CLINICAL PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL CARE-I

Course Description

Introduction to the concept of developing pharmaceutical services from hospital pharmacy to clinical pharmacy and their evolution from product oriented pharmacy services, basic concepts of the patient-oriented pharmacy practice, the need for pharmaceutical care and medication therapy management, signs and symptoms of the patient complaints and conditions (cough, chest pains, breathlessness, pain, ‘funny turn’, important referral points), importance of the lifesytle of patients in prevention and management of diseases (hypertension, gastro-oesofageal reflux disease, contraception), adverse drug reactions and interactions (alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, herbal products), guiding principles of pharmacotherapy will be covered. Students will learn how to approach drug therapy related problems by solving case studies about above mentioned topics.

CLINICAL PHARMACY AND PHARMACEUTICAL CARE-I

Evaluation Tools (Active Term)

Course outcomes

1. 01 By completion of this course students should be able to
2. 02 1. discuss commonly seen cardiovascular disorders and drugs used for treatment
3. 03 2. identify, classify and describe painful conditions and their medical management
4. 04 3. identify and manage several gastrointestinal disorders
5. 05 4. provide patient education for correct usage and compliance with medicines used to treat cardiovascular disorders, painful conditions and gastrointestinal complaints

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Goodman and Gilman's The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, Eds: Brunton, Hilal-Dandan and Knollmann, McGrawHill, 2016
2. 02 Walker, R. (2011). Clinical pharmacy and therapeutics E-Book. Elsevier Health Sciences.
3. 03 Francis, S. A., Smith, F., & Malkinson, J. (2015). Integrated Pharmacy Case Studies. Pharmaceutical Press.
4. 04 Parthasarathi, G., Nyfort-Hansen, K., & Nahata, M. C. (Eds.). (2004). A text book of clinical pharmacy practice: essential concepts and skills. Orient Blackswan.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 1. discuss commonly seen cardiovascular disorders and drugs used for treatment
2. L02 2. identify, classify and describe painful conditions and their medical management
3. L03 3. identify and manage several gastrointestinal disorders
4. L04 4. provide patient education for correct usage and compliance with medicines used to treat cardiovascular disorders, painful conditions and gastrointestinal complaints
5. L05 By completion of this course students should be able to
6. L06 Perform Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Care services to gastrointestinal case patients based on risk factors, pharmacotherapy of prescriptions and basic social pharmacy issues (Case: Ulcerative Colitis) SOLO 4
7. L07 Perform Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Care services to cardiovascular case patients based on risk factors, pharmacotherapy of prescriptions and basic social pharmacy issues (Case: Angina) SOLO 4
8. L08 Perform Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Care services to Respiratory system case patients based on risk factors, pharmacotherapy of prescriptions and basic social pharmacy issues (Case: Asthma) SOLO 4
9. L09 Perform Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Care services to central nervous system case patients based on risk factors, pharmacotherapy of prescriptions and basic social pharmacy issues (Case: Insomnia) SOLO 4
10. L10 Perform Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Care services to infections case patients based on risk factors, pharmacotherapy of prescriptions and basic social pharmacy issues (Case: Sore throat) SOLO 4

Program Outcomes

1. P01 Gain the ability to apply the Pharmacy profession.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. P05 Know the risks and evaluation of the use of drugs and other chemicals and safe laboratory practices (GMP).
6. P06 Acquire the ability to interpret the findings obtained by qualitative and quantitative measurements and to reach valid scientific results from the data.
7. P07 Prepare pharmaceuticals and provide guidance on the use of pharmaceutical products.
8. P08 Design research and develop projects related to pharmaceutical products; manage and share the results.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. P13 Implements the legal and professional law and ethics as a health professional, in issues concerning public health.
14. 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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