PHAR 350 Introduction to Pharmacy I

This course will introduce the student to modern pharmacy practice. Topics covered include pharmacy calculations, the role of the pharmacist in the American health care system, communication, and an introduction to over-the-counter medications. The course will also help the student to develop a plan of study to guide the selection of electives and rotations in pharmacy. Students will be required to obtain 100 hours of pharmacy experience with a pharmacist health care provider to expand their knowledge of the existing health care system during their first professional year (50 hours during PHAR 350 and 50 hours during PHAR 351).

Credits

4

Prerequisite

First professional year standing, PHAR 251, and all experiential program requirements