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PHARMACYPharmacyThe School of Pharmacy offers a program of professionalstudy leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree.The purpose of the program is to prepare graduates forsuccessful pharmacy practice in the health care environmentof the twenty-first century. The U.S. health care systemhas been undergoing rapid, even dramatic, change. Thistransformation is expected by most observers to continue forsome time. Those individuals and organizations responsiblefor the delivery of pharmaceutical care have not been andwill not be sheltered from the forces of change. It becomesnecessary, therefore, to provide new practitioners withthe necessary knowledge base and skills required in atransformed health care system.

With the rapid transformation of health care delivery, astrong foundation in the basic sciences (e.g., pharmaceutics,pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, anatomy and physiology)remains essential while clinical knowledge (e.g., therapeutics,pharmacokinetics, and pathophysiology) and skills (e.g.physical assessment, patient counseling, clinical decision-making) become even more important. Successful practicewill demand an improved understanding of the socialsciences (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics, healthpolicy, management). Most importantly, the future pharmacypractitioner must have outstanding interpersonal skills. Amongthese are the abilities to communicate effectively and tofunction in a team environment.

Our vision is to develop meaningful interprofessionaleducation (IPE) activities where all students participate inboth experiential and didactic settings. Through IPE, studentsunderstand the roles and responsibilities of health careprofessionals that are essential to patient care, gain first-handexperience in interdisciplinary collaboration, and developtheir own individual professional identity as part of a largerteam. These competencies are designed so that graduatingstudents are trained to work as a team in optimizing patienthealth and outcomes. The goal of the IPE curriculum is toprovide students with a set of skills and attitudes necessary topractice in an interprofessional environment.

While knowledge and skills are essential, we also ensurethat our students develop as responsible citizens with highlyprofessional demeanors who advocate, serve, care, and lead.

Our MissionOur mission is to develop pharmacists who will provide highquality health care and to make meaningful contributions tothe science and practice of pharmacy.

Our VisionWe will be recognized as an exceptional pharmacy programthrough innovative education, contemporary practice, andvaluable scientific contributions.

Our ValuesTeamwork. Professionalism. Lifelong Learning. CulturalCompetency. Personalized Attention. CommunityEngagement.

AccreditationWilkes University's Doctor of Pharmacy program is accreditedby the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education, 190South LaSalle Street, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60603-3410,(312) 664-3575, FAX (866) 228-2631, web site: www.acpe-accredit.org.

The Doctor of Pharmacy ProgramThe six-year Pharmacy Program at Wilkes University consistsof two components. The first is the two-year Pre-PharmacyProgram, and the second is the Professional Program.

Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed SeatProgramAdmission to the Pre-pharmacy Guaranteed Seat Program(PPGS Enrollment Limit: up to 80). Students typically enterthe Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat Program as freshmenfrom high school. . Non-PPGS Wilkes students interestedin transferring into PPGS during the freshman year shouldconsult the Office of Admissions transfer coordinator forassistance. It is the policy of the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy(NSoP) to set admission standards, to evaluate the academicrecords, to interview if appropriate, and to reject/admitstudents into the PPGS program.

Minimum criteria for consideration for admission are listedbelow.

A student is not required to be in the Pre-PharmacyGuaranteed Seat Program to be eligible to apply to the Schoolof Pharmacy. Students may apply directly to the professionalprogram during, or after, their sophomore year.

Applicants for the PPGS Program must complete the onlineWilkes University Application or the Common Application.If a student indicates pharmacy, additional instructions tocomplete the pharmacy application requirements will becomeavailable to the applicant. Minimum requirements to apply aredescribed below. The School of Pharmacy will review theseapplications, and top applicants will be invited for a personalinterview. Final admission into the program will be basedon a thorough evaluation of students based on high schoolperformance ( e.g. class rank, GPA, or class percentile), theLetter of Intent essay, and the results of the personal interview.Interviewed applicants not selected for immediate admissionwill be placed on a wait list. Qualified wait-listed studentswill be offered seats in the Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed SeatProgram as seats become available. In some instances,students may not be notified of an available seat in the Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat Program until the summer.School of Pharmacy applications for the Pre-PharmacyGuaranteed Seat Program are suggested to be completedby February 1. As applicants are admitted on a rolling basis,all seats may be awarded before the suggested deadline.Applicants are encouraged to complete the applicationprocess as early as possible.

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Applicants should review the Technical Standards set forth bythe School of Pharmacy.

These Technical Standards describe non-academic abilitiesthat are required for admission to, continuation in, andgraduation from the School of Pharmacy to obtain a Pharm.D.degree.

Minimally, each applicant to the Pre-Pharmacy GuaranteedSeat program must:

• be a graduate of, or near graduation from, an accreditedhigh school or academy;

• rank in the upper half of his or her class or overall GPA of3.0 or higher OR an overall grade percentile 80%;

• complete the School of Pharmacy supplementalapplication materials, including the Letter of Intent;

• submit three recommendation letters from teachers,employers, pharmacists, or other individuals who canprovide an objective appraisal of the student's ability;

• be prepared to discuss their knowledge of the pharmacyprofession through individual research, optionalshadowing experiences, or discussions with pharmacists;and

• successfully complete an interview with the School ofPharmacy.

• The SAT requirement is waived for pre-pharm applicationcycle in the 21-22 academic year in accordance withthe Wilkes University freshman admission policy due tocontinued limited testing availability.

PLEASE NOTE: Attaining minimum academic requirementsdoes not infer or promise either an interview or admission intothe Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat Program!

Pre-Pharmacy Program - RequiredCourses and Recommended CourseSequence**First Semester Credits

*[[BIO-121]] – Principles ofModern Biology I

4

*[[CHM-113]] – Elements &Compounds Lab

1

*[[CHM-115]] – Elements &Compounds

3

[[ENG-101]] – Compositionor

*[[MTH-111]] – Calculus I 4[[FYF-101]] – First-YearFoundations

3

Total Credits 15

Second Semester

*[[BIO-122]] – Principles ofModern Biology II

4

*[[CHM-114]] – The ChemicalReaction Lab

1

*[[CHM-116]] – The ChemicalReaction

3

Distribution Requirements 6[[ENG-101]] – Compositionor

*[[MTH-111]] – Calculus I 4Total Credits 18

Third Semester Credits

*[[CHM-231]] – OrganicChemistry I*** and[[CHM-233]] OrganicChemistry I lab***

4

*[[COM-101]] –Fundamentals of PublicSpeaking

3

Distribution Requirements 6*[[EC-102]] – Principles ofEconomics II

3

Total Credits 16

Fourth Semester

*[[CHM-365]] MedicalBiochemistry or *[[CHM-232]]Organic Chemistry II and[[CHM-234]] OrganicChemistry II Lab ***

4

Distribution Requirements 6*[[MTH-150]] – ElementaryStatistics

3

*[[PHY-174]] – Appls. ofClassical & Modern Physics

4

Total Credits 17

*Denotes prerequisite course.**Some requirements may be fulfilled via satisfactoryachievement on advanced placement tests or Wilkes'challenge examinations.***Four credits of *[[CHM-235]]: Essentials of OrganicChemistry and Essentials of Organic Chemistry lab*[[CHM-237]] may be substituted for 8 credits of Organic I/II lecture and Organic I/II labs [[CHM-231]] / [[CHM-233]] /[[CHM-232]] / [[CHM-234]] .

Pharmacy Professional ProgramThe Professional Program is four years and leads to theDoctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Graduates of theprogram are eligible for state examination to become licensedpharmacists after completing appropriate internship hours.The four years of education consist of three years of in-class (i.e., lecture, laboratory, discussion group) introductorypharmacy experiences and one final year of advancedexperiential education.

Admission to the Professional Program(Enrollment limit: 62)To be admitted into the Professional Program of the Schoolof Pharmacy, a student must have either enrolled in andsuccessfully completed the Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat


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Program at Wilkes University as outlined above or havesubmitted a successful application to the School of Pharmacy.

I. Admission through the Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed SeatProgram

Students enrolled in the Wilkes University Pre-PharmacyGuaranteed Seat Program who meet all of the followingconditions are directly admitted to the Professional Program.

• You must complete four semesters as a full-time pre-pharmacy student and complete all prerequisite courseswithin 2 years. All prerequisites must be completed by theend of the spring semester prior to admission.

• A maximum of 8 credits for prerequisite courses maybe transferred to Wilkes University while enrolled inthe Pre-Pharmacy Program. The Registrar Office willdetermine course equivalency for transferred courses. The remaining prerequisite courses must be completedat Wilkes University. Prerequisite courses taken mustinclude 8 credits of general chemistry, 8 credits of organicchemistry OR 4 credits of Essentials of Organic Chemistryat Wilkes University, 4 credits of general physics, 8 creditsof general biology, 4 credits of calculus, 3 credits ofelementary statistics, 3 credits of microeconomics and 3credits of oral communications. High school advancedplacement test scores or dual enrollment courses maybe accepted in fulfillment of some of these requirements. These courses will not be counted in the 8 credit transfermaximum for prerequisite courses. The AdmissionsOffice can provide the list of eligibility requirements for APcredit.

• You must achieve a prerequisite cumulative GPA of 3.0or better in the prerequisite courses listed above by theend of spring in your fourth semester (sophomore year). Grades for the prerequisite courses transferred to WilkesUniversity will be included in the School of Pharmacyprerequisite cumulative GPA but only course credit willappear on the Wilkes transcript.

• Failure to achieve your prerequisite cumulative GPA of3.0 or better in the prerequisite courses listed above bythe end the spring in your fourth semester (sophomoreyear) will result in forfeiting your guaranteed seat.

• You must earn grades of 2.0 or greater in all prerequisitecourses. One prerequisite course grade of less than2.0 may be repeated. If the course is repeated at Wilkesthe new grade will be used to calculate your overall andprerequisite GPA. If the course is repeated at anotherapproved institution the new grade will only be usedin your prerequisite GPA calculation by the School ofPharmacy, but only credits will appear on your officialUniversity transcript. Your original grade will remain onyour transcript for University purposes including overallGPA calculation. Prerequisite courses must be recordedwith a grade of 2.0 or greater by the end of the springsemester prior to admission. Earning a grade of lessthan 2.0 in a prerequisite course that cannot be repeatedby the end of the spring semester prior to admission willresult in forfeiture of the guaranteed seat.

Earning two or more prerequisite course grades less than2.0, even if one is successfully repeated, will result inforfeiting your guaranteed seat.

• You must maintain a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 orbetter in all courses taken. Although non-prerequisitecourse credit hours may be transferred to Wilkes fromother colleges, you should be aware that grades donot transfer for these courses. Grades for the GeneralEducation courses transferred to Wilkes University will notbe included in the School of Pharmacy overall cumulativeGPA and only course credit will appear on the Wilkestranscript.

• Failure to achieve a cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 orbetter in all courses taken through the spring of yourfourth semester (sophomore year) will result in forfeitingyour guaranteed seat.

• If you feel you can complete ALL prerequisite courses andall except two General Education courses by the end ofyour spring freshman semester, or you have extenuating,non-academic, circumstances that will prevent you fromcompleting the program within two years, you shouldcontact your advisor and the Assistant Dean of StudentAffairs to discuss the appeal process and possibly obtaina modified Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat contractdetailing the conditions for admission.

• You must maintain the highest levels of academic andpersonal honesty and be free from criminal or drug/alcohol related offenses throughout the pre-pharmacy andpharmacy program.

Students caught in the act of cheating, collusion,plagiarism or other and all acts in violation of the WilkesUniversity policy on Intellectual Responsibility andPlagiarism or the Student Code of Conduct may besubject to dismissal from the Pre-pharmacy GuaranteedSeat Program.

• You must receive a favorable recommendation fromyour pre-pharmacy advisor at the end of your Springsophomore semester.

Failure to receive a favorable recommendation fromyour pre-pharmacy advisor will result in forfeiting yourguaranteed seat.

• You must meet all the criteria set forth in the TechnicalStandards Document.

Failure to meet the criteria set forth in the TechnicalStandards Document may delay or prevent graduationfrom the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy.

A maximum of two uncompleted General EducationCurriculum requirements will be considered for admissioninto the Professional Program in Pharmacy. Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat students with more than twouncompleted General Education courses may appeal tothe Student Affairs Committee of the School of Pharmacyfor consideration. There is no room in the PharmacyCurriculum to complete General Education requirements.General Education Curriculum requirements may becompleted at other accredited colleges or universities andtransferred into Wilkes University with proper approval.

Students in the Wilkes University Pre-PharmacyGuaranteed Seat Program who do not meet theseconditions must compete for available seats in theProfessional Program through the application process.

II. Admission through the Application Process

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Faculty reserve the right to select from among the applicantswho will have the best opportunity to complete the curriculumwithin four years and have productive professional lives.Admission is based upon the student’s academic ability asreflected in pre-requisite and overall GPA, grades from Pre-Pharmacy courses, number of courses repeated, typicalcourse loads, total academic career, references and resultsfrom the interview. If applicable, the committee will alsoconsider the most recent academic performance for thosenon-traditional students returning to college life after ahiatus. Each spring, a select group of applicants is invitedfor an interview based upon a complete evaluation of allsubmitted application materials. Any missing documentationwill compromise the application.

The number of seats in the professional program availablethrough the application process is dependent on the numberof Pre-Pharmacy Guaranteed Seat students able to claima seat. A portion of remaining seats is available on anacademically competitive basis to Wilkes Students withoverall and prerequisite GPAs above a 2.5, and a portion ofseats is available to direct professional applicants that arenon-Wilkes transfer students with overall and prerequisiteGPAs above a 2.5 on a competitive basis. To be classifiedas a Wilkes student, the student 1) must complete and beenrolled at Wilkes University for two full-time consecutivesemesters before enrollment in the Professional ProgramAND 2) must complete 18 credits of prerequisite coursesat Wilkes University by the end of the spring semester priorto enrollment in the Professional Program. Failure to meetboth of these criteria will result in classification as a "transferstudent."

Applicant should review the Technical Standards set forth bythe School of Pharmacy, which are available here.

These Technical Standards describe non-academic abilitiesthat are required for admission to, continuation in, andgraduation from the School of Pharmacy to obtain a Pharm.Ddegree.

Pharmacy Professional Program – MinimumAdmission RequirementsTo be considered for admission to the Professional Program ofthe School of Pharmacy, the applicant

• should complete the Wilkes University General Educationcourse requirements or have completed a baccalaureatedegree. A maximum of two deficient General Educationcourses will be considered for admission into thepharmacy program. Students with more than twodeficient General Education courses may appeal to theStudent Affairs Committee of the School of Pharmacy forconsideration.

• By the end of the spring semester prior to admission,Professional Program applicants must earn:

• a grade of C (2.0) or better in each of the PharmacyPrerequisite Courses listed below. Prerequisite

grades of less than 2.0 may be repeated and thehigher grade will factor into the GPA.

• cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better for PharmacyPrerequisite Courses listed below

• an overall GPA of 2.5 or better for all courses(Pharmacy Prerequisite, General Education, etc.)

• preferential consideration will be given to non-Wilkes professional applicant students with GPAsof 3.0 or higher;

• We will evaluate the grades of higher-levelcourses to include in the GPA calculations.

• Applications will be placed at a lower priority ifgrades less than 2.0 in prerequisite courses areremediated and recorded.

• Students repeating fewer than 4 or more prerequisitecourses will be given preference during the applicationprocess.

• Repeating courses in which a grade above a 2.0 wasearned will not factor into the GPA.

• However, exceptions to the above rules will be consideredon an individual basis and only if students can providewritten explanation of extenuating circumstances;

• must maintain the highest levels of academic andpersonal honesty and be free from criminal/drug-related offenses throughout the pharmacy program.

• Students caught in the act of cheating, collusion,plagiarism, or other and all acts in violation of theWilkes University policy on Intellectual Responsibilityand Plagiarism or the Student Code of Conduct maybe subject to dismissal from the Pharmacy program;

• Students will be required to submit, and clear per siterequirements, various types of criminal backgroundchecks annually as specified by external practicesites. Violations may result in prevention or delays ingraduation;

• must meet all the criteria set forth in the TechnicalStandards Document. Failure to meet the criteria setforth in the Technical Standards Document may delay orprevent graduation from the Nesbitt School of Pharmacy;

• must provide three completed recommendation forms;• must successfully complete the interview process;• must demonstrate acceptable written communication skills

NOTE: Admission into the Professional Program inPharmacy is extremely competitive. Earning the minimumacademic criteria necessary to submit an application doesnot in any way infer or promise an interview or admissioninto the program.

Pharmacy Professional Program – Prerequisite Courses

• Two semesters (8 credits) of General Chemistry with labs• 4 credits of [[CHM-235]] Essentials of Organic Chemistry,

and [[CHM-237]] Essentials of Organic Chemistry lab,at Wilkes University OR Two semesters (8 credits) ofOrganic Chemistry I/II with Organic Chemistry I/II labs

• Two semesters (8 credits) of General Biology with labs• One semester (3-4 credits) of General Physics with lab• One semester (4 credits) of Calculus• One semester (3 credits) of Statistics• One semester (3 credits) of Microeconomics• One semester (3 credits) of Oral Communications

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Professional StandardsStudents enrolled in the program of the School of Pharmacyare expected to endorse professional standards bysubscribing to the Oath of the Pharmacist. Students are alsoexpected to abide by the American Pharmacists Association’sCode of Ethics of the Profession.

Technical StandardsStudents applying to and enrolling in the School of Pharmacyare expected to read, acknowledge, and understand theTechnical Standards. These Technical Standards describenon-academic abilities that are required for admission to,continuation in, and graduation from the School of Pharmacyto obtain a Pharm.D. degree.

A candidate must have abilities and skills in the followingfive areas: 1) observational skills; 2) communication skills;3) motor skills; 4) intellectual, conceptual, integrative, andquantitative skills; and 5) behavioral and social skills. Detaileddescriptions of the Technical Standards are provided in theSchool of Pharmacy Application or by contacting the School ofPharmacy Dean's office.

Progression RequirementsAll students in the Professional Program of the School ofPharmacy are required to meet minimum standards forprogression. Academic progression requirements include aminimum semester and cumulative pharmacy GPA of 2.0.In addition, no student shall be allowed more than threecourses with less than 2.0 grades in required professionalcourses both inside and outside of the school. Any coursewith a grade of 0.0 must be repeated. At the end of eachsemester the progress of each student in the ProfessionalProgram will be reviewed. Students failing to meet minimalacademic standards at the end of any semester mustpetition the Student Review Subcommittee through theAssistant Dean of Student Affairs to progress further inthe School. More inclusive policies, including, but notlimited to, Technical Standards, acceptable classroom andexperiential site behavior, alcohol and substance abuse,and other issues impacting the image of the professionalprogram and the student, adopted within these guidelines aredistributed annually to all students in the Nesbitt School ofPharmacy Student Handbook. Advanced Pharmacy PracticeExperiences (APPE) progression is described in the APPECourse Manual.

The Nesbitt School of Pharmacy (NSoP) does not replacegrades for courses in which a 2.0 or higher passing gradehas been earned. If the first time taking a course results ina passing grade of 2.0 or higher, this grade will be used tocalculate prerequisite and overall GPA for all purposes inthe NSoP This policy applies to the pre-professional andprofessional programs.

Experiential Curriculum ComponentExperiential learning is a critical component of the curriculumat Wilkes. Before being placed in an experiential setting, orparticipating in patient care (and repeated at varying intervals),all students are required to:

• Possess an active Pennsylvania Pharmacy InternLicense (comply with ACT 31 relating to CHILD ABUSERECOGNITION AND REPORTING).

• Possess professional liability insurance.

• Have documentation of immunizations, and or immunityby titer if required by sites.

• Pass a physical examination.• Be certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support (healthcare

provider), Basic First Aid, and complete OSHA training.• Have a criminal background check completed and clear

per site requirements, by an approved provider whenrequired.

• Complete and clear other site-specific requirements, suchas FBI fingerprint check, PA child abuse backgroundcheck, etc.

• Carry personal/medical health insurance.

These criteria are fully described throughout the curriculum,including deadlines and ramifications of non-compliance.

The Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)The Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)consists of a number of different experiences. During thesummer following successful completion of the P-1 year,students will complete a 2-week (80-hour) IntroductoryPharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE I). The secondprofessional year, the P-2 year, includes 40 hours of IPPE IIduring the fall and/or spring semesters. In addition, studentswill complete a 2-week (80-hour) IPPE III during the summerfollowing the P-2 year. In the third year of the ProfessionalProgram, the P-3 year, the curriculum includes a two-semestercourse in service learning and IPPE (longitudinal care) and 24hours of IPPE IV. IPPE V is a self-directed IPPE and consistsof 20 hours of independent pharmacy-related, service-orientedlearning earned during the P1 through P3 years. Otherdiscreet introductory experiences, including InterprofessionalEducation (IPE) simulations, will be dispersed throughoutthe P1-P3 years. IPPE’s occur at practice sites and in thecommunity in the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton area, not on campus.

The Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)The fourth year of the Professional Program, the P-4 year, isdevoted to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE).Each student will be assigned to one six-week rotation,plus six five-week rotations, some of which may be at somedistance from Wilkes-Barre. To the extent possible, the Schoolof Pharmacy will assist in locating safe, affordable housingfor APPE’s. Since patient care is a continuous activity, someexperiences may be conducted outside of regular school andbusiness hours. Note also that the APPE rotation dates do notadhere to the regular University calendar.

NOTE: The student is responsible for paying all transportationand housing costs associated with all experiential componentsof the curriculum, except where noted.

Graduation, Degree, and Licensure RequirementsIt is the student's responsibility to comply with all graduationrequirements, and it is expected that all students accepted intothe Pharm.D. Program will meet regularly and frequently withtheir advisors to ensure timely progress toward their Doctorof Pharmacy degree. Graduation is dependent on successfulcompletion of all required and elective course requirements inthe School of Pharmacy (see Progression Requirements) ANDcompletion of all General Education Requirements mandatedby Wilkes University.

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university is exempt from the University's General EducationRequirements, but is not exempt from the prerequisite entryrequirements prescribed by the School of Pharmacy forentry into the Professional Program. Students applying withdegrees or courses from foreign Colleges or Universities willbe evaluated to ensure significant portions of the GeneralEducation Requirements are satisfied.

All non-degreed students entering the Professional Programsare encouraged to complete the General EducationRequirements prior to beginning the Professional Curriculum.As mentioned, a student may be deficient in two GeneralEducation Requirements and be granted admissioninto the program. Students will receive consultation anddocumentation from their advisor that these courses mustbe completed prior to graduation. Students with more thantwo deficient General Education courses may appeal to theStudent Affairs Committee of the School of Pharmacy forconsideration. This requirement is in place since there islimited room within the professional curriculum, includingsummers, to complete the courses.

As a matter of record, non-degreed students who havesuccessfully completed the second professional year (P-2)in the School of Pharmacy AND completed all GeneralEducation Requirements will be awarded a Bachelor ofScience degree. The pass-through B.S. degree does notmeet eligibility requirements for licensure as a pharmacist; itis only intended to acknowledge the academic achievement ofstudents completing four years of university-level education.

Pharmacy licensure is governed by state law. All statesrequire graduation from an accredited School or College ofPharmacy. Additional requirements for licensure should berequested from the state in which licensure is sought. It is thestudent's responsibility to fulfill all requirements for thestate in which they seek licensure. Students must contactthat State Board of Pharmacy for all appropriate paperwork.For further information, please contact the Dean's Office in theSchool of Pharmacy.

The School of Pharmacy reserves the right to revise thePharmacy Curriculum at any time in order to prepare studentsfor future practice roles, meet new accreditation requirementsand to incorporate innovations in instruction.

Doctor of Pharmacy Program - RequiredCourses and Recommended CourseSequence for the Professional ProgramP-1 Fall Semester[[PHA-301]] Found. ofPharm. Practice I

2

[[PHA-308]] Pharm. andHealth Care Delivery

3

[[PHA-311]] Pharmaceutics I 4[[PHA-313]] Pharm.Calculations

1

[[PHA-327]] MedicalMicrobiology

3

[[PHA-331]] Anatomy &Physiology I

4

Total Credits 17

P-1 Spring Semester[[PHA-302]] Pharmacy CareLab I

1

[[PHA-304]] Found. ofPharm. Practice II

2

[[PHA-310]] ClinicalResearch Design

3

[[PHA-312]] Pharmaceutics II 4[[PHA-332]] Anatomy &Physiology II

4

[[PHA-365]] MedicalBiochemistry*** or Elective

2-4

[[PHA-360]] Self-DirectedIntroductory PharmacyPractice Experience I

0

Total Credits 16-18

P-1 Summer[[PHA-335]]* IPPE I* 2

P-2 Fall Semester[[PHA-401]] Pharmacy CareLab II

1

[[PHA-405]] PharmaceuticalCare Systems

2

[[PHA-411]] Biopharm. &Clinical Kinetics

3

[[PHA-421]]**Pharmacotherapeutics I

2

[[PHA-423]]**Pharmacotherapeutics II

2

[[PHA-425]]**Pharmacotherapeutics III

3

Elective 2-3Total Credits 15-16

P-2 Spring Semester[[PHA-402]] Pharmacy CareLab III

1

[[PHA-410]] Biotechnology/Immunology

3

[[PHA-412]] Mgt. of Pharm.Operations

3

[[PHA-426]]**Pharmacotherapeutics IV

2

[[PHA-428]]**Pharmacotherapeutics V

4

[[PHA-430]]**Pharmacotherapeutics VI

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[[PHA-440]]* IPPE II 1Elective 2-3[[PHA-460]] Self-DirectedIntroductory PharmacyPractice Experience II

0

Total Credits 18-19

P-2 Summer[[PHA-445]]* IPPE III 2

P-3 Fall Semester[[PHA-501]] Pharmacy CareLab IV

1

[[PHA-503]] LongitudinalCare I (IntroductoryPharmacy PracticeExperience VI)

1

[[PHA-505]] Pharmacy Law 2[[PHA-509]] EconomicEvaluation of Pharm.

3

[[PHA-521]]**Pharmacotherapeutics VII

2

[[PHA-523]]**Pharmacotherapeutics VIII

4

[[PHA-525]]**Pharmacotherapeutics IX

2

Elective 2-3Total Credits 17-18

P-3 Spring Semester[[PHA-502]] Pharmacy CareLab V

1

[[PHA-504]] LongitudinalCare II (IntroductoryPharmacy PracticeExperience VII)

1

[[PHA-526]]**Pharmacotherapeutics X

3

[[PHA-528]]**Pharmacotherapeutics XI

2

[[PHA-530]]**Pharmacotherapeutics XII

3

[[PHA-532]] IntegrativeMedicine/Nutrition

2

[[PHA-555]]* IPPE IV .5[[PHA-560]]* IPPE V .5Elective 2-3 15-16

*Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Experience

**Sequential Courses***Elective may be taken if [[CHM-365]] taken prior to P1 year

P-4 Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiential Year

APPE RotationsThe APPE portion of the curriculum consists of 7 rotations invarious settings. One rotation is 6 weeks in duration, andthe others are 5 weeks each in duration for a total of 35credits over 36 weeks. Entry into APPEs requires successfulcompletion of the P1-P3 curriculum in full.

There are four required APPE rotations:[[PHA-510]] Internal Medicine[[PHA-511]] Ambulatory Care[[PHA-512]] Community Practice[[PHA-513]] Health System

In addition, there are three elective APPE rotations.Information will be provided during the P-3 year.

PHA. PHAPHA-301. & 304. FOUNDATIONS OF PHARMACYPRACTICE I AND IICredits: 2Terms Offered: Fall,SpringThe purpose of this two-semester course is to providethe student with the foundational knowledge, skills andattitudes needed to practice pharmacy in the 21st century. In particular, this course will focus on skills (communication,teamwork), attitudes and other content relevant to the practiceof pharmacy. The school’s team-focused approach to learningis emphasized throughout. This course fulfills experientialrequirements and so students will have the opportunity tointeract with pharmacists and patients. Requirement: P-1standing.


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PHA-302. , 401, 402, 501, & 502. PHARMACY CARE LAB I -VCredits: 1 eachThis five-semester sequence is designed to develop thestudent's ability to integrate and apply information as wellas practice skills that are taught throughout the curriculum.The use of case studies, role-plays, presentations, and otheractive-learning strategies engages students in the learningprocess and requires them to synthesize information atincreasing levels of complexity as the student moves throughthe course sequence. Requirement: P-1, P-2, or P-3 standing,as appropriate for each laboratory.

Pre-RequisitesPre-requisites:For [[PHA-401]], pre-requisite is [[PHA-302]] For [[PHA-402]], pre-requisite is [[PHA-401]] For [[PHA-501]], pre-requisite is [[PHA-402]] For [[PHA-502]], pre-requisite is [[PHA-501]]Co-RequisitesFor [[PHA-401]], Co-requisites: [[PHA-421]], [[PHA-423]], and[[PHA-425]]For [[PHA-402]], Co-requisites: [[PHA-426]], [[PHA-428]], and[[PHA-430]]For [[PHA-501]], Co-requisites: [[PHA-521]], [[PHA-523]], and[[PHA-525]]For [[PHA-502]], Co-requisites: [[PHA-526]], [[PHA-528]], and[[PHA-530]]

PHA-308. PHARMACEUTICAL AND HEALTH CAREDELIVERYCredits: 3Examination of health and pharmaceutical delivery in theU.S. conducted from a societal perspective. Emphasis is onpublic policy, economic behavior, and outcomes. Applicationwill be made to various pharmaceutical sectors (e.g., retail,health, systems, manufacturing). Students should gainan understanding of the factors driving transformation ofhealth care delivery and the implications for future pharmacypractice. Lecture: three hours per week. Requirement:P-1 standing or consent of the instructor. Cross-listed with[[PHS-308]].

Pre-RequisitesP1 standing or instructor permission.

PHA-310. CLINICAL RESEARCH AND DESIGNCredits: 3In order to apply current research to patient care activities,one must first develop the skills to interpret studies. Thepurpose of this course is to learn how research studies aredesigned to answer specific clinical questions, and how thestudy design is important in interpreting the results of thestudies. Students will apply research design concepts andstatistical techniques to design, critically analyze, and interpretpreclinical, clinical, and economic studies of pharmaceuticalsand treatment plans. Lecture: three hours per week.

Pre-Requisites[[MTH-150]] or equivalent and P-1 standing or consent of theinstructor.

PHA-311. & PHA 312 PHARMACEUTICS I & IICredits: 4The study and application of physical-chemical principlesthat are necessary for the design, development, andpreparation of pharmaceutical dosage forms. The study ofquantitative skills necessary for an understanding of thebasic and clinical pharmaceutical sciences, including skills inpharmaceutical calculations and extemporaneous preparationof dosage forms. lecture: three hours per week. Laboratoryand Recitation: three hours per week. Requirement: P-1standing or consent of the instructor. NOTE: [[PHA-311]] is aprerequisite for [[PHA-312]].

PHA-313. PHARMACY CALCULATIONSCredits: 1The common mathematical processes that a pharmacist mayencounter in professional practice are covered. Interpretationof the prescription, including Latin abbreviations, will bediscussed. Medical terminology and the generic name,trade name, manufacturer, and classification of the top 100drugs will also be presented. Lecture one hour per week.Requirement: P-1 standing or permission of the instructor.

PHA-327. MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGYCredits: 3An overview of microbiology with special emphasis onpathogenic microbiology. Lecture: three hours per week.Requirement: P-1 standing or consent of the instructor. Crosslisted with [[PHS 327]].

PHA-331. & 332. MEDICAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGYI & IICredits: 4Terms Offered: Fall,SpringIn-depth principles of human anatomy and physiology aswell as an introduction to pathophysiology will be presented.Lecture: Two hours per week. Recitation and Lab: two hoursper week. Requirement: P-1 standing or consent of theinstructor. This course is restricted to enrolled Pharmacystudents. Consideration may be given to non-pharmacystudents with overall GPAs of 3.0 or greater, if there is roomin the lecture and lab sessions, and with instructor approval.NOTE: PHA 331 is a prerequisite for PHA 332.

PHA-335. INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICEEXPERIENCE ICredits: 2This course will provide introductory practice experience tostudents in the community setting. The course fosters thedevelopment of professionalism in an environment of practicalapplication of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Studentswill be faced with a variety of issues practical to communitypharmacy. The student will take an independent learningapproach under the supervision of a practicing communitypharmacist. The course is two full-time weeks (80 hours) ofexperience.

Pre-RequisitesSuccessful completion of all required courses in the P-1 yearor permission of instructor.


Pharmacy

PHA-360. SELF-DIRECTED INTRODUCTORY PHARMACYPRACTICE ICredits: 0.5The Self-Directed (SD)-IPPE program is made up of threecourses (SD-IPPE I, II, and III) over the span of the Pl throughP3 years. Collectively these courses consist of a total of 20hours of pharmacy-related, service-oriented learning.

The Self-Directed Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience(SD- IPPE) course is designed to expose students to variousservice-learning opportunities throughout their P 1 throughP3 years. This experience consists of three components:participation in and development of service- learning projects,reflection, and self-directed learning. Students may developtheir own experiences or participate in opportunities offered bythe School or professional organizations.Requirements for service learning hours will increase as thestudent progresses through the curriculum. Each student mustcomplete a minimum of 2, 8, and 10 hours during the Pl, P2,and P3 years, respectively (total 20 hours). Additional detailsare provided in the SDIPPE syllabus conveniently posted inE*Value.

Pre-RequisitesP1 standing for [[PHA-360]]P2 standing and [[PHA-360]] for [[PHA-460]]P3 standing and [[PHA-460]] for [[PHA-560]]

PHA-365. MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRYCredits: 4Introduction to basic biochemistry concepts, focusing onthe structure and function of vitamins, proteins, and lipidsas well as bioenergetics and major catabolic pathways.The catabolism of carbohydrates, fats and amino acidswill be discussed including reactions and regulation.Common metabolic pathways of drugs, enzyme inductionand metabolism down regulation will also be presented.Lecture: Four hours per week. Cross-listed with [[CHM-365]],[[BEGR-465]].

Pre-RequisitesCHM-232 or CHM-235 with a grade of 2.0 or better orpermission of the instructor

PHA-405. PHARMACEUTICAL CARE SYSTEMS: DESIGNAND CONTROLCredits: 2Examines delivery of pharmaceutical products and servicesfrom a systems perspective in a variety of patient caresettings. Focus is upon effectiveness, efficiency, and quality.Covers design of systems, establishment and monitoringof key indicators, total quality management, and qualityassurance agencies (e.g., JCAHO, NCQA). Lecture: two hoursper week.

Pre-RequisitesP2 standing or instructor permission.

PHA-410. IMMUNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGYCredits: 3A discussion of nonspecific host defense mechanisms anda detailed description of specific immunity. Products thatimpart artificial active and passive immunity are presented.The concept of biotechnology is discussed together with thecurrently available products of genetic engineering that relateto immunology. The various immunological disorders and theimmunology of cancer and HIV are discussed. Lecture: threehours per week.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-331]], [[PHA-332]], [[PHA-365]], or consent of theinstructor.

PHA-411. BIOPHARMACEUTICS AND CLINICALPHARMACOKINETICSCredits: 3Terms Offered: FallBiopharmaceutics and Clinical Pharmacokinetics isdesigned to educate pharmacy students in the principlesof pharmacokinetics and biopharmaceutics and how theyassist in dosage regimen design and therapeutic efficacyevaluations. The impact of the physical and chemical formsnature of the drug and dosage forms will be studied asthey relate to the absorption, distribution, metabolism, andelimination. The clinical pharmacokinetics of individualdrugs will be examined with emphasis on clinical applicationbased on patient presentations. Case studies, homework,and quizzes will be used to facilitate student learning.This course is roughly divided into two parts. The first isBiopharmaceutics/ Pharmacokinetics and the second isClinical Pharmacokinetics. Lecture: three hours per week.

Pre-RequisitesP2 standing, or consent of the instructor.

PHA-412. MANAGEMENT OF PHARMACY OPERATIONSCredits: 3The principles of management, including personnel andfinancial management, will be covered as they apply tomanagement of pharmacy operations in a variety of settings(e.g., community, health system, managed care). Lecture:three hours per week.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-308]] or consent of the instructor.


https://www.wilkes.edu/bulletin/current/undergraduate/course-descriptions/chemistry/index.aspx#CHM-232

https://www.wilkes.edu/bulletin/current/undergraduate/course-descriptions/chemistry/index.aspx#CHM-235

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PHA-421. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS I: PRINCIPLES OFPHARMACOLOGY & MEDICINAL CHEMISTRYCredits: 2This course is the 1st of a twelve-module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This particular course will emphasize themost fundamental concepts central to drug therapy. A majoremphasis will be placed on the interactions of drugs withtheir cellular targets in the human body, and the chemicalproperties of drugs that dictate their biological activity.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-310]], [[PHA-327]], [[PHA-331]] [[PHA-332]] and[[PHA-365]]Co-Requisites[[PHA-423]], [[PHA-425]], [[PHA-401]]

PHA-423. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS II: PRINCIPLES OFPHARMACOTHERAPEUTICSCredits: 2This course is the 2nd of a twelve module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This team taught course is designed toprovide students with an opportunity to learn, observe andapply concepts of these four content areas in an integratedmanner. Concepts in each of these content areas willbe emphasized to provide the necessary information forunderstanding Pharmacotherapeutics principles.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-310]], [[PHA-327]], [[PHA-331]], [[PHA-332]], and[[PHA-365]] or [[CHM-365]]Co-Requisites[[PHA-421]], [[PHA-425]], and [[PHA-401]]

PHA-425. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS III: SELF-CAREAND DERMATOLOGY*Credits: 3This course is the 3rd of a twelve-module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This team taught course is designed toprovide students with an opportunity to learn, observe andapply concepts of these four content areas in an integratedmanner. Concepts in each of these content areas willbe emphasized to provide the necessary information forpharmaceutical management of dermatological disorders andself- care issues.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-310]], [[PHA-327]], [[PHA-331]], [[PHA-332]], and[[PHA-365]] or [[CHM-365]], and [[PHA-421]]Co-Requisites[[PHA423]], [[PHA401]]

PHA-426. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS IV:GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS*Credits: 2This course is the 6th of a twelve-module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This team taught course is designed toprovide students with an opportunity to learn, observe andapply concepts of these four content areas in an integratedmanner. Concepts in each of these content areas willbe emphasized to provide the necessary information forpharmaceutical management of gastrointestinal diseases.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-421]] [[PHA-423]]

PHA-428. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS V: INFECTIOUSDISEASES*Credits: 4This course is the 4th of a twelve-module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This team taught course is designed toprovide students with an opportunity to learn, observe andapply concepts of these four content areas in an integratedmanner. Concepts in each of these content areas willbe emphasized to provide the necessary information forpharmaceutical management of infectious diseases.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-421]], [[PHA-423]]

PHA-430. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS VI: JOINT,AUTOIMMUNE AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERSCredits: 2This course is the 5th of a twelve-module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This team taught course is designed toprovide students with an opportunity to learn, observe andapply concepts of these four content areas in an integratedmanner. Concepts in each of these content areas willbe emphasized to provide the necessary information forpharmaceutical management of joint, autoimmune andmusculoskeletal diseases.


PHA-435. PHARMACOGENOMICSCredits: 2Students will learn to understand how human genetics andgenomics can be used to provide optimized drug therapy andpatient care. Learning about this emerging field will enablestudents to better understand and manage new genomics-based diagnostic tools and make personalized treatmentchoices. Students will also spend time discussing societaland ethical implications of genetic testing and the resultantindividualization of drug therapy, explain basic principles ofhuman genetics and heredity, and more. Requirement: P-3standing.


Pharmacy

PHA-440. INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICEEXPERIENCE IICredits: 1This course will provide introductory practice experience tostudents in two health care settings: prescriber’s clinics anda clinical pharmacy site. Students will have an independentapproach to learning and gain a broader understandingof these settings and the role that pharmacists may play.Requirement: Successful completion of all required courses inthe P-1 year, or permission of instructor.

PHA-445. INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICEEXPERIENCE IIICredits: 2This course will provide introductory practice experience tostudents in the health-system setting. The course fosters thedevelopment of professionalism in an environment of practicalapplication of knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Students will befaced with a variety of issues practical to this area of practice.The student will take an independent learning approachunder the supervision of a practicing community pharmacist.The course is two full-time weeks (80 hours) of experience.Requirement: Successful completion of all required courses inP-2 year, or permission of instructor.

PHA-450. NEUROPHARMACOLOGY OF DRUGS OFABUSECredits: 3In-depth analysis of drugs of abuse, includingpharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, tolerance,sensitization, physical dependence, and effects of druguse during pregnancy. Drug testing and substance abusetreatment strategies will also be discussed. Lecture: threehours.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-421]] or consent of the instructor.

PHA-452. EXTEMPORANEOUS COMPOUNDINGCredits: 3Students will achieve basic and advanced skills incompounding pharmaceutical dosage forms for individualizedpatient therapy to replace a lack of commercially availableproducts and enhance therapeutic problem-solving betweenthe pharmacist and physician to enhance patient compliance.Students will work independently on research assignmentsand compounding preparations. Lecture: one hour per week.Lab: six hours per week.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-311]] and [[PHA-312]] and consent of the instructor.

PHA-456. CONCEPTS IN PRIMARY CARECredits: 2Terms Offered: Not Currently OfferedThe course is designed to allow students to explore anddevelop advanced knowledge and skills related to diseasesand medications commonly encountered in a primary careenvironment. This course will be of value to pharmacystudents seeking careers in ambulatory care pharmacypractice, community pharmacy, long-term care and populationhealth management. Topics are presented in a case-baseddiscussion format that includes multiple diseases andmedications and through student-led mini topic discussions.

Pre-RequisitesP2 standing

PHA-460. SELF-DIRECTED INTRODUCTORY PHARMACYPRACTICE IICredits: 0.5The Self-Directed (SD)-IPPE program is made up of threecourses (SD-IPPE I, II, and III) over the span of the Pl throughP3 years. Collectively these courses consist of a total of 20hours of pharmacy-related, service-oriented learning.



PHA-488 . ASPECTS OF CARING FOR THE PAIN PATIENTCredits: 2Terms Offered: FallThis course is an interactive and interprofessional approachto the assessment and management of pain. Various teachingand learning strategies will allow students to develop andappreciate the understanding of the social, psychological,physical, spiritual and ethical implications of pain.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-331]] and [[PHA-332]]


Pharmacy

PHA-503 . & PHA 504. INTRODUCTORY PHARMACYPRACTICE EXPERIENCES VI AND VII: LONGITUDINALCARE LAB I & IICredits: 1Terms Offered: Fall,SpringStudents will follow a patient or patients over an extendedperiod of time in a medical or community setting.Pharmaceutical knowledge and skills will be applied incommunications, health assessment, monitoring, medicationmanagement, and evaluation of both humanistic and clinicaloutcomes. Issues of health care including cost, access, andquality as revealed through each patient’s interaction withhealth and pharmaceutical care systems will be addressed.Students are responsible for transportation to and from all off-campus experiential sites.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-503]] is the prerequisite for [[PHA-504]].

PHA-505. PHARMACY LAWCredits: 2The study of federal and state statutes, regulations, and courtdecisions, which control the practice of pharmacy and drugdistribution. Civil liability in pharmacy practice and elements ofbusiness and contract law will be covered. Lecture: two hoursper week (hybrid).


PHA-506. CONCEPTS IN INFECTIOUS DISEASECredits: 2Terms Offered: FallThis course is offered to Fall semester to P3 studentsand is designed to allow students to explore and developadvanced knowledge and skills related to infectious diseases.This course will be of value to pharmacy students seekingcareers in infectious diseases whether it be in ambulatorycare pharmacy practice, community pharmacy, long-termcare and population health management. Students will beheavily leading the course through presentations, cases andposter presentations. Active learning techniques are usedthroughout the course to build critical thinking and problemsolving skills. Emphasis is placed on the integration of diseasestates and approaches to practice management. Assignmentsthat engage students in lifelong learning and communityengagement are additional features of the course.


PHA-509. ECONOMIC EVALUATION OFPHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICESCredits: 3Introduction to commonly used economic evaluation methods(e.g., cost-minimization, cost-utility, cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness) as applied to pharmaceutical products andservices. Quality of life and outcomes research will also beexplored. Emphasis is on understanding evaluation methodsand research design and interpreting the relevant literature forpractice applications. Lecture: three hours per week.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-308]] and [[PHA-310]] or consent of the instructor.

PHA-510. GENERAL MEDICINE ADVANCED PHARMACYPRACTICE EXPERIENCECredits: 5-6Integration of the basic pharmacy related concepts to thedelivery of pharmaceutical care in general medicine practice.Clinical practice: 40 hours per week for five to six weeks.

Pre-RequisitesSuccessful completion P1-P3 curriculum in full.

PHA-511. AMBULATORY CARE ADVANCED PHARMACYPRACTICE EXPERIENCECredits: 5-6Integration of the basic pharmacy related concepts to thedelivery of pharmaceutical care in ambulatory care settings.Clinical practice: 40 hours per week for five to six weeks.


PHA-512. COMMUNITY ADVANCED PHARMACYPRACTICE EXPERIENCECredits: 5-6Integration of the basic pharmacy related concepts to thedelivery of pharmaceutical care in community practicesettings. Clinical practice: 40 hours per week for five to sixweeks.


PHA-513. HEALTH SYSTEM ADVANCED PHARMACYPRACTICE EXPERIENCECredits: 5-6Integration of the basic pharmacy related concepts to thedelivery of pharmaceutical care in the health system settings.Clinical practice: 40 hours per week for five to six weeks.


PHA-515. NAPLEX PREPARATIONCredits: 0This course will be provided annually to P4 students to assistin preparation for The North American Pharmacist LicensureExamination (NAPLEX). Students will complete cumulativeexams assigned by the coordinator.

Pre-RequisitesP4 standing.


Pharmacy

PHA-521. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS VII: PULMONARYDISORDERS*Credits: 2This course is the 7th of a twelve-module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This team taught course is designed toprovide students with an opportunity to learn, observe andapply concepts of these four content areas in an integratedmanner. Concepts in each of these content areas willbe emphasized to provide the necessary information forpharmaceutical management of pulmonary diseases.


PHA-523. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS VIII:CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS*Credits: 4This course is the 8th of a twelve-module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This team taught course is designed toprovide students with an opportunity to learn, observe andapply concepts of these four content areas in an integratedmanner. Concepts in each of these content areas willbe emphasized to provide the necessary information forpharmaceutical management of cardiovascular diseases


PHA-525. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS IX: RENALDISORDERS*Credits: 2This course is the 9th of a twelve-module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This team taught course is designed toprovide students with an opportunity to learn, observe andapply concepts of these four content areas in an integratedmanner. Concepts in each of these content areas willbe emphasized to provide the necessary information forpharmaceutical management of renal diseases.


PHA-526. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS X: ENDOCRINEDISORDERS & WOMEN'S/MEN'S HEALTH ISSUES*Credits: 3This course is the 10th of a twelve-module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This team taught course is designed toprovide students with an opportunity to learn, observe andapply concepts of these four content areas in an integratedmanner. Concepts in each of these content areas willbe emphasized to provide the necessary information forpharmaceutical management of endocrine diseases.


PHA-528. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS XI: HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY DISEASES*Credits: 2This course is the 12th of a twelve-module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This team taught course is designed toprovide students with an opportunity to learn, observe andapply concepts of these four content areas in an integratedmanner. Concepts in each of these content areas willbe emphasized to provide the necessary information forpharmaceutical management of gastrointestinal diseases.


PHA-530. PHARMACOTHERAPEUTICS XII: CENTRALNERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS*Credits: 3Terms Offered: SpringThis course is the 11th of a twelve-module sequence that willintegrate pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, pathophysiologyand therapeutics. This team taught course is designed toprovide students with an opportunity to learn, observe andapply concepts of these four content areas in an integratedmanner. Concepts in each of these content areas willbe emphasized to provide the necessary information forpharmaceutical management of CNS and mental healthdisorders.


PHA-532. INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE AND NUTRITIONCredits: 2The purpose of the Integrative Medicine and Nutritioncourse is to help students learn to integrate nonconventionaltreatments (natural medicines, manipulation therapy,acupuncture, etc.) into traditional treatment strategies.Additionally, students will learn about nutrition supportpractices, including enteral and parenteral care.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA-331]], [[PHA-332]], [[PHA-365]] or consent of theinstructor.

PHA-534. INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITAL PHARMACYPRACTICECredits: 2This course introduces students to the practice of pharmacywithin a hospital setting. Topics discussed include theaccreditation process for hospitals, career options andresidency or fellowship training, medication formularymanagement, automation and technology in hospitalpharmacies, medication calculations, medication safety,clinical pharmacy practice, and sterile product preparation.


Pharmacy

PHA-536. PRINCIPLES OF ADVANCED COMMUNITYPHARMACY MANAGEMENTCredits: 2Terms Offered: Not Currently OfferedThis course is designed to provide a foundation for studentsinterested in pursuing the development and implementationof advanced clinical programs in a community pharmacy.The student will be introduced to principles in pharmacyand fiscal management, professional development, and themanagement and legal issues relating to clinical pharmacyservices. Didactic and active learning techniques will beemployed throughout the course and the student will berequired to develop a business plan.


PHA-538. PEDIATRIC PHARMACOTHERAPYCredits: 2Terms Offered: Not Currently OfferedThis course is designed to expand the student’s currentknowledge base regarding the pediatric population and tointroduce the core concepts involved in the care of this specialpopulation. The course prepares students to identify andaddress drug-related problems in pediatric patients and todemonstrate competency within those areas. This will beaccomplished by completion of case scenarios, actual patientpresentations, and a take-home examination. An on-site visitto the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is required.Requirement: P-2 or P-3 standing.

Pre-RequisitesP2 or P3 standing

PHA-540. COMPREHENSIVE DIABETES MANAGEMENTCredits: 3This course provides a multidisciplinary foundation for healthprofessionals in the principles of diabetes management.Students who successfully complete the course will haveknowledge and the basic skill set that is needed to beginpracticing diabetes management. The majority of this courseis independent self-study of online lectures, but there aremandatory on-campus discussions and exams.Requirement:P2 or P-3 standing.

PHA-544. MANAGED CARE PHARMACYCredits: 2This elective is intended to help future pharmacists interestedin any area of practice better understand the clinical andbusiness decision-making processes of the health caresystem. The elective will introduce and reinforce the conceptsof population health and value, explore tools available to limithealthcare spending, and discuss unique ways pharmacistscan be involved in improving patient care. This course will beoffered during the spring semester each year.

Pre-RequisitesP2 or P3 standing.

PHA-552. PRINCIPLES OF BIOORGANIC AND MEDICINALCHEMISTRYCredits: 3Terms Offered: SpringThis will be an introductory course, the aims of whichare to provide the principles of bioorganic and medicalchemistry, including an understanding of drug structure-activityrelationships, prediction of the physicochemical propertiesof a drug, basic knowledge of the major pathways of drugmetabolism, and factors that can contribute to drug-druginteractions.

Pre-Requisites[[CHM-231]] - [[CHM-232]] or [[CHM-235]] - [[CHM-237]]

PHA-555. INTRODUCTORY PHARMACY PRACTICEEXPERIENCE IVCredits: 0.5Terms Offered: FallThis course will provide introductory practice experience tostudents in the clinical telepharmacy setting. Students willgain a broader understanding of this setting and the role thatpharmacists may play. Requirement: successful completion ofall required courses in the P2 year, or permission of instructor.

Pre-RequisitesCompletion of all required courses in P2 year.

PHA-556. ROLE OF PHYTOCHEMICALS ON HEALTH ANDDISEASECredits: 2Students will learn the basic concepts and classification ofphytochemicals present in our daily diet, followed by the studyof specific phytochemicals and their relation to human healthand disease. Basic mechanisms and pathways through whichphytochemicals act and alter will be discussed. Studentswill have an opportunity to gain an in-depth understandingof a specific phytochemical of their choice or any otherphytochemical designated by the instructor through a researchreview paper and an in-class presentation.

Pre-RequisitesP2 standing.


Pharmacy

PHA-558. PRINCIPLES OF TOXICOLOGY: FROM BEAKERTO BEDSIDECredits: 2This toxicology elective is designed to provide the studentwith introductory knowledge of the molecular mechanisms ofaction and clinical management of poisons. The course willbegin with introductory concepts such as history, mechanismsof cell injury and toxicant disposition. The student will thenbe exposed to the fundamental principles of managing anacutely poisoned patient. Toxicology lectures on each majororgan system will prepare students for group presentations. The aims of student presentations will be to achieve a greaterunderstanding of the clinical management of the poisonedpatient, and to hone presentation skills. To the extent thatis feasible, the course will involve lectures, or other learningexperiences, led by external specialists.The scope of poisons that will be discussed is broad, andincludes environmental toxins, industrial toxicants, and drugs. Specific agents will include heavy metals, volatile solvents,common plant toxins, rodenticides, and several drugs. Students may be expected to participate in one laboratoryexercise, wherein they will learn a fundamental methodto characterize the mechanism and/or extent of cell deathinduced by a toxicant.

Pre-RequisitesP-2 or P-3 standing or permission of the instructor

PHA-560. SELF-DIRECTED INTRODUCTORY PHARMACYPRACTICE IIICredits: 0.5The Self-Directed (SD)-IPPE program is made up of threecourses (SD-IPPE I, II, and III) over the span of the Pl throughP3 years. Collectively these courses consist of a total of 20hours of pharmacy-related, service-oriented learning.



PHA-561. PRINCIPLES OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTHFOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICECredits: 3Environmental health is concerned with the mechanisms bywhich the natural and created environment impact publichealth. The altered physical, chemical and biological systemswill be presented from the perspectives of the populationand community health. The course will focus on diseaseprevention, assessment and mitigation of environmentalchallenges to public health.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA 564]] Crosslisted with [[PHA 310]] or permission ofinstructor

PHA-562. SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OFPUBLIC HEALTHCredits: 3Learners will develop public health competency in socialconcepts and processes that influence health status andpublic health interventions using the ecological approach.Targeted examination of population and individuals behaviorswhich influence health will utilize a range of methodsnecessary for behavioral change.

Pre-Requisites[[PHA 564]] Cross-listed with [[PHA 310]] or permission ofinstructor

PHA-563. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PHARMACYCredits: 3This course will introduce students to the role pharmacistsplay in public health. Content will discuss the history ofpharmacy and how public health was introduced into the fieldof pharmacy. The role of public health as it relates to the workof the pharmacy by providing education on policy, patienteducation and population management will also be included.Pre-Requisites[[PHA 564]] Cross-listed with [[PHA 310]] or permission ofinstructor

PHA-564. CLINICAL RESEARCH AND DESIGNCredits: 3This course focuses on the application of research designconcepts and statistical techniques to design critically analyzeand interpret multiple study designs. Understanding andpracticing research methods are essential for pharmacistsfor two reasons. First, as a consumer of research, you willneed to read and critically analyze published research. Asa member of a health care team, you will need to maintaincurrent awareness of the existing literature and its relevanceto the case at hand. Second, as a provider of research,you will need the ability to validate your practice throughscientific investigation (e.g. in the current healthcare arena it isexpected that health care providers justify, through research,more of their practice).Pre-RequisitesP1 standing or instructor permission


Pharmacy

PHA-599. A, B AND C ELECTIVE ADVANCED PHARMACYPRACTICE EXPERIENCE ROTATIONSCredits: 5-6Advanced pharmacy practice experience involved in differentaspects of pharmaceutical care. (Courses to be determined.)Clinical practice: 40 hours per week for a total of five weeks.



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