IPPE: Institutional Pharmacy Practice

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Credit 1. 1 Lecture Hour. This course continues the IPPE sequence and is a structured introductory pharmacy practice experience in the institutional (or hospital) pharmacy under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist preceptor. Through 12-weekly longitudinal site visits, the student provides direct patient care and reflects upon the professional activities. The student gains introductory competence in the values, attitudes, knowledge and skills of a pharmacist in the institutional setting. Offered: Fall and spring semesters. Prerequisites: PHAR 606 , HIPAA training, blood-borne pathogens training; Basic Life Support certification; and a valid Pharmacist Intern License from the Texas State Board of Pharmacy throughout the course.