Navigating DME as a PharmD.

Catalog description

Semester course; 15 lecture hours. 1 credit. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Doctor of Pharmacy program on the Richmond campus. Students will acquire foundational knowledge on the proper use of durable medical equipment and devices routinely purchased over the counter by patients. The course explores the pharmacist’s essential role in expanding patients’ access to medical counseling, particularly in medically underserved areas of the U.S., and how that necessitates a working knowledge of durable medical equipment and devices. The course addresses issues in patient access through a health literacy lens, emphasizing the importance of empathy in practice. It takes an interprofessional approach to patient-controlled devices, exposing students to the philosophies of occupational therapy and other rehabilitation professions regarding disease and disability. Hands-on lab activities will be incorporated into most class sessions. Graded as pass/fail.