PHAR 659–Research

Course Title: / Research
Course Number: / PHAR 659
Credit Hours: / Six
Required course: / No
Prerequisite required? / Completion of P1 & P2 AY
Description: / The purpose of this rotation is for students to learn about and participate in clinical research. Students will be exposed to different aspects of clinical pharmacy research in order to gain a better understanding of the types of research that can be performed and of the potential job opportunities that could include a research component.
Course Outcomes: / At the end of this experience, the student should be able to:
1.Describe the purpose and types of clinical research that are performed in an institutional setting
2.Evaluate the medical literature to determine the feasibility and background information for the type of research performed at the site
3.Describe the role of IRB committees in ensuring the quality and safety of medical research
4.Participate in data collection for a clinical research project
5.Participate in the organization and analysis of the research data that has been collected
6.Describe the requirements for maintaining medical research records
Instructional Strategies & Active Learning Methods /
  • Laboratory and/or clinical and library assignments
  • Individual and group discussions
  • Oral presentation(s)
  • Reading and written assignments

Recommended Activities, as assigned by preceptor /
  • Attend and participate in seminars and research conferences as assigned by preceptor
  • Develop a research report that includes but is not restricted to a statement of the problem, literature review, experimental methods, results and discussion, and references
  • Presentation(s)
  • Exams/Quizzes
  • Projects

Grading
Students are to be formally assessed twice during the rotation, at the midpoint and end of the rotation. The midpoint and final assessment shall include active discussion between the Preceptor and student. Concurrent review of the student self-assessment and Preceptor assessment is encouraged. The following definitions may be used as a guide to assist with the assessment process.
Midpoint Assessment
Not Yet Addressed / Needs Improvement / Satisfactory progress
This outcome has not yet been addressed. / Student’s progress towards achieving this outcome is unacceptable; student still needs continued development in this area. / Student’s progress towards achieving this outcome is acceptable.
The purpose of the midpoint assessment is to assess student progression and/or identify deficiencies. Deficiencies identified during the midpoint assessment should become an area of focus for the remainder of the rotation so the student can successfully achieve the outcome before the final assessment. Preceptors must contact the Experiential Coordinator if a student is performing unsatisfactorily (e.g. multiple “Needs Improvement”) upon completion of the midpoint assessment.
Final Assessment
Achieved / Satisfactory / Not Achieved
The student is able to complete the assigned outcome. / Student’s progress towards achieving this outcome is acceptable however student still needs continued development in this area. / Student is unable to complete the assigned outcome.
A “No Pass” must be assigned for the rotation if a single “Not Achieved” is given on the Final Assessment. Preceptors are required to provide documentation for each “Not Achieved”. Thorough documentation of student progress is recommended. Lastly, all assessment forms must be received by the College no later than seven (7) days after the completion of the rotation.
Instructor(s): / APPE Coordinator and Assigned APPE Preceptor
Texts: / None unless otherwise specified by individual preceptor
Special Projects/Assignments / As assigned by APPE Coordinator or APPE Preceptor