This course provides the pharmacist or pharmacy student with the basic tools to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients.  Pharmacy-specific vocabulary and helpful structures will be covered in addition to fundamental grammar and conversational skills in order to facilitate communication en la farmacia. 

Instructor of Record: Maria Nilsson-Whitaker, M.A.

Prerequisite: 2nd or 3rd year standing

  • One credit elective meets on Thursdays from 1:00 PM-2:50 PM during Block One.

Class size: 20 students

This course continues from Course 1 

Instructor of Record: Maria Nilsson-Whitaker, M.A.

  • One credit elective meets on Thursdays from 1:00 PM-2:50 PM during Block Two
  • Prerequisite: 2nd or 3rd year standing

Class size: 20 students

Study of the acute toxicity in humans of common drugs, chemicals and household products; physical and laboratory assessment of common poisonings; development of clinical management plans and role of pharmacists in prevention of poisonings

  • Two credit, 16 weeks course 
  • Meets Thursdays 3-4:50pm Blocks 1 & 2
  • Location: DCNW, room 272

Class size: 20 students

  • 2 credit course meeting Tuesdays from 8:00 am to noon
  • Block 1 & 2
  • Restricted to P2 students

Class size: 20 students

This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to managed care pharmacy practice.    

  • One credit course, meets on Monday 3 – 4:50 pm, during Block 2
  • DCNW 3720
  • Prerequisite: Open to P2, and P3 students.
  • Class size: 20 students

This course will provide instruction about Cannabidiol (CBD), Medical Cannabis, pharmacotherapy, evidence-based disease state management, and other resources relevant to pharmacy practice, including an introduction to medical cannabis. 

  • One credit elective meets Wednesdays from 3-4:50 pm during Block One. 
  • Prerequisite: Open P2 and P3 students.
  • DCNW RM 3720 

Class size: 20 students

This course will provide instruction in obstetrics & gynecology topics relevant to pharmacy practice, including contraception, infertility, pregnancy complications, labor and delivery,  and management of medications in pregnancy and breastfeeding.

  • One credit elective meets Wednesdays from 3-4:50 pm during Block Two. 
  • Prerequisite: Open P2, and P3 students.
  • DCNW RM 3720 

Class size: 20 students

This course provides student pharmacists with resources and coping mechanisms focused on mitigating stress, preventing or addressing burnout, and encouraging personal and professional growth.

  • One credit elective meets Mondays from 3-4:50 pm during Block 1
  • DCNW 2720
  • Prerequisite: Open to P2, and P3 students.

Class size: 20 students

The Veterinary Pharmacy course will provide students with an overview of veterinary pharmacy practice, including regulatory aspects and comparative ADME. The course will highlight common conditions/diseases and treatment options for animals.

  • One credit elective meets Tuesdays from 3-4:50 pm during Block 1
  • DCNW 3720
  • Prerequisite: Open to P2, and P3 students

Class size: 20 students