PHAR 664 – Trauma/Surgery
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Description:
Trauma/Surgery
PHAR 664
Six
No
Completion of P1 & P2 AY
The purpose of this rotation is for students to gain
professional skills in the area of trauma/surgery. The
Trauma/Surgery rotation affords students the opportunity
to effectively participate in the patient care decisionmaking 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 pharmacotherapeutic issues
include hemodynamic support (fluids and/or pressors),
sedation/pain management, infectious disease, wound
care, nutrition, and the prevention of complications
(thrombosis, etc.).
At the end of this experience, the student should be able
to:
1.
Describe the role and responsibility of the trauma/surgery pharmacist in institutional settings
2.
Participate in daily patient care activities as directed by the Preceptor
3.
Collect and analyze pertinent data from the medical chart or other sources as needed to provide
patient care
4.
Describe the role of the most common medical devices used in trauma/surgery
5.
Identify and prioritize medical problems in the acute care setting
6.
Apply pharmacologic, pharmacokinetic, and therapeutic principles when developing treatment
plans
7.
Demonstrate the ability to recommend changes in drug therapy to other healthcare providers
8.
Utilize available protocols, medication policies, and/or critical pathways in order to recommend
appropriate evidence-based and cost-effective treatments
9.
Develop a plan for monitoring patient progress based on the treatment plan
10. Provide appropriate education to other healthcare providers
11. Respond to drug information requests under the supervision of the Preceptor
Instructional Strategies & Active Learning
 Patient care rounds
Methods
 Individual and group discussions
 Individual patient management
 Oral presentation(s)
 Reading and written assignments
 Patient case presentation and discussion
Recommended Activities, as assigned by
 Patient counseling and education
preceptor
 Documentation of interventions
 Rounding with healthcare team
 Inservice(s)/Presentation(s)
 Exams/Quizzes
 Projects
Course Outcomes:
PHAR 664 – Trauma/Surgery
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