PMPR 3242

Pharmacy Practice II - Introduction to Patient Care II

The second of a two-course sequence, this course is designed to introduce the first-professional year pharmacy student to the evolving practice of pharmacy. An introduction to institutional practice will be presented, including order processing, medication administration records, sterile product preparation, and the salient elements of the medical record. Students will learn general elements of patient assessment, including taking medication histories and vital signs. The social aspects of health and illness in the rural Appalachian region will be explored. Students will begin learning medical terminology using an organ system approach.

Units: 2.0