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2019-2020 Academic Bulletin (Jan 2020)

2019-2020 Academic Bulletin (Jan 2020) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

College of Pharmacy

Memphis: 881 Madison Avenue • Memphis, TN 38163 • Phone: (901) 448-6036
Knoxville: 1924 Alcoa Highway, Box 117 • Knoxville, TN 37920 • Phone: (865) 974-2100
Nashville: 301 S. Perimeter Park Drive, Suite 220 • Nashville, TN 37211 • Phone: (615) 253-5600

Marie A. Chisholm-Burns, PharmD, MPH, MBA, FCCP, FASHP, FAST Dean	Sheila F. Cooper, BBA Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration
Dawn Havrda, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP Associate Dean, Academic Affairs and Assessment	Santosh Kumar, PhD Assistant Dean, Scholarly Integration and Collaboration
Jennifer L. Schoelles-Williams, PharmD Associate Dean, Student Affairs	Susan H. Morgan, PharmD, MBA, BCNP Assistant Dean
James Wheeler, PharmD Interim Associate Dean, Knoxville	Chasity M. Shelton, PharmD, FCCP, BCPS, BCPPS Assistant Dean, Student Success and Wellness
Tracy M. Hagemann, PharmD, FCCP, FPPAG Associate Dean, Nashville	Christopher K. Finch, PharmD, FCCM, FCCP Chair, Department of Clinical Pharmacy
Bradley A. Boucher, PharmD, FCCM, FCCP Associate Dean, Strategic Initiatives and Operations	Georgi V. Petkov, PhD Chair, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Bernd Meibohm, PhD, FCP, FAAPS Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Programs

Information About the College

General Information Degrees Offered Academic Calendar Admission and Selection Tuition, Fees and Expenses Scholarships and Funding	Policies Communication Distance Education Professional Conduct Progress, Promotion and Graduation Special Honors and Awards Instructors

Programs

Courses

Clinical Pharmacy

PHCY 372 - Special Topics Elective

Cr Hrs: 4
PD

This course offers students an opportunity to refine skills in a variety of areas important to the practice of pharmacy. Students will attend lectures and may participate in team-based learning and presentation sessions.

This course may be repeated for up to 2 credit hours.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study, Research
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Williams
Spring - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Williams
PHCY 397 - Pharmacy Exam Review I

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

To become a licensed pharmacist, all pharmacy school graduates must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). In most states, including Tennessee, they must also pass the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). This course is designed to provide a structured and comprehensive review for the fourth-year student pharmacist in preparation of the NAPLEX™ and MPJE™. The course will use the RxPrep© Course Book, online video library and more than 3300 questions. The course will address such areas as pharmacotherapy (including pharmacology and medicinal chemistry), calculations, systems management (including product formulation), population/public health concepts, and pharmacy law.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Williams
PHCY 398 - Pharmacy Exam Review II

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

To become a licensed pharmacist, all pharmacy school graduates must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). In most states, including Tennessee, they must also pass the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). This course is designed to provide a structured and comprehensive review for the fourth-year student pharmacist in preparation of the NAPLEX™ and MPJE™. The course will use the RxPrep© Course Book, online video library and more than 3300 questions. The course will address such areas as pharmacotherapy (including pharmacology and medicinal chemistry), calculations, systems management (including product formulation), population/public health concepts, and pharmacy law. This course is a continuation of PHCY 397.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Williams
PHCY 437 - Pharmacy Professional Development VII

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include reflective learning, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Dawn Havrda
PHCY 469 - Pharmacy Professional Development VIII

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include reflective learning, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Dawn Havrda
PHCY 1100 - Biochemistry

Cr Hrs: 2.5 (2.5-0-0)
PD

Biochemistry, a required course in the PharmD curriculum, is designed to provide students with foundational knowledge of the basic concepts of biochemistry that are pertinent for understanding the biochemical basis of disease and the molecular underpinnings of drug action. Topics covered in the course include: structure and properties of nucleic acids, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates as the biological macromolecules essential to life; enzyme catalysis and inhibition; structure and function of biological membranes; major metabolic pathways and their regulation; and basic principles of signal transduction. Presentations of clinical correlates such as molecular alterations in selected human diseases and examples of drug therapies discussed in a biochemical context are incorporated to highlight the clinical aspects of biochemistry and to demonstrate the importance of biochemistry for pharmacists.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarka Beranova-Giorgianni
PHCY 1101 - Fundamentals of Drug Action

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

In this required course, student pharmacists will learn to define drugs, biologics, and dietary supplements, and the characteristics of the chemicals that make them drugs. In addition, the students learn the basic principles of the fates of the drugs in the body which include drug absorption and transport, drug metabolism and disposition, and drug bioavailability. The students also learn therapeutic action of drugs, drug-drug interactions, drug toxicity, and factors/conditions that affect these characteristics.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Santosh Kumar
PHCY 1102 - Pharmacy Math

Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-0)
PD

This required course is designed to teach the fundamentals of pharmaceutical calculations that are required in the compounding and dispensing of a prescription. Students will apply appropriate mathematical concepts using typical situations that are encountered during the practice of pharmacy. The course will emphasize aspects of basic mathematics and logical skills needed to perform pharmaceutical and clinical calculations essential to ensure that the right dose and strength of a medication or nutritional are given.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael Lloyd Christensen
PHCY 1104 - Foundations of Pharmacy

Cr Hrs: 2.5 (1.5-2-0)
PD

This required course provides an introduction to the profession of pharmacy. Material centers on health delivery models, the environment in which health care is rendered, and interprofessional care with a focus on the roles of the pharmacist. Students learn about a variety of career opportunities. This course will also enhance the student’s understanding of professionalism and the responsibility of a pharmacist in society and the health care system. The course also examines the role of human professional behaviors and values as mediators of health and illness, with a focus on health care disparities and health literacy.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Bradley A Boucher
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Ted Cory
PHCY 1105 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation I

Cr Hrs: 2 (1-2-0)
PD

This required course is designed to use a combination of lectures, team-based activities and clinical simulation as ways to teach and assess skills-based activities essential to pharmacy practice. This course addresses verbal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on communication and the pharmacist patient care process. The course will also introduce student pharmacist to drug information resources, assessment of questions, and provision of that information to other care providers. The course will also include an interprofessional exercise with the expressed purpose of bringing together learners from two or more health professions to increase mutual respect and understanding of their unique roles and perspectives, to enhance collaboration and communication, and to improve patient outcomes.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Christa M George
PHCY 1106 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) I: Introduction to Patient Care

Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)
PD

The first course in the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience program is a required course designed to prepare student pharmacists for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). Students are assigned to complete this course in either the fall or spring term.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: P/NP
Instructional Method: Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
PHCY 1107 - Pharmacy Professional Development I

Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)
PD

The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include wellness activities, reflective learning, community service, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Williams
PHCY 1109 - Introduction to Therapeutics

Cr Hrs: 2.5 (2-1-0)
PD

This required course is designed to introduce students to the most common diseases seen in the US and the most frequently used medications to manage those diseases. The students will also learn to apply principles and concepts in treating disease with either non-prescription or prescription medications. The etiology and pathophysiology diseases will be presented to the extent required to have a basic understanding of the prevention of disease, as well as its management. Students will learn about the adverse effects associated with commonly used medications and how to clinically monitor drug response.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Benjamin Duhart
PHCY 1110 - Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing I

Cr Hrs: 3 (2.5-1-0)
PD

This course introduces student pharmacists to the fundamental principles pertaining to pharmaceutics, non-sterile compounding, and dispensing. The physical chemical concepts that are used in the design and preparation of different dosage forms in combination with the routes of delivery will be integrated with the pharmacist’s role in dispensing of dosage.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
PHCY 1111 - Self-Care and Dermatology

Cr Hrs: 2 (1.5-1-0)
PD

This required course consists of material designed to develop the student’s ability to provide self-care recommendations, recognize skin diseases, and if needed triage patients to another healthcare professional. The student will also learn to apply principles and concepts in treatment of dermatologic disease with either non-prescription or prescription medications. The etiology and pathophysiology of diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of disease as well as its management. Students will learn how to clinically monitor drug response and assess for medication-related adverse effects.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: None

Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Chelsea Renfro
PHCY 1201 - Cardiology II

Cr Hrs: 3 (2.5-1-0)
PD

This required course is a continuation of PHCY 1211. It consists of lectures designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts in the area of cardiovascular disease and therapeutics. The etiology and pathophysiology of diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of disease as well as its therapeutic management. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and therapeutics will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and clinical monitoring of drug response using appropriate laboratory measures. Students will also learn how to monitor and assess for medication adverse effects.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Robert B Parker
PHCY 1202 - Pharmacokinetics & Dose Optimization

Cr Hrs: 4 (3-2-0)
PD

Students in this required course will learn concepts and techniques in quantitative processes associated with the absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of drugs. Pharmacokinetics of these processes will be rigorously developed, based on appropriate model systems. The didactic material and assigned problems will emphasize current pharmacokinetic literature and will familiarize the students with the latest advances in this rapidly expanding area.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Steven C Laizure
PHCY 1205 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation II

Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)
PD

This required course is a continuation of PHCY 1105 and is designed to teach student pharmacists a consistent approach to the pharmacist patient care process and assess skills-based activities through the use of active learning, team-based learning and clinical simulation. Student pharmacists will focus on optimizing medication use in the community pharmacy setting to improve patient care and demonstrate through class activities how pharmacists are integral members of the health care team. The course also prepares student pharmacists to advocate for, provide education about, and administer medications and vaccines through the use of a highly interactive didactic and laboratory classes designed to address medication and immunization needs, compensation, marketing, legal and regulatory issues, and injection-technique training. The course also includes interprofessional education exercises with the purpose of bringing together learners from two or more health professions to increase mutual respect and understanding of their unique roles and perspectives, to enhance collaboration and communication, and to improve patient outcomes.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Chelsea Renfro
PHCY 1207 - Pharmacy Professional Development II

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include wellness activities, reflective learning, community service, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Joseph Michael Swanson
PHCY 1209 - Pharmacy-based Immunization Delivery

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

This required course is a two-part innovative and interactive training program focusing on the role of pharmacists as vaccine advocates that teaches student pharmacists the skills necessary to become a primary resource for vaccine information and administration. The program teaches the basics of immunology and focuses on practice implementation and legal/regulatory issues. The first part is a self-study learning program that requires approximately 8 hours to complete. This provides an in-depth knowledge on implementing a pharmacy immunization program, clinical as well as practical considerations of vaccine administration, and a guide to reference books published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The second part is 12 hours of didactic and laboratory classes designed to be highly interactive and to reinforce the material learned in the self-study. This combined program addresses areas of immunization needs, compensation, marketing, legal and regulatory issues, and injection-technique training.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Chasity M. Shelton
PHCY 1210 - Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing II

Cr Hrs: 2 (1.5-1-0)
PD

This course introduces student pharmacists to the fundamental principles pertaining to parenteral delivery, sterile compounding, and dispensing. An overview of the environmental monitoring, hazardous drug preparations, nutritional preparations in combination with the pharmacist’s role in dispensing and preparations of parenteral dosage forms.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
PHCY 1211 - Cardiology I

Cr Hrs: 3.5 (3-1-0)
PD

This required course consists of materials designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts in the area of cardiovascular disease and therapeutics. The etiology and pathophysiology diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of disease as well as its therapeutic management. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and therapeutics will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and clinical monitoring of drug response using appropriate laboratory measures. Students will also learn how to monitor and assess for medication adverse effects.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Isaac O Donkor
PHCY 1212 - Information, Technology, and Safety

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This course provides the student pharmacist with an introduction to drug information, informatics, and medication safety. Materials covered in this course will include identification, classification, and utilization of drug information resources and practical use of drug information skills in a variety of practice settings. In addition, other topics will include basic concepts of informatics and medication safety, highlighting the application of drug information and informatics to improve medication safety.

This course will also facilitate the use of concepts in practice case settings, allowing students to use knowledge gained in the lecture presentation to apply in a real-time case format. Overall, the goal of the course will be to expose students to the baseline concepts and knowledge to recognize the correlation between application of drug information, informatics, and medication safety.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: James Wheeler
PHCY 2100 - Endocrinology

Cr Hrs: 3.5 (3-1-0)
PD

This required course is designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts in the area of endocrine disease and therapeutics. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutics will be taught. The etiology and pathophysiology diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention and therapeutic management of disease. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and clinical monitoring of drug response using appropriate laboratory measures. Student will also learn how to monitor and assess for medication adverse effects.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Andrea Franks
PHCY 2101 - Nephrology

Cr Hrs: 2.5 (2-1-0)
PD

This required course consists of lectures designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts related to renal physiology and drug disposition. The etiology and pathophysiology of acute and chronic kidney diseases and drug-induced kidney disease will be covered to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of these disorders as well as their management. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and clinical monitoring of drug response using appropriate clinical and laboratory measures. Students will also learn about drug regimen design in patients with kidney disease and in those requiring various types of renal replacement therapy.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Joanna Q Hudson
PHCY 2102 - Pulmonology

Cr Hrs: 2.5 (2-1-0)
PD

This course consists of lectures designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts related to pulmonary diseases and their management. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and therapeutics will be covered. Principles related to pulmonary physiology and drug disposition into the lung will be included. The etiology and pathophysiology of acute and chronic lung diseases will be covered to the extent required to thoroughly understand the management of each disease, as well as measures used in the prevention of lung disease. Students will be taught how to educate patients about key topics such as different options for smoking cessation and correct use of inhalation devices. National/International Guidelines will be stressed in lectures regarding therapeutics. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and clinical monitoring of drug response using appropriate clinical, physical assessment, and laboratory measures.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Sarah Eudaley
PHCY 2103 - Medical Microbiology

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This is a required course that will serve as an introduction to the basic principles of medical microbiology, including bacteriology, mycology, virology and parasitology. The fundamental biological characteristics of each group of microbes, as well as the mechanisms by which some of the more commonly encountered pathogens cause disease in humans (pathogenesis) will be presented. Where possible special emphasis will be placed upon the biological principles that underlie antimicrobial therapy, the development of antimicrobial resistance, and other issues that present a challenge to antimicrobial therapy will be discussed.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jarrod Fortwendel
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Glen Edwin Palmer
PHCY 2104 - Immunology

Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-0)
PD

This required course will teach students about basic concepts of immunology, including: cell types involved in generation of effective innate and adaptive immune responses, antigen presentation and processing, generation of adaptive and immunological memory, and mucosal immunity. In addition, students will also gain understanding of how effective immune responses clear pathogens and how dysfunctional immune signaling can lead to disease pathology. Also, students will gain a cursory understanding as to how various drug classes interact with the immune system, vaccine design, and principles of clinically relevant immunological tools and techniques.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville,
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Brian Peters
PHCY 2105 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation III

Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)
PD

This required course is a continuation of PHCY 1105 and PHCY 1205, and is designed to use active learning, team-based learning, and clinical simulation as ways to teach and assess skills-based activities in the application of the pharmacist patient care process in various health care settings. Student pharmacists will demonstrate application of skills in the care of patients with acute and chronic diseases. The course will include interprofessional activities that bring together learners from two or more health professions to increase mutual respect and understanding of their unique roles and perspectives, to enhance collaboration and communication, and to improve patient outcomes.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Chasity Michelle Shelton
PHCY 2107 - Pharmacy Professional Development III

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include wellness activities, reflective learning, community service, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Joseph Michael Swanson
PHCY 2109 - Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

The required course is designed to educate students on the importance and application of patient-specific genetic information to individualization of pharmacotherapy. The course begins with a review of essential principles of genetics with an emphasis on genetic variation. The course goes on to develop the concept that individual variability in pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic response is related in many instances to genetic variation. The impact of genetic variation in key drug metabolizing enzymes, drug transporters, and receptor drug targets is explored in general as well as in a disease-specific context. Finally, students learn about the ethical and legal implications stemming from the availability of genetic information.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Frank Park
PHCY 2112 - Health Systems, Delivery, and Economics

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
PD

This required course acquaints students with health systems, the delivery of health care, and economics. Different health systems are discussed along with existing and emerging models of delivery of health care as well as cultural diversity and social determinants of health that influence access to care. Attention is given to the principles of managed care, the economics of health and pharmaceuticals, and pharmacy’s place in the U.S. health care system.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Justin Gatwood
PHCY 2202 - Surgery, Critical Care, Transplant

Cr Hrs: 3.5 (3-1-0)
PD

This course consists of lectures designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts related to pharmacotherapy management of critical care and solid organ transplant patients. In addition, therapeutic considerations for surgical patients in the pre-, peri-, and postoperative settings and treatment of patients for selected poisonings will be included. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology and toxicology, and therapeutics will be covered. The etiology and pathophysiology of complications will be covered to the extent required to thoroughly understand management. The course will also address the influence of critical illness and solid organ transplant on drug pharmacokinetics. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and monitoring of drug response using appropriate clinical assessment and laboratory measures.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Benjamin T Duhart Jr
PHCY 2204 - Literature Evaluation and Study Design

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

The course will give students the skills needed to effectively evaluate medical literature and communicate their evaluation efficiently to other health-care providers and the lay-public. Students will be enabled to evaluate study methodology, clinical implications and relevance.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Anthony Shaun Rowe
PHCY 2205 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation IV

Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)
PD

This required course is a continuation of PHCY 1105, PHCY 1205, and PHCY 2105, and is designed to use use active learning, team-based learning, and clinical simulation as ways to teach and assess skills-based activities in application of the pharmacist patient care process in various health care settings. Student pharmacists will demonstrate the application of skills in the care of patients and populations. The course will also include interprofessional exercise with the expressed purpose of bringing together learners from two or more health professions to increase mutual respect and understanding of their unique roles and perspectives, to enhance collaboration and communication, and to improve patient outcomes.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Brian Winbigler
PHCY 2206 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) II: Applied Therapeutics I

Cr Hrs: 2 (0-4-0)
PD

The second required course in the IPPE program will build on the foundations laid in PHCY 1106. It will serve as an introductory course where students learn to extract and assimilate information from actual patient’s medical records, and apply therapeutic knowledge to patient care through construction of a SOAP note and development of a care plan using the Pharmacist Patient Care Process. The student will develop verbal communication skills through the delivery of case presentations to a small group of students, residents, and faculty.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Jeremy Stephen Stultz
PHCY 2207 - Pharmacy Professional Development IV

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include wellness activities, reflective learning, community service, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Nancy Borja Hart
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Tracy Marie Hagemann
PHCY 2210 - Infectious Diseases

Cr Hrs: 4.5 (4-1-0)
PD

This course is designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of microbiology and clinical therapeutics to the prevention and treatment of specific infectious diseases. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and therapeutics will be covered. The etiology and pathophysiology of acute and chronic bacterial, viral, and fungal infections and antibiotic resistance will be addressed to the extent required to thoroughly understand the management of disease. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and monitoring of drug response using appropriate clinical, physical assessment, and laboratory measures.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: None

Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Michael Veve
PHCY 2212 - Healthcare Leadership, Innovation, and Management

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
PD

This course is designed to provide student pharmacists with the core knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with basic principles of pharmacy practice leadership, innovation, and management. Material will focus on general leadership, innovation, and management principles and their relationship to community, health-systems, and non-traditional practice settings.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Kenneth Hohmeier
PHCY 3100 - Neurology and Psychiatry

Cr Hrs: 4.5 (4-1-0)
PD

This required course consists of lectures designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts related to a variety of neurological and psychiatric diseases. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and therapeutics will be covered. The etiology and pathophysiology of acute and chronic diseases and drug-associated disease will be covered to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of these disorders as well as their management. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and clinical monitoring of drug response using appropriate clinical and laboratory measures.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Leslie A Hamilton
PHCY 3101 - Substance Abuse, Gastroenterology, and Nutrition

Cr Hrs: 4 (3.5-1-0)
PD

This required course consists of lectures designed to develop the student’s ability to apply principles and concepts in substance abuse, gastrointestinal disease and therapeutics, and pediatric and adult enteral and parenteral nutrition. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and therapeutics will be covered. The etiology and pathophysiology of diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of disease, its therapeutic management, and the use of nutrition support. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug and nutrition therapy, design of effective therapeutic and nutritional regimens, and clinical monitoring of response using appropriate laboratory measures. Student will also learn how to monitor and assess for medication adverse effects, drug-induced disease, and drug-nutrient interactions.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Michael Lloyd Christensen
PHCY 3103 - Medication Therapy Management

Cr Hrs: 1 (1-0-0)
PD

The required course formally introduces the student to the concept and application of (1) medication therapy management (MTM) and (2) the pharmacist’s patient care process (PPCP). The course is based on the profession’s accepted and standardized approach to direct patient care (PPCP). Expanding on this approach, the student is taught the principles of MTM using the APhA Delivering Medication Therapy Management Services Certificate course. Course instruction is delivered using lectures, cases, and hands-on experience with MTM web-based platforms. The course is intended to prepare student pharmacists to transition directly into the practice of MTM during their advanced practice pharmacy experiences (APPEs).

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Kenneth Hohmeier
PHCY 3104 - Pharmacy Law

Cr Hrs: 3 (3-0-0)
PD

A study of the numerous laws, both statutory and regulatory, which govern and control the practice of pharmacy and the manufacturing, distribution, and dispensing of drug products; and the delivery of clinical pharmacy services. An exploration of the professional conduct for pharmacy practice is included.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Carol A Schwab
PHCY 3105 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation V

Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)
PD

This required course is a continuation of PHCY 1105, PHCY 1205, PHCY 2105, and PHCY 2205, and is designed to use active learning, team-based learning, and clinical simulation as ways to teach and assess skills-based activities in application of the pharmacist patient care process in various health care settings. Student pharmacists will demonstrate the appropriate and accurate application of skills in various clinical scenarios. The course will also include interprofessional exercises with the expressed purpose of bringing together learners from two or more health professions to increase mutual respect and understanding of their unique roles and perspectives, to enhance collaboration and communication, and to improve patient outcomes. After successful completion of this course, student pharmacists will be practice and team ready to enter Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE).

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Nancy Hart
PHCY 3106 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) III: Applied Therapeutics II

Cr Hrs: 2 (0-4-0)
PD

The third required course in the IPPE program will build on the foundations laid in PHCY 1106 and PHCY 2206 . It will serve as an advanced course, where students increase their patient care responsibilities through prioritizing healthcare needs of more complex patients. Within a shortened allotment of time, students will extract and assimilate information from actual patient’s medical records, and apply therapeutic knowledge to patient care through construction of a SOAP note and development of a comprehensive care plan using the Pharmacist Patient Care Process. The student will enhance existing verbal communication skills through the delivery of comprehensive case presentations to a small group of students, residents, and faculty. They will also use the identify, situation, background, assessment and recommendation (ISBAR) technique during every group session. Students also report an adverse drug reaction identified in the practice site.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jeremy Stultz
PHCY 3107 - Pharmacy Professional Development V

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include wellness activities, reflective learning, community service, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Tracy Marie Hagemann
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Nancy Borja Hart
PHCY 3201 - Hematology and Oncology

Cr Hrs: 2.5 (2-1-0)
PD

This required course consists of content designed to develop a student’s ability to apply principles and concepts of diseases associated with hematology or oncology. Content from the disciplines of medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and therapeutics will be covered. The etiology and pathophysiology of neoplastic diseases will be presented to the extent required to thoroughly understand the prevention of disease as well as its therapeutic management. Emphasis will be placed on selection and evaluation of rational, evidence-based drug therapy, design of effective therapeutic regimens, and clinical monitoring of drug response using appropriate laboratory measures. Student will also learn how to monitor and assess for medication adverse effects and for drug-induced diseases.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Roland N Dickerson
PHCY 3202 - APPE Ready

Cr Hrs: 1.5 (1-1-0)
PD

This required course is a capstone for the didactic part of the curriculum and designed to demonstrate student competence and “readiness” to enter Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). Student pharmacists will demonstrate the appropriate and accurate application of skills in various clinical scenarios and activities. Assessments will assure the student pharmacist is at the pre-entrustable level to provide the necessary tasks entrusted to an entry-level pharmacist. After successful completion of this course, student pharmacists will be ready to enter APPEs.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Elizabeth Hall
PHCY 3207 - Pharmacy Professional Development VI

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include reflective learning, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Dawn Havrda
PHCY 4000 - IPPE: Community Pharmacy Practice

Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-80)
PD

A two-week, 80-hour introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE) required rotation in a community pharmacy setting. Student pharmacists will work under the direction of an affiliate or volunteer faculty member practicing in that environment.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
PHCY 4001 - IPPE: Institutional Pharmacy Practice

Cr Hrs: 2 (0-0-80)
PD

A two-week, 80-hour introductory pharmacy practice experience (IPPE) required rotation in a health-system institutional pharmacy setting. The student pharmacist will learn from affiliate faculty members and preceptors practicing in that environment.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
PHCY 4072 - IPPE IV: Introductory Team-Based Practice

Cr Hrs: 1 (0-0-40)
PD

This is a required experience in the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) program designed to prepare student pharmacists for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). The experience exposes student pharmacists to the roles and duties of pharmacists engaged in team-based practice. The student is allowed to participate in and observe all activities of the pharmacist on the patient care team. The student will also reflect on their learning experience. Students may complete this experience longitudinally (completion of 40 hours minimum) or as a one-week (40 hours minimum) rotation in the spring semester of the P3 year.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: None

Term offered: Not currently offered

Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Tracy Marie Hagemann
PHCY 4107 - Pharmacy Professional Development VII

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include reflective learning, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Not currently offered

Fall - Instructor of Record: Dawn Havrda
PHCY 4200 - Pharmacy Exam Review I

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

To become a licensed pharmacist, all pharmacy school graduates must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). In most states, including Tennessee, they must also pass the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). This course is designed to provide a structured and comprehensive review for the fourth-year student pharmacist in preparation of the NAPLEX™ and MPJE™. The course will use the RxPrep© Course Book, online video library and more than 3300 questions. The course will address such areas as pharmacotherapy (including pharmacology and medicinal chemistry), calculations, systems management (including product formulation), population/public health concepts, and pharmacy law.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: P/NP
Instructional Method: Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Not currently offered

Fall - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Williams
PHCY 4201 - Pharmacy Exam Review II

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

To become a licensed pharmacist, all pharmacy school graduates must pass the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). In most states, including Tennessee, they must also pass the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Examination (MPJE). This course is designed to provide a structured and comprehensive review for the fourth-year student pharmacist in preparation of the NAPLEX™ and MPJE™. The course will use the RxPrep© Course Book, online video library and more than 3300 questions. The course will address such areas as pharmacotherapy (including pharmacology and medicinal chemistry), calculations, systems management (including product formulation), population/public health concepts, and pharmacy law. This course is a continuation of PHCY 4200.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: P/NP
Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Not currently offered

Spring - Instructor of Record: Jennifer Williams
PHCY 4207 - Pharmacy Professional Development VIII

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

The Pharmacy Professional Development (PPD) course series was developed to fulfill the requirements of the 2016 Standards and Guidelines for Accreditation published by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) in regards to Co-Curricular requirement. Activities housed in this course series are intended to develop students who are professional and self-aware individuals who are innovative and who can advocate, critically think and problem solve. Elements of the program include reflective learning, personal and professional development, leadership development, and job preparation.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Seminar, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Not currently offered

Spring - Instructor of Record: Dawn Havrda
PHCY 5000 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) I Elective

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

Students enrolled in this elective course will become certified as American Heart Association Instructors in Healthcare Provider CPR. They will be responsible for teaching CPR to student pharmacists and to the community.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Kelly Rogers
PHCY 5001 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) II Elective

Cr Hrs: 0.5 (0-1-0)
PD

Students enrolled in this elective course will become certified as American Heart Association Instructors in Healthcare Provider CPR. They will be responsible for teaching CPR to student pharmacists and to the community.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: PHCY 5000 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) I Elective

Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Kelly Rogers
PHCY 5002 - Special Projects in Pharmacy Elective

Cr Hrs: 1-2 (Varies)
PD

This elective course is for students to participate in a project or publication with a faculty mentor. Faculty mentors and students will be matched at the beginning of the semester. The specific activities will be determined by each student’s faculty mentor. Minimum requirements include: a brief summary at the beginning of the project, a midpoint report, documentation of required hours/activities, and a reflection on the learning experience.

This course may be repeated for up to 4 credit hours.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Research
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: Special permission required (permission of course director).

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Andrea R Franks
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Robert Parker
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Tracy Marie Hagemann
Spring - Instructor of Record: Andrea R Franks
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Tracy Marie Hagemann
PHCY 5003 - Substance Use Disorders Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This elective course explores current trends and knowledge about drugs and substances of abuse or misuse. Emphasis is directed toward the problems of drugs and society, recognition of substance abuse, acute and chronic effects, treatment options, recovery programs and the role and responsibilities of pharmacists.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Brian Winbigler
PHCY 5004 - Clinical Toxicology Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This elective course discusses the recognition, management and prevention of common poisonings by medications, household products and industrial chemicals in children and adults.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: TBD
Spring - Instructor of Record: Ana Negrete
PHCY 5005 - Community Pharmacy Practice Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This elective course is designed to provide the student with the basic principles of community pharmacy practice, management, and leadership. The course will take students from basics in dispensing and practice, through management and leadership of personnel and operations. Using principles taught in class, students will then be challenged to work in partnership with a local community pharmacy to develop their own collaborative practice agreement (CPA), which may be used to prescribe medications and/or modify therapy per written protocol if adopted at the partner community pharmacy site.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Tyler Kiles
PHCY 5007 - Design and Conduct of Clinical Research Studies

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This one-month elective course teaches students and trainees the process of conducting clinical research from a scientific, ethical, regulatory and managerial perspective. Educational activities that will complement various didactic presentations include review of original research articles, observation of an ongoing clinical research project, and preparation and presentation of a clinical research protocol by the participants.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Bradley A Boucher
PHCY 5008 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation (IPECS) Teaching Assistant

Cr Hrs: 1-2 (Varies)
PD

This elective allows a second or third year student pharmacist to serve as a teaching assistant in the IPECS course series. The student will assist in teaching the basics of a complete medical history and physical examination using case studies of common acute and chronic diseases. Role-playing will be a part of the program. The student spends time each week discussing teaching techniques and 4 hours per week in laboratory teaching.

This course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: Special permission required (permission of course director).

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Chasity Michelle Shelton
Spring - Instructor of Record: Chelsea Renfro
PHCY 5009 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) III Elective

Cr Hrs: 1 (0-2-0)
PD

Students enrolled in this elective course will become certified as American Heart Association Instructors in Healthcare Provider CPR. They will be responsible for teaching CPR to student pharmacists and to the community.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Lab, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: PHCY 5000 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) I Elective and PHCY 5001 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) II Elective

Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Kelly Rogers
PHCY 5010 - Landmark Clinical Trials Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This one month elective course prepares the student to define landmark clinical trials and their impact on evidence-based medicine, locate landmark clinical trials using information technology, identify and describe landmark clinical trials for difference disease states and their impact on disease states, analyze and present clinical trials. Students will participate in class discussions, prepare an individual presentation, as well as taking quizzes and a final exam.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Mary E. Yates
PHCY 5011 - Critical Care Medicine Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This month-long elective will assist students in gaining experience with the care and therapeutic management of the critically ill patient. The course will enable the student to understand evidenced based medicine in this this area of care and provide a basis for rationale use of therapeutic modalities in this patient population.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: A. Shaun Rowe
PHCY 5012 - Drug Interactions Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

To provide students a month-long elective experience to gain a greater depth of knowledge of selected clinically significant drug interactions. This builds on material covered previously in the integrated curriculum including pharmacokinetics, pharmacology, and therapeutics. Students will participate in class discussion, complete a writing assignment and give an individual presentation.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Timothy Self
PHCY 5013 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (1-2-0)
PD

Building upon the knowledge obtained from basic life support training, this one-month elective course will provide the student with an extensive review of advanced cardiac life support (ACLS). The overall goal of this course is to introduce the pharmacy student to the role of a pharmacist on the resuscitation team and prepare the student for the American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS healthcare provider course. Students will be responsible for reading and writing assignments as well as taking quizzes and a final exam.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Kelly C Rogers
PHCY 5014 - Pediatric Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This month-long elective course is designed to strengthen the student’s knowledge of common pediatric problems and to increase their confidence in optimizing pharmacotherapy in the patient population.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Oscar Rafael Herrera
PHCY 5015 - Ambulatory Care Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This elective course will increase students’ knowledge and clinical problem solving skills for chronic diseases commonly seen in the adult ambulatory patient. Medication selection and optimization as well as patient education will be emphasized. This course is designed to build upon the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in the therapeutics curriculum.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Sarah Eudaley
PHCY 5016 - Infectious Diseases Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This elective course is designed to strengthen the student’s antibiotic knowledge so that he/she will be more confident in optimizing antimicrobial pharmacotherapeutics. Particular emphasis will be placed on knowing antibiotics; specifically, the therapeutic use, adverse effects, pharmacokinetics, and patient education issues associated with these agents.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: G Christopher Wood
PHCY 5017 - Drug Induced Disease Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This elective course will enhance each student’s knowledge with respect to the epidemiology, pathogenesis, and clinical presentation of selected major categories of adverse drug reactions and drug interactions. Students will also learn to recognize, evaluate, manage, and prevent adverse drug reactions and drug interactions. Students will be responsible for participating in class discussions, writing a paper as well as taking a final exam.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Christopher K Finch
PHCY 5018 - Emergency Medicine Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This elective will incorporate didactic lectures to establish a basic understanding of the topic. It will also utilize group discussion of primary (research articles) and secondary (reviews and/or guidelines) literature. The course will provide the student with an advanced understanding of how results of clinical trials impact patient care, even during emergency situations. Students will also advance skills necessary to evaluate and present primary literature.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Gary Morgan Jones
PHCY 5024 - Focus on Pharmacy Compounding Elective

Cr Hrs: 1 (0-4-0)
PD

The elective one-week course prepares student pharmacists to compound additional dosage forms such as lollipops, medicated animal treats, transdermal gels, sticks, sterile ophthalmics and injections, etc. Emphasis is placed on creating unique formulations that satisfy patient needs. Equipment used by compounding pharmacists to formulate preparations, quality assurance and regulatory requirements are discussed.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: PHCY 1110 Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing I

Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: TBD
PHCY 5025 - Introductory Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences Elective

Cr Hrs: 2-3 (Varies)
PD

An elective course designed to introduce the student to research techniques in the pharmaceutical sciences.

This course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Research
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
PHCY 5026 - Nuclear Pharmacy I Elective

Cr Hrs: 4 (3-2-0)
PD

The first of a three-course sequence to provide the 200 hours of didactic/laboratory material required by the NRC to become a nuclear pharmacist. Gives an overview of the use of radiopharmaceuticals in nuclear medicine, review of basic concepts of physics, atomic and nuclear structure, nuclear interactions, etc.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Susan H Morgan
PHCY 5027 - Nuclear Pharmacy II Elective

Cr Hrs: 3 (2-3-0)
PD

The second course in a three-course sequence (PHCY 5026 and PHCY 5031 ). This course involves radiation safety, instrumentation, and radiopharmaceutical preparation and quality control.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special permission required (permission of course director).

Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Susan H Morgan
PHCY 5029 - Pharmacy Compounding Special Project Elective

Cr Hrs: 1-2 (Varies)
PD

The elective course allows the individual student pharmacist to further develop their knowledge and skills in the area of pharmacy compounding by serving as a teaching assistant in the PHCY 1110 course.

This course may be repeated for up to 4 credit hours.

Grade Mode: P/NP
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special permission required (permission of course director).

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
PHCY 5030 - Compounding Pharmacy Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (1-2-0)
PD

The elective course prepares student pharmacists to compound additional dosage forms such as lollipops, medicated animal treats, transdermal gels, sticks, sterile ophthalmics and injections, etc. Emphasis is placed on creating unique formulations that satisfy patient needs. Equipment used by compounding pharmacists to formulate preparations, quality assurance and regulatory requirements are discussed.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: PHCY 1110 Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing I

Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: TBD
PHCY 5031 - Nuclear Pharmacy III Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (1-3-0)
PD

The third course in a three-course sequence (PHCY 5026, PHCY 5027) satisfying the didactic requirements for a student to become an authorized nuclear pharmacist. This course includes both radiopharmaceuticals used in diagnostic studies, including blood cell radiolabeling, and radiopharmaceuticals used for therapeutic indications. Successful completion of the three-course series fulfills the requirements of the Nuclear Pharmacist Certificate Program.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special permission required (permission of course director).

Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Susan H Morgan
PHCY 5032 - Introduction to Public Health in Pharmacy Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This elective course will provide an introduction into public health principles, discuss pharmacist-led public health interventions, and review select disease states that pharmacists in public health practices manage on a regular basis including: antibiotic stewardship, immunizations, family planning, and public education regarding chronic diseases.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Lab
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: James Wheeler
PHCY 5033 - Personal Finance Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

Upon graduation, you will be faced with the challenge of managing a six-figure income, and perhaps, a six-figure student loan debt. Your financial success and financial future should be just as important to you as your academic success has been for the past 20 years or more. This Personal Finance course will introduce you to the basics of setting financial goals, developing a budget/cash flow plan, saving for today and for tomorrow, avoiding and eliminating debt, and making informed decisions about purchases.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Nancy Knous
PHCY 5034 - Special Topics Elective

Cr Hrs: 1-5 (Varies)
PD

This course offers students an opportunity to refine skills in a variety of areas important to the practice of pharmacy. Students will attend lectures and may participate in team-based learning and presentation sessions.

This course may be repeated for up to 10 credit hours.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Lecture, Independent Study, Research
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: Special permission required (permission of course director).

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Dawn Havrda
Spring - Instructor of Record: Dawn Havrda
PHCY 5035 - Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing Lab: Teaching Assistant

Cr Hrs: 1-2 (Varies)
PD

This elective course allows an individual to further develop their knowledge and skills in the area of pharmacy compounding by serving as a teaching assistant in PHCY 1110 Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing I or PHCY 1210 Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing II .

This course may be repeated for up to 4 credit hours.

Grade Mode: P/NP
Instructional Method: Lab
Location offered: Memphis
Prerequisites: PHCY 1210 Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing II

Special permission required (permission of course director).

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
Spring - Instructor of Record: Hassan Almoazen
PHCY 5036 - Research and Scholarship in Pharmacy Elective

Cr Hrs: 1-2 Varies
PD

This elective course is for students to participate in the process of research and scholarship. Faculty mentors and students will be matched at the beginning of the semester. The specific activities will be determined by each student’s faculty mentor. Minimum requirements include: a brief summary at the beginning of the project, documentation of required hours/activities, and a reflection on the learning experience through written report and oral presentation. Mentors will require an abstract suitable for submission for a poster or manuscript.

This course may be repeated for up to 6 credit hours.

Grade Mode: HP/P/NP
Instructional Method: Research
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: Minimum GPA of 3.0

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Robert B Parker
Fall - Additional Instructor 1: Andrea R Franks
Fall - Additional Instructor 2: Tracy Marie Hagemann
Spring - Instructor of Record: Robert B Parker
Spring - Additional Instructor 1: Andrea R Franks
Spring - Additional Instructor 2: Tracy Marie Hagemann
PHCY 5037 - Spanish for Pharmacists Elective

Cr Hrs: 2 (2-0-0)
PD

This elective course is for students with a baseline understanding of the Spanish language and designed to provide intermediate to advanced professional Spanish communication skills for the pharmacist. The class will focus on developing language skills individually and in groups. Students will participate through active preparation, speaking, and listening while demonstrating willingness to learn and work together.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Max per section: 16 - minimum of 2 students required on each campus
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: Special permission required

Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Natalhie Aguilar
PHCY 5041 - Leadership Exploration and Ability Development (LEAD) I

Cr Hrs: 6 (6-0-0)
PD

The Leadership Exploration and Ability Development (LEAD) I course is a 6-credit hour course that will be conducted in the Fall semester of the second professional (P2) year prior to the core coursework of the PharmD program. LEAD I is the first of four consecutive courses that comprise a track in pharmacy health science leadership where the learner will advance skills by application in real health related environments to deliver real world solutions. LEAD I will provide a leadership foundation with topics in leadership and management essentials, strategic planning and goal setting, time management, program modeling and design, statistics, and Six Sigma training.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: Special permission required (students must be accepted into the track; enrollment is limited to 10 students per cohort).

Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Marie Chisholm-Burns
PHCY 5042 - Leadership Exploration and Ability Development (LEAD) II

Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)
PD

The Leadership Exploration and Ability Development (LEAD) II course a 4-credit hour course that will be conducted in the Fall semester of the P2 year in conjunction with the core coursework of the PharmD program. LEAD II is the second of four consecutive courses that comprise a track in pharmacy health science leadership where the learner will advance skills by application in real health related environments to deliver real world solutions. LEAD II will build upon LEAD I and students will enhance their leadership and project management knowledge and skills. The course will cover project management and will include class discussions of various leadership books, including, but not limited to: Mindset, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, and The 4 Disciplines of Execution. Principles gained will be applied to pharmacy project management.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture, Research
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: PHCY 5041 Leadership Exploration and Ability Development (LEAD) I

Special permission required (students must be accepted into the track; enrollment is limited to 10 students per cohort).

Term offered: Fall

Fall - Instructor of Record: Marie Chisholm-Burns
PHCY 5043 - Leadership Exploration and Ability Development (LEAD) III

Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)
PD

The Leadership Exploration and Ability Development (LEAD) III course is a 4-credit hour course that will be conducted in the Spring semester of the P2 year in conjunction with the core coursework of the PharmD program. LEAD III is the third of four consecutive courses that comprise a track in pharmacy health science leadership where the learner will advance skills by application in real health related environments to deliver real world solutions. LEAD III will build upon LEAD I and II and students will continue to enhance their leadership and project management knowledge, including program assessment and quality improvement, and skills through exchange of ideas with their classmates and to work independently with a faculty advisor on a real-world, health-related and health education project. Students will also prepare to showcase their mastery of the leadership concepts in a layered-learning approach with the next cohort of LEAD participants.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture, Research
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: PHCY 5042 Leadership Exploration and Ability Development (LEAD) II

Special permission required (students must be accepted into the track; enrollment is limited to 10 students per cohort).

Term offered: Spring

Spring - Instructor of Record: Marie Chisholm-Burns
PHCY 5044 - Leadership Exploration and Ability Development (LEAD) IV

Cr Hrs: 4 (4-0-0)
PD

The Leadership Exploration and Ability Development (LEAD) IV course is a a 4-credit hour course that will be conducted in the Fall semester of the P3 year prior to the core coursework of the PharmD program. LEAD IV is the fourth course of four consecutive courses that comprise a track in pharmacy health science leadership where the learner will advance skills by application in real health related environments to deliver real world solutions. LEAD IV will be the capstone course incorporating the knowledge and skills attained in LEAD I, II, and III. Students will showcase their mastery of leadership concepts in a layered-learning approach with the next cohort of LEAD participants, as well as presenting their independent project and submitting a publishable manuscript. Students will lead teach and lead discussions on leadership and management, mindset, grit and resilience, time management and various other leadership, management, and entrepreneur topics.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Mode of Delivery (Online or Hybrid): Hybrid
Instructional Method: Lecture
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: PHCY 5043 Leadership Exploration and Ability Development (LEAD) III

Special permission required (students must be accepted into the track; enrollment is limited to 10 students per cohort).

Term offered: Not currently offered

Fall - Instructor of Record: Marie Chisholm-Burns

Clinical Pharmacy - APPE: Patient Care

PHCY 400 - Medicine I

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
PD

A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of medicine.

May repeat one time.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
PHCY 401 - Medicine II

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
PD

A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of medicine. Medicine II is a continuation of the Medicine I APPE and is designed to build upon skills previously gained in Medicine I. For Medicine ll, student pharmacists are expected to provide care with more autonomy earlier in the month and to have a greater depth of knowledge and skill, compared to Medicine I. Increased ability to identify and solve patient-specific problems is expected.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: PHCY 400 - Medicine I

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
PHCY 402 - Medicine III

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
PD

A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of medicine. Medicine III is a continuation of the Medicine I and Medicine II APPEs and is designed to build upon skills previously gained in Medicine l and ll. For Medicine lll, student pharmacists are expected to provide care with more autonomy earlier in the month and to have a greater depth and knowledge and skill, compared to Medicine l and ll. Increased ability to identify and solve patient-specific problems is expected.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: PHCY 401 - Medicine II

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Andrea Franks
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill
PHCY 407 - Cardiology II

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
PD

A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of pharmacy in the area of cardiology.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: PHCY 410 - Cardiology I

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
PHCY 408 - Nephrology

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
PD

A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics of nephrology. Student will focus on dosing medications in patients with renal failure and on the medical management of patients with chronic kidney disease who may be on dialysis.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
PHCY 409 - Integrated Pharmacy Practice

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
PD

This one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) is an elective patient care component of the experiential portion of the curriculum. The Integrated Pharmacy Practice rotation is an introduction of comprehensive clinical practice in a teaching hospital. This APPE is designed to enhance the student pharmacist’s knowledge base and to apply didactic material. The candidate will be responsible for applying appropriate pharmacologic therapy specific to patient diseases encountered in a variety of settings.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
PHCY 410 - Cardiology I

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
PD

A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of pharmacy in the area of cardiology.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
PHCY 411 - Adult Oncology I

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
PD

A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of oncology.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
PHCY 412 - Adult Oncology II

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
PD

A one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE) rotation providing supervised development of clinical skills and concepts in the application and promotion of rational pharmacotherapeutics in the area of oncology.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Prerequisites: PHCY 411 Adult Oncology I

Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington
Spring - Instructor of Record: Catherine Crill Herrington

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College of Pharmacy

Information About the College

Programs

Courses

PHCY 372 - Special Topics Elective

PHCY 397 - Pharmacy Exam Review I

PHCY 398 - Pharmacy Exam Review II

PHCY 437 - Pharmacy Professional Development VII

PHCY 469 - Pharmacy Professional Development VIII

PHCY 1100 - Biochemistry

PHCY 1101 - Fundamentals of Drug Action

PHCY 1102 - Pharmacy Math

PHCY 1104 - Foundations of Pharmacy

PHCY 1105 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation I

PHCY 1106 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) I: Introduction to Patient Care

PHCY 1107 - Pharmacy Professional Development I

PHCY 1109 - Introduction to Therapeutics

PHCY 1110 - Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing I

PHCY 1111 - Self-Care and Dermatology

PHCY 1201 - Cardiology II

PHCY 1202 - Pharmacokinetics & Dose Optimization

PHCY 1205 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation II

PHCY 1207 - Pharmacy Professional Development II

PHCY 1209 - Pharmacy-based Immunization Delivery

PHCY 1210 - Dosage Design, Delivery, and Dispensing II

PHCY 1211 - Cardiology I

PHCY 1212 - Information, Technology, and Safety

PHCY 2100 - Endocrinology

PHCY 2101 - Nephrology

PHCY 2102 - Pulmonology

PHCY 2103 - Medical Microbiology

PHCY 2104 - Immunology

PHCY 2105 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation III

PHCY 2107 - Pharmacy Professional Development III

PHCY 2109 - Pharmacogenetics and Pharmacogenomics

PHCY 2112 - Health Systems, Delivery, and Economics

PHCY 2202 - Surgery, Critical Care, Transplant

PHCY 2204 - Literature Evaluation and Study Design

PHCY 2205 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation IV

PHCY 2206 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) II: Applied Therapeutics I

PHCY 2207 - Pharmacy Professional Development IV

PHCY 2210 - Infectious Diseases

PHCY 2212 - Healthcare Leadership, Innovation, and Management

PHCY 3100 - Neurology and Psychiatry

PHCY 3101 - Substance Abuse, Gastroenterology, and Nutrition

PHCY 3103 - Medication Therapy Management

PHCY 3104 - Pharmacy Law

PHCY 3105 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation V

PHCY 3106 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE) III: Applied Therapeutics II

PHCY 3107 - Pharmacy Professional Development V

PHCY 3201 - Hematology and Oncology

PHCY 3202 - APPE Ready

PHCY 3207 - Pharmacy Professional Development VI

PHCY 4000 - IPPE: Community Pharmacy Practice

PHCY 4001 - IPPE: Institutional Pharmacy Practice

PHCY 4072 - IPPE IV: Introductory Team-Based Practice

PHCY 4107 - Pharmacy Professional Development VII

PHCY 4200 - Pharmacy Exam Review I

PHCY 4201 - Pharmacy Exam Review II

PHCY 4207 - Pharmacy Professional Development VIII

PHCY 5000 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) I Elective

PHCY 5001 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) II Elective

PHCY 5002 - Special Projects in Pharmacy Elective

PHCY 5003 - Substance Use Disorders Elective

PHCY 5004 - Clinical Toxicology Elective

PHCY 5005 - Community Pharmacy Practice Elective

PHCY 5007 - Design and Conduct of Clinical Research Studies

PHCY 5008 - Interprofessional Education and Clinical Simulation (IPECS) Teaching Assistant

PHCY 5009 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) III Elective

PHCY 5010 - Landmark Clinical Trials Elective

PHCY 5011 - Critical Care Medicine Elective

PHCY 5012 - Drug Interactions Elective

PHCY 5013 - Advanced Cardiac Life Support Elective

PHCY 5014 - Pediatric Elective

PHCY 5015 - Ambulatory Care Elective

PHCY 5016 - Infectious Diseases Elective

PHCY 5017 - Drug Induced Disease Elective

PHCY 5018 - Emergency Medicine Elective

PHCY 5024 - Focus on Pharmacy Compounding Elective

PHCY 5025 - Introductory Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences Elective