P522PT : Pharmacy practice II

Compulsory

This course focuses on:

Distinguishing between illnesses that require a referral to a specialist, and symptoms or minor cases that can be treated with self-care
Training students on how to advise and educate patients on the use of over-the-counter (OTC) medications.
Respond to and effectively manage minor illnesses and treat them using over-the-counter medications
Using the knowledge and skills acquired in this course to embody the pharmacist's role in the patient's self-care.
Knowing the tests and diagnostic devices that the patient can perform and/or use in the pharmacy and/or at home.

Upon completion of this course, the student will be

Familiar with simple and minor cases related to the different forms of pain and fever, upper respiratory tract, gastrointestinal tract, skin, ear, and eye.
familiar with the devices, home diagnostic tests, and services provided in the community pharmacy such as assistance in smoking cessation and self-medication in pregnancy.

Krinsky, D. (2015). Handbook of Non-prescription Drugs: An Interactive Approach to Self-Care. (18th Edition): American Pharmacists Association.‏ USA

Rutter, P. (2021). Community pharmacy: symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. (5thedition): Elsevier Health Sciences