PRX 1122 - Introduction to Healthcare Delivery

2 Credit Hours

This course provides an overview of how pharmacy services and pharmaceutical products are integrated in the health care system of the United States, with a focus on socioeconomic factors and marketplace influences. Healthcare is explored using a system approach to identify the most critical processes and discover how they are interrelated. Students learn to recognize key barriers to effective healthcare, as well as those factors that optimize the functioning of a healthcare system. Emphasis is placed on developing an appreciation for the complexities of healthcare, the important roles that pharmacists play within the healthcare system, and the importance of engagement in quality improvement in pharmacy practice.

Availability: Fall

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