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Course Code: 
PHAR 599
Course Period: 
Autumn
Course Type: 
Elective
P: 
0
Lab: 
0
Credits: 
0
ECTS: 
0
Course Language: 
Turkish
Course Coordinator: 
Courses given by: 
Course Objectives: 
Preparation of the pharmacy students to the profession by internship in a community pharmacy, hospital pharmacy or a pharmaceutical company.
Course Content: 

In the province of Istanbul;

• Pharmacy and pharmacy service practices in a legally opened community pharmacy,

• Pharmacists' duties and practices in drug production, analysis, marketing and regulatory departments.

• Duties and practices of pharmacists in hospital pharmacy or clinics

Course Methodology: 
1: Lecture, 2: Question-Answer, 3: Discussion, 4: Presentation, 5:Simulation, 6: Video, 7: Applications, 8:Case Study
Course Evaluation Methods: 
A:Written exam, B: multiple chose , C:Filing the blank D:False and troth, E: Oral Exam F: Portfolio, G: Contrabution of course activities H:Homework

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Course Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Programme learning outcomes

Teaching Methods

Assessment Methods

1) Knows the general information about the pharmacy (responsibilities of the pharmacist and staff, the layout of the product placement, the tools and equipment used, the necessary minimum cleaning and hygiene conditions, scheduled holiday duties etc.).

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9

1, 2, 3, 7, 8

E, F, G

2) Knows the operations related to Pharmacy Management (audit, agreements, drug supply, billing, reimbursement conditions etc.).

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9

1, 2, 3, 7, 8

E, F, G

3) Knows how to deal with the prescriptions (prescription parts and abbreviations, filling), drug compounding, informing the patient about the drug.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9

1, 2, 3, 7, 8

E, F, G

4) Knows the appropriate communication processes with the patient, healthcare personel, product representatives and other stakeholders.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9

1, 2, 3, 7, 8

E, F, G

5) Knows the drug production and distribution system of the hospital / pharmaceutical company.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9

1, 2, 3, 7, 8

E, F, G

6) Knows the responsibilities and authorization of pharmacists working in hospital / pharmaceutical companies.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9

1, 2, 3, 7, 8

E, F, G

7) Knows the procedures related to the hospital pharmacy (audit, agreements and tenders, drug supply, invoicing etc.).

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9

1, 2, 3, 7, 8

E, F, G

8) Knows the duties and responsibilities of his/her own department and other departmens with which he/she is related.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9

1, 2, 3, 7, 8

E, F, G

Course Flow

COURSE CONTENT

Week

Topics

1

General information about the pharmacy (responsibilities of the pharmacist and staff, the layout of the product placement, the tools and equipment used, the necessary minimum cleaning and hygiene conditions, scheduled holiday duties etc.)

2

Operations related to Pharmacy Management (audit, agreements, drug supply, billing, reimbursement conditions etc.).

3

Dealing with prescriptions (prescription parts and abbreviations, filling), drug compounding, informing the patient about the drug.

4

Appropriate communication processes with the patient, healthcare personnel, product representatives and other stakeholders.

5

Production and distribution systems of the pharmaceutical products of hospital / pharmaceutical company

6

Responsibilities and authorization of pharmacists working in hospital / pharmaceutical company

7

Duties and responsibilities of various departments (manufacture, licensing, R&D, pharmacovigilance, pharmacoeconomics, clinical research, quality assurance etc.) in the pharmaceutical company

 

Recommended Sources

RECOMMENDED SOURCES

Resources

Micromedex, UpToDate, RX media, Programs used in pharmacies and hospital pharmacies (İLON, BYTE, Eczanem vs.)

 

Material Sharing

MATERIAL SHARING

Documents

Internship Book Writing Guide

Assignments

Completing and delivery of the internship book at the end of the internship

Exams

Internship book and supervision minutes

 

Assessment

ASSESSMENT

STUDIES

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

Internship report (internship record book)

1

40

Attendance to the pharmacy (in-person or telephone supervision)

1

20

Answers to the questions

1

30

Evaluation of the manager

1

10

Total

 

100

 

 

COURSE CATEGORY

Elective

 
 

Course’s Contribution to Program

COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM

No

Program Learning Outcomes

Contribution

1

2

3

4

5

1

Has national and international up-to-date, theoretical and applied knowledge in the field of pharmacy.

 

 

 

x

 

2

Defines problems related to the profession, collects data, evaluates its accuracy and reliability, develops evidence-based solutions, shares them with healthcare professionals, makes necessary explanations to other people.

 

 

 

x

 

3

Communicates accurately and effectively in accordance with cultural and ethical values with all relevant professional groups, especially those working in the field of health, and all segments of society, using information and communication technologies.

 

 

 

x

 

4

Takes into account the law and ethics when dealing with public health issues.

 

 

x

 

 

5

Acts as a pharmacist with high career awareness, self-confidence, leadership spirit, who is prone to teamwork, entrepreneurial, productive and able to manage financial resources.

 

 

 

x

 

6

Based on the principle of pharmaceutical care, Acts as an easily accessible health consultant with a patient-oriented approach and plays an active role in constantly informing the society.

 

 

 

x

 

7

Improves his/her knowledge by participating in in-service training and activities in line with the needs of the century and society, takes part in the professional development of colleagues and adopts the lifelong learning principle.

 

 

 

x

 

8

Suggests and manages multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary research and development projects related to pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, medical devices and shares their results.

 

 

x

 

 

9

Applies knowledge and skills for the benefits of the society taking part in social responsibility projects.

 

 

x

 

 

10

Fulfills the requirements of quality management systems using the theoretical and applied knowledge acquired in the field.

 

 

x

 

 

 

ECTS

ALLOCATION OF ECTS BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD BY THE COURSE DESCRIPTION

Activities

Quantity

Duration
(Hour)

Total
Workload
(Hour)

Internship

six weeks X 5 weekdays =
30 weekdays

8

240

Total Work Load

 

 

240

Total Work Load / 25 (h)

 

 

9,6

ECTS Credit of the Course

 

 

0