Course Description
Development of pharmacy practice skills in a health system setting, focusing on exposure to health system medication use processes and pharmacy patient care services.
Athena Title
Health System IPPE
Non-Traditional Format
The course will meet for forty hours a week for three weeks (total of 120 contact hours).
Prerequisite
PHRM 3520 and PHRM 4040
Semester Course Offered
Offered summer semester every year.
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
1) Demonstrate understanding of the medication use system in an institutional setting 2) Participate in medication dispensing and distribution activities 3) Describe health system pharmacy patient care services 4) Participate in delivery of patient care as part of the healthcare team 5) Demonstrate the ability to properly fill a medication order through selection of proper product, quantity, packaging, and labeling 6) Demonstrate understanding of proper aseptic technique for preparation of parenteral products 7) Demonstrate understanding of USP 797 and USP 800 compliance 8) Select appropriate sources and provide drug information services in a timely manner to the health care team 9) Display knowledge of licensing, regulatory, and accreditation procedures necessary for the operation of a health system pharmacy 10) Develop communication skills used with patients, pharmacy staff, and other healthcare professionals 11) Demonstrate professionalism and ethical behavior
Topical Outline
1) Prescription order interpretation and assessment for safety and efficacy 2) Medication dispensing and distribution system 3) Preparation of parenteral and nonparenteral medications 4) Clinical pharmacy services and direct patient care activities 5) Hospital committees, administration, and accrediting standards 6) Informatics
Syllabus