno, Nevada.
The first professional year provides a foundation in the basic and
pharmaceutical sciences that includes physiology, biochemistry,
pharmacology and pharmaceutics. Other courses provide a foundation for
professional development that includes topics on ethics, law, drug
information, research design, patient care,
and the health care system.
Courses and clinical experiences in the second and third professional
years build on accrued knowledge and skills. The curriculum centers on
an integrated, organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of
disease. Topics include cardiovascular, hepatic, hematology/oncology
and endocrine. Additional courses provide insight into the human
relation aspects of pharmacy, dosage form
design, pharmacy management and physical assessment. A series of case studies courses, designed to enhance
the
student's knowledge base and problem-solving skills while focusing on
the
application of knowledge to specific patient cases, spans the first three years.
The last 42 weeks, or the fourth professional year, is devoted to
full-time clinical experience in various pharmacy practice or, at the
student’s option, research environments. Students will complete
six-week experiences in various areas of practice.
Students will also have the option of selecting an elective in an area
of interest.
Given the length of the final year of the Pharm.D. program, students
will begin practice experiences in mid-May after completing their third
academic year in the professional program and will continue throughout
the ensuing twelve (12) months.
Graduation Requirements
All students graduating from Idaho State
University with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree are expected to complete the
General Education Requirements as described for the Bachelor of Science degree.
To be eligible for graduation in pharmacy, a student must have earned an
average GPA of 2.0 or better on all credits applied toward the minimum
graduation requirements of the curriculum. S/he also must have earned an
average GPA of 2.0 or better for all required pharmacy courses applied toward
graduation. A minimum of 225 semester credits is required for graduation with
the Doctor of Pharmacy.
Students are held responsible for meeting degree requirements in proper
sequence. Frequent consultation between student and faculty advisor is
encouraged.
First Professional Year (P-1) Curriculum
Summer Term
PHAR 911** Introductory Practice Experience I 1 cr
Fall Semester
BIOL g432*** Biochemistry 3 cr
BIOL g449, g449R / PHAR 949, 949R
Human Physiology I, and Recitation 4 cr
PHAR 910 First Year Recitation 0 cr
PHAR 921 Biological Basis of Drug Actions I 3 cr
PHAR 924 Physicochemical Basis of Drug Action 3 cr
PHAR 941,* 941L Introduction to Pharmacy
Practice and Literature I, and Lab 4 cr
TOTAL: 17 cr
Spring Semester
BIOL g456,g456R / PHAR 956, 956R
Human Physiology II, and Recitation 4 cr
PHAR 905 Introduction to Clinical Problem Solving 2 cr
PHAR 910 First Year Recitation 0 cr
PHAR 912 Introductory Practice Experience II 1 cr
PHAR 922 Biological Basis of Drug Actions II 4 cr
PHAR 926 Basic Pharmaceutics and Calculations 3 cr
PHAR 942 Introduction to Pharmacy
Practice and Literature II 3 cr
TOTAL: 17 cr
* 45 hours lab with students rotating fall and spring.
** The requirement for PHAR 910 is
fulfilled for students who provide
evidence of completion of on-line coursework as well as externship
in a licensed or public
health pharmacy which has been approved by the College of Pharmacy, the
State Board of Pharmacy that has authority over the pharmacy
and which was supervised by a licensed preceptor. Students must be
enrolled in PHAR 910 and have completed identified components of the
course prior to obtaining extern requirements.
***
Biochemistry will be a pre-pharmacy course and will no longer be part of the
professional curriculum starting in 2010.
Second Professional Year (P-2) Curriculum
Fall Semester
PHAR 906 Case Studies in Pharmacy I 2 cr
PHAR 927,927L Dosage Form Design and Compounding, and Lab 4 cr
PHAR 951 Pharmacotherapy Lab I 1 cr
PHAR 961 Pharmacotherapy I 4 cr
PHAR 962 Pharmacotherapy II 3 cr
PHAR 963 Pharmacotherapy III 3 cr
PHAR 920 Second Year Recitation 0 cr
TOTAL: 17 cr
Spring Semester
PHAR 907 Case Studies in Pharmacy II 2 cr
PHAR 913 Introductory Practice Experience III 1 cr
PHAR 920 Second Year Recitation 0 cr
PHAR 944, 944L Social and Behavioral Medicine/
Pharmaceutical Care, and Lab 4 cr
PHAR 964 Pharmacotherapy IV 3 cr
PHAR 965 Pharmacotherapy V 3 cr
TOTAL: 13 cr
Third Professional Year (P-3) Curriculum
Fall Semester
PHAR 908 Case Studies in Pharmacy III 2 cr
PHAR 930 Third Year Recitation 0 cr
PHAR 945,945L Pharmacy Practice Management, and Lab 4 cr
PHAR 966 Pharmacotherapy VI 3 cr
PHAR 967 Pharmacotherapy VII 3 cr
PHAR 968 Pharmacotherapy VIII 4 cr
TOTAL: 16 cr
Spring Semester
PHAR 914 Introductory Practice Experience IV 1 cr
PHAR 930 Third Year Recitation 0 cr
PHAR 948 Pharmacy Law 2 cr
PHAR 952 Pharmacotherapy Lab IV 1 cr
PHAR 969 Pharmacotherapy IX 5 cr
PHAR 970 Pharmacotherapy X 4 cr
PHAR 971 Capstone Pharmacotherapeutics 3 cr
TOTAL: 16 cr
Fourth Professional Year (P-4) Curriculum
Full Calendar Year
PHAR 980 Case Studies in Pharmacy Practice 7 cr
PHAR 981 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE) 42 cr
PHAR 982 Professional Student Seminar 1 cr
The following experiences are taken as PHAR 981:
Ambulatory Care 6 weeks
Community Pharmacy 6 weeks
Hospital Pharmacy 6 weeks
Medicine 6 weeks
Pharmaceutical Care Emphasis* 12 weeks
Elective 6 weeks
TOTAL: 42 weeks
* Students select two experiences (each 6 weeks in length) from an approved list of specialty pharmacy practice sites providing a high level of pharmaceutical care. A maximum of 12 weeks experience is allowed in any specialty practice area.
Advanced Practice Experience Descriptions
Ambulatory Care - Integration of basic pharmacy related concepts to
patient care as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team in
the ambulatory care setting.
Community Pharmacy - Emphasizes the distributive, communicative and
managerial aspects of community pharmacy practice. For this experience,
students are assigned to selected community pharmacy preceptors.
Drug Information - Structured experience in the practical aspects of
the provision of drug information, critical analysis of the medical
literature and medical writing.
Geriatrics - Application of pharmaceutical knowledge and skills in the
care of geriatric patients and long-term care.
Home Health Care - Emphasizes the clinical, distributive, communicative
and managerial aspects of providing a home health care service in the
ambulatory patient environment.
Hospital Pharmacy - Emphasizes the distributive, communicative and
managerial aspects of hospital pharmacy practice. For this experience,
students are
assigned to selected hospital pharmacy preceptors.
Medicine - This experience is designed to integrate the knowledge from
previous didactic courses in pharmacology, clinical chemistry and
pathophysiology for application encountered in general medicine
practice.
Mental Health - Application of pathophysiology and therapeutics to a
general psychiatry practice.
Nuclear Pharmacy - Provides practical experience in the compounding and
clinical use of radiopharmaceuticals.
Pediatrics - Practical experience in monitoring drug therapy for
institutionalized and ambulatory pediatric and neonatal patients.
Pharmaceutical Care - Emphasizes the development, implementation and
assessment of pharmaceutical care activities provided in the
nontraditional student’s work setting.
Research - Provides experience in the conduct of research in the
pharmaceutical sciences.
Rural Health - Provides practical experience, knowledge and skills
necessary for the provision of pharmaceutical care services in rural
and under-served health care settings.
Joint Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of Business Administration
The College of Business and College of Pharmacy at Idaho State
University offer a combined joint Pharm.D./M.B.A. program for students
interested in earning both degrees. Students enrolled in the Pharm.D.
program may earn
an M.B.A. degree with approximately one summer and one year of
additional
course work.
The program is closely aligned with the Pharm.D. curriculum with the
following changes and requirements:
• During the two years of prepharmacy
course work, the student should take ECON 201, ECON 202, ACCT 201 and
ACCT 202.
• During the third professional year in the Pharm.D.
program and the summer preceding that year, the student should take MBA
613, MBA 614, MBA 615 and MBA 616. These courses will satisfy six
hours
of electives required for the Pharm.D. curriculum. In addition, the completion of MBA 612
(Human
Behavior in Organizations) will substitute for PPRA 945 (Pharmacy
Management)
required in the third professional year of the Pharm.D. curriculum.
• Six hours of specified experiential courses taken
in the fourth professional year of the Pharm.D. program will satisfy
six elective hours required in the M.B.A. curriculum.
• In the year following the fourth professional year
of the Pharm.D. program, the student must return to campus to complete
the
second year of the M.B.A. curriculum, which includes MBA 621, MBA 622,
MBA
623, MBA 624, MBA 625, MBA 626 and six hours of 600-level electives in
the
College of Business.
Admission to Joint Pharm.D./M.B.A. Program
Interested student applicants may be admitted to the M.B.A. program at
the end of the second professional year of the Pharm.D. curriculum.
Awarding
of the M.B.A. in this joint program requires successful completion of
the
Pharm.D. degree. Students must meet regular admission requirements for
the
M.B.A. program, except that they are required to have completed the
equivalent
of an undergraduate degree at the time of admission. Applicants must
request the College of Pharmacy to certify to the School of Graduate
Studies that they have completed 128 hours of course work and that
those 128 hours are equivalent to an undergraduate degree.
Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy Program
The Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy (NonT) program at Idaho State
University is designed for practitioners holding a Bachelor’s degree in
pharmacy and a valid U.S. or Canadian pharmacy license who desire the
opportunity to
earn the Pharm.D. degree without returning full-time to a college
campus.
The curriculum includes 37 credits of didactic course work that is
taught
using a combination of DVDs, interactive web-based case studies,
detailed
syllabi and textbooks. Each course has an assigned instructor who is
available
to students via telephone for questions or assistance. Upon completion
of
the didactic portion of the NonT program, students must perform 18
weeks
of training in various clinical pharmacy disciplines.
Admission Requirements
Candidates for the NonT Pharm.D. program must complete an admissions
procedure that includes submitting documented evidence of a strong
academic record, clinical experience, and past achievements as a
pharmacy practitioner. In determining admission status, the Admissions
Committee will weigh all evidence each student provides, including
their academic record and documented achievements as a pharmacy
practitioner. Priority is given to residents
of Idaho; however, pharmacists are encouraged to apply regardless of
their
state of residence. Prior to admission to the program, candidates must
travel
to Pocatello to complete an assessment process, which includes
interviews
and baseline evaluation of clinical skills.
Admissions Process
The application process consists of two phases:
Phase I - Submission of Documents
Students must submit the following documents to the College of Pharmacy
at least four months prior to their intended enrollment date:
1. Completed application form
2. Designated application fee
3. Official transcripts of all college
course work
4. Proof of current licensure in one of the states or
territories of the United States or Canada.
5. Three letters of recommendation–one from the
applicant’s current supervisor or employer and two from professional
colleagues.
Submission of the above documents does not ensure admission to the
program. An assessment process will be initiated to review the
documents. If the
student meets the academic and professional assessment criteria, he or she
will
be encouraged to participate in Phase II of the application process.
Phase II - Assessment
Once the student has completed the first phase of the admissions
process, a notice will be sent from the College to proceed with the
second phase.
The second phase contains two assessment activities:
1. Each student must schedule an
on-campus
interview. This will allow students to meet members of the faculty with
whom
they will be interacting throughout their studies, and ask questions
about
the program. The interview will give faculty members an opportunity to
meet
each student and learn about his or her professional achievements and goals.
2. During the student’s visit to campus, he or she will be
asked to take a written examination designed as a tool to assist both
the student and the faculty in evaluating the student’s baseline
knowledge of clinical pharmacy. The examination is not an admission
test in that there is not a minimum score that must be achieved for
admission to the program.
Dates to Begin the Program
The NonT program does not follow the usual academic calendar of the
University. Students will be enrolled and initiate courses once
official notification of admission has been received.
Requirements for Completion
The courses students will take are competency-based. This means the
student will not receive a passing grade in the course until s/he has
achieved the minimum level of knowledge and skills required for the
course.
To remain accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
(ACPE), the didactic portion of the program must be completed within
3.5 years of the admission date. This admission date is given to each
student upon beginning the program.
Before beginning the experiential portion of the program, a second
on-campus visit is required during which the student must complete a
comprehensive
examination of the didactic curriculum. A physical assessment practicum
will
also be offered at this time. Following successful completion of these
evaluations, students will complete the practical experience
requirements.
Over 300 sites have been established throughout the U.S. Additional
sites may be approved if they meet the learning objectives specified by
the program. Every effort will be made to place each student in an
appropriate site convenient to his or her residence; however, the right must
be retained to assign a student to a site away from his or her residence
if local accommodations are not available or will not meet the
requirements specified by the program.
Curriculum
The minimum didactic courses students will be required to
complete are as follows:
PDNT 905 Introduction to
Clinical
Problem Solving
1 cr
PDNT 918 Drug Literature Evaluation
and
Statistics
2 cr
PDNT 938 Drug and Medical
Informatics 1
cr
PDNT 961 Pharmacotherapy I
3 cr
PDNT 962 Pharmacotherapy II
3
cr
PDNT 963 Pharmacotherapy III
2
cr
PDNT 964 Pharmacotherapy IV
3
cr
PDNT 965 Pharmacotherapy V
4 cr
PDNT 966 Pharmacotherapy VI
3
cr
PDNT 967 Pharmacotherapy VII
2
cr
PDNT 968 Pharmacotherapy VIII
3 cr
PDNT 969 Pharmacotherapy IX
4
cr
PDNT 970 Pharmacotherapy X
4 cr
PDNT 971 Pharmacotherapy XI
(Capstone w
recitation)
2 cr
TOTAL: 37 cr
In addition to these didactic courses, students will be required to
complete 18 weeks of advanced practical experiences (PHAR 981). These
include:
Ambulatory Care
6 weeks
Medicine
6 weeks
Pharmaceutical Care *
6 weeks
OR
Elective
6 weeks
TOTAL: 18 weeks
* The student may choose one 6-week experience or Pharmaceutical Care
in a specialty area such as (but not limited to) Pediatrics,
Geriatrics, Mental Health, Drug Information, Infectious Disease, and
Transplant Therapeutics. While most advanced practice
experiences constitute established pharmacy specialties, the
Pharmaceutical Care
option offers the student the unique opportunity to implement an aspect
of pharmaceutical care at their site
of employment. Thus, both the employer and the student benefit directly
from this educational experience.
The College permits waivers of one Advanced Pharmacy Practice
Experience (APPE) based upon experience. If a student has extensive
experience in one area, then a portfolio of patient write-ups may be
submitted. If approved, this portfolio may replace one 6-week APPE.
Continuing Education
The Idaho State University College of Pharmacy is approved by the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) as a provider of
Continuing Pharmacy Education. Students will be awarded
ACPE-accredited continuing education
credits in addition to academic credits. Five (5) hours of continuing
education
(CE) will be granted for successful completion of each credit in the
didactic
portion of the program. In addition, 20 hours of CE will be conferred
for
the Medicine and Ambulatory Care practice experiences.
Sequence of Study and Time Allowed to Complete a Course
The NonT program does not function on a traditional semester calendar.
Students must register for and complete didactic courses within the 3.5 years
allotted.
The first three courses may be taken in any order; a suggested sequence
for those who have not recently attended school is: PDNT 938, PDNT 905
and then PDNT 918. The first three courses must be completed before the
Pharmacotherapy modules are begun. These modules must be taken in the
sequence in which they are listed.
It is recommended that students complete one credit per month to keep
within the 3.5 year limit;
however, students are allowed to advance faster. Students will not be
allowed to remain in the didactic portion of the program longer
than 3.5 years.
The Doctor of Pharmacy degree is conferred three times a year–May,
August, and December. Students completing all program requirements
before these
dates may be supplied with an official letter stating that they have
completed
the program.
Format of Didactic Instruction
The didactic course work is taught utilizing a combination of DVDs,
interactive web-based case studies, detailed syllabi and
textbooks suitable for the nontraditional learner. Each course has an
assigned instructor who is available to students via telephone or email
for questions or assistance. Examinations are administered by a proctor
identified by the student and
approved by the program. Students must sign a validation sheet before
each
examination agreeing to abide by an honor code.
To protect the integrity of the program, some graded examinations will
not be returned to the student. However, if a student so desires, the
exam
questions missed will be returned to them via fax, mail, or email with
the
correct answers indicated.
Criteria for Selection of Nontraditional Pharm.D. Practice Sites and
Preceptors
The experiential component of the nontraditional Pharm.D. curriculum
provides the mechanism whereby students are given practical education
in several
important areas of clinical pharmacy practice. It is essential that
this
education be provided in facilities where high standards of
pharmaceutical
care and instruction are available. Therefore, preceptors and sites
must
meet certain qualifications.
Qualifications of Preceptors: Preceptors are expected to
be clinical pharmacists actively engaged in the delivery of high
quality
pharmaceutical care. These individuals typically will have completed
the
Pharm.D. degree and may have residency and/or fellowship training.
These
individuals will spend the majority of their time providing
pharmaceutical
care in their facility but will be able to commit sufficient time to
the
education of the student. Preceptors may be eligible to receive
affiliate
faculty appointment at Idaho State University College of Pharmacy.
Qualifications of Facilities: Facilities will be licensed
and accredited by appropriate agencies which govern pharmacy practice
and/or health care delivery in respective geopolitical regions.
Clinical services will be integrated into the routine practice of
pharmacy; mechanisms to
assure the quality of these services will be in place. Commitment of
the
facility to the Idaho State University educational program may be documented with an
“Affiliation
Agreement” with the University.
Nontraditional students who desire to complete clinical experiences at
facilities currently affiliated with the Idaho State University College of Pharmacy
traditional
Pharm.D. program will be incorporated into the placement process
employed
for traditional students.
Student Responsibilities
Students may request to complete clinical experiences at sites in close
proximity to their home but which are not currently affiliated with the
Idaho State University College of Pharmacy. Practice sites requested by
students may
require that a representative of the College visit the facility to
validate the acceptability of the site for clinical instruction before
the site can be approved.
Students who request non-affiliated sites must follow the steps
outlined below:
1. Notify the Director or Assistant
Director of the Nontraditional Pharm.D. Program of the desire to
complete clinical experiences at alternative sites. The Director or
Assistant Director will give the student permission to make initial
contact with the facility(ies) and preceptor(s). This step ensures that
the College is aware that its students are making initial educational
contacts on its behalf. If a student wants to complete training at a
facility(ies) or with a preceptor(s) unacceptable to the College, the
Director or Assistant Director will deny permission.
2. Contact the facility(ies) and preceptor(s) to
determine if they have interest in having the student complete training
at their site in the desired time frame.
3. Report to the Director or Assistant Director the
results of contact(s) with proposed facility(ies) and preceptor(s).
College of Pharmacy Responsibilities
Assuming the student has successfully identified facilities and
preceptors which are tentatively acceptable to the College, the
following steps will occur:
1. The Director or Assistant Director
will
contact the preceptor(s) to confirm the interest in affiliation with
the
College. This contact will document the ability of preceptor(s) and
facility(ies)
to fulfill the educational requirements. Preliminary discussions
regarding
affiliate faculty appointment and payment for supervision may also
occur.
2. Provided mutual interest in an academic
affiliation is sustained, the Director or Assistant Director may
schedule a visit to
the facility(ies) and preceptor(s) to confirm the acceptability of the
site(s) for clinical instruction.
3. Acceptable consensus will be reached between the
facility(ies) and the University regarding “Affiliation Agreements,”
payment of facilities or preceptors, and affiliate faculty appointments.
4. The Director or Assistant Director will
communicate with preceptors, receive grades, receive student
evaluations of preceptors, and visit sites as needed.
Program Director/Advisor
Students will be assigned an advisor upon admission to the program. The
NonT program will be responsible for course and practical training
registration, delivery of examination materials to the proctor and any
other administrative details associated with the program.
Nontraditional Application Materials
Application materials and other information may be obtained by mail,
telephone or the internet:
Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy Program
Idaho State University
College of Pharmacy
921 S 8th Ave Stop 8356
Pocatello ID 83209-8356
(208) 282-3918
ntpd@pharmacy.isu.edu
http://pharmacy.isu.edu/live/prospective/nont.html
The College of Pharmacy at Idaho State University offers:
Pharmaceutical Science Courses
Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences Courses
Professional Pharmacy Courses
Nontraditional Pharm.D. Courses
Pharmaceutical Science Courses
PSCI 205 Drugs in Society 2 credits.
Survey of the response of people to drugs and chemicals. This course is
for non-pharmacy majors. F, S
PSCI 301 Introduction to Pharmacology 3 credits.
Overview of basic pharmacological principles and drug classes
emphasizing organ systems and mechanisms of action. PREREQ: BIOL 102, CHEM 112, and CHEM 112L. F
PSCI 308 Drug Discovery 3 credits.
Overview of the new drug discovery process including drug screening and
the development of targeted therapies. PREREQ: PSCI 301. F
PSCI 314 Basic and Applied Pharmacology for
Dental Hygiene 2 credits. Basic pharmacology and therapeutic uses
of selected drug groups. PREREQ: BIOL 301 and BIOL 302; Dental Hygiene
major. S
PSCI 315 Pharmacology for Nursing 4 credits.
The pharmacologic actions and therapeutic implications of the major
classes of drugs. PREREQ: BIOL 301 and BIOL 302; admitted to Nursing, Paramedic, or Respiratory Therapy program. S
PSCI 318 Basic and Applied Pharmacology for
Physical Therapists 2 credits. Introduction to the basic concepts
of pharmacology. Discussion of pharmacologic therapy of problems
affecting the musculoskeletal and connective tissues, including pain
management. PREREQ: Admitted to Physical Therapy program. S
PSCI 353 Introduction to Methods in Pharmaceutical Sciences 2 credits. Review of in vitro and in vivo methodology for the study of various aspects of pharmaceutical sciences. BIOL 102, CHEM 112, and CHEM 112L. S
PSCI 368 Introduction to Toxicology 3 credits.
Review of environmental and clinical poisons with emphasis on
mechanisms of toxicity, causes, detection and treatment. PREREQ: PSCI
301. F
PSCI 401 Drug Abuse 2 credits. A discussion of pharmacological and societal aspects of drugs of abuse. PREREQ: PSCI 301. S
PSCI 402 Immunopharmacology 2 credits. Examination of drugs affecting the immune system. PREREQ: PSCI 301. S
PSCI 403 Infectious Diseases and Natural Products 3 credits.
Review of antimicrobial drugs including antibiotics, antifungal and
antiviral drugs. Review of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry of
drugs derived from environmental sources. PREREQ: PSCI 301. S
PSCI 404 Pulmonary and Cardiac Pharmacology 3 credits. Review of the pulmonary and cardiovascular systems including major drug classes affecting these systems. PREREQ: PSCI 301. F
PSCI 405 Behavioral Pharmacology 2 credits.
Review of drugs effecting behavioral processes including emotion,
learning, memory, and cognition. PREREQ: PSCI 301.Permission of
instructor. S
PSCI 406 Introduction to Endocrinology 2 credits. Review of the endocrine systems and drugs used for endocrine based disorders. PREREQ: PSCI 301. S
PSCI 407 Pharmacogenomics 2 credits.
Review of contemporary genetic approaches in the understanding of
disease and the development of pharmacological agents to treat disease.
PREREQ: PSCI 301. S
PSCI 408 Medicinal Chemistry 3 credits.
A study of the general chemistry, chemical properties and relationships
between chemical structures and pharmacological activities of organic
and inorganic medicinal agents PREREQ: PSCI 301. F
PSCI 414 Women's Health Issues 3 credits. This
course will cover medical, pharmacological and societal aspects of
women’s health issues, including risk for various diseases and
effectiveness of treatments using a multidisciplinary approach
involving several health care practitioner faculty. Issues particular
to women will be emphasized. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F
PSCI 430 Psychopharmacology 3 credits.
This course will cover the mechanisms of action of psychoactive drugs,
including drugs used in the treatment of psychopathological
disorders and drugs of abuse. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F.
PSCI 431 Cancer Biology 3 credits. Study
of growth control, carcinogenesis, receptors, oncogenes, signal
transduction pathways in cancer, metastasis, angiogenesis, invasion and
tumor markers. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F
PSCI 432 Anti-cancer Drugs 3 credits.
Introduction to conventional chemotherapeutic drugs, novel
chemotherapeutic drugs in
clinical trials and cancer drug discovery. PREREQ: Permission of
instructor.
F.
PSCI 433 Physical Pharmaceutics 3 credits.
Illustrates the basic concepts of physical pharmaceutics, including
physiocochemical and biopharmaceutical principles applicable to
formulation design, drug
disposition and calculations. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S
PSCI 434 Pharmacokinetics 3 credits.
Illustrates the principles of pharmacokinetics and dosing regimen
design. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F
PSCI 435 Drug Delivery Systems 3 credits.
Illustrates principles, processes, and techniques applied to drug
delivery
systems, preparation, use and assessment of pharmaceutical dosage forms
and emphasizes formulation design, dose regimens, and specific
compounding
techniques. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S
PSCI 436 Special Topics in Oncology 1 credit.
Study of current topics in cancer research and novel approaches to
understand and treat cancer. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S.
PSCI 437 Nuclear Pharmacy 2 credits. 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. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F
PSCI 438 Pharmaceutical Science Research 2 credits. Hands
on research experience under the direction of pharmaceutical science
faculty including the completion of experiments and analyses of data.
PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S
PSCI 439 Drug Delivery in the 21st Century 2
credits. State-of-the-art information on the science and technology
of novel drug
delivery systems, controlled release formulations and pharmaceutical
proteins,
vaccines and anti-sense drugs. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F
PSCI 440 Fundamentals of Nanoscience 3 credits.
Introduction to the fundamental properties of nanomaterials. Emphasis
on the application of nanomaterials in biological systems and their
impact on society, and understanding nanomaterials for their future in
medicine. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F
PSCI g441 Diabetes for Health Sciences 2
credits. Discussion of diabetes: types, development, monitoring and
patient related issues. Topics include basic science and patient
applications. Discussions based on student interest and background.
PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S
PSCI 455 Medicinal Chemistry 3 credits.
A study of the general chemistry, chemical properties and
relationships between chemical structures and pharmacological
activities of organic and inorganic medicinal agents. PREREQ:
Permission of instructor. F
PSCI 457 Clinical Chemistry 2 credits. The
influence of disease states on the results of laboratory diagnostic
procedures; the effects of drug therapy on diagnostic tests. PREREQ:
Second year professional status in Pharm. D. program. F
PSCI 462 Neuropharmacology 3 credits.
The molecular basis of drug action in the central nervous system
including nerve excitation, molecular properties of ion channels,
neuropharmacological methods, pharmacology of ethanol and the
mechanisms in tolerance and physical dependence. PREREQ: PSCI 301. S
PSCI 480 Health Issues of Drug Abuse 2 credits.
In-depth discussion of pharmacological and societal aspects of drug
abuse, including the risk for harm from both legal and illegal
substances. Emphasis on treatment options. D.
PSCI 482 Special Topics in Pharmaceutical Sciences 1-3 credits. An examination of selected topics in the pharmaceutical sciences. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S
PSCI 529 Clinical Pharmacokinetics 3 credits.
The application of pharmacokinetic principles to the rational design of
individualized drug dosage regimens. PREREQ: PSCI 425. F
PSCI 537 Professional Student Seminar in
Pharmaceutical Sciences 1 credit. Review of current research and
literature in the
fields of pharmacy. Oral and written reports are required. May be
repeated.
PREREQ: Enrolled in PHARM.D. program. S
PSCI 538 Independent Problems in Pharmaceutical
Sciences 1-4 credits. Advanced students are assigned special
laboratory studies on the basis of interest and previous preparation.
May be repeated. PREREQ: Enrolled in PHARM.D. program. F, S
PSCI 569 Pathophysiology 3 credits. The
study of basic processes underlying diseases with an emphasis on gross
functional disturbances. Students may not receive credit for both PSCI
569 and BIOL g463. PREREQ: B.S. in Pharmacy. F, S
PSCI 592 Special Topics in Pharmaceutical
Sciences 1-4 credits. An examination of selected topics in
pharmaceutical sciences. PREREQ: Enrolled in PHARM.D. program. D
Pharmacy Practice and Administrative Sciences Courses
PPRA 335 Smoking
Cessation 1 credit. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide comprehensive
tobacco cessation counseling to patients who use tobacco. D
PPRA 341 Topics in Drug Utilization Review 1-2
credits. Provides additional clinical experience, knowledge and
skills necessary to provide population-based therapeutic monitoring and
appropriate drug use. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. F, S
PPRA 345 Pharmacy and Therapeutics Formulary 1 credit. Examination of selected
drug classes with the goal of choosing individual agents for mock formulary
inclusion. Emphasis on therapeutic variances, available dosage forms and
pharmacoeconomic considerations, among other parameters, will drive the
selection of individual agent(s) within the selected drug class. D
PPRA 425 Introduction to Traditional Chinese
Medicine 2 credits. A survey course covering the philosophical basis
of traditional Chinese medicine, diagnostic techniques and modalities
of treatment. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. S
PPRA 428 Diet
Alternatives and Nutrition 2 credits. Overview of macro-and micronutrients,
diet aids and supplements, and current dieting trends and their impact on the
body and medications. Emphasis on nutrition and exercise in the overall health
of a patient. Evidence-based evaluation of current diet trends. D
PPRA g440
Pharmacoeconomics 2 credits. Introduction to the principles and methods for the
economic evaluation of medicines such as cost-effectiveness and cost-utility
analysis as well as patient-centered assessments of health-related quality of
life and patient preferences or utilities. D
PPRA 459 Externship in Pharmacy Practice 1
credit. 200 hours of practical experience in a pharmacy practice
environment. Graded S/U. S
PPRA g491 Topical Seminar in Pharmacy Practice
1-4 credits. Examination of selected topics in Pharmacy Practice
and Pharmacy
Administration. May be repeated. PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D
PPRA 507 Complementary and Natural Medicine 2
credits. Introduction to safety and efficacy of methods and
products
used in treating patients outside of modern medicine. PREREQ: Enrolled
in
the PHARM.D. program. S
PPRA 513 Marketing Management of the Community
Pharmacy 2 credits. Principles of marketing management as applied
to community
pharmacy practice. S
PPRA 514 Institutional Pharmacy Practice 2 credits.
The practice of institutional pharmacy with special emphasis on the
practice of hospital pharmacy. PREREQ: PHAR 945 and PHAR 945L. S
PPRA 515 Financial Management of the Community
Pharmacy 2 credits. Principles of financial management as applied
to community
pharmacy practice. PREREQ: PHAR 945 and PHAR 945L. S
PPRA 518 Clinical Research Design and
Analysis 4 credits. The fundamentals of experimental design,
implementation and data analysis pertinent to pharmaceutical clinical
investigations.
F, S
PPRA 530 Geriatric Pharmacy I 3 credits. Principles
of effective pharmaceutical care of the elderly patient. PREREQ: Third
professional year. D
PPRA 531 Geriatric Pharmacy II 3 credits. This
course is a continuation of PPRA 530, and includes advanced study of
the principles of effective pharmaceutical care of the elderly patient.
PREREQ: Third professional year. S
PPRA 534 Pathophysiology and Therapeutics I
4 credits. This course
presents drug therapies by disease state with emphasis placed on
selection and monitoring of drug therapy, patient counseling and
application of knowledge to patient situations. F, S
PPRA 535 Pathophysiology and Therapeutics
II
4 credits. Provide knowledge
of
therapeutics and prepare for learning in a clinical setting. PREREQ:
PPRA
534. S
PPRA 538 Drug Information and Literature
Analysis 2 credits. Advanced course in retrieving, analyzing, and
evaluating medication-related information from the literature. PREREQ:
PPRA 518. F
PPRA 539 Quality Assurance and Cost
Containment Strategies 1 credit. A study of the drug use process
with special
emphasis on methods whereby pharmacists can enhance patient care and
reduce
costs of care. F, S
PPRA 550 Physical Assessment 1 credit. An
introduction to the practical applications of pharmacy including
performing a basic physical examination and taking a medical history.
F, S
PPRA 588 Independent Problems in Pharmacy
Practice 1-2 credits. Advanced students are assigned special
studies on the basis of interest and previous preparation. May be
repeated. PREREQ: Enrollment in PHARM.D. program. F, S
Professional Pharmacy Courses
PHAR 901 Early Practice Experience I 1
credit. A self-directed, competency-based 200 hours of experiential
training
in an approved pharmacy practice setting to be completed prior to the
start of the second professional year. Graded S/U. PREREQ: First
professional year. S
PHAR 902 Early Practice Experience II 1
credit. Forty hours of competency-based experiential training in an
approved
pharmacy practice setting or voluntary service activity to be completed
prior to the start of the third professional year. Graded S/U. PREREQ: PHAR 901. S
PHAR 903 Early Practice Experience III 1
credit. Forty hours of competency-based experiential training in
an approved pharmacy practice setting or voluntary service activity to
be completed prior to the start of the fourth professional year. Graded
S/U. PREREQ: PHAR 902. S
PHAR 905 Introduction to Clinical Problem
Solving 2 credits. An introduction to the deductive, problem-based
clinical reasoning process for identifying, preventing, and resolving
drug-related problems. PREREQ: First professional year. S
PHAR 906 Case Studies in Pharmacy I 2
credits. Application of principles in pharmaceutical sciences,
pathophysiology
and therapeutics to drug therapy issues. PREREQ: Second professional
year. F
PHAR 907 Case Studies in Pharmacy II 2
credits. Application of principles in pharmaceutical sciences,
pathophysiology
and therapeutics to drug therapy issues. PREREQ: PHAR 906. S
PHAR 908 Case Studies in Pharmacy III 2
credits. Application of principles in pharmaceutical sciences,
pathophysiology and therapeutics to drug therapy issues. PREREQ: PHAR 907. F
PHAR 910 First Year Recitation 0 credit. Scheduled time to
attend professional seminars, course reviews and exams. May be repeated. COREQ: First Professional Year. D
PHAR 911 Introductory
Practice Experiences 1 credit. Self paced didactic and competency-based
experiential training in an approved pharmacy practice setting to be initiated
during the summer prior to the fall of the first professional year. Graded S/U. Su
PHAR 912 Introductory
Practice Experience II 1 credit. A competency-based experiential training in an
approved community and institutional pharmacy practice setting to be completed
prior to the beginning of the second professional year. Graded S/U. PREREQ:
PHAR 911. COREQ First Professional Year. S
PHAR 913 Introductory
Practice Experience III 1 credit. Forty hours of competency-based experiential
training in an approved pharmacy practice setting or voluntary service activity
to be completed prior to the start of the third professional year. Graded S/U.
PREREQ: PHAR 912. S
PHAR 914 Introductory
Practice Experience IV 1 credit. Forty hours of competency-based experiential
training in an approved pharmacy practice setting or voluntary service activity
to be completed prior to the start of the fourth professional year. Graded S/U. PREREQ: PHAR 913. S
PHAR 920 Second Year
Recitation 0 credit. Scheduled time to attend professional seminars, course
reviews and exams. May be repeated. COREQ: Second Professional Year. D
PHAR 921 Biological Basis of Drug Actions I
3 credits. Basic concepts in pharmacology. PREREQ:
First professional year. F
PHAR 921R Biological Basis of Drug Actions
I Recitation 0 credits. Recitation for PHAR 921. F
PHAR 922 Biological Basis of Drug Actions
II
4 credits. Basic concepts in Pharmacology. PREREQ: First
professional
year. S
PHAR 922R Biological Basis of Drug Actions
II Recitation 0 credits. Recitation for PHAR 922. S
PHAR 924 Physiochemical Basis of Drug
Action
3 credits. Concepts of physical and chemical properties of drugs
and
how these properties affect absorption, distribution, metabolism,
excretion,
and pharmacological actions. PREREQ: First professional year. COREQ:
BIOL g432, BIOL g449, and PHAR 924R. F
PHAR 924R Physicochemical Basis of Drug
Action Recitation 0 credits. Recitation for PHAR 924. F
PHAR 926 Basic Pharmaceutics and
Calculations 3 credits. Fundamentals of physical pharmacy,
mathematics associated with drug dispensing and pharmacokinetic
principles applicable to the
design of rational dosage regimens. PREREQ: PHAR 924. S
PHAR 927 Dosage Form Design and Compounding
with Lab 4 credits. Principles, processes and techniques applied to
design of therapeutic systems, including preparation, use and
assessment of pharmaceutical dosage forms. Includes three hours of
laboratory each week. PREREQ: PHAR 926. COREQ: PHAR 927L. F
PHAR 927L Dosage Form Design and
Compounding Lab 0 credits. Principles, processes and techniques
applied to design of therapeutic systems, including preparation, use
and assessment of
pharmaceutical dosage forms. COREQ: PHAR 927. S
PHAR 930 Third Year
Recitation 0 credit. Scheduled time to attend professional seminars, course
reviews and exams. May be repeated.
COREQ: Third Professional Year. D
PHAR 941 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
and Literature I with Lab 4 credits. Introduction and socialization
to the pharmacy profession. A general overview of the health care
system, the
role of pharmacy in health care, pharmacy law, experimental design,
analysis, and career pathways within the profession. PREREQ: First
professional year. COREQ: PHAR 941L. F
PHAR 941L Pharmacy Practice and Literature
I Lab 0 credits. Experiences in the retrieval, interpretation and
analysis of literature and other sources of medical information. Design
and development of research projects suitable for publication. COREQ: PHAR 941. F
PHAR 942 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
and Literature II 3 credits. Introduction and socialization to the
profession of pharmacy. A general overview of the health care system,
the role of pharmacy in health care, pharmacy law, experimental design,
analysis and career pathways within the profession. PREREQ: PHAR 941. S
PHAR 944 Social and Behavioral Medicine and
Pharmaceutical Care with Lab 4 credits. Emphasizes cultural
sensitivity, empathy, communication skills; and the social, behavioral
and ethical influences on pharmacotherapy. PREREQ: Second professional
year. COREQ: PHAR 944L. D
PHAR 944L Social and Behavioral Medicine
and Pharmaceutical Care Lab 0 credits. Emphasizes cultural
sensitivity, empathy, communication skills; and the social, behavioral
and ethical influences on pharmacotherapy. COREQ: PHAR 944. D
PHAR 945 Pharmacy Practice Management with
Lab 4 credits. Principles of financial and human resource
management as applied to pharmacy practice. PREREQ: ECON 201 or ECON
202, and third professional year. COREQ: PHAR 945L. F
PHAR 945L Pharmacy Practice Management Lab
0 credits. Application and experiences in financial and human
resource management as applied to pharmacy practice. COREQ: PHAR 945. F
PHAR 948 Pharmacy Law 2 credits. The
study of federal and state statutes, regulations and court decisions
which
control the practice of pharmacy and drug distribution; and an
introduction
to civil liability in pharmacy practice. PREREQ: Third professional
year.
S
PHAR 949 Human Physiology I 4 credits.
First of a two semester sequence. Physiology of the nervous, muscular,
and circulatory systems. Cross-listed as BIOL g449. PREREQ: BIOL
101, CHEM 111, CHEM 111L, CHEM 112, and CHEM 112L. F
PHAR 951 Pharmacotherapy Lab I 1
credit.
Integration of skills and knowledge necessary for providing
pharmaceutical
care. Emphasizes patient assessment and therapeutic monitoring and
management.
PREREQ: Second professional year. Graded S/U. D
PHAR 952 Pharmacotherapy Lab IV 1 credit.
Integration of skills and knowledge necessary for providing
pharmaceutical care. Emphasizes patient assessment and therapeutic
monitoring and management. PREREQ: THIRD PROFESSIONAL YEAR. Graded S/U.
D
PHAR 956 Human Physiology II 4 credits.
Physiology of the respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine
systems. Includes studies of acid-base balance.
Cross-listed as BIOL g456. PREREQ: BIOL g449 or equivalent. S
PHAR 961 Pharmacotherapy I 4 credits. An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states
with an emphasis on the appropriate selection/monitoring of drug
therapy
and patient counseling. PREREQ: Second professional year. D
PHAR 962 Pharmacotherapy II 3 credits. An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states with an emphasis on appropriate drug selection, therapeutic drug
monitoring, and patient counseling. PREREQ: Second professional year. D
PHAR 963 Pharmacotherapy III 3
credits. An organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of
selected disease states with an emphasis on appropriate drug selection,
therapeutic drug monitoring, and patient counseling. PREREQ: Second
professional year. D
PHAR 964 Pharmacotherapy IV 3 credits. An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states with an emphasis on appropriate drug selection, therapeutic drug
monitoring, and patient counseling. PREREQ: Second professional year. D
PHAR 965 Pharmacotherapy V 3 credits. An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states with an emphasis on appropriate drug selection, therapeutic drug
monitoring and patient counseling. PREREQ: Second professional
year. D
PHAR 966 Pharmacotherapy VI 3 credits. An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states with an emphasis on appropriate drug selection, therapeutic drug
monitoring, and patient counseling. PREREQ: Third professional year. D
PHAR 967 Pharmacotherapy VII 3 credits. An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states with an emphasis on appropriate drug selection, therapeutic drug
monitoring, and patient counseling. PREREQ: Third professional year. D
PHAR 968 Pharmacotherapy VIII 4 credits. An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states with an emphasis on appropriate drug selection, therapeutic drug
monitoring, and patient counseling. PREREQ: Third professional year. D
PHAR 969 Pharmacotherapy IX 5 credits. An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states with an emphasis on appropriate drug selection, therapeutic drug
monitoring, and patient counseling. PREREQ: Third professional year. D
PHAR 970 Pharmacotherapy X 4 credits. An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states
with an emphasis on appropriate drug selection, therapeutic drug
monitoring
and patient counseling. PREREQ: Third professional year. D
PHAR 971 Capstone Pharmacotherapeutics 3
credits.
Emphasis on the important therapeutic issues surrounding common
disease
states including small group discussions, journal clubs, reviews of
practice
guidelines and interactive teaching methods. PREREQ: Third professional
year. D
PHAR 971R Capstone Recitation 0 credit. Recitation for PHAR 971 Capstone
Pharmacotherapeutics. D
PHAR 980 Case Studies in Pharmacy Practice
1 credit.
This series of one credit courses will require students to present
selected
cases for discussion to the preceptor or other students. May be
repeated
up to 7 times. Graded S/U. PREREQ: Fourth professional year status. F,
S, Su
PHAR 981 Advanced Pharmacy Practice
Experience 4-6 credits. Students are assigned to pharmacy practice
sites including community, hospital, and clinical settings for
experimental training. May be repeated up to 7 times. PREREQ: Fourth
professional year status. F, S, Su
PHAR 982 Professional Student Seminar 1
credit. Development of a relevant therapeutic topic including the
review, analysis, and oral presentation of all appropriate medical and
scientific literature. Graded S/U. PREREQ: Fourth professional year
status. F, S, Su
Nontraditional Doctor of Pharmacy
Courses
PDNT 905 Introduction to Clinical Problem
Solving 1 Credit. An integrated case study format emphasizing the
development of quality assurance concepts, physical assessment skills,
and clinical problem-solving abilities related to the diagnosis,
resolution and prevention of drug-related problems. PREREQ:
Enrollment in the Nontraditional Pharm.D. program. F, S, Su
PDNT 918 Drug Literature Evaluation and
Statistics 2 credits. The fundamentals of experimental design,
implementation and data analysis pertinent to pharmaceutical clinical
investigations. PREREQ: Enrollment in the Nontraditional
Pharm.D. program. F, S, Su
PDNT 938 Drug and Medical Informatics 1
credits. Advanced course in retrieving, analyzing, and evaluating
medication-related information from the literature. PREREQ: Enrollment
in the Nontraditional Pharm.D. program and PPRA 518. F, S, Su
PDNT 961 Pharmacotherapy I 3 credits.
An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states
with an emphasis on the appropriate selection/monitoring of drug
therapy
and patient counseling. PREREQ: Enrollment in the Nontraditional
Pharm.D.
program. F, S, Su
PDNT 962 Pharmacotherapy II 3 credits.
An organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected
disease states with an emphasis on the appropriate selection/monitoring
of drug therapy and patient counseling. PREREQ: Enrollment in the
Nontraditional Pharm.D. program. F, S, Su
PDNT 963 Pharmacotherapy III 2 credits.
An organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected
disease states with an emphasis on the appropriate selection/monitoring
of drug therapy and patient counseling. PREREQ: Enrollment in the
Nontraditional Pharm.D. program. F, S, Su
PDNT 964 Pharmacotherapy IV 3 credits.
An organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected
disease states with an emphasis on the appropriate selection/monitoring
of drug therapy and patient counseling. PREREQ: Enrollment in the
Nontraditional Pharm.D. program. F, S, Su
PDNT 965 Pharmacotherapy V 4 credits.
An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states
with an emphasis on the appropriate selection/monitoring of drug
therapy
and patient counseling. PREREQ: Enrollment in the Nontraditional
Pharm.D.
program. F, S, Su
PDNT 966 Pharmacotherapy VI 3 credits.
An organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected
disease states with an emphasis on the appropriate selection/monitoring
of drug therapy and patient counseling. PREREQ: Enrollment in the
Nontraditional Pharm.D. program. F, S, Su
PDNT 967 Pharmacotherapy VII 2 credits.
An organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected
disease states with an emphasis on the appropriate selection/monitoring
of drug therapy and patient counseling. PREREQ: Enrollment in the
Nontraditional Pharm.D. program. F, S, Su
PDNT 968 Pharmacotherapy VIII 3 credits.
An organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected
disease
states with an emphasis on the appropriate selection/monitoring of drug
therapy and patient counseling. PREREQ: Enrollment in the
Nontraditional Pharm.D. program. F, S, Su
PDNT 969 Pharmacotherapy IX 4 credits.
An organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected
disease states with an emphasis on the appropriate selection/monitoring
of drug therapy and patient counseling. PREREQ: Enrollment in the
Nontraditional Pharm.D. program. F, S, Su
PDNT 970 Pharmacotherapy X 4 credits.
An
organ-system approach to the therapeutic management of selected disease
states
with an emphasis on the appropriate selection/monitoring of drug
therapy
and patient counseling. PREREQ: Enrollment in the Nontraditional
Pharm.D.
program. F, S, Su
PDNT 971 Pharmacotherapy XI (Capstone with
recitation) 2 credits. An organ-system approach to the therapeutic
management of selected disease states with an emphasis on the
appropriate selection/monitoring of drug therapy and patient
counseling. PREREQ: Enrollment in the Nontraditional Pharm.D.
program. F, S, Su
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