PHAR 635 – Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases
PHAR 635
Six
No
Completion of P1 & P2 AY
The purpose of this rotation is for students to gain
professional skills in an infectious disease practice
environment. The Infectious Disease 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
may include meningitis/encephalitis, endo/pericarditis,
sepsis, respiratory infections, skin/soft tissue infections,
osteomyelitis, and infections in immunocompromised
patients.
At the end of this experience, the student should be able to:
Course Outcomes:
1.
Describe the roles and responsibilities of infectious disease pharmacists in institutional or
ambulatory care 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.
Perform disease-specific physical assessment (if applicable)
5.
Identify and prioritize medical problems in an infectious disease practice setting
6.
Provide appropriate triage to patients depending on their presenting signs and symptoms
7.
Apply pharmacologic, pharmacokinetic, and therapeutic principles when developing treatment plans
8.
Demonstrate the ability to recommend changes in drug therapy to other healthcare providers
9.
Utilize available protocols, medication policies, and/or critical pathways in order to recommend
appropriate evidence-based and cost-effective treatments
10. Develop a plan for monitoring patient progress based on the treatment plan
11. Provide appropriate education to patients, caregivers, and/or other healthcare providers
12. 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
 Assess and monitor the medication therapy for
Recommended Activities, as assigned by
patients with infectious diseases.
preceptor
 Pharmacokinetic monitoring of patients
 Patient case presentation and discussion
 Patient counseling and education
 Documentation of interventions
 Rounding with healthcare team
 Inservice(s)/Presentation(s)
 Exams/Quizzes
 Projects
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Prerequisite required?
Description:
PHAR 635 – Infectious Diseases
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):
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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