PHR 4714 - Ambulatory Care I

4 Credit Hours

This required rotation is designed for students to apply knowledge and skills acquired through didactic education and introductory pharmacy practice experiences to clinical pharmacy practice in an ambulatory care setting. Students will be responsible for providing direct patient care in collaboration with physicians and other health care providers by actively participating in patient interviews, physical assessments, and drug therapy management. Students will be responsible for evaluating, developing, and monitoring pharmaceutical care plans and providing education to both patients and health care providers. Skills developed during the rotation emphasize drug knowledge, pharmacotherapy plan development, and communication skills with patients, caregivers, and other health care team members.

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

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