PHAR 615 – Cardiology
Course Title:
Cardiology
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Required course:
Prerequisite required?
Description:
PHAR 615
Six
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Completion of P1 & P2 AY
The purpose of this rotation is for students to gain
professional skills in a cardiology practice environment.
The Cardiology rotation affords students the opportunity to
effectively participate in the patient care decision-making
process. Students will participate in a variety of clinical
activities, functioning as an integral member of the
healthcare team. Emphasis will be placed on the student’s
ability to demonstrate their understanding of common
disease states and treatment modalities as well as their
ability to provide pharmaceutical care. The most
commonly encountered medical conditions include
coronary heart disease (stable angina, acute coronary
syndrome, and coronary revascularization), heart failure,
dysrrhythmia, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.
Upon completion of the rotation each student will be able
to perform the following outcomes with competency in a
cardiology setting:
Describe the roles and responsibilities of a cardiology pharmacy specialist in the institutional or ambulatory
care settings
Participate in daily patient care activities as directed by the Preceptor
Collect and analyze pertinent data from the medical chart or other sources as needed to provide patient care
Perform disease-specific physical assessment (if applicable)
Describe the role of the most common diagnostic tests used in cardiology
Identify and prioritize medical problems in the cardiology setting
Provide appropriate triage to patients depending on their presenting signs and symptoms
Apply pharmacologic, pharmacokinetic, and therapeutic principles when developing treatment plans.
Demonstrate the ability to recommend changes in drug therapy to other healthcare providers
Utilize available protocols, medication policies, and/or critical pathways in order to recommend appropriate
evidence-based and cost-effective treatments
Develop a plan for monitoring patient progress based on the treatment plan
Provide appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and/or other healthcare providers
Describe the role of interventional procedures in the management of cardiac conditions
Respond to drug information requests under the supervision of the Preceptor
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Instructional Strategies & Active Learning
Methods
Recommended Activities, as assigned by
preceptor
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Patient care rounds
Individual and group discussions
Individual patient management
Oral presentation(s)
Reading and written assignments
Clinical monitoring of cardiovascular patients
Pharmacokinetic monitoring of patients
Patient case presentation and discussion
Patient counseling and education
Documentation of interventions
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Rounding with healthcare team
Inservice(s)/Presentation(s)
Exams/Quizzes
Project
Grading
Students are to be formally assessed twice during the rotation, at the midpoint and end of the rotation. The
midpoint and final assessment shall include active discussion between the Preceptor and student. Concurrent
review of the student self-assessment and Preceptor assessment is encouraged. The following definitions may be
used as a guide to assist with the assessment process.
Not Yet Addressed
This outcome has not yet been
addressed.
Midpoint Assessment
Needs Improvement
Student’s progress towards achieving
this outcome is unacceptable; student
still needs continued development in
this area.
Satisfactory progress
Student’s progress towards
achieving this outcome is
acceptable.
The purpose of the midpoint assessment is to assess student progression and/or identify deficiencies. Deficiencies
identified during the midpoint assessment should become an area of focus for the remainder of the rotation so the
student can successfully achieve the outcome before the final assessment. Preceptors must contact the Experiential
Coordinator if a student is performing unsatisfactorily (e.g. multiple “Needs Improvement”) upon completion of the
midpoint assessment.
Achieved
The student is able to complete
the assigned outcome.
Final Assessment
Satisfactory
Student’s progress towards achieving
this outcome is acceptable however
student still needs continued
development in this area.
Not Achieved
Student is unable to
complete the assigned
outcome.
A “No Pass” must be assigned for the rotation if a single “Not Achieved” is given on the Final Assessment.
Preceptors are required to provide documentation for each “Not Achieved”. Thorough documentation of student
progress is recommended. Lastly, all assessment forms must be received by the College no later than seven (7)
days after the completion of the rotation.
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Special Projects/Assignments
APPE Coordinator and Assigned APPE Preceptor
None unless otherwise specified by individual preceptor
As assigned by APPE Coordinator or APPE Preceptor