Selected problems pertaining to the various aspects of pharmacy which may include such problems as pharmaceutical procedures, pharmaceutical formulations, pharmaceutical history, and pharmaceutical economics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Selected problems pertaining to the various aspects of pharmacy which may include such problems as pharmaceutical procedures, pharmaceutical formulations, pharmaceutical history, and pharmaceutical economics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Selected problems pertaining to the various aspects of pharmacy which may include such problems as pharmaceutical procedures, pharmaceutical formulations, pharmaceutical history, and pharmaceutical economics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Selected problems pertaining to the various aspects of pharmacy which may include such problems as pharmaceutical procedures, pharmaceutical formulations, pharmaceutical history, and pharmaceutical economics. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
This course will build upon principles of immunology covered in pre- pharmacy and PharmD coursework and introduce students to the principles of solid organ transplantation (SOT) and the role of a pharmacist in the care of transplant recipients.
Advanced, clinically-focused course building on critical care foundations provided in PPS 956 and 957.
A discussion of the clinical aspects of prescription medications designed to supplement, integrate and enhance the material covered in the Patient Care Laboratory course series as well as Integrated Drugs and Disease courses. Emphasis is placed on 1) a critical analysis of the important difference between various drugs and drug classes, and 2) refining drug information and clinical communication skills.
Potentially any substance can be considered a poison if enough of it is ingested, and patients who ingest chemicals, drugs, and dietary supplements are commonly seen in clinical practice. This elective course will help develop the pharmacy student's knowledge of the toxic effects of chemicals and drugs when humans are exposed to these agents in acute/toxic overdoses. In addition, the course will emphasize how to prevent exposures, and drug therapy associated with each type of ingestion.
This elective course is a companion course to the Behavior Modification Project that is part of the PPS 923 Nutrition, Health Promotion, Disease Prevention course. Each student will serve as the coach for a group of 5-6 PY1 students as they complete their semester long project. Coaches will conduct weekly meetings, review student record keeping, provide motivation and accountability to PY1 students, and serve as role models in behavior modification. Coaches also develop skills in human resource management.
This globally instructed and interactive course will be taught collaboratively and non-traditionally by the University of Kentucky and Peking University (Beijing, China). The course will compare pharmacy practice, health care systems, and various treatment modalities in China and the United States. Students will be challenged to understand and apply healthcare concepts within the context of different cultures and health-belief systems.
