S&A PHM/NURSING/SOC WORK 105 — HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS: INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH
2 credits.
Introduction to health care systems. Factors affecting health and the value placed on health, the delivery of health care in different settings, the roles of various health workers, and the sociological and economic aspects of health care.
S&A PHM/HIST SCI 401 — HISTORY OF PHARMACY
2 credits.
Pharmaceutical field, from antiquity to modern medical care; professional; structuring in principal countries of the West.
S&A PHM 411 — PHARMACY IN THE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
3 credits.
Orientation to the US health care system and pharmacy's integral role within it. Address roles and responsibilities of different individuals and organizations involved in the provision of health care, issues of insurance coverage, reimbursement, and payment for health care services. Apply principles of personnel management in pharmacy practice.
S&A PHM 414 — SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL ASPECTS OF PHARMACY PRACTICE
3 credits.
Introduction to psychosocial and behavioral aspects of pharmacy practice and patient care, including professional, ethical decision-making; the pharmacist's role in patient care and public health; patient perspectives and factors related to health and medication use; and patient-pharmacist interaction and communication.
S&A PHM 490 — SELECTED TOPICS IN SOCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
1-4 credits.
Specialized subject matter of current interest to undergraduate and professional students.
S&A PHM 514 — MANAGING PHARMACY SYSTEMS FOR PATIENT CARE
2 credits.
Introduces concepts and principles related to managing pharmacy operations and systems for patient care, and managing financial aspects of pharmacies.
S&A PHM 611 — PHARMACY LAW AND REGULATION
2-3 credits.
Federal and Wisconsin laws related to drug manufacture, drug distribution, drug use, and pharmacy practice.
S&A PHM 652 — PHARMACIST COMMUNICATION: EDUCATIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS
2 credits.
Intermediate principles of pharmacist communication with patients and other care givers; weekly communications laboratory provides opportunity to refine skills in listening, interviewing, counseling, and use of various educational and behavioral strategies to improve drug use.
S&A PHM 699 — ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY
0-3 credits.
Directed study projects as arranged with a faculty member.
S&A PHM 701 — GRANT WRITING FOR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
2 credits.
Prepare to enter professional careers requiring knowledge of grant-writing. Mechanics of proposal writing and social aspects of "grantsmanship," skill development in identifying sources of grant funding, practice research to support applications, and tailor proposals to specific audience interests. Utilizing an iterative and peer supported process, draft parts of an R36 dissertation grant.
S&A PHM 702 — MIXED METHODS FOR HEALTH SCIENCES: PURPOSE, DESIGN AND APPROACH
2 credits.
Increase awareness, understanding, and knowledge about how mixed methods research fits into the broader world of health services research. Exposure to research and lay literature in health services research in pharmacy and related fields. Improve ability to write technically, read and interpret mixed methods research articles, and discuss implications of research findings.
S&A PHM 703 — COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT IN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
2 credits.
Apply principles of community engagement in the field of health services research. Read and interpret relevant articles, and discuss implications of these readings. Learn existing models and practical approaches for successfully partnering with community stakeholders to address health and medication-related needs through research.
S&A PHM 704 — DISSEMINATION, IMPLEMENTATION AND SUSTAINMENT OF CHANGE IN HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
2 credits.
Apply Dissemination and Implementation (DI) as well as sustainability concepts and principals to support organizational change efforts in different healthcare settings or learn how to conduct Sustainability research in their professional careers. Identify DI frameworks, appropriate implementation strategies, study designs and outcomes to address the implementation of an evidence-based practice or a specific organizational change.
S&A PHM 711 — RESEARCH METHODS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL OUTCOMES AND POLICY RESEARCH
3 credits.
Development of skills in the methods, techniques, and problems encountered in conducting evaluations of pharmaceutical services, programs, and policies.
S&A PHM 715 — SOCIAL BEHAVIORAL THEORIES IN PHARMACY, DRUG USE, AND HEALTH BEHAVIOR
3 credits.
Critical review and application of social behavioral theories, methodologies, and research to current problems in pharmacy, pharmacist communication and interaction with consumers and other providers, use of prescription and nonprescription drugs, and self-care.
S&A PHM 716 — ADVANCED HOSPITAL PHARMACY ADMINISTRATION
2 credits.
Various components necessary to become an accomplished administrator of a pharmacy department in a hospital or organized health care setting.
S&A PHM 911 — RESEARCH SEMINAR IN SOCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE PHARMACY
1 credit.
Exposes students to research related to SAS topics, discuss strategies for writing research theses and articles, discuss various methodological approaches to answering research questions, and improve oral and written communication skills. Seminars may involve presenting completed and/or planned research, leading discussions among seminar participants about research topics, and discussing written assignments.
S&A PHM 990 — RESEARCH
1-12 credits.
Independent research and writing for graduate students under the supervision of a faculty member.
S&A PHM 999 — ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-12 credits.
Directed study projects for graduate students as arranged with a faculty member.