Description

This course aims at enabling learners to study the theoretical considerations of reaction kinetics in terms of reaction orders, influence of temperature, catalysis and others in order to estimate drug product shelf life and determine its storage conditions. In addition, it aims to define preformulation and the main parameters as polymorphism, crystal size, shape and habit which will affect drug physical and chemical stability.

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. 1.5 Retrieve information from fundamental sciences to solve therapeutic problems. 1.6 Utilize scientific literature and collect and interpret information to enhance professional decision. 1.7 Identify and critically analyze newly emerging issues influencing pharmaceutical industry and patient health care. Domain (2): Professional and Ethical Practice At the end of the course the student should be able to: 2.1 Isolate, design, identify, synthesize, synthetic/natural pharmaceutical materials. purify, analyze, and standardize 2.2 Apply the basic requirements of quality management system in developing, manufacturing, analyzing, storing, and distributing pharmaceutical materials/products considering various incompatibilities. 2.3 Recognize the principles of various tools and instruments and select the proper techniques for synthesis and analysis of different materials and production of pharmaceuticals. 2.4. Adopt the principles of pharmaceutical calculations, biostatistical analysis, bioinformatics, pharmacokinetics, and bio-pharmaceutics and their applications in new drug delivery systems, dose modification, bioequivalence studies, and pharmacy practice. Domain (3): Pharmaceutical Care At the end of the course the student should be able to: 3.1 Apply the principles of body function and basis of genomics in health and disease states to manage different diseases. 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.