470 PHCL

Pharmaceutical Care II

Course description :The aim of this course is to build students confidence in applying the concepts and processes of pharmaceutical care, promote professionalism; link the didactic courses with practice, and prepare the students for the advanced pharmacy practice experiences.  Student will revisit at an advanced level the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to practice pharmaceutical Care in different pharmacy settings

 Course Goals:

To prepare students for the provision of patient centered care through activities in the areas of patient interaction, drug information, therapeutic drug monitoring and communication skills, and patient assessment.

 Educational Objectives

 At the completion of this course, students will be able to:

1.     Explain pharmaceutical care as a concept of practice

2.     Apply critical thinking and problem solving skills

3.    Integrate pre-learned knowledge in therapeutics, pharmacokinetics and clinical assessment when designing a care plan for a patient

4.     Identify, prevent and resolve actual and potential drug related problems

5.     Recognize the importance of systematic approach in practicing pharmaceutical care

6.     Demonstrate the appropriate attitude and values of a pharmaceutical care practitioner