PHAR 606 My First Patient

My First Patient provides students with the foundational clinical knowledge base to engage in the providing of patient care. Students will be introduced to basic principles of community pharmacy practice and patient care.  Specific skills to be developed include measurement of vital signs, history taking, medication reconciliation, and patient consultation.  Students will also be trained on immunization techniques and will be immunization certified through the APhA Immunization Certification Program.  Aspects of nonprescription drug therapy and the concepts of self-care, including symptom assessment, pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for certain introductory self-care health topics will be discussed.