Professional Practice I

This course serves as a comprehensive introduction to the pharmacy profession. The course will provide insight into the skills necessary to strive as a successful pharmacist professional and establish a high standard of professional conduct, with emphasis on the skills and attitudes in the COEPA standards. The students will be expected to describe and practice professionalism, reflective practice, and understand the basic principles of pharmacist traits. Students will be introduced to the concept of professional identity formation and the oath of a pharmacist. The essential elements of the history of pharmacy as a profession in the United States along with the contribution of the historical figure in the pharmacy profession will be discussed. The course will also work on the future directions needed for the pharmacy profession and the role of professional advocacy.