PharmD Professional Electives Course List (SoP)

Appropriate Use of Abused Drugs (PHARMACY 726-640)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Lecture – Online Asynchronous

Requisite: DPH-2 standing, or consent of instructor

Course objectives: To discuss the pharmacology and toxicology of addictive substances, as well as the pathophysiologic implications of the use of these drugs. Pharmacotherapeutic approaches will be presented in depth, as well as the availability of treatment programs in Wisconsin.

Course content: Topics will include:

1. the pharmacology and toxicology of addictive substances (alcohol and other CNS depressants, narcotics, stimulants, hallucinogens, PCP, marijuana, solvents)
2. pharmacotherapeutic approaches for alcoholism, opiate addiction, cocaine addiction, nicotine addition
3. impaired health professionals program
4. trends of substance abuse in Wisconsin
5. ethical issues of substance abuse in health care delivery
6. legalization of abused substances: a harm reduction strategy?

Methods of evaluating student achievement: This course will be graded on an A-F basis; there will be midterm and final exams.

Class size: Unlimited

This course will be of value to pharmacy students seeking careers in: Community pharmacy, institutional pharmacy, toxicology, governmental agencies

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Marginalized Populations in Healthcare & Media (PHARMACY 726-451)

Credits: 1

Semester offered: Fall

Course format: Lecture

Requisite: Professional standing – preference given to DPH-1s

Course description: Provides opportunities for learning about healthcare barriers and facilitators: health disparities; and health outcomes using popular culture movies, and media that portray marginalized communities. Provides opportunities to discuss how their identities influence their view of the movie’s theme and how bias may impact care provided in a healthcare setting.

Course learning outcomes: At the completion of this course students will be able to:

1. Critique the portrayal of marginalized communities in the movies regarding, stereotypes, health disparities and public health.
2. Describe and differentiate how one’s own identity influences the relationship to their own community and the one portrayed in the movie; and how implicit biases may impact the care provided to marginalized communities.
3. Analyze how the social determinants of health and systemic racism impact a character’s health and wellbeing.
4. Describe and differentiate attitudes and stereotypes concerning marginalized communities and how this may impact a person’s individualized clinical and self-care.

Methods of evaluating student achievement: Student participation, group presentation, and reflection paper.

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Laurel Leganza, Post-doctoral Fellow and Director of Global Health, UW School of Pharmacy

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Rural Pharmacy Practice (PHM PRAC 728-630)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Fall

Course format: Active discussion

Requisite: DPH-3 students in Rural Health program

Course objectives: Discuss and assess the opportunities for pharmacy practice in rural settings, with an emphasis on community assessment, service development, and interprofessional collaboration.

Course content: Rural life, epidemiology of rural areas, rural healthcare delivery, interprofessional care in rural communities, community pharmacy leadership, inpatient pharmacy leadership, ambulatory care pharmacy leadership, underserved populations, healthcare reform, “current events” in rural healthcare topics discussions.

Methods of evaluating student achievement:

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Ed Portillo, Assistant Professor, UW School of Pharmacy

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Infectious Disease Pharmacotherapy in the Acute Care Setting (PHM PRAC 728-659)

Credits: 1

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Lecture with active discussion

Requisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in Phm Prac 656

Course objectives: Develop knowledge and clinical skills pertaining to drug selection, dosing, and monitoring of antimicrobials used to treat hospitalized patients with serious life-threatening infectious diseases.

Course content: Topics: Pathogen identification beyond cultures; significance of resistance/inpatient-specific antibacterials; antibiotic pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics; combination therapy/synergy; intraabdominal infections; controversies in aminoglycoside/vancomycin pharmacokinetics; febrile neutropenia; endocarditis; catheter-related bloodstream infections; viral hepatitis; nosocomial pneumonia; meningitis; sepsis; systemic fungal infections; modifying anti-HIV regimens; opportunistic infections in AIDS.

Format: Reading assignments (1-3 articles/topic) with instructor-led discussions in class.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Online quizzes (10)

Class size: 30-45

Course coordinator: Warren Rose, Associate Professor, UW School of Pharmacy and UW School of Medicine

This course will be particularly beneficial for: PharmD students who are interested in practicing pharmaceutical care in a hospital setting, but will also be useful as preparation for 740 and/or 760 rotations in hospitals in the DPM-4 year.

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Seminars in Oncology (PHM PRAC 728-678)

Credits: 1

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Lecture with active discussion

Requisite: DPH-2 standing

Course objectives: Although the focus of this course is on the care of oncology patients, there is the understanding that pharmacy students taking this elective will not have started the oncology pharmacotherapy topics in the required courses of the PharmD curriculum (728-656). The course therefore presents practical issues surrounding the optimization of medication use in the treatment of cancer patients; these issues are also applicable to other disease states and drugs. The concepts learned in this course are applicable within heath systems, hospitals, and the outpatient, community setting.

Course content: The course will address practical issues surrounding the optimization of medication use in the treatment of cancer patients. Course faculty will share their expertise and practical solutions to the everyday challenges of providing exceptional clinical oncology care in a safe, fiscally responsible manner to optimize clinical outcomes of cancer patients. The course combines lecture and out of class projects. Included topics range across clinical, operational, and practice management issues that affect oncology pharmacy practice. These topics include: pharmacogenomics, cell therapies, oncology research, survivorship, oral chemotherapy management, hazardous drug handling, value of cancer care, specialty pharmacy and REMS processes, and transitions of care. Although focused on oncology patients, the course topics offer practical exposure to issues confronting the care of patients with other types of diseases. Case-based exercises will be incorporated to allow students to apply learned material to real-world applications.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Online quizzes (10)
In-class quizzes (4 x 10 points): 40%
Individual projects: 20%
Group project: 20%
Final exam: 20%

Course size: Unlimited

Instructional staff: Paul Hutson, Professor, UW School of Pharmacy

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Introduction to Pharmacy Informatics (PHM PRAC 728-468)

Credits: 1

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Lecture and online discussion

Requisite: DPH-1 standing

Course objectives: The objectives of this course are to define the basic terminology used in health informatics, describe the benefits and current constraints in using information and communication technology in healthcare, and identify the reasons for the systemic processing of data, information, and knowledge in healthcare.

Course content: Introduction to Electronic Medical Records (EMRs), Electronic Health Records (EHRs), Personal Health Records (PHRs) and Health Information Exchange (HIE); patient and medication safety in health information technology; pharmacy automation; computerized provider order entry; barcode medication administration; Interoperability; e-prescribing; data management and legal and regulatory aspects of EHRs

Class size: 30-45

Course coordinator: Dan Ruhland

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Cannabinoids in Science and Society (PHARMACY 726-674)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Fall

Course format: Lecture with active discussion

Requisite: DPH-2

Course objectives:

1. Describe the role of the endocannabinoid system in human disease.
2. Identify appropriate cannabinoid use in various disease states.
3. Describe the mechanism of action of THC and CBD on several body systems and disease states.
4. Explain the pharmacology of THC and CBD.
5. Describe common / serious drug interactions and adverse effects of cannabis therapies and methods for preventing or minimizing their occurrence.
6. Analyze and present primary and lay literature regarding cannabinoid therapy.

Course content:

• History
• Agronomy, phytochemistry, and botany
• Endocannabinoid system
• Cannabinoid pharmacology
• Epilepsy
• Neurodegeneration and sleep
• Spasticity
• Psychiatric indications
• Risks
• Pain
• Cancer
• Synthetic cannabinoids, vape injury, and abuse

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Cody Wenthur, Assistant Professor

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Seminars in Critical Care (PHM PRAC 728-668)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Lectures, small group discussions, case presentations

Requisite: Completion of Phm Prac 655 & 550

Course content: The objectives of this course are to: critically review published research so as to apply evidence-based medicine principles to future practice; design a therapeutic regimen consisting of both non-drug and drug therapy that is appropriate for an individual patient based on clinical condition (severity of illness), concomitant diseases and medications.

Course topics include: How to be an ICU pharmacist; pain, agitation, and delirium; PAD; vasopressors/sepsis; sepsis controversies; ventilators; seizures/status epilepticus; reversal of anticoagulation; neurocritical care topics; RSI/ED topics; status asthmaticus/COPD exacerbations; DVT/PE/SUP; AKI/RRT; liver failure/HRS/encephalopathy; antibiotic issues in critical care; toxicology.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: weekly quizzes; seminar attendance; level of participation in small and large group discussions; sepsis controversy and toxicology presentations; final exam.

Special Information: None

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinators: Melissa Ha and Jeff Fish

This course will be particularly beneficial for: While this course could be valuable to any pharmacist, it is particularly applicable to anyone considering acute care practice or advanced specialty practice in critical care.

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Specialty Pharmacy ina Modern Healthcare Setting (PHARMACY 726-658)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Lectures, discussions, guest speakers

Requisite: DPH-3 standing

Course content: The objectives of this course are to: understand the basics of specialty pharmacy including market trends, contracting, and specialty pharmaceutical reimbursement, understand the impact that specialty pharmacy has on health systems and patient outcomes, gain hands on experience working through managerial topics in specialty pharmacy, understand the basics of how to start a specialty pharmacy program and the associated considerations.

Course topics include: Specialty Pharmacy marketplace, Specialty Pharmacy operations, distribution, and infrastructure, Specialty Pharmacy reimbursement and formulary management, Specialty Pharmacy patient management and outcome reporting, establishing a Specialty Pharmacy and quality and accreditation issues, Specialty Pharmacy pipeline and manufacturers’ perspectives.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Student reflections and quizzes, class attendance.

Special Information: None

Class size: Small seminar

Instructional staff: David Mott, Professor, UW School of Pharmacy

This course will be particularly beneficial for: This course will be useful for all pharmacists, but will be particularly useful for pharmacists who are interested in Specialty Pharmacy or are considering a residency in Specialty Pharmacy, ambulatory care, or managed care.

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Fluids and Electrolytes (PHM PRAC 728-550)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Fall

Course format: Lecture

Requisite: DPH-3 standing

Course objectives: The objectives of this course are to instruct students in: 1. The principles of fluid and electrolyte homeostasis. 2. How to use these principles to evaluate patients for fluid, electrolyte, and nutritional disorders. 3. How to design therapy to prevent and correct the disorders.

Course content: Clinical disorders of water, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous and acid-base balance are discussed, including brief presentations of example patients. Special considerations in the management of patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, shock, edema, and burns are discussed. There are also general discussions of the hazards of parenteral therapy, and the equipment used for parenteral therapy.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Open-note exams and problem sets are used to determine the course grade.

Special Information: While this class could be valuable to any pharmacist, it is particularly applicable for anyone considering hospital practice or advanced training in clinical practice (such as residency programs).

Class size: Unlimited

Course coordinator: Karen Kopacek

This course will be of value to pharmacy students seeking careers in: Hospital pharmacy, nursing home pharmacy, home infusion therapy, academia and/or research (professional practice teaching [clinical faculty member]), clinical specialties

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Antimicrobial Stewardship (PHM PRAC 728-560)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Fall

Course format: Lecture

Requisite: DPH-1 or DPH-2 standing. DPH-3 standing with instructor consent

Course objectives: Gain foundational knowledge of the societal implications of antimicrobial resistance and the basic tenets of antimicrobial stewardship in multiple practice settings. Apply these tenets by developing antimicrobial stewardship intervention(s) and design measurement of associated outcomes.

Course learning outcomes: The goals of this course are for students to develop a greater understanding of the impact of antimicrobial use and resistance on society and the role of the pharmacist in improving antimicrobial use in multiple settings.

1. Describe the benefits of antimicrobial stewardship.
2. Describe how antimicrobial use in humans, agriculture, and animals contribute to the development of antimicrobial resistance.
3. Discuss strategies to improve antimicrobial prescribing in outpatient, inpatient, and long-term care settings.
4. Describe components of an Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
5. Discuss how technology such as rapid diagnostics and electronic decision support tools can support stewardship initiatives and improve patient care.
6. Identify the need for patient advocacy in pharmacy for antimicrobial stewardship and resistance
7. Apply Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Core Elements for a Stewardship Program to propose the development of a program in an inpatient, outpatient, or long-term care setting.
8. Identify state-, national-, and international initiatives to improve patient outcomes related to inappropriate antimicrobial use.
9. Design an educational antimicrobial stewardship intervention and outcomes measurements as a part of a team.
10. Present a proposed policy or procedure to a mock Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee as a part of a team.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Quizzes, reflections, proposals

Class size: 20-30 (15 spots for students in AMS Path of Distinction)

Course coordinator: Warren Rose, Professor, UW School of Pharmacy

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Interprofessional Collaborative Practice in HIV Care [PHM PRAC 728-467]

Credits: 1

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Blended learning, including in-person lectures and activities (n=5), online learning sessions (n=6) and clinical observation sessions (n=2)

Requisite: DPH-1 standing

Course objectives: Students will participate in the course as part of an interprofessional team of pharmacy, nursing and medical students, and develop an understanding of basic HIV prevention and care principles as well as principles of interprofessional collaborative practice.

Course content: The course will focus on the following areas:

• The history of the HIV epidemic
• Current HIV epidemiology, including populations disproportionately impacted by HIV
• Principles of interprofessional practice and education
• Basic principles of HIV prevention, diagnosis and treatment
• HIV care models and the role of interprofessional teams in HIV care

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Student reflections, interprofessional team-based project and presentation

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Susanne Barnett, Associate Professor and Co-Director of Interprofessional Education, UW-Madison School of Pharmacy

The course will be of value to: pharmacy and other health professions students seeking careers in infectious disease and HIV health care settings.

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Health Equity and Social Justice for Healthcare Providers (PHM PRAC 728-469)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: In person

Requisite: DPH-1 standing

Course objectives:

• Increased knowledge of social identities and cultural differences of self and others
• Increased intercultural competencies in personal and professional environments
• Skills in critical thinking and interpersonal communication
• Knowledge and skills to engage others in dialogue and discussion around identity and inclusive learning in different spheres of influence
• An understanding of the health disparities that exist between different social identities, such as race, socioeconomic status, age, etc.
• An understanding of how social identity impacts understanding of the healthcare system, access to healthcare, patient/healthcare practitioner interactions, and patient care.

Methods for evaluating student achievement::

• Participation and attendance
• Completion of readings
• Reading and practice reflections
• Journal assignments

This course will be of value to: While this course will be valuable to any healthcare practitioner, it is particularly applicable for anyone practicing in areas focused on health equity and underserved patient populations.

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Lisa Imhoff, Associate Dean for Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives

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Case Studies & Complex Drug Reviews (PHM PRAC 728-490)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: In-person

Requisite: Completed Pharmacotherapy 655 and enrolled in Pharmacotherapy 656

Course objectives:

• Apply the pharmacist patient care process to design a care plans for complex patient scenarios (EO 2, 3, and 4)
• Prioritize a list of problems for both a patient and workflow scenarios (EO 2, 3, and 9)
• Apply critical thinking and evidence-based medicine to patient care and health-system (i.e. provider or preceptors) questions (EO 1, 2, 3, and 6)

Methods for evaluating student achievement::
Student participation, online assignments, student presentations, student papers, reflections

This course will be of value to: While this course will be valuable to any healthcare practitioner, it is particularly applicable for anyone practicing in areas focused on health equity and underserved patient populations.

Class size: Max of 60

Course coordinator: Casey Gallimore, Amanda Margolis, Mike Pitterle

This course will be particularly beneficial for: DPH-3 students

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Medical Imaging for Pharmacists (PHM PRAC 728-611)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Fall

Course format: Online asynchronous

Requisite: DPH-1 standing

Course objectives: Medical Imaging for Pharmacists is a course intended to introduce the concepts of radiation to a practicing pharmacist, as well as provide a basic overview of the use of radiation and the technology available in a Radiology Department. After this class, a practicing pharmacist would have a better understanding of patient experiences in a Radiology exam and would be more equipped to discuss with a patient in a hospital or retail pharmacy what to expect during a radiology procedure, the risks of radiation, possible interactions or events associated with contrast, and the general properties of isotopes and radiopharmaceuticals. This class is a pre-requisite to Radiopharmaceuticals 612, which is a concentrated study of radiopharmaceuticals used in the Nuclear Medicine Department.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Grading is on an A-F basis (1/3 on take-home problems, 1/3 on midterm exam, and 1/3 on final exam)

Special Information: While this class could be valuable to any pharmacist, it is particularly applicable for anyone considering hospital practice or advanced training in clinical practice (such as residency programs).

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Scott Knishka, Senior Nuclear Pharmacist, UW CSC Dept. of Radiology

This course will be of value to pharmacy students seeking careers in: Hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, academia and/or research (pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry, and others where radiotracers are used), nuclear pharmacy.

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Radiopharmaceuticals (PHM PRAC 728-612)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Online Asynchronous

Requisite: Phm Prac 611 or consent of instructor

Course objectives: This is a lecture course in which the student will be presented an overview of the theories and mathematics involved. As a result of completing this course the student will:

1. Have an appreciation for the value of radioactivity and tracer methodology in diagnosis, therapy, and medical research.
2. Have an understanding of pharmacy’s involvement in nuclear medicine.
3. Be competent in the basic mathematics of nuclear pharmacy, including radioactive decay calculations, concentration and dose/volume calculations, pediatric dose adjustment calculations.
4. Be able to describe the chemistry, quality control, pharmacology, indications, and dosage of all commonly used radiopharmaceuticals.
5. Have a basic understanding of radiation and its biological effects.
6. Have a basic understanding of the regulatory aspects of nuclear pharmacy.
7. Be eligible for 300 hours credit toward the 4000 hour experience requirement to sit for the Nuclear Pharmacy Specialty Certification Exam.

Course content: 1) Fundamentals of radiation physics; 2) Radiation methodology; 3) Medical applications of radionuclides; 4) Radiopharmaceuticals; 5) Biological effects of radiation; 6) Regulatory aspects

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Grading is on an A-F basis (1/3 on take-home problems, 1/3 on midterm exam, and 1/3 on final exam)

Special Information: While this class could be valuable to any pharmacist, it is particularly applicable for anyone considering hospital practice or advanced training in clinical practice (such as residency programs).

Class size: Unlimited

Course coordinator: Scott Knishka, Senior Nuclear Pharmacist, UW CSC Dept. of Radiology

This course will be of value to pharmacy students seeking careers in: Hospital pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry, academia and/or research (pharmacology, physiology, biochemistry, and others where radiotracers are used), nuclear pharmacy.

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Leadership in Health-System Pharmacy (PHM PRAC 728-610)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Fall

Course format: Lecture/Seminar

Requisite: DPH-3 standing

Course objectives: This course is designed to expose students to personal leadership qualities essential to operate efficiently within an integrated health care delivery system and advance the profession and practice of pharmacy. Students will gain a foundation to become future pharmacy leaders through an understanding of pharmacy’s continual evolution in the changing health care environment.

Course content: The course is taught in a seminar/discussion format. Emphasis will be placed on students applying didactic content to discussion and health system leadership. Interactions with practice leaders who are engaged in these activities will occur weekly.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: No exams or quizzes. 1) Attendance and participation in seminar and online discussion; 2) Practical application of course content through completion one written and oral assignment (e.g. meeting minutes, job description, meeting agenda, topic brief for legislators, interview panel member, meeting facilitator); 3) Writing or presenting a succinct business case for expanded pharmacy services within a health system.

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Jack Temple, Director of Pharmacy, UW Health; and Meghann Voegeli

The course will be beneficial to: PharmD students who are interested in becoming formal or informal leaders for the profession of pharmacy.

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Practice Innovations I (PHM PRAC 728-628)

Credits: 1

Semester offered: Fall

Course format: Discussion and independent project management

Requisite: DPH-3 students in Rural Health program

Course objectives: In the Practice Innovations course, students apply foundational knowledge of project management to hands-on experience planning positive change within the health care system. Students in this course will learn to think strategically to critically assess a problem, identify solutions, and implement change. This course will specifically emphasize rural health practice. Students in this course will be strongly encouraged to enroll in Practice Innovation II, a 1-credit course in the Spring.

Course content: Project management skillset, abstract writing, how to develop an effective poster, developing a project charter, project plan, and communication plan.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: A written assignment, 2 quizzes, and a final examination will be used to determine the grade.

Class size:Small seminar

Course coordinator: Ed Portillo, Assistant Professor, UW School of Pharmacy

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Seminars in Pediatric Pharmacotherapy (PHM PRAC 728-657)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Lecture with active discussion

Requisite: Phm Prac 655

Course objectives: Develop knowledge and clinical skills pertaining to drug selection, dosing, and monitoring of drugs used in children, and in obstetrics.

Course Content: Pregnancy and Lactation, Perinatal Complications (Pre-term labor, Preeclampsia, Labor Induction, Obstetrical analgesia), Neonatology (Neonatal infections, Respiratory Distess Syndrome), Developmental Pharmacokinetics, Drug Dosing and Delivery, Pediatric Pain and Analgesia, Cystic Fibrosis Sickle Cell Disease, Management of Diabetes in Children, Fluids & Electrolytes, Leukemias and Lymphomas, Solid Tumors, Infectious Diseases in Children, Poisoning & Poison Prevention, Antidepressants / Antipsychotics / ADHD

Methods for evaluating student achievement:

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Paul Hutson, Professor, UW School of Pharmacy

This course will be of value to: pharmacy students who are interested in practicing pharmaceutical care in a pediatric hospital setting. It will also be useful for those anticipating an outpatient practice who desire a deeper understanding of pediatric pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy.

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Veterinary Therapeutics (PHM PRAC 728-670)

Credits: 1

Semester offered: Fall & Spring

Course format: Lecture course and project option

Requisite: DPH-3 standing

Course objectives 1) To become aware of the roles and functions of veterinary medicine and pharmaceutical technology 2) To understand the role of regulatory medicine and relationships to drug therapy and animal health 3) To understand the functions of drug therapy in the treatment and prevention of disease in commercial, companion, and exotic animal species. 4) To become acquainted with medical-veterinary-social issues and their relationship to drug therapy

Course content: The student will become acquainted with the following issues: the organization and functions of veterinary medicine education and practice, the functions of veterinary dosage forms and methods of drug administration, the role of federal and state agencies, and the roles of drug compounding and drug distribution. Comparative pharmacokinetics and toxicology and their relationship to dose determination are presented. The relationship of zoonoses and human health is discussed. Drug management of ectoparasites and endoparasites is reviewed. Special emphasis is placed upon antibiotic and antifungal therapy veterinary species. The role of feed additives, drug residues, and nutritional therapy is discussed. CNS therapies including anesthesia, pain management, sedation, behavioral management, neurology, and euthanasia methods are presented. The role of vaccines and biologicals in health maintenance is reviewed. Special topics including dermatology, EENT therapy, endocrine and reproductive therapy, cardiology, chemotherapy, GI therapy, and alternative therapies are explored. The human animal bond, minor species, and special roles of animals such as the animal athlete are examined.

Class size: 30-45

Course coordinator: Shelby Williams, Laura Staats

This course will be of value to pharmacy students seeking careers in community and institutional pharmacy practice.

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Introduction to Academic Pharmacy I (PHM PRAC 728-671)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Fall (Not offered Fall 2023)

Course format: Small group discussions; student case presentations

Requisite: DPH-3 + consent of instructor

Course objectives: Introduce and expose DPH-3 students to the role of the pharmacy educator. Specific objectives of this course are to: create and deliver an instructional module or activity; discuss a variety of instructional methodologies and assessment strategies; evaluate and discuss specific journal articles of interest to the student; employ interpersonal and intergroup behaviors effective in various teaching situations.

Course content: Academic misconduct/ethics, teaching strategies, teaching philosophies, discussion of teaching-related topics of interest to and chosen by students within the course. During the first few weeks of the course, faculty members will present seminars on selected teaching topics. For the remainder of the course, student groups will prepare and deliver discussions and journal clubs on teaching-related topics pertaining to the course objectives.

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Susie Barnett, Associate Professor, UW School of pharmacy

This course will be of value to: pharmacy students seeking careers in Academic Pharmacy; any pharmacist interested in precepting students (in any setting)

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Seminars in Global Health Pharmacy (PHM PRAC 728-673)

Credits: 1

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: One 50-minute seminar session per week for the entire semester

Requisite: DPH-1 standing

Course objectives: As a result of successfully completing this course, the student will be able to: 1. Understand and interpret the Millennium Development Goals from a health care professional/pharmacist perspective. 2. Understand the Global Pharmacy Practice Standards and compare these standards to actual practice around the world. 3. Identify ways that international organizations are working to improve pharmacy practice and education globally. 4. Compare and contrast issues raised in the classroom from an international and domestic perspective. 5. Identify an important topic related to this course, retrieve appropriate literature, and present a seminar (lecture and discussion) on the topic.

Course content: Medications are vitally important to global health. Yet the appropriate selection, use and distribution of medications are problematic in many regions of the world. The role and contributions of the pharmacist also are underdeveloped in many countries. In this course students will examine issues related to medication accessibility, selection and distribution and will explore the contributions of pharmacists and the pharmacy profession to medication use and safety from a global perspective. During the first few weeks of the course, faculty members will present seminars on selected topics of global health. For the remainder of the course, students will prepare and deliver a seminar on a global health topic related to the course objectives. Students will also prepare a written report summarizing the seminar presentation.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Students will be graded on a credit/no credit basis. Contributing factors to the student’s grade are attendance, class participation, the quality of the student’s seminar presentation, and the quality of the student’s written report of the seminar presentation.

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Trisha Seys Ranola

Summary: This course expands School of Pharmacy offerings in our global health program. For many students, this may be an introduction to global health issues and how the pharmacist can become involved at the global level. In addition to gaining content knowledge, students will strengthen their skills in literature retrieval and analysis as well as developing further their skills in public presentation.

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Seminars in Interprofessional Mental Health Care (PHM PRAC 728-674)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Two class hours per week. The first class hour will consist of the traditional lecture format. The second hour will involve active class discussion, student presentations, and small group work.

Requisite: Pharm Prac 728-555 Pharmacotherapy I

Course objectives: By the end of the course students will have a greater understanding of drug therapy and the role of the pharmacist in the management of patients with select psychiatric conditions.

Course content: This course addresses the pharmacotherapeutic management of various psychiatric conditions. Each class period a different psychiatric condition will be the focus of lecture and discussion. The course is designed to expand upon and advance the discussion of psychiatric conditions previously covered in Pharm Prac 728-555 Pharmacotherapy I, and to cover brand new topics not previously taught. A special emphasis will be placed on the role of the pharmacist in the care of patients with mental health conditions. Throughout the semester, the course utilizes a mixture of teaching techniques including lecture, case development and discussion, small group work, and student presentation.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Students will be evaluated and grades will be assigned based on completion and quality of course work, and in-class participation. Course work will include pre-class readings, small group presentations and projects, patient case development, and a written clinical inquiry in the area of psychiatric pharmacy.

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Casey Gallimore, PharmD, Clinical Assistant Professor

Summary: Seminars in Psychiatry is a 2-credit elective course focused on the drug therapy management of psychiatric conditions. A variety of teaching techniques including lecture, case development and discussion, small group work, and student presentation will be utilized to enhance student knowledge and understanding in the area of psychiatric pharmacy.

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Seminars in Cardiology (PHM PRAC 728-677)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Fall

Course format: Lectures; small group discussions; case presentations

Requisite: Completion of Phm Prac 556

Course objectives: The objectives of this course are to: critically review published research so as to apply evidence-based medicine principles to future practice; describe clinical applications of patient care from the perspective of other disciplines; design a therapeutic regimen consisting of both drug and non-drug therapy that is appropriate for an individual patient based on clinical condition (severity of illness), concomitant diseases, and medications; and explain disease processes, pharmacotherapy decisions, and other information relevant to patient education.

Course content: Lipid management, metabolic syndrome, peripheral arterial disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, medical devices for hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac support, heart transplantation, acute coronary syndrome, sudden cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, stroke, endocarditis, and advanced cardiac life support.

Methods of evaluating student achievement: No exams; weekly quizzes; seminar attendance; level of participation in small and large group discussions; reflection papers, written journal article analysis, and written patient case evaluations; verbal patient case, journal club, and cardiac disease presentations; written drug monograph and presentation; and one professional conference attendance will be evaluated by the instructor.

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinators: Associate Professors John Dopp and Karen Kopacek, UW School of Pharmacy

Special information: While this course could be valuable to any pharmacist, it is particularly applicable to anyone considering acute care practice or advanced specialty practice in cardiology and critical care.

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Advanced Diabetes Management (PHM PRAC 728-679)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Lecture/Seminar/Online

Requisite: DPH-3 standing

Course objectives: This course is designed to provide learners with enhanced education on diabetes topics in an interprofessional environment. Emphasis is placed on current approaches to the medical management of patients with diabetes as well as the role of health team members in diabetes education and coaching/case management.

Course content: The course is taught using the following formats: seminar/discussion, workshop, and on-line learning modules, School of Nursing simulation lab, and real-life immersion experiences. Discussion and interactive activities will be based on readings, assignments, and experiences. Emphasis will be on integrating didactic information/knowledge and applying it to practice and case situations.

Topics will include: insulin delivery and other diabetes devices; medical nutrition therapy; exercise therapy; special populations (children, adolescents, preconception and pregnancy, older adults); diabetes education. Invited experts may facilitate discussion on select topics.

Methods for evaluating student achievement::

• Attendance and participation in class discussion (including pre-class preparation)
• Completion of online learning modules and question sets
• Summarization of topics in reflective journal format
• Group participation in simulation lab
• Real-world immersion experiences and in-class reports

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator Associate Professor Denise Walbrandt Pigarelli, UW School of Pharmacy

This course will be of value to pharmacy students seeking careers in: Clinical ambulatory care pharmacy, pharmacy practice or community pharmacy residencies, long-term care pharmacy clinical specialties

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Interdisciplinary Care of the Child with Special Health Care Needs (PHM PRAC 728-746)

Credits: 3

Semester offered: Fall

Course format: Online

Requisite: DPH-1 standing

Course objectives: This is an interdisciplinary course, offered through the Pediatric Pulmonary Center, which integrates knowledge from medicine, nursing, social work, nutrition, regional services, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy. Emphasis is placed on critical transition points in the care of children with chronic lung disease and their families which also can be applied to other populations of children with chronic illness.

Course content: Course topics include: provision of education to patients with chronic lung diseases; interdisciplinary team functioning; issues regarding use of medications in children with chronic lung disease; respiratory therapy services and equipment; pathophysiology of chronic lung disease; nutritional support; nursing and social work support; home care issues; community, state, and national resources available to the child and public policy issues and advocacy.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Participation in class activities; observation visits to two interdisciplinary health team conferences with written report; interdisciplinary group analysis, class presentation, and written report on a case involving complex care of a child with a chronic lung condition.

Class size: Small seminar

Course coordinator: Becki Tribby (K6/233 Clinical Sciences Center)

This course will be of value to: pharmacy students seeking careers in Institutional pharmacy, community pharmacy, clinical specialties (including pediatrics).

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History of Pharmacy (S&A PHM 732-401)

Credits: 2

Semester offered: Spring

Course format: Traditional lectures with substantial supporting readings

Requisite: Junior standing, or consent of the instructor

Course description: This course explores pharmacy’s past, beginning in pre-historical times up to the start of the 21st century. Presented in a chronological flow, the course will emphasize the development of medicines and the origins and growth of the pharmacy profession. About half of the course will concentrate on the history of pharmacy in the USA.

Course topics: Role of drugs and medicines in ancient civilizations; the appearance of professional pharmacy in the Middle Ages; the place of pharmacy in Renaissance Europe; contrast of pharmacy in Continental Europe versus Britain in early modern period; the drug trade in colonial America; changing theories of drug action; the beginnings of large-scale medicine manufacturing; pharmacy in Revolutionary War and War of 1812; establishment of the first associations and schools of pharmacy; the founding and growth of APhA; the soda fountain era in community pharmacy; the incomplete adoption of the new professionalism by pharmacists; 20th-century reforms of pharmacy education; World War Two and pharmacy; influence of science on pharmacy and pharmaceutical industry; count and pour era of practice; the introduction of clinical pharmacy; the HMO Act and managed care; the adoption of the single PharmD degree; the call for pharmaceutical care; workforce shortages and salary inflation; MTM; the future of pharmacy from one historian’s point of view.

Methods for evaluating student achievement: Midterm and final exams plus two short writing assignments

Class size: Unlimited

Course coordinator:: Professors Lucas Richert and Greg Higby, UW School of Pharmacy

This course will be of value to: pharmacy students seeking a broader understanding of the societal role of pharmacists. It will also deepen their appreciation of the professional underpinnings of pharmacy.

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