DOCTOR OF PHARMACY PROGRAM
FARM 7165 SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
This course studies the fundamentals of the structure and function of the human body, which are developed and integrated in the first semester and during the first professional year. Includes the study of the structural and functional organization of the human body, homeostasis, and the following systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. This course promotes an active learning in the student and also integrates the practice of pharmacy in a progressive way. The teaching strategy of Exploration, Conceptualization and Application (ECA) is adopted as the main strategy to promote the development of concepts, thinking and professional skills, and attitudes and values in students. Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Problem Posing can also be used.
FARM 7166 SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: MATHEMATICS, CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
Fundamentals of Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics applied to Pharmacy developed and integrated during the first semester of the First Professional Year are discussed in this course. Topics discussed includes drug analysis, drug chemical-physical properties, pharmaceutical calculations, mathematical functions, models and graphs, among others. Active and participatory learning, as well a progressive integration with professional practice, are foster in order to develop concepts, attitudes and values. Teaching strategies such as: problem based learning (PBL), exploration, conceptualization and application (ECA) and methodologies, and problem posing and lectures are used.
FARM 7167 SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: BIOCHEMISTRY I
In this course the student will comprehend the importance of the principle biomolecules of life in cellular organization and function. An introduction to intermediary metabolism and its applications to the pharmaceutical field are essential elements of the course. Active and participatory learning are employed to develop concepts, attitudes and values. The learning methodologies of active learning such as questioning, Socratic dialogue, and cooperative learning, among others are used.
FARM 7116 HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION
This course corresponds to the Block of the Drug, Health and Public Policy Seminar. The course develops the concept of health-disease in a progressive way. It analyzes the health environment and the natural history of diseases. It incorporates the study of epidemiological strategies, population aspects and vital statistics. The challenges and strategies of the intervention of the pharmacist in public health, with emphasis in health promotion and disease prevention are discussed. These contents will be developed with the ECA, Problem Posing and PBL strategies.
FARM 7105 PSYCHOSOCIAL BASIS, CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT THEORYPRACTICE SEMINAR I
The Psychosocial Basis, Culture and Management Theory-Practice Seminar systematically and progressively integrates the psychosocial basis of the liberal professional curriculum. The seminar will be develop throughout five academic semesters in the first two and half years of the Program. In this course of the first semester of the first professional year, the student will be expose in an introductory manner, to contents, such as: Professional Ethics, Social Structure and Professional Practice, Professional Communication, the Historic Process of Pharmacy, Culture and Professional Practice, and Personal and Professional Implications of Management. The student will start to develop the following major concepts: psychosocial basis, culture, and management. These contents will be developed with the ECA, Problem Posing and PBL strategies.
FARM 7135 RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC METHOD LABORATORY I
The Research, Education and Scientific Method Laboratory will approach education, research and the scientific method in an integrated fashion. The course will be developed along the four year of studies. In the first semester of the first professional year, the student will be exposed in an introductory fashion to the basic terminology of the concept of education and research. The students will applied the fundamentals of chemistry and mathematics and the scientific method. Educational experiences will be develop using strategies such as: Problem Based Learning (PBL), Exploration, Conceptualization and Application (ECA) and Problem Posing.
FARM 7117 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT I
The Integrative Seminar I constitues the unifying center of the curriculum. In it the student is introduced to the professional practice of Pharmaceutical Care, which is developed throughout the four years of study. In this Seminar, ten abilities are studies and applied and the main knowledge and skills acquired in the other courses are incorporated progressively. The Seminar guides the student in the preparation of the portfolio, which documents the development of the abilities throughout the academic experiences. During the first semester of the first professional year, the student will be introduced to: the abilities as an object of study, the philosophy of pharmaceutical care and the conceptualization of the practice of Pharmaceutical Care. The abilities of pharmaceutical care, critical thinking, problem solving and self-learning will be emphasized. The seminar fosters the reflection between the educator and the student by methods of active learning.
FARM 7169 SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II
This course continues with the development and integration of the fundamentals of the structure and function of the human body. Includes the study of the following systems: autonomic nervous system, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immunology, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. This course promotes an active learning in the student and also integrates the practice of pharmacy in a progressive way. The teaching strategy of Exploration, Conceptualization and Application (ECA) is adopted as the main strategy to promote the development of concepts, thinking and professional skills, and attitudes and values in students. Problem Based Learning (PBL) and Problem Posing can also be used.
FARM 7168 SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE: BIOCHEMISTRY II
In this sequence course, the student will achieve an initial understanding of intermediary metabolism, molecular biology and its pharmaceutical applications. With emphasis in the relationship between molecular structure and function, the course includes the principal metabolic pathways, metabolic control mechanisms, integration of metabolism, DNA and RNA structure, the genetic code as well as gene expression and regulation. This course facilities active and participative learning so as to develop conceptual, judgmental and attitudinal knowledge. It encourages utilization of questioning, Socratic dialogue and cooperative learning, among other methodologies, and incorporates the use of bioinformatics.
FARM 7137 COMPOUNDING AND MANUFACTURING OF DOSAGE FORMS I
This course starts with the development of the concept of dosage forms, the technological and scientific principles of these preparations and drug delivery systems and their use in patient care. Principles of physical pharmacy, administration routes, products design: preformulation and formulation, compounding and manufacture with emphasis in the application of pharmaceutical products in patient care integrated. This course emphasizes solid dosage forms, like powders, granules, tablets and capsules, opthalmic, nasal and otic dosage forms, oral and topical solutions and parenterals products. Laws and regulations applicable to research, drug product development, manufacturing practice and compounding practice standards, and the regulatory process by which pharmaceuticals are approved for marketing are examined. Educational experiences will be developed through the use effective learning methodologies.
FARM 7106 PSYCHOSOCIAL BASIS, CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT THEORYPRACTICE SEMINAR II
In this course of the second semester of the first professional year some of the psychosocial basis presented in an introductory manner in the Psychosocial Basis, Culture and Management Theory-Practice Seminar I will be futher develop. In particular Professional Communication, Culture and Professional Practice, and Pharmaceutical Management in Health Care System will be develop. The students will apply to the professional practice concepts and subconcepts such as: culture, and communication, and will start to develop the subconcept of pharmaceutical management. These contents will be develop with the ECA, Problem Posing, and PBL strategies.
FARM 7136 RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC METHOD LABORATORY II
This course of the second semester of the first professional year will continue to develop in more depth the concepts of education presented in the course Research, Education and Scientific Method Laboratory I. The student will be exposed to experiences related to the professional practice. Physical Pharmacy fundamental and the scientific method will be applied. The concept of research will be further study, with a particular emphasis in quantitative and qualitative research. Educational experiences will be developed through strategies such as: Problem Based Learning (PBL), Exploring, Conceptualization and Application (ECA) and Problem Possing.
FARM 7118 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT II
The Integrative Seminar II continues with the conceptualization of pharmaceutical care, which will be developed throughout the four years program. It also integrates in a progressive manner the 10 abilities, to the concepts learned in other courses. The Seminar continues to guide the student in the preparation of the portfolio that demonstrates the development of the abilities throughout the curricular experiences. The Seminar emphasizes the integration of the concepts learned in other courses, so that the student can understand the importance of the scientific basis in the practice of pharmaceutical care. The abilities of pharmaceutical care, problem solving, critical thinking and self-learning will be emphasized. The Seminar fosters the students reflective process by incorporating teaching strategies and methodologies that emphasize active learning.
FARM 7115 INTRODUCTORY PRACTICUM
This practicum is designed to provide the student an ample vision of the science and the profession of pharmacy and existing career opportunities. The student observes, practices, and analyzes, according to his/her level of development, the responsibilities and activities that pharmacists carry out in a variety of settings, with emphasis on those as members of a team. The student completes a minimum of 16 hours in each of the following settings: community pharmacy, health care institution, industrial pharmacy, and a setting of the student's choice, for a total of 64 contact hours in the practice settings and 8 hours in group sessions. The strategy of exploration, conceptualization, and application (ECA), and instructional methodologies which include practice, cooperative learning, and group discussion are used.
FARM 7107 INTRODUCTION TO THE USE OF MICROCOMPUTERS AND ITS APPLICATIONS
In this course, the main concepts of information systems, particularly the microcomputer, are discussed. The course also includes discussion and practice of the main applications of microcomputers. These ones include word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, data base handling and telecommunications. The Microsoft Office 2000 package will be used as the main software for the course. Educational experiences will be develop through the use of active learning methodologies.
FARM 7515 DRUG INFORMATION
The purpose of this elective course is to strengthen the principles of drug information and drug literature evaluation through discussion, using a non-traditional web based modality. Emphasis is placed in understanding important concepts that will provide the health care practitioner with knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to retrieve and evaluate the medical literature. Students will manage multiple forms of drug literature including primary, secondary, tertiary, computerized databases and internet resources. The areas of evidence-based medicine and poison information will also be covered.
FARM 7147 READINGS IN PHARMACOGNOSY I
This First Professional Year elective course, will direct students in the analysis and evaluation of scientific papers in the field of Pharmacognosy. All students will be exposed to principles involved in analyzing and critically evaluating scientific literature under the direction of the professor. Subsequently each student will select a topic of interest from a list provided by the professor. Each student will make an oral presentation to the class, demonstrating his/her mastery of analytic, evaluative and communications skills, of primary literature related to the selected topic. A final written report, taking into consideration feedback from the presentation, will be submitted before the end of the course. Educational experiences will be developed through the use of active learning methodologies.
FARM 7157 HEALTH TOPICS IMPACTING SOCIETY I
This elective course of the First Professional Year will enable the student to study according to his conceptual level, and in more depth current topics in the social sciences and public health impacting the society and individual and communitary health. The role of the pharmacist as a professional and citizen will be study in the context of the selected topic. Educational experiences will be develop through the use of active learning methodologies.
FARM 7145 READINGS IN PHARMACOLOGY I
This First Professional Year elective course, will direct students in the analysis and evaluation of scientific papers in the field of pharmacology. All students will be exposed to principles involved in analyzing and critically evaluating scientific literature under the direction of the professor. Subsequently each student will select a topic of interest from a list (containing a short bibliography for each topic) provided by the professor. Each student will make an oral presentation to the class, demonstrating his/her mastery of analytic and evaluative skills, of at least one item of primary literature related to the selected topic. A final written report, taking into consideration feedback from the presentation, will be submitted before the end of the course. Educational experiences will be developed through the use of active learning methodologies.
FARM 7155 TOPICS IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES I
This elective course of the First Professional Year will enable the student to study according to his conceptual level, and in more depth topics related to new development and approach in the pharmaceutical sciences. Educational experiences will be develop through the use of active learning methodologies.
FARM 7175 HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT
This elective course of the first professional year will enable the student to study in more depth different types of disasters and its management, being this topic one that impacts society, individual and community health. The student is exposed to the health system and to the pharmacy sub-system in the context of structure, organization and planning of disaster management. Environmental and mental consequences are examined in the occurrence of disasters as well as essential drugs. Actual topics such as the resurgence of infectious diseases and bioterrorism are discussed. The role of the pharmacist as a health professional and citizen is examined in the context of disaster management. Educational experiences will be developed through active learning methodologies.
FARM 7265 EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY VOLUNTARY SERVICE (FIRST TO THIRD PROFESSIONAL YEAR, SUMMER SESSION)
This elective course provides the student an experience in community voluntary service related to contemporary health challenges. The experience is designed to contribute to develop student’s social awareness towards the pharmacist role and responsibility as a professional and citizen. Also, the course contributes to the development of abilities necessary to provide adequate service to groups or communities. The student completes a total 108 hours of community voluntary service. Active learning methodologies will be used to promote learning through discovery.
FARM 7108 NON-PARAMETRIC STATISTICS FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS
The course presents the basic concepts of statistical inference related to hypothesis testing and statistical methods for for non-normal variables. These methods represent an alternative to traditional parametric methods, for which normality is essential. Applications to research in health science area are presented. Statistical packages as well as online interactive calculators available at the world wide web are used along with the traditional hand-solving methods for mathematical problems. Active learning strategies and methodologies are used.
FARM 7225 INTEGRATED PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES AND THERAPEUTIC AGENTS I
In this course of the second professional year the development of the drug concept will be continued. Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology will be integrated to facilitate the comprehension of the relationship between the physical chemical properties and the structure of a drug with the pharmacologic action and effect in the living organism. Knowledge of the basic and biomedical sciences will also be integrated. Active learning methodologies will be used in addition to lecture/discussion sessions.
FARM 7237 COMPOUNDING AND MANUFACTURING OF DOSAGE FORMS II
This course continues the development of the concept dosage forms, the technological and scientific principles applied in the preparation of the dosage forms and drug delivery systems and their use in patient care. Principles of physical pharmacy, product design, compounding and manufacture with special attention to the use of these products in patient care are integrated. This course emphasizes disperse systems such as: colloids, suspensions and emulsions, semisolids, transdermal and transmucosal systems, nontraditional and other new drug delivery systems, products of biotechnology, aerosols and inhalation products and radiopharmaceuticals. Laws and regulations applicable to research, drug product development, manufacturing and compounding practice standards and the regulatory process by which pharmaceuticals are approved for marketing are examined. Educational experiences will be developed through the use of active learning methodologies in addition to the traditional methodologies.
FARM 7227 PHARMACY AND THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
This course develops the conceptual model of a system as it pertains to the health care system in the United States and Puerto Rico, emphasizing the pharmacy subsystem. The organizational and administrative framework that governs the provision of health care services and pharmaceutical services in the public and private sectors is presented. Models of delivery of health care services are discussed as well as financing mechanisms and payment strategies to providers. The diverse health facilities are examined, particularly those offering pharmaceutical services. The pharmaceutical services that are offered in ambulatory and institutional settings are analyzed. The role of the pharmacist as a member part of the health care team is examined. The critical analysis of current and future challenges posed by the health care system and the pharmacy subsystem is encouraged and opportunities for pharmacy are discussed. Active learning methodologies will be used.
FARM 7205 PSYCHOSOCIAL BASIS, CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT THEORY PRACTICE SEMINAR III
The Psychosocial Basis, Culture and Management Theory-Practice Seminar, integrates progressively and systematically the psychosocial foundations of the professional-liberal curriculum. This seminar develops during the five academic semesters of the first two years and a half of the program of studies. It examines models of social relations between consumers and different health providers to apply to diverse practice settings. Communications concepts are contextualized to the professional practice through the development of health promotion campaigns. In addition, the course continues to develop the concept of management as it applies to the production of pharmacy service. Educational experiences will be developed through the use of active learning methodologies.
FARM 7235 RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC METHOD LABORATORY III
In this course the development of the research, scientific method, education and professional practice concepts will continue. The education and professional practice concepts will be examined in the context of self-care and the care process when providing pharmaceutical care. In harmony with the practice, the scientific method will be applied by means of additional experiences in drug action/effect and compounding and manufacturing of dosage forms. Statistical concepts as a tool for research as well as for other dimensions of the pharmacy profession will be introduced. Active learning methodologies will be used.
FARM 7217 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT III
The Integrative Seminar III constitutes the unifying center of the curriculum. The seminar continues with the development of the abilities, which are also applied and contextualized to the knowledge and skills developed in the other courses. In this seminar, the student continues with the conceptualization of Pharmaceutical Care, which is developed throughout the four years of study. The Seminar continues to guide the student in the preparation of the portfolio, which documents the development of the abilities throughout the academic experiences. During the first semester of the second professional year, the student will continue to develop: the knowledge of the abilities as an object of study, and the conceptualization of the practice of pharmaceutical care. The ten abilities identified as outcomes of the curriculum (pharmaceutical care, critical thinking, problem solving, self-learning, communication, ethics, social conscience and responsibility, administration, intervention in public policy, and social interaction) will be emphasized. The seminar fosters the reflection between the educator and the student by incorporation of active learning strategies and methodologies.
FARM 7255 TOPICS IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES II
This elective course of the Second Professional Year will enable the student, according to his conceptual level, to study in more depth topics related to new developments and approaches in the pharmaceutical sciences. Educational experiences will be developed through the use of active learning methodologies.
FARM 7256 TOPICS IN RESEARCH
This elective course of the Second Professional Year will enable the student, according to his conceptual level, to study in more depth topics related to the theorical and methodological foundations of research in the basic and clinical sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, behavioral, social and administrative pharmacy sciences, pharmacy practice or education. Educational experiences will be developed through the use of active learning methodologies.
FARM 7257 HEALTH TOPICS IMPACTING SOCIETY II
This elective course of the Second Professional Year will enable the student, according to his conceptual level, to study in more depth current topics in the social sciences and public health impacting the society and individual and communitary health. The role of the pharmacist as a professional will be studied in the context of the selected topic. Educational experiences will be developed through the use of active learning methodologies.
FARM 7146 ENZYME ORGANIZATION
This seminar promotes an understanding of the relationship between the different levels of enzyme organization and the enzyme function in cellular metabolism, as well as possible pharmaceutical implications of this knowledge. The student will develop theoretical tools for the initial understanding of this topic, through the study and analytical discussion of scientific papers and of some illustrative examples, which will form the basis for the required project.
FARM 7520 DIABETES EDUCATION PRINCIPLES
This elective course includes a sequence of educational sessions that enhance the development of skills and concepts related to the education and care of the patient with diabetes. The course encourage pharmacy students to develop educational literature that could be used at their practice centers to educate patients with diabetes, apply the knowledge acquired, and develop new concepts. During the course, several tasks or special projects will be assigned to the students, according to the needs and student priorities. The student will coordinate a group educational activity directed to patients with diabetes in a selected community. Active learning methodologies will be used, as well as, the Blackboard Learning System will be adopted as a learning and educational tool to enhance the distance interaction between student-professor and student-student.
FARM 7505 TOXICOLOGY: PRINCIPLES AND SPECIFIC HEALTH HAZARDS
In this course, the concept of drug will be expanded to include the study of toxic agents that are not drugs. Students will become familiarized with basic and applied principles, concepts and practices of toxicology. They will use this information to characterize and discuss how toxic responses resulting from exposure to specific health hazards (selected in consultation with the Professor) are identified, controlled and/or prevented. Students will demonstrate mastery of their topic by organizing and presenting information in verbal and written reports. Teaching methodologies will include discussions, conferences, Socratic dialog and independent study. Internet access and literacy is required.
In this course of the second professional year the development of the drug
concept will be continued. Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacology will be
integrated to facilitate the comprehension of the relationship between the
physical chemical properties and the structure of a drug with the
pharmacologic action and effect in the living organism. Knowledge of the
basic and biomedical sciences will also be integrated. Active learning
methodologies will be used in addition to lecture/discussion sessions.
FARM 7228 - Integrated Pharmaceutical Sciences of Anti-Infectives Agents
In this second year course, the students develop the conceptual framework of the medicinal chemistry, pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of antimicrobial agents and its application to pharmacy. The course emphasizes the development of conceptual knowledge of antimicrobials, and its importance as a foundation for the practice of pharmacy. It also incorporates the problem solving process in order to enable students to prevent, identify, and solve problems related to antimicrobial therapy that are commonly encountered in the practice of pharmacy. This course is offered in a web enhanced format, and consists of 45 classroom contact hours. The course will also provide the students with the opportunity to access online external links related to the course content, and students will also complete online activities like quizzes, exams, homework assignments, and other types of work projects that are required by the participating faculty. Active learning strategies and methodologies are incorporated in the course.
FARM 7229 – Pharmacokinetics and Basic Biopharmacy
This course covers the fundamentals of Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics in order to reinforce the major concept of drug. The students will acquire relevant information for better understanding of the potential benefit related to the safety and effective use of drug product. It is aimed at enhancing the students’ skills in developing and assessing formulations based on the relationship between the drug, the dosage form and the living system. It brings together disciplines like pharmacokinetics, biopharmaceutics, physical pharmacy, compounding, and therapeutics. It strengthens some cardinal concepts related to the optimization of drug products, improve knowledge of the relationship between drug exposure and clinical outcome, with emphasis on supporting the patient-oriented pharmaceutical care goals, to refine drug dosage regimens and identify factors determining untoward responses. Active learning strategies and methodologies will be used, as well as lectures and case discussions.
The course examines health policy and legislation with emphasis on their application to pharmacy practice, the distribution and dispensing of drugs and medical devices, and the distribution of dietary supplements and cosmetics. Regulation of controlled and dangerous substances is highlighted. Risk management and the pharmacist’s civil liability are addressed through case discussion and simulations. Opportunity for multifactorial critical analysis of health policy and pharmacy law is provided, and advocating for changes in order to meet societal needs is fostered. The student participates in forums at the micro and macro levels where health policy and pharmacy legislation are developed, and practices strategies for intervention in their formulation, implementation and evaluation. Active learning strategies as instructional methodologies are used.
FARM 7306 PSYCHOSOCIAL BASIS, CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT THEORYPRACTICE SEMINAR IV
The Psychosocial Basis, Culture and Management Theory –Practice Seminar systematically and progressively integrates the psychosocial basis of the liberal professional curriculum during the first five semesters of the program of studies. In this course in particular, the psychosocial basis concept continues to be examined through ethics applied to professional practice, analysis and management of situations of the practice, and pharmacy sociology in health care systems. The concept of pharmacy management continues to be studied with particular emphasis on resources and marketing of services and products. Active learning strategies and teaching methodologies will be utilized.
FARM 7285 SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATIONS FOR THE PROFESIONAL PRACTICE III: MICROBIOLOGY
This course includes the fundamentals of biology, specifically the concepts related to medical microbiology, such as: bacterial physiology, metabolism, genetics, sterilization and disinfection, and immunology. In addition, syndromes caused by different types of organisms are studied. Active learning strategies and methodologies will be utilized.
FARM 7335 RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC METHOD LABORATORY IV
In this course the development of the research, scientific method, education, and professional practice concepts will continue. The education and professional practice concepts will be examined in the context of providing pharmaceutical care for self-care through responsible self-medication and in experiences that will contribute to the development of the concept of management. In harmony with the practice, the scientific method will be applied by means of experiences in drug action/effect of antimicrobial agents, biotechnology and pharmacy, and compounding of extemporaneous dosage forms. Statistical concepts will continue to be developed as a tool for research as well as for other dimensions of the pharmacy profession. Active learning methodologies will be used.
FARM 7315 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IV
The Integrative Seminar IV constitutes the unifying center of the curriculum. In the Seminar, the student continues with the conceptualization and application of the general abilities, and with the integration of knowledge and skills developed in other courses. This integration provides the student the opportunity to integrate the knowledge developed in other curricular blocks, in order to establish their relevance to the practice of pharmaceutical care. The Seminar also continues to guide the student in the preparation of the portfolio, which documents the development of the abilities throughout the academic experience. An emphasis is placed on the development of the abilities of pharmaceutical care, problem solving and decision making, critical thinking, self-learning and professional development, and communication. The seminar fosters the reflection between the student and the educator by incorporating active learning strategies and methodologies.
FARM 7266 SERVICE LEARNING PRACTICUM
This practicum is a structured field experience, which expose the student to community health matters through the participation in public and private organizations. The student gets to know the organization mission, goals, objectives, and operation, and also the pharmacist role in community health. The knowledge obtained by the student through the academic program until this moment makes possible the provision of service to an organization contextualized in community needs and the Pharmacy profession. This practicum is an opportunity to provide community service as well as learning experience for the student.
FARM 7331 INTEGRATED SCIENCES, THERAPEUTICS AND PATIENT CARE I
This course, of the third professional year, integrates aspects of the disciplines of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicology, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics and pharmacotherapy related to patient care. Students participate in educational activities that enable them to design, implement and evaluate pharmaceutical care plans for patients with specific illnesses. Emphasis is given to specific goals of therapy, evaluation of the achievement of these goals and the phases of active intervention at different levels in order to achieve satisfactory results. This course studies the diseases commonly encountered by pharmacists in a variety of practice scenarios, including ambulatory as well as institutional, in Puerto Rico. The course will utilize lectures and discussions beside active learning strategies and methodologies.
FARM 7307 PSYCHOSOCIAL BASIS, CULTURE AND MANAGEMENT SEMINAR V
The Psychosocial Basis, Culture and Management Theory-Practice Seminar systematically and progressively integrates the psychosocial basis of the liberal professional curriculum. In this course in particular, the psychosocial component continues to be examined through ethics subconcepts applied to professional practice and professional communication through special strategies applied to the health care field. The subconcept of pharmacy management in health care systems continues to be developed. Active learning strategies and teaching methodologies will be used.
FARM 7336 RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC METHOD LABORATORY V
In this course the development and application of the education, professional practice, scientific method and research concepts will continue. The education and professional practice concepts will be developed in the context of literature evaluation and dermatologic conditions. The research and scientific method concepts will be developed through literature evaluation and research proposal writing. Active learning methodologies will be used.
FARM 7375 LONGITUDINAL CARE PRACTICE II
In this practicum, continuation of Longitudinal Care I, the student participates in the longitudinal care of a patient with emphasis in the continuity of care and the evaluation of the changing needs of the patients. The student having greater skill in information gathering from different sources and in evaluation of the medication needs of the patient, develops care plans and provides follow-up. The practicum includes activities that require interaction with patients and health professionals responsible for the care of the patient as well as classroom activities.
FARM 7317 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE AND HUMAN DEVEOPMENT V
The Integrative Seminar constitutes the unifying center of the curriculum. In this Seminar, the student continues with the conceptualization and application of the general abilities, and with the integration of knowledge and skills developed in other courses. This course continues with the conceptualization of pharmaceutical care, which is developed throughout the four years of the curriculum. The Seminar also continues to guide the student in the preparation of the portfolio, which documents the development of the abilities throughout the academic experience. During the first semester of the third professional year, the student continues with the conceptualization of: the abilities as an object of study and the pharmaceutical care practice. An emphasis is placed on the development of the abilities of pharmaceutical care, problem solving and decision making, critical thinking, administration, social conscience and responsibility, intervention in public policy, social interaction and relations, and ethics. The seminar fosters the reflection between the student and the educator by incorporating active learning strategies and methodologies.
FARM 7425 FORENSIC PHARMACY
In this course the student study the causes of death due to interactions of therapeutic, prohibited and illegal drugs are studied. Other topics presented are medication errors, drug related crimes, poisonings, legal and expert witness issues. The student will work on a research project of his or her selection. Active and participatory learning are employed to develop concepts, attitudes and values. The learning methodologies of active learning such as questioning, Socratic dialogue, and cooperative learning, among others, are used. On completion of the course the student will possess a comprehensive knowledge of the relation that exists between the forensic sciences and the practice of pharmacy.
FARM 7268 TOPICS IN PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION
This elective course of the Third Professional Year will enable the student, according to his conceptual level, study in more depth current topics in the administrative sciences as they apply to the practice of the profession of pharmacy. The role of the pharmacist as a manager will be studied in the context of the selected topic. Educational experiences will be developed through the use of active learning methodologies, such as case studies, simulations and problem-based learning. Invited guests will include managers, as well as pharmacist managers, from different practice environments such as community pharmacy, pharmaceutical industry and the institutional pharmacy.
FARM 7267 TOPICS IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCES III
This elective course of the Third Professional Year will enable the student, according to his level, to broaden and study in more depth the conceptual framework of certain areas of content of the pharmaceutical sciences. Objectives, concepts and attitudes pertinent to the areas of content will study. Educational experiences will be developed through the use of active learning methodologies.
FARM 7258 HEALTH TOPICS IMPACTING SOCIETY III
This elective course of the Third Professional Year will enable the student, according to his level, to broaden and study in more depth the conceptual framework of certain areas of content of the social sciences and public health. Objectives, concepts and attitudes pertinent to the area of content will be study. Educational experiences will be developed through the use of active learning methodologies.
DESCRIPTION:
The course gives an overview of various health belief systems in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and examines the current trends in the utilization of some of these practice and its implications. Specific therapeutic practices will be discussed. Information resources of natural products will also be reviewed.
The paradigms is which biomedical model is based, its strengths and limitations will be discussed, as well as comparison with other healing philosophies and practices. Most common forms of healing practices, its theories, proposed mechanism of action, specific indication, expected results, available scientific evidence, contraindications, adverse effects, and interactions or interference between conventional and non-conventional practices will be study. This course will be offered at the undergraduate, graduate and first professional level. For Medical School students the number of hours will fluctuate between 80-160 hours. The instructional strategies will include lecture, discussion, practical experience, case study and workshop.
FARM 7332 INTEGRATED SCIENCES, THERAPEUTICS AND PATIENT CARE II
This course, of the third professional year, integrates aspects of the disciplines of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, toxicology, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacoeconomics and pharmacotherapy related to patient care. Students will be able to design, implement and evaluate pharmaceutical care plans for patient with specific illnesses of the respiratory, endocrine and neurologic systems, among others; commonly encountered by pharmacists in a variety of practice scenarios, including ambulatory as well as institutional, in Puerto Rico. Emphasis is given to specific goals of therapy, evaluation of the achievement of these goals and the phases of active intervention at different levels in order to achieve satisfactory results. The course will utilize lectures and discussions beside active learning strategies and methodologies.
FARM 7337 RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SCIENTIFIC METHOD LABORATORY VI
In this course the concepts of education, professional practice, scientific method and research will continue to be developed. In addition, learning activities will address the concepts of pharmaceutical care, health, disease, drug, psicosocial principles and service. These major concepts are integrated and applied principally in the context of case studies that represent common health problems and the proposal for the research project of the PharmD Program. Active learning methodologies will be used.
FARM 7318 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT VI
The Integrative Seminar constitutes the unifying center of the curriculum. In the Seminar, the student continues to develop the conceptualization, application of the general abilities and the integration of knowledge and skills developed in other courses. The integration provides the student the opportunity to integrate the knowledge developed in other courses, in order to establish their relevance to the practice of pharmaceutical care. The Seminar guides the student in the construction of the assessment portfolio, which documents the development of the abilities throughout the academic experience. An emphasis is placed on the development of the abilities of pharmaceutical care, problem solving and decision making, critical thinking, self-learning and professional development, communication and administration. The seminar fosters the reflection between the student and the educator by incorporating active learning strategies and methodologies.
FARM 7345 MANAGEMENT OF THE PRACTICE AND THE MEDICATION DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS PRACTICUM: INSTITUTIONAL PHARMACY
This practicum is designed to provide a comprehensive experience on the structures and basic processes needed to support the drug distribution and control systems in the practice of institutional pharmacy and its integral relation with the medication use process and the delivery of pharmaceutical care. The student will complete 144 hours of practice in an institutional pharmacy. The principal instructional methodology is practice-based teaching.
FARM 7346 MANAGEMENT OF THE PRACTICE AND THE MEDICATION DISTRIBUTION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS PRACTICUM: COMMUNITY PHARMACY
This practicum is designed to provide a comprehensive experience on the structures and basic processes needed to support the drug distribution and control systems in the practice of community pharmacy and its integral relation with the medication use process and the delivery of pharmaceutical care. The student will complete 144 hours of practice in a community pharmacy. The principal instructional methodology is practice-based teaching.
FARM 7275 LONGITUDINAL CARE PRACTICE I
In this practicum the student participates in the longitudinal care of a patient with emphasis in the continuity of care and the evaluation of the changing needs of patients. The student learns to effectively collect information from various sources, including the patient, evaluate the needs of the patient, and how to prepare progress reports about the health status of the patient. The student explicitly applies the knowledge and skills developed in other courses and demonstrates the attributes of a professional. The practicum includes activities of interaction with the patient and other health care professionals responsible for their care, as well as classroom activities.
FARM 7489 INPATIENT PHARMACEUTICAL CARE: ACUTE CARE IN SPECIALIZED PRACTICE
This practicum provides the student with comprehensive in-depth practice experience in the provision of pharmaceutical care in a specialized practice in an acute impatient setting. The practicum has as objective the integration and application of knowledge previously developed as well as the development of professional abilities in the context of pharmacy practice. Its emphasis is the pharmacist’s responsibility in the detection, prevention, and solution of pharamacotherapeutic problems using a standard systematic patient care process. This requires that the student gather pertinent information evaluate pharmacotherapeutic problems, develop and document care plans, and measure and document the result of their interventions. The main instructional methodology is practice based teaching.
FARM 7488 INPATIENT PHARMACEUTICAL CARE: GENERAL MEDICINE
This practicum provides the student with comprehensive in-depth practice experience in the provision of pharmaceutical care in an acute inpatient setting. It emphasis is the pharmacist’s responsibility in the detection, prevention, and solution of pharmacotherapeutic problems found in general medicine and the need to use a standard systematic patient care process. This requires that the student gather pertinent information evaluate pharmacotherapeutic problems, develop and document care plans, and measure and document specific results achieved in the patient. The main instructional methodology is practice base teaching.
FARM 7497 PHARMACEUTICAL CARE IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING: COMMUNITY PHARMACY PRACTICE
This practicum provides the student comprehensive in-depth practice experience in the provision of pharmaceutical care in a community pharmacy. Its emphasis is the pharmacist’s responsibility in the prevention and solution of pharmacotherapeutic problems found in community pharmacy practice and the need to use a standard systematic patient care process. This requires that the student gather pertinent information, evaluate pharmacotherapeutic problems, develop and document care plans, and measure and document specific results achieved in the patient. The main instructional methodology is practice based teaching. The practicum is developed in one or more community pharmacies that provide pharmaceutical care to their community.
FARM 7451 SELECTIVE ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN PHARMACY
These practicums are designed to provide comprehensive in-depth experience to students in a wide range of practice areas in pharmacy. It can include participation in traditional practice settings and participation in innovative pharmacy practice settings. Practice experiences may involve direct patient care, indirect patient care or may occur in non-patient care areas. The main instructional methodology is practice based teaching.
FARM 7417 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT VII
In the Integrative Seminar, the unifying center of the curriculum, the student continues to develop the conceptualization and application of the general abilities. It allow the integration of knowledge and skills developed in other courses, with an emphasis on the integration with the advanced practicum. Knowledge acquired will allow students to integrate the curricular principles with pharmaceutical care practice. It also continues to guide the student in the construction of the assessment portfolio, which documents the development of the abilities throughout the academic experience. An emphasis is placed on the development of the abilities of pharmaceutical care, problem solving and decision making, critical thinking, self-learning and professional development, social interaction, and communication. The seminar fosters the reflection between the student and the educator by incorporating active learning strategies and methodologies.
FARM 7438 PHARM D PROJECT
In this course the student(s) of Doctor of Pharmacy Program will conduct a research project, experience in which concepts and abilities will be integrated. The student will select a topic of interest in the context of clinical science, pharmaceutics, biomedical, behavior, social, administrative and pharmaceutical education in order to write a research project within the framework of pharmaceutical care. Students will conduct a research project individually or up to a maximum of three students under the supervision of the same faculty member (Advisor). The Advisor will meet periodically with students during all project phases, including the oral presentation and written paper work.
FARM 7498 PHARMACEUTICAL CARE IN THE AMBULATORY SETTING: INSTITUTIONAL PRACTICE
This practicum provides the student with comprehensive and in-depth practice experience in the ambulatory setting of a health institution. Its emphasis is preventive health and the solution of pharmacotherapeutic problems found in this setting and the need to use a standard systematic patient care process. This requires the student to gather pertinent information, evaluate pharmacotherapeutic problems, develop and document care plans and measure and document specific results attained in the patient. The main instructional methodology is practice based teaching.
FARM 7452 SELECTIVE ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN PHARMACY
These practicums are designed to provide comprehensive in-depth experience to students in a wide range of practice areas in pharmacy. It can include participation in traditional practice settings and participation in innovative pharmacy practice settings. Practice experiences may involve direct patient care, indirect patient care or may occur in non-patient care areas. The main instructional methodology is practice based teaching.
FARM 7453 SELECTIVE ADVANCED PRACTICUM IN PHARMACY
These practicums are designed to provide comprehensive in-depth experience to students in a wide range of practice areas in pharmacy. It can include participation in traditional practice settings and participation in innovative pharmacy practice settings. Practice experiences may involve direct patient care, indirect patient care or may occur in non-patient care areas. The main instructional methodology is practice based teaching.
FARM 7487 INSTITUTIONAL PHARMACY PRACTICE
This practicum provides opportunities for comprehensive in-depth experience in specific areas of institutional pharmacy practice. The student participates in activities related to the management of a pharmacy in a health institution and in activities to optimize pharmacotherapies such as medication formulary management, medication use evaluations, and adverse drug events/medication errors program. The main instructional methodology is practice base teaching.
FARM 7418 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR OF PHARMACEUTICAL CARE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT VIII
The Integrative Seminar VIII constitutes the unifying center of the curriculum, allowing the student, during the last semester of the program, to culminate the conceptualization and application of the general abilities. The Seminar also continues to integrate knowledge developed in the advanced practicums. The knowledge developed in these practice experiences allows students to integrate the fundamentals of the curriculum with the practice of pharmaceutical care. The conceptual knowledge developed is contextualized to the advanced practicum experiences and according to identified students learning needs. The course continues to guide the students in the construction of the assessment portfolio, which documents the development of the abilities through the end of the curricular experience. The Seminar incorporates active learning strategies and methodologies.