AAPS OFFICE USE – EPDC Idea# ___
eCOURSE IDEA SUBMISSION FORM – See next page for completion notes
All sections must be completed for consideration by EPDC
1. Proposed Course Topic/Title :
2. Learning Objectives of the Course:
3. Ideas for lecture titles for the Course:
4. Potential Target Audience:
5. Justification – Why do you feel this fills a gap in the bio/pharmaceutical science training needs?
6. To your knowledge have similar courses (Workshops, Webinars, e-Courses) been held in the past 12
months, or are scheduled in the next 12 months?
YES ___
NO ___
If yes, when and where (or by which other organization):
7. Your details
Name
Company/Institution
Address (Including Zip/Postcode)
Country
Telephone
Email
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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTISTS
eCOURSE Format Guidelines
Call for eCourse Ideas
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists strives to meet the continuing education
needs of members and others in the field. AAPS recognizes the need to address perceived training
gaps in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sciences, in today’s rapidly changing pharma
landscape. Reinforced by the popularity of the AAPS Webinar Program, AAPS recognizes the
widespread adoption of a new way to receive training, ‘eLearning’, which provides online course
offerings and the convenience of self-paced learning.
This form is solely for submitting an IDEA for an eCourse to the AAPS Electronic Program
Development Committee (EPDC). To provide a complete Submission then contact Meredith Weston
westonm@aaps.org
Scope of an AAPS eCourse
An e-Course is an online, on demand program comprising a minimum of 6 lectures and a maximum of
15 lectures on a topic of interest to a subset of pharmaceutical scientists. Topics can range from an
overview of a particular area of the pharmaceutical sciences to a “hot-topic” course on a subject of
current interest. The course is a didactic series of web-based lectures which may be divided into
modules of different topics. Each lecture will consist of a 40-50 minute presentation followed by a
set of questions (7-10 questions) to serve as an evaluation. Passing the evaluation will result in a
participant receiving a certificate of completion.
eCourse IDEAs selection process
eCourse IDEAs are screened by the EPDC then by the leadership of the AAPS Sections. If the IDEA
successfully passes these screens and is prioritized, then the submitter of the IDEA will be invited by
the EPDC to prepare a full e-Course submission.
Guidelines for an AAPS eCourse.
 Addresses a perceived training gap in the bio/pharmaceutical sciences
 Will appeal to a group of pharmaceutical scientist members of AAPS
 Has a good probability of being commercially viable.
A full e-Course submission is subjected to market analysis including identifying competitive offerings
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Is not a commercial for a product or service
Needs to contain sufficient information to evaluate the IDEA
See next page for an example completed IDEA form
Thank you for helping AAPS develop valuable educational opportunities for pharmaceutical scientists.
Send your completed forms to Meredith Weston at westonm@aaps.org
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EXAMPLE AAPS eCOURSE IDEA SUBMISSION
1. Proposed Course Topic/Title :
Selecting candidates with good oral exposure – the role of physicochemical and DMPK properties
2. Learning Objectives of the Course:
This course will step through the fundamentals of achieving good oral exposure. After attending
all lectures the participants will have a high level understanding of:
 Oral absorption and the impact of; Phase and formulation design, GI physiology
 GI enzymes and transporters
 Hepatic extraction
Learning objectives will be achieved through a mixture of theory and case studies
3. Ideas for lecture titles for the Course:
Lecture 1: Physicochemical properties and absorption
Lecture 2: Formulation design – Strategies for meeting high preclinical exposure demands
Lecture 3: The GI physiology – Impact on solubility, dissolution, and permeability
Lecture 4: GI metabolism and transporters
Lecture 5: Hepatic extraction
Lecture 6: Tools/models to study first-pass extraction
4. Potential Target Audience:
Entry – mid-level academic and industrial scientist that are new to the area of “oral exposure” or
who needs a refresher of the fundamentals
5. Justification – Why do you feel this fills a gap in the bio/pharmaceutical science training needs?
The ability to achieve the requisite systemic exposures is critical to the success of preclinical safety
studies, as well as to the viability of new drug candidates in the clinic. When an exposure issue is
encountered, it is essential to understand the contribution of physicochemical and drug
metabolism/pharmacokinetic (DMPK) properties to the problem so that the correct strategy can be
used to enhance exposure.
While there are programs or webinars in this field (see below) they are usually short or designed for
those versed in the science. This program would be designed to prime scientists into the field or
act as a refresher.
6. To your knowledge have similar courses (Workshops, Webinars, e-Courses) been held in the past 12
months, or are scheduled in the next 12 months?
YES _X_
NO ___
If yes, when and where (or by which other organization):
June 7th, 2012 – AAPS webinar
7. Your details
Name
Company/Institution
Address (Including Zip/Postcode)
Country
Telephone
Email
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