Description

This is a course to acquaint the beginning pharmacy student with the multiple aspects of the profession of pharmacy including the mission of pharmacy, role of pharmacist in society and pharmacy careers, different basic scientific disciplines involved in the study of pharmacy, classification of medications, interpretation of medication errors and standard drug information resources. In addition to providing the students with a broad knowledge on different pharmaceutical dosage forms, pharmaceutical packaging technology (metals, glass, plastic) and various routes of drug administration. In addition to the history of pharmacy practice in various civilizations

Program

PharmD

Objectives

• Domain (1): Fundamental knowledge By the end of the course the student should be able to: 1.1 Demonstrate understanding of knowledge of pharmaceutical, biomedical, social, behavioral, administrative, and clinical sciences. 1.2 Utilize the proper pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols in pharmacy practice. 1.3 Integrate knowledge from fundamental sciences to handle, identify, extract, design, prepare, analyze, and assure quality of synthetic/natural pharmaceutical materials/products. 1.4 Articulate knowledge evaluate their appropriateness, effectiveness, and safety in individuals and populations. Domain (2): Professional and Ethical Practice At the end of the course the student should be able to: 2.1 Perform responsibilities and authorities in compliance with the legal and professional structure and role of all members of the health care professional team. 2.2 Adopt ethics of health care and pharmacy profession respecting patients’ rights and valuing people divertsity 2.3 Recognize own personal and professional limitations and accept the conditions of referral to or guidance from other members of the health care team. Domain (3): Pharmaceutical Care At the end of the course the student should be able to: 3.1 Integrate the pharmacological properties of drugs including mechanisms of action, therapeutic uses, dosage, contra-indications, adverse drug reactions and drug interactions. 3.2. Educate and counsel patients, other health care professionals, and communities about safe and proper use of medicines including OTC preparations and medical devices. 3.3 Maintain public awareness on social health hazards of drug misuse and abuse. 3.4 Respect the rights of consumers to participate in decision-making, control their personal information and make choices about their health care. 3.5 Discuss how the different values, beliefs and cultural backgrounds of consumers may influence the way in which professional services are provided. Domain (4): Personal Practice At the end of the course the student should be able to: 4.1 Demonstrate responsibility for team performance and peer evaluation of other team members, and express time management skills. 4.2 Retrieve and critically analyze information, identify and solve problems, and work autonomously and effectively in a team. 4.3. Use contemporary technologies and media to demonstrate effective presentation skills. 4.4. Perform self-assessment to enhance professional and personal competencies. 4.5. Practice independent learning needed for continuous professional development.