PHR 4714 - Ambulatory Care I – Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience

4 Credit Hours

This required rotation exposes students to clinical pharmacy practice in the outpatient setting. The clinical pharmacist provides drug therapy management services in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers. This rotation is designed to further develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of the pharmacotherapy of ambulatory patients with a variety of disease states. The student will develop the skills necessary to critically evaluate patients for appropriate pharmacotherapy, monitor medication safety and efficacy, and communicate his or her recommendations to health care providers. The student will also be responsible for utilizing appropriate resources to provide patient-centered care, and providing drug information to other health care professionals.

Prerequisite: Completion of all first, second and third year pharmacy classes

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