Phar 401 Patient Assessment Lab (3 hours)

Catalog/ Bulletin #: 1 Credit

Semester/ Year: Fall 2017

Schedule: Day(s) _Tuesday___ Place: Time:

Section 1 12:00-2:50
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Course Coordinator: Section 2 12:00-2:50
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Dr. Nora Osemene Section 3 3:00-5:50
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Course Instructors:
NAME OFFICE OFFICE OFFICE HOURS
LOCATION PHONE
Professor TSU 713 313 4492 By Appointment
Lakisha 281 667 7466 Email: lakisha.williams2@tsu.edu
Hadley

Dr. Patricia TSU 713 313 4492 By Appointment

Horace 713 504 2311 Email:patriciahorace2017@outlook.com

Catalog/Bulletin Course Description (Purpose & Goals of course):

Basic physical assessment designed to provide the student with essential foundation knowledge
about assessing the client at any given period of time along the health care continuum. Students
will be instructed to recognize the normal and abnormal anatomical and physiological systems of
the human body through various assessment techniques.
Prerequisites: Enrollment into COPHS
Course Objectives:
 1. Use effective communication and interviewing techniques to establish trusting
provider/client relationships
2. Develop culturally sensitive, age appropriate databases, which include health history,
physical assessment and diagnosis testing
3. Develop beginning skills in the technique of physical assessment: inspection, palpation,
percussion, and auscultation
4. Interpret health history, physical exam, and diagnostics findings and their potential
relationship to diseases and specific drug therapies
5. Analyze health history, physical exam and diagnostics findings to develop an appropriate
plan of care

Course Goals/ Objectives: Complete curricula.

MAPP Objectives include Teaching Method

CAPE 2013 COPHS Terminal Outcomes Statements Teaching Method

Domain/ ACPE
2016
Domain 1: Terminal Outcomes Numbers : 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 Lecture
Foundational
Group activity
Knowledge
Learner Class discussions
Quizzes
Exams
Hands on practice in skills
lab

STUDENT RESOURCES
Required Text(s): Jones, P. (2016). Patient Assessment in Pharmacy Practice. Third Edition,
Lippincott Williams and Wilkens, Wolters Kluwer Health
Recommended Text(s): Per student choice
Technology / Equipment: Computer; assessment equipment and supplies; Youtube.

PRE-READING READINESS/ PRE-ASSIGNMENTS

Pre- Readiness (Pre-reading): is expected by student prior to class
 Readiness Assessment: Quizzes based on pre-readiness assignments will be included in your
final grade. A total of 10 quizzes worth 10 points each for a total of 100 points shall be given
prior to the topic presentation. This will count as 15% of the final grade.
Grading Criteria: There will be 4 examinations. Grades from exams will count 40%.
The final (practicum) will be cumulative and will count 45%.
Homework Points / Percent
x Quizzes Points / Percent
15
Participation Points / Percent
Paper Points / Percent
Other Points / Percent
Assessments

Grading Scale: The COPHS grading scale will be used.

Percentage Score Grading Points Letter Grade
92-100 552-600 A

90-91.99 540-551.99 A-

88-89.99 520-539.99 B+

82-87.99 492-527.99 B

80-81.99 480-491.99 B-

77-79.99 462-479.99 C+

75-76.99 450-461.99 C (minimum passing

grade)
70-74.99 420-449.99 C- (must retake course)

67-69.99 402-419.99 D+

65-66.99 390-401.99 D

00-64.99 0-389.99 F

There will be a total of 10 quizzes worth 10 points each for a total grade of 100. This counts 15%
toward your final grade. There will be four exams worth 100 points each. These will count 40%
toward your final grade. There will be a cumulative practicum for the final worth 100 points.
This will count 45% toward your final grade.
POLICIES
There will be no make-up quiz or exam for an unexcused absence. Students must notify
instructor prior to the absence and bring the required documentation before being allowed to
make up a quiz or an exam.

Class attendance will be taken for the lecture and the lab. Students who miss more than 12.5%
days from the lab or class shall be noted to the course coordinator for recommendation

Professionalism is an expectation. Students shall be professional toward instructors and other

students at all times. Lab jackets are required for the skills labs

Excused Absences must be approved by the counselor or the course coordinator, in writing

Student Code of Conduct shall be the standard for the classroom and the skills labs

TSU Student Handbook2016-2017 year

COPHS Student Academic Handbook

Class Attendance
Class attendance roster will be required for each class meeting. The course coordinator will
obtain class attendance using one of the following methodologies:
Daily Roll Sheet for lecture and lab

Students are expected to attend every class and take each examination when scheduled. Students
are also expected to complete assignments by the date due. If a student needs an excused absence
for illness or another emergency, the “Policy for Dealing with Student Emergencies” must be
followed by working with the Office of Student Services.

It is anticipated that a student will miss no more than one or two days at a time. As detailed in the
Student Academic Handbook, a student who misses more than three consecutive classes must
comply with the “Extended Leave from Class” (p. 22) and notify the Assistant Dean of Student
Services (ADSS) and the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs (ADAA) in writing. The
conditions for a student’s return will be determined by the ADAA.

Professional Conduct
Students should demonstrate appropriate professional conduct as described in the TSU Student
Code of Conduct; TSU Student Handbook 2016-2017; and the COPHS Student Academic
Handbook, most recently approved. These conducts include, but are not limited to, mandatory
class attendance, prompt classroom arrival, no cheating, plagiarism, or other unprofessional
conduct (such as utilizing cell phones or text messaging during class). No electronic devices
(including cell phones, computers, PDAs or programmable calculators) are allowed during
examinations. Additionally, students are expected to follow the COPHS guidelines for testing
procedures.

Cheating
  Cheating is defined in the COPHS Student Handbook as:
o Giving or receiving, offering or soliciting information, or using prepared material
in an examination. On examinations, students are expected to refrain from
talking, from bringing notes and books into the examination room, or looking
around the room during the examination.
 A student who governs himself/herself in this type of behavior will be immediately
dismissed from the examination site and given the grade of “F” in the course.

Plagiarism
 Plagiarism is defined in the COPHS Student Handbook as:
o The appropriation of passages, either word-for-word or in substance from the
writings of another and the incorporation of these as one’s own written work
offered for credit. It is always assumed that the written work offered for credit is
the student’s own unless proper credit is given the original author by the use of
quotation marks and footnotes or other explanatory quotes.
 Students who are found to behave in this manner will receive a zero on the assignment in
question.

Students
Self-assessment of your performance in COPHS classes is critical to maintaining good academic
standing in the college. We are offering the following helpful hints to assist you with your self-
assessment:

 Pick up the results of your examinations in a timely manner

 Review your examination results with the instructor
 Follow on with the instructor to assure that examination grades are corrected when there
is a grading error
 Compute your pre-final examination course grade based on the results of each
examination, quiz or other assigned work
 Meet with the instructor to get answers to your questions during conference hours or by
appointment
 Document individual issues of concern with the department chair.

Please make sure that you have performed these student responsibilities. This will help you
understand the status of your academic performance in classes and minimize the types and
number of complaints that you might have after semester grades are awarded.

Study Time
Students should read the assigned book chapters before class. Students are expected to study a
minimum of two hours for every hour they attend lecture.

Course Evaluations will be given at the end of each course. Participation is highly
recommended. These evaluations are used in faculty evaluation and curricular evaluation and
improvement.
Self-assessment of your performance in COPHS classes is critical to maintaining good academic
standing in the college. The following helpful hints are offered to assist you with your self-
assessment:
1. Follow up with the instructor to assure examination grades are corrected when there
is a question regarding a grade. Do not wait until the end of the course.
2. Spend as much time as possible practicing the skills. Some equipment will be
provided, however you will need to purchase a stethoscope, a watch with a second
hand, and a penlight.
3. Compute your pre final course grade based on the results of each examination,
quizzes, or any other assigned work.
4. Meet with the instructor to get answers to your questions or for additional practice by
making an appointment
5. Document individual issues of concern with the course coordinator if unable to
resolve with the instructor.
Tentative course Schedule:
Date Topic Chapters
9/5 Introduction of instructors; overview of Take home quiz 1
course and syllabus.
9/12 Introduction to health assessment, health 1-5, 7
history and physical assessment techniques.
Assessing pain.
9/19 Head and Neck 10; quiz 2 on chapter 7
9/26 lab practice**/ Exam 1 1-5, 7 (H&N lab practice)
10/3 Cardiovascular and peripheral vascular/ 12, 13
lab practice quiz 3 on chapter 10/ quiz 4 on
chapters 12 and 13
10/10 lab practice /Exam 2 exam on chapters 10, 12, 13
10/17 Musculoskeletal system, Nervous system 17, 18, 19
and Mental status; lab practice Quiz 5 on chapter 17
10/24 Respiratory system 11; quiz 6 on chapters 18 and 19
10/31 GI system 14; quiz 7 on chapter 11
11/7 lab practice /Exam 3 Quiz 8 on chapter 14;
exam on chapters 17, 18 and 19
11/14 Integumentary system, eyes and ears /lab 8, 9; quiz 9 on chapter 14
practice Quiz 10 on chapters 4, 5, 8 and 9
11/21 Exam 4/Lab practice 11, 14, 8, 9
11/28;12/5 Practicum* All areas
 *Extended class hours may be required
 ** Examinations will not be returned to students. Students will be allowed to review
the exams. All exams/quizzes must be taken with assigned section. Students
requiring ADA accommodations should inform the instructor prior to the first quiz
or exam

Course Competencies (upon completion of this course, the student should be able to perform the
following):

1. COMMUNICATE
Recognizes the process of communication and develop a communication model supporting
medical history and medicine history intake and assessment. Identify both personal and
environmental barriers to effective communication with patients and their caregivers. Demonstrate
empathic and active listening skills. Demonstrate interpersonal skills within a simulated
community pharmacy environment when performing physical assessment. Demonstrate the ability
to take and record an accurate medical history, review of systems, and medication history.

2. USE SCIENTIFIC EXPLANATION IN THE PRACTICE OF PHARMACY

Applying practical anatomy knowledge in the conduct and interpretation of a physical exam.
Explain normal and abnormal findings in physiological and pathophysiologic terms.

3. USE SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY TO PROBLEM SOLVE

 Interpret physical exam findings and their potential relationship to diseases and specific drug
therapies. Describe the sensitivity and specificity of physical exam findings as related to common
specific disease states. Appropriately use common physical exam equipment. (Describes an
approach to learning about a new physical exam technique not introduced in this class- self
learning.) Optional.

4. EXERCISES SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION AND TEAMWORK

After organizing in pairs or small groups, develop mechanisms to help one another self-
test practical lab skills. Critique a fellow student’s verbal and written presentations so
that the fellow student meets all competencies expected from the faculty. Spontaneously
help other students having d i f f i c u l t y mastering competencies.

5. ATTAIN PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH

After completing Phar 401 students should be able to perform basic physical assessment skills
in any practice setting. Students should develop a 3 year plan for repetitive use of physical
exam skills in clerkships and post- graduation. Students should identify areas in physical
assessment in which they have inadequate education and training.

6. PROVIDE PHARMACEUTICAL CARE TO INDIVIDUAL PATIENTS

Given the resources available in the lab and on the Internet, students should incorporate
physical exam findings i nt o each and every patient-specific pharmaceutical care plan.

7. PROVIDE PHARMACEUTICAL CARE TO PATIENT POPULATIONS

Students should define population specific findings. Students shoul d define physical exam
tests used in common disease m anagem ent programs and the home use of certain tests.

8. ADVANCE PHARMACY AND HEALTH CARE

By demonstrating a variety of patient assessment t e c h n i q u e s , the pharmacy student will
be better prepared to work collaboratively with patients and physicians in new practice arenas

*After collecting the above data or portions thereof, the student will demonstrate 75% or
greater competency in the following:

1. Identifying normal and abnormal findings; usually limited to presence or absence of

findings versus grading and specific identification or abnormalities as well as appropriate
labs.

2. Clustering these findings into logical groups.

3. Localizing the findings anatomically as precisely as the data allow.

4. Interpreting the findings in terms of pathologic, pathophysiologic or psychopathological

cause.

5. Incorporating the findings into drug therapy regimen implementation and modification.
 PHAR 401 Student Acknowledgement of Course Syllabus
Fall 2017

I,(printname)__________________________________
acknowledge that I have received the course instructions
(syllabus) for this course (Phar 401, Patient Assessment Lab).
I have also been informed that this information is available to
me on the TSU Blackboard under the course name of Patient
Assessment Lab. I further acknowledge that whether or not I
attended the first class day (orientation) or not, it is my
responsibility to adhere to the guidelines outlined in the
syllabus.

______________________ _________________ __________

Student Signature ID No. Date