PHAR 628 – Hematology/Oncology
Course Title:
Hematology/Oncology
PHAR 628
Six
No
Completion of P1 & P2 AY
The purpose of this rotation is for students to gain
professional skills in a hematology/oncology practice
environment. The Hematology/Oncology 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 cancer complications, chemotherapy adverse
effects (neutropenia, tumor lysis syndrome, mucositis,
anemia, nausea/vomiting, etc.), nutrition issues,
immunosuppression, pain management, and infectious
disease.
At the end of this experience, the student should be able to:
Course Outcomes:
1.
Describe the roles and responsibilities of hematology/oncology pharmacists in institutional or
ambulatory care settings
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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.
Perform disease-specific physical assessment (if applicable)
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Describe the most common complications of cancer
6.
Identify and prioritize medical problems in the hematology/oncology setting
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Provide appropriate triage to patients depending on their presenting signs and symptoms
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Apply pharmacologic, pharmacokinetic, and therapeutic principles when developing treatment plans
taking into consideration appropriate dosage form selection
9.
Demonstrate the ability to recommend changes in drug therapy to other healthcare providers
10. Utilize available protocols, medication policies, and/or critical pathways in order to recommend
appropriate evidence-based and cost-effective treatments.
11. Develop a plan for monitoring patient progress based on the treatment plan
12. Provide appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and/or other healthcare providers
13. Respond to drug information requests under the supervision of the Preceptor
Course Number:
Credit Hours:
Required course:
Prerequisite required?
Description:
Instructional Strategies & Active Learning
Methods
Recommended Activities, as assigned by
preceptor
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Patient care rounds
Individual and group discussions
Role modeling
Individual patient management
Oral presentation(s)
Reading and written assignments
Patient case presentation and discussion
Patient counseling and education
PHAR 628 – Hematology/Oncology
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Documentation of interventions
Rounding with healthcare team
Inservice(s)/Presentation(s)
Exams/Quizzes
Projects
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.
Instructor(s):
Texts:
Special Projects/Assignments
APPE Coordinator and Assigned APPE Preceptor
None unless otherwise specified by individual preceptor
As assigned by APPE Coordinator or APPE Preceptor