PHAR 4240 Introduction to Clinical Reasoning

This introductory course will teach clinical reasoning skills that serve as the foundation for the pharmacotherapeutic sequence. This course will use a team-taught approach to develop a process for clinical problem solving following the pharmacists’ patient care process (PPCP). The course will incorporate faculty from various areas of practice to emphasize the applicability of this clinical thought process throughout pharmacy practice. The students will have the opportunity to analyze information, formulate a recommendation, and assess response.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

Pharmacy students enrolled in the second professional year of study will be eligible to take this course.