PHCY 4037 - Government I

Cr Hrs: 4 (0-0-160)
This one-month advanced pharmacy practice experience (APPE). It is the classification for rotations involving the Indian Health Services, the United States Army, and the United States Air Force. This rotation involves, but is not limited to, direct patient care ensuring optimal healthcare delivery, application of clinical knowledge in management of acute conditions and chronic disease states, and the delivery of pharmaceutical care to the respective patient population. The Government Rotation provides the opportunity for student pharmacists to practice pharmacy outside the scope of traditional community and institutional settings. Student pharmacists are able to apply knowledge of pharmacotherapy in a unique setting that integrates both community and institutional pharmacy practice. Student pharmacists utilize communication skills by offering patient counseling on medications and by communicating with other healthcare providers as part of an interprofessional team.

This course may not be repeated.

Grade Mode: Standard
Instructional Method: Clinical
Location offered: Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville
Prerequisites: Special permission required (accepted application and permission of course director).

Term offered: Fall, Spring

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