Assignments are designed to develop the student's skills in applying this literature to clinical problem solving. Emphasis is placed on product selection and appropriate patient consultation. Parenteral Admixtures Introduces the organization and administration of an admixture program and admixture techniques. The proper utilization of parenteral products, as well as parenteral drug compatibility literature is also considered. This course provides faculty-directed study to an individual student wishing to explore a particular aspect of a pharmacy practice related topic in greater detail.
Emphasis is placed on analysis of the pharmacy and medical literature.
Herbs and Nutraceuticals Therapeutics use and role of herbs and neutraceuticals in the treatment of diverse conditions are discussed. This program provides practical education in the monitoring and evaluation of patients total drug regimens to ensure maximum effectiveness and safety. Experience includes exposure to unit-dose systems, parenteral admixture techniques, drug information services, drug monitoring, and pharmacy management. Ambulatory Pharmacy Externship Provides 160 hours of experience in community pharmacy. Students prepare drug profiles, monitor drugs prescribed for patients, prepare medications, instruct patients in proper drug utilization, and assess patient compliance.