NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES

Course Description

In the Neglected Tropical Diseases course, students will be provided with information regarding several tropical diseases and their pathogens including Leishmaniasis, Chagas disease/Sleeping sickness, Trachoma, Arboviruses (with a focus on flaviviruses), Malaria, Schistosomiasis as well as their preferred treatment options. Novel drug design strategies and drug development methodologies will be covered. The disease causing pathogen and the vector which transmits the pathogen will be covered as well as strategies for infection control and treatment. Epidemiological distribution of neglected tropical diseases and pathogenesis will be thoroughly discussed. Public health concerns, geographical distribution and pharmaceutical approaches for treatment and prevention are among the covered topics. Students are also expected to present on recent research in the field, directed at microbiological investigations, treatment and prevention methodologies.

NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Explain what Neglected Tropical Diseases are and which ones are Neglected Tropical Diseases
2. 02 Explain why Neglected Tropical Diseases are classified as such
3. 03 Explain and identify the drugs used for neglected tropical diseases as well as their spread mechanisms and pathogenesis

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 The Causes and Impacts of Neglected Tropical and Zoonotic Diseases: Opportunities for Integrated Intervention Strategies by Beyrer Chris, Sonal Singh, and Darshan Sudarshi.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Define neglected tropical diseases SOLO 2
2. L02 List the neglected tropical diseases SOLO 2
3. L03 Explain the pathogen involved in each neglected tropical disease as well as disease pathogenesis SOLO 3
4. L04 Recognise and define the disease mechanisms associated with neglected tropical diseases SOLO 3
5. L05 Describe treatment methodologies used for specific neglected tropical diseases SOLO 3

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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