(3 crs.) This course introduces the student to the U.S. health care system, cost, quality, and access implications associated with the delivery of health care services and goods. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Intended for freshmen and sophomores. Not for program credit for pharmacy majors in the third year or beyond.

(3 crs.) This is a grand challenge course designed for future healthcare professionals to provide a foundation for understanding cancer and its treatment whilst incorporating larger scale ethical and social issues, including global disparities in treatment and the economic impact of cancer care. (A2) (GC)

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (PHP), NUR 207G. Fundamentals of medication safety, patient safety and quality management in the healthcare system. Introduce ethical challenges that can impact patients in the health care setting. (Lec. 3) Pre: Sophomore or higher standing. (A2) (GC)

(1 cr.) Through seminars, active learning activities and discussions with health professionals, students will develop an understanding of opportunities for, and the responsibilities of, the pharmacist on the healthcare team. (Seminar) Pre: Sophomore standing in the Doctor of Pharmacy program; or by permission of instructor.

(1 cr.) This course provides training on performing pharmaceutical calculations in both outpatient and inpatient settings for students starting Advanced Pharmacy Placement Experience (APPE) rotations or preparing for licensure. This course will review techniques for performing clinical and practice-based calculations as one would encounter in professional practice. This course will also review best practices to recognize and prevent calculation errors. (Online) Pre: Current or concurrent enrollment in PHC515, PharmD P3 or P4 student, or by permission of instructor.

(1 cr.) This practice-based curriculum represents a fusion of science and clinical pharmacy and is designed to educate pharmacy students about the professional opportunities for vaccine advocacy and administration. (Lec.1) Pre: First year Doctor of Pharmacy student.

(3 crs.) Roles and responsibilities of pharmacists along with issues that impact the profession and regulatory agencies that influence the practice of pharmacy are introduced. Foundational drug information skills are developed. (Lec. 3) Pre: First-year Doctor of Pharmacy student.

(3 crs.) Application of drug information skills with introduction to study methodology and interpretation are developed. Federal pharmacy law governing safety and efficacy of drugs, drug marketing, and controlled substances is introduced. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 307, First-year Doctor of Pharmacy student; or permission of instructor. (B4)

(3 crs.) An introduction to self-care and nonprescription medicines with emphasis on the role of the pharmacist in the patient care process. Includes foundation information and case studies. (Lec. 3) Pre: First professional year Doctor of Pharmacy student.

(3 crs.) An introduction to cardiovascular and renal pathophysiology and management of hypertension and dyslipidemia. Includes pharmacy practice concepts such as the Patient Pharmacist Care Process, lab tests, and SOAP notes. (Lec. 2, Rec. 1) Pre: First professional year Doctor of Pharmacy student.

(4 crs.) Ambulatory management of ischemic heart disease, venous thromboembolism, and atrial fibrillation, with introduction to infections in the outpatient setting, men's health, and women's health. (Lec. 3, Rec. 1) Pre: First professional year Doctor of Pharmacy student.

(3 crs.) The theme of this course is an interdisciplinary survey of a multifaceted response to opioid epidemic in the United States through the lenses of pharmacy, epidemiology, and sociology. (Lec. 3) Pre: Junior standing or higher. (D1) (C1) (GC)

(3 crs.) The theme of this course is an interdisciplinary survey of a multifaceted response to opioid epidemic in the United States through the lenses of pharmacy, epidemiology, and sociology. (Lec. 3) Pre: Junior standing or higher. Must have 3.4 GPA or higher. (D1) (C1) (GC)

(1 cr.) Structured practical experiences in a healthcare setting or community outreach program. Develops social responsibility and professionalism while providing needed assistance to the community. Students take PHP 340 or PHP 350. (Practicum) Pre: First year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student in good standing or permission of instructor. A valid and up-to-date HIPAA certificate, background check and Rhode Island Intern license. S/U only

(1 cr.) Structured practical experience in a healthcare setting related to geriatric care. Develops social responsibility, professionalism, and communication skills while introducing the concept of medication therapy management. Students take PHP 340 or PHP 350. (Practicum) Pre: First-year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student in good standing or permission of instructor. A valid and updated HIPAA certificate, background check, and Rhode Island pharmacy intern license. S/U only.

(3 crs.) Introduction to practice of pharmacy in hospitals, including both professional and administrative activities. Field trips to representative hospital pharmacies. (Lec. 3) Pre: first-year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student in good standing or permission of the instructor.

(4 crs.) Basic principles of epidemiology as they apply to public health research and practice; emphasizing the practical application of epidemiologic knowledge to literature evaluation. (Lec. 3, Independent Study) Pre: STA 307, STA 308, STA 409, or PSY 200. Open only to juniors and seniors. Not for graduate credit. (D1) (B4)

(3 crs.) Application of biostatistics used in biomedical research with further emphasis on critique of biomedical literature. Introduction to health insurance and care settings. Continued exploration of law that governs pharmacy practice. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 308, Second-year Doctor of Pharmacy student; or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Introduction to pharmacoeconomics and pharmacoepidemiology with emphasis on critique of biomedical literature. Discussion of healthcare quality and accreditation. Continued application of pharmacy law to pharmacy practice. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 407, Second-year Doctor of Pharmacy student; or permission of instructor.

(2 crs.) Cross-listed as (PHP), BPS 410. The etiology, pathogenesis, symptomatology, and diagnosis of endocrine, and gastrointestinal diseases. (Lec. 2) Pre: P3 standing in the Doctor of Pharmacy program.

(4 crs.) Cross-listed as (STA), PHP, BPS 411. An overview of statistical methods with applications to health-related studies. Chi-square tests, effect measures, analysis of variances, multiple comparison procedures, linear and logistic regression, some nonparametric and survival tests. (Lec. 3, Rec. 1) Pre: STA 307, or 308, or 409, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) The appropriate use of medications in the treatment of human disease. Interpretation of clinical data to design, monitor, and modify drug therapy in endocrine and gastrointestinal disease. (Lec. 3) Pre: second-year Doctor of Pharmacy student in good standing; or permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (BPS), PHP 415. The pathogenesis, etiology, epidemiology, symptomatology, and diagnosis and treatment of autoimmune diseases. The pharmacology and medicinal chemistry of anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressives, and solid-organ graft rejection medications. (Lec. 3) Pre: Second-year Doctor of Pharmacy student (P2) or permission of the instructor. Open to BSPS students.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (PHP), BPS 418. Continued development of self-care principles, foundational knowledge about use of self-care products, and integration of clinical reasoning skills in development of a self-care plan. (Lec. 3) Pre: second-year Doctor of Pharmacy Student; PHP 315.

(4 crs.) Ambulatory management of respiratory diseases and smoking cessation, gastrointestinal conditions, viral infections, menopause/osteoporosis, and diabetes (types 1 and 2) are covered. (Lec. 3, Rec. 1) Pre: Second professional year Doctor of Pharmacy student. Not for graduate credit.

(4 crs.) Complex outpatient psychiatric and neurological conditions are covered along with an in-depth discussion of acute and chronic renal failure and heart failure as a prelude to CTS-V. (Lec. 3, Rec. 1) Pre: Second professional year Doctor of Pharmacy student.

(3 crs.) Through a variety of learning techniques, students will learn about current and emerging public health challenges, focusing on team-based identification, prevention, and control of transmissible infectious diseases. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 328, second- or third-year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student in good standing or permission of the instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Pharmacotherapeutic needs of infants, children, and adolescents with a focus on pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic, and other developmental-associated physiological changes. (Lec.3) Pre: second- or third-year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student in good standing or permission of the instructor.

(2 crs.) Structured practical experience in community pharmacy settings. (Practicum) Pre: Second year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student or permission of instructor. Active Rhode Island Pharmacy intern license. Not for graduate credit. S/U only.

(2 cr.) Structured practical experience in an institutional pharmacy setting. (Practicum) Pre: Second year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student or permission of instructor. Active Rhode Island Pharmacy intern license. Not for graduate credit. S/U only.

(1 cr.) Structured practical experience in public health in the community. (Practicum) Pre: Second year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student or permission of instructor. Active Rhode Island Pharmacy intern license. Not for graduate credit. S/U only

(3 crs.) Principles of pharmacotherapy for pain and other distressing symptoms, for patients across various health care settings. (Lec. 1.5, Online 1.5) Pre: third-year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student in good standing or permission of the instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Aimed at exploring various leadership opportunities and political advocacy issues through the lens of the pharmacy profession. Major course themes include leadership development and applying advocacy for pharmacy. (Lec. 3) Pre: Pharmacy students who are in second professional year standing in the PharmD curriculum or other interested students with permission of instructor. This course is not intended for students completing work towards a leadership minor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Understand how pharmacists' roles beyond direct patient care contribute to the entire healthcare ecosystem and develop an entrepreneurial mindset based in leadership and innovation in the pharmacy setting. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 307; second- or third- professional year Doctor of Pharmacy student in good standing, or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(1-3 crs.) Methods of carrying out a specific research project. Literature search, planning, laboratory work, writing an acceptable report. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of chairperson.

(1-3 crs.) Methods of carrying out a specific research project. Literature search, planning, laboratory work, writing an acceptable report. (Independent Study) Pre: permission of chairperson.

(3 crs.) Analysis of the U.S. health care system, including care delivery, and economic, finance, payment and policy perspectives, with emphasis on medication use (Lec. 3) Pre: Open to pharmacy graduate students, and graduate students from other programs with permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) Broad issues in pharmacotherapy for older persons including age-related physiologic changes, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, assessment, and the importance of interdisciplinary teams in the management of complex drug therapy. (Lec. 3) Pre: Doctor of Pharmacy professional student in good standing or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Application of pharmacy law to pharmacy practice, discussion of the healthcare system and its economics, and the use of big data and pharmacy informatics are covered. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 408 and third professional year Doctor of Pharmacy student; or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Course focuses on the pharmacotherapy needs of pediatric and geriatric populations. Emphasis will be placed on identifying special considerations unique to each population when communicating and developing treatment plans. (Lec. 3) Pre: Third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student; or permission of instructor.

(2 crs.) The appropriate use of medications in the treatment of human disease. Interpretation of clinical data to design, monitor, and modify drug therapy in cancer, blood disorders, and overdose conditions. (Lec. 2) Pre: third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student in good standing; or permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (PHP), BPS 519. Expansion of nonprescription and complementary medicine therapeutics. Explore the implementation of pharmaceutical care programs in community pharmacy practice. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 418 (or BPS 418); third-year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student.

(3 crs.) Provides students with an expanded knowledge base in the area of GI and endocrine pharmacotherapy, emphasizing active learning, literature evaluation, data interpretation. (Lec. 3) Pre: third-year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student in good standing or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(2 crs.) Cross-listed as (PHP), BPS 526. The etiology, pathogenesis, symptomatology, and diagnosis of hematology and oncology diseases in people. Introduction to pharmacogenomics, gene-drug interactions, and genetic therapy in human disease. (Lec. 2) Pre: third-year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student standing. Taken concurrently with BPS 521 and PHP 513. Not for graduate credit.

(4 crs.) Inpatient management of medically complex patients, including those requiring critical care. Focuses on severe or decompensated conditions - renal, cardiac, cerebrovascular, endocrine, hepatic, and infectious diseases. (Lec. 3, Lab. 1) Pre: Third professional year Doctor of Pharmacy student. Not for graduate credit.

(4 crs.) Topics in hematology, oncology, dermatology, and ophthalmology are covered in the final course of the Clinical & Therapeutic Sciences (CTS) sequence. (Lec. 3, Lab. 1) Pre: Third professional year Doctor of Pharmacy student. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) This foundational course introduces the student to the facets of medication outcomes evaluation and research, categories of health outcomes (clinical, humanistic, economic) and how they are evaluated. (Accelerated Online Program)

(3 crs.) Aimed at familiarizing students with basic conceptual and applied understanding of the methods used to synthesize evidence, with meta-analysis. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 308, 405, or 54; ,Students with knowledge about epidemiological research designs and elementary statistics; graduate student standing; or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) An introduction to epidemiology, the study of health and disease in populations. Epidemiologic methods and research design for conducting and interpreting health research. (Lec. 3) Pre: STA 307; second- or third-year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student in good standing; or permission of the instructor.

(1.5 crs.) Introduction to epidemiology, the study of health and disease in populations, with emphasis on epidemiologic methods and research design for conducting and interpreting health research. Epidemiological principles and methods are presented and applied to clinical and population-based health. Epidemiological, biostatistical, and other scientific approaches are used to analyze population data. (Accelerated Online Program)

(1.5 crs.) This course presents an introduction to epidemiology, the study of health and disease in populations, with emphasis on epidemiologic methods and research design for conducting and interpreting health research. Epidemiological principles and methods are presented and applied to clinical and population-based health. Epidemiological, biostatistical, and other scientific approaches are used to analyze population data. (Accelerated Online Program) Pre: PHP 541A

(3 crs.) Through critical review of literature, controversies in drug therapy and drug-associated illness will be evaluated to improve students knowledge and analytical skills. (Lec. 3) Pre: second or third year Doctor of Pharmacy professional student in good standing; or permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (BPS), PHP 547. Concepts in precision medicine and pharmacogenomics with application to patient-specific drug therapy regimens are explored. (Lec. 3) Pre: Third professional year PharmD student or permission of instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(4 crs.) This comprehensive capstone course will focus on integration and application of knowledge already gained throughout the didactic curriculum, providing students an opportunity to apply their clinical and practice skills before embarking on advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs). (Lec. 4) Pre: Third professional year Doctor of Pharmacy studentNot for graduate credit. S/U only.

(3 crs.) The application of epidemiologic principles to the study of drug effects in human populations. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 540, third year Doctor of Pharmacy student in good standing; or permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) Comprehensive and advanced course on the pharmacotherapy of psychiatric and neurological diseases. Use of clinical case studies, evaluation of the primary literature, and other forms of interactive teaching will be emphasized. (Lec) Pre: PHP 428 and BPS 438, second- or third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student in good standing, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) This course provides students with the skills necessary to understand and conduct pharmacoepidemiologic analyses to evaluate drug safety, efficacy and effectiveness using contemporary methods. (Accelerated Online Program).

(3 crs.) Advanced assessment and pharmacotherapeutic management of patients with cardiovascular and renal disease through the application of evidence-based medicine and critical evaluation of literature. (Lec. 3) Pre: second- or third-year Doctor of Pharmacy student in good standing or permission of the instructor. Not for graduate credit.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (PHP), STA 575. Using a potential outcomes framework, this course will present methodologies for drawing causal inference in a variety of settings. Examples will be drawn from epidemiologic and medical studies. (Online) Pre: STA 411 or 412 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Introduction to methodologic approaches utilized in economic evaluation of drug use and therapy in community and managed care settings, and clinical trials, including the FDA approval process and liability issues. (Lec. 3) Pre: STA 307 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. In alternate years.

(3 crs.) Cross-listed as (PHP), STA 414. This course introduces classical psychometric theories and helps students understand methods to measure important health outcomes of medication use, including clinical, humanistic, and economic outcomes. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 405, STA 411 or equivalent; graduate student standing or permission of the instructor.

(3 crs.) This course provides students with the skills necessary to understand and conduct pharmacoeconomic analyses to evaluate the impacts of drug therapies in managed care and accountable environments. (Accelerated Online Program)

(6 crs.) An advanced practice experience designed to integrate current pharmacy practice with innovative patient-oriented services in a community pharmacy. A variety of sites are used which include independent, chain, and outpatient pharmacies. (Practicum) Pre: fourth-year professional standing in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program and completion of all required didactic courses in the program.

(6 crs.) Through collaboration with other health care professionals including the medical team, and application of evidence-based medicine, students will develop clinical skills to provide pharmaceutical care for patients in the inpatient setting. (Practicum) Pre: Fourth-year professional standing in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program and completion of all required didactic courses in the program.

(6 crs.) Experiential courses in a wide variety of settings in clinical, industry, and managed care sites. Students learn and practice the core concepts of pharmaceutical care through interaction with faculty, health care professionals, and patients. (Practicum) Pre: fourth-year professional standing in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program and completion of all required didactic courses in the program.

(6 crs.) An advanced practice experience designed to integrate institutional pharmacy practice with innovative patient-oriented and distributive services in a variety of sites such as hospital pharmacies and other institutions. (Practicum) Pre: fourth-year professional standing in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program and completion of all required didactic courses in the program.

(6 crs.) In collaboration with health care professionals, students will provide pharmaceutical care to individuals in ambulatory care sites using patient-specific information to modify, create, and monitor pharmacotherapy regimens. (Practicum) Pre: fourth-year professional standing in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program and completion of all required didactic courses in the program. (D1)

(3 crs.) A focus on quantitative methods used in epidemiologic and health-related research. Students will learn to analyze and interpret data from large-scale observational studies and will be exposed to problematic situations in research design and data analysis. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 540, STA 412, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) This terminal course emphasizes the application of methods for medication outcomes evaluation and research. In addition to completing weekly exercises involving database analyses, statistical testing and data visualization, students will complete a project relevant to their interests and/or work role. (Accelerated Online Program)

(2 crs.) Basic principles of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and drug receptor function for medications that are encountered in physical therapy practice. Students will be able to identify common classes of pharmacological agents and discuss their potential effects on a physical therapy assessment and plan of care. (Online) Pre: Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) student in good standing or permission from the Instructor or Department Chair

(3 crs.) Cross-list as (PHP) DSP 675. The purpose of the capstone course is to apply theoretical knowledge and data analytical skills to address a Health or Medication Outcomes project by extending and demonstrating data analytic competencies gained in prior coursework. Each week introduces new data analysis steps and visualization tasks, successively building to a finalized project to be presented to classmates. After selecting a data source for the project, students will propose and conduct the study, including defining relevant aims, devising and applying suitable methodologies, developing effective data visualizations to present results, and discussing results and implications. (Lec. 3) Pre: To be taken after completion of all other required courses for the online MS in Health Outcomes and Data Analytics.

(3 crs.) Methodologies for conducting pharmacoeconomic analyses in observational settings and clinical trials, and the application of pharmacoeconomic techniques to describe and evaluate cost-effectiveness of medication use. (Lec. 3) Pre: PHP 580, or graduate student standing with permission of instructor.

(1-3 crs.) Literature survey, laboratory work, and a detailed research report on one or more assigned topics in pharmacy. (Independent Study)

(1-3 crs.) Literature survey, laboratory work, and a detailed research report on one or more assigned topics in pharmacy. (Independent Study)