92625 - Introduction and Perspectives of Pharmacy Course

Learning outcomes

Introduction and perspectives in Pharmacy course is a survey of the profession of pharmacy including its history, evolving scope of practice, ethical foundations, regulation, educational and career opportunities, and more. Topics relating to medication use and drug development are explored through the course lectures and interviews with practicing pharmacists. Upon completion of this course students will be able to: - detail the educational, career pathways related to the profession of pharmacy; - describe issues relating to medication safety, adverse drug events, drug pollution and health policies; - explain some of the regulatory and ethical considerations in pharmacy practice; - know the professional fields and the potentialities of this kind of degree - have a knowledge of the research net present in the surrounding.

Course contents

The role of the pharmacist's professional figure in different work contexts.

The pharmacist in:

- Pharmacies and hospital pharmacies

- Pharmaceutical companies

- Scientific research

- Scientific journalism/information/dissemination

- Army structures

- Advertising and communication

- Clinical studies

- The healthcare world

- The digital age

The research landscape in the territory.

The world of healthcare economics.

Readings/Bibliography

No textbooks are required for this course.

Teaching methods

The course is given through seminar activities.

Assessment methods

Drafting of a text/presentation on peculiar or innovative aspects of the pharmacist's job that can set it apart from common tasks and conceptions.

Teaching tools

Seminar activities carried out by professionals in the field.

Office hours

See the website of Roberto Mandrioli