PHARMACY PRACTICE
- Course
- PHAR207 - PHARMACY PRACTICE
- Department
- Pharmacy - English - Undergraduate
- Course Type
- Course
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 2
- ECTS
- 3
- T+P+L
- 2 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Asst. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Sami BOŞNAK
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
Pharmacist can work in all processes related with medicine; they can run a Pharmacy, work at hospital, drug distribution, import export companies, laboratories, drug and cosmetics production, Veterinary departments, universities. Main subjects are Community Pharmacy, everything needed to run a pharmacy: tools, equipment, compounding medicine, using computer, for selling, controlling stocks, patients and prescriptions. Pharmacy practice is under the control of various laws, regulations, and directions. Registration, practicing process of the profession are all governed by the legislation. We also work on legal and ethical guidelines needed for Pharmacists, to ensure the correct and safe supply of medical products to the general public. As a social responsibility perspective, we include CTPharmacists Association law, their role, aim, power in order promote the good relationship among Pharmacist.
PHARMACY PRACTICE
Evaluation Tools (Active Term)
| Item | Type | Weight (%) |
|---|---|---|
| MIDTERM | Midterm | 40 |
| FINAL | Final | 60 |
| Total | 100 | |
Course outcomes
- 01 1.Be able to describe Pharmacy Practice
- 02 2.Be able to explain Basic Definitions
- 03 3.Be able to explain Prescription and Parts of Prescription
- 04 4.Be able to define Rational Use of Drugs
- 05 5.Be able to define Irrational Use of Drugs
- 06 6.Be able to describe the Role of a Pharmacist in the Rational Use f a Drug
- 07 7.Be able to describe Hospital Pharmacy
- 08 8.Be able to define Hospital Formulary
- 09 9.Be able to explain Hospital Drug Distribution System
- 10 10.Be able to describe rights for Correct Drug Administration
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | The Pharmacist & Pharmacy Practice |
| Week 2 | Understanding & Screening Prescriptions |
| Week 3 | Safe Dispensing Process |
| Week 4 | Dosage Forms & Practical Product Use |
| Week 5 | Pharmacy Calculations & Basic Compounding |
| Week 6 | Medication History & Medication Reconciliation |
| Week 7 | Patient Counseling & Communication |
| Week 8 | Midterm Examination |
| Week 9 | Midterm Examination |
| Week 10 | OTC Medicines, Self-Care & Referral |
| Week 11 | Drug Information in Daily Pharmacy Practice |
| Week 12 | Medication Safety & Pharmacy Operations |
| Week 13 | Contemporary Pharmacy Practice: Integrated Cases I |
| Week 14 | Contemporary Pharmacy Practice: Integrated Cases II |
| Week 15 | Course Revision & Integrated Practice |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy. Pharmaceutical Press.
- 02 Aulton’s Pharmaceutics: The Design and Manufacture of Medicines. Elsevier.
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
- P02 Interpret the accuracy and reliability of the current theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of pharmacy, as well as being able to follow and evaluate innovations.
- P03 Practically apply the knowledge they gain on pharmaceutical sciences. The acquired knowledge and skills allow the graduates to act as the closest health consultant to the public with the ability to inform the public.
- P04 Evaluate and apply current technology related to basic subjects and principles covering pharmacy and health sciences and take part in in-service training seminars.
- P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
- P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
- P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
- P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
- P09 Be competent to accurately and intelligibly communicate and transfer knowledge about prescription content and pharmaceutical products to the patient / user. The graduates are trained on taking necessary precautions for safe drug usage and encouraging rational drug use, as well as providing consultancy and supervision.
- P10 Work in an interdisciplinary environment. Graduates can cooperate with other professional groups, participate in vocational training and activities, have proper knowledge and communication skills.
- P11 Take part in social responsibility projects related to health. Graduates have awareness on sustainable environment and participate in activities and practices related to their profession.
- P12 Open a community pharmacy, also work in hospital pharmacies, can work in different fields related with pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical and herbal products, as well as production and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. Takes part in the professional development of herself/himself, her/his colleagues and pharmacy students.
- P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
- P14 Knows and applies the processes related to drug design from natural or synthetic sources, as well as development, preparation, analysis and metabolism of drugs in the human body.
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