Courses

Clinical Toxicology 1 is a 3-credit course that provides students with knowledge about the toxic effects of a number of important therapeutic drug classes as well as additional insight into a number of organ systems that have not been covered in General Toxicology.

This is a foundation course in human molecular genetics designed to provide an understanding of basic genetic principles. This precursor to forensic DNA analysis will address some of the important issues in genetics including genome mapping and the role of gene dysfunction in disease.

This course will focus on the principles of modern molecular biology and biochemistry and expand on the concepts you may have already encountered in other classes in this program. The content will also include the application of experimental techniques and procedures routinely used in this field.

This one-of-a-kind course serves as the premier source for education of pharmacy students in veterinary pharmacy utilizing distance education. The courses allow all interested students the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in this growing field of veterinary pharmacy and veterinary therapeutics

The course covers the most important and commonly used herbal and dietary supplements currently on the market and provides up-to-date information including:

This course will provide an overview of the use of pharmacogenomic data to inform clinical and therapeutic decision making for gene-drug pairs across a range of conditions.

Explore ways to implement use of pharmacogenetic tests in patient care. The course will address barriers to clinical implementation of pharmacogenetic tests by referencing appropriate guidelines and evidence-based and peer-review recourses.

This course reviews knowledge and clinical applications of precision medicine approaches and technologies in diagnosing or treating cancer, including the genetics of cancer, targeted cancer treatments, somatic testing, current and future research and clinical trends and other information.

This course reviews knowledge and applications of precision medicine diagnosis and treatment considerations of concepts in monogenic diseases and complex diseases.

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental methods of pharmacoeconomic analysis. The class will focus on the theory, methods, and application of technology assessment in health care. Applications will be drawn from a variety of health care settings, including pharmaceuticals.

This course covers fundamental components and practical considerations for managed prescription drug benefit programs across commercial, Medicaid, Medicare, and exchange books of business.

Students will learn principles fundamental to the ethical and responsible publication of peer-reviewed biomedical content. Skills gained will relate to the purpose and importance of best practices and ethical standards in the conduct and reporting of research, the roles and responsibilities involved in peer-reviewed publishing, and the principles and practices of sound publication planning, development, publication and post-publication.

This course emphasizes the role of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of state and federal government in the establishment of standards for pharmacy practice and drug distribution. It also places special emphasis on the administrative rule making process. Additionally, the course focuses on the purpose of government agencies, the approach to standards setting by each type of agency, and the effects of regulation on public health.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an introduction to Medicare, Medicaid, and the States Children Health Insurance Program (which is closely related to Medicaid). Areas covered include costs and financing of the programs, eligibility, enrollment, program administration, and benefits – with a focus on drug benefits. Relationships between state and federal agencies will be explored. Recent proposals and prospects for fundamental program reform will be covered as well.

The purpose of this course is to analyze health care markets by using microeconomic tools. The course will explore the special features and complexities of health care markets and will focus on the analysis of consumption, production, and distribution of health and health care services with an emphasis on pharmaceutical products and services.