College of Health Sciences Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

PHARM 1-Course Syllabus
COURSE INFORMATION
1. Course Number : PHARM 1
2. Course Name : Perspective in Pharmacy
3. Course Description :The course orients the student in the history and development of pharmacy and
the standards of its practice.
4. Pre-requisite : None
5. Co-requisite : None
6. Credit : 2 units Lecture
7. Class/Lab Schedule : Lecture (4 hours/week/ term )
8. Program Educational Objectives (PEO) of BS Pharmacy
Three to five years after graduation, the BS Pharmacy graduates will be able to:
A. demonstrate high level of expertise in pharmaceutical knowledge and professional practice
B. write, interpret and describe pharmacological aspects of drugs and pharmaceuticals scientifically
C. assume leadership roles in pharmaceutical care delivery system in the diverse cultural areas of profession with sense of legal,
ethical and social responsibility.

9. Student Outcomes and Relationships to Program Educational Objectives

STUDENT OUTCOMES (SO) PEO
By the time of graduation, the BS Pharmacy students should have the ability to:
1 2 3

practice the art of scientific research methods and processes in acquiring new knowledge to deliver a safe and quality
SO a *  
pharmaceutical health care services
perform safe, effective and quality pharmacy care services through pharmaceutical counseling to clients in the proper
SO b *  
use of both prescribed and patient chosen medication
conduct scientific pharmaceutical study on product innovation and drug discovery, beneficial in community and public
SO c *  
health
demonstrate collaboration and teamwork with colleagues and other health professionals through effective and
SO d*  
therapeutic communication
apply analytical and critical thinking skills through excellent decision making related to client’s health and drug
SO e * 
information in a diverse varied setting
manage drug establishment with a sound approach of entrepreneurship that prioritizes pharmacy health care service
SO f *  
and administration
participate or organize activities that utilize technology and standards in advancing pharmaceutical services to uplift
SO g  
the quality of life of clients and members of the community
provide ethical pharmacy practice with holistic care to social, mental, emotional and physical health of clients, the
SO h  
community and country.
Note: *SO being addressed in this course

10. COURSE OUTCOMES (CO)

SO
Upon completion of the course, the BSPH students are expected to:
a b c d e f g h
 CO1 Utilize acquired knowledge from the evolution of
I I I I I
pharmacy to new professional practice
 CO2 Develop critical thinking in the application of
I I I I I I
pharmacy to its different area of practice
 CO3 Demonstrate higher understanding in
I I I I
pharmaceutical standards and development
Legend:
[I] = Introductory Course. This course introduces students to the indicated SO.
[E] = Enabling Course. This course enables the students to eventually achieve the indicated SO.
[D] = Demonstrative Course. This course requires students to demonstrate the achievement of indicated SO.

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Vision: By 2022, a globally recognized Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

institution providing quality, affordable and
open education Three to five years after graduation, the BS Pharmacy
graduates will be able to:
Mission: To provide a dynamic and
A. demonstrate high level of expertise in
supportive environment through the highest
pharmaceutical knowledge and professional practice
standards of instruction, research and
extension in a non-sectarian institution B. write, interpret and describe pharmacological
committed to democratizing access to aspects of drugs and pharmaceuticals scientifically
both in English and Filipino
education.
C. assume leadership roles in pharmaceutical care
Values: Excellence, Honesty and Integrity, delivery system in the diverse cultural areas of
Innovation and Teamwork profession with sense of legal, ethical and social
responsibility.
Core Competency: “Quality affordable open
education”

Student Outcomes

By the time of graduation, the BS Pharmacy students should

have the ability to:

Course Outcomes
a. practice the art of scientific research methods and processes
in acquiring new knowledge to deliver safe and quality
pharmaceutical health care services Upon completion of the course, the BSPH students
b. perform safe and effective pharmacy care services through are expected to:
pharmaceutical counseling to clients in the proper use of
both prescribed and patient chosen medication 1. Utilize acquired knowledge from the
c. conduct scientific pharmaceutical study on product innovation evolution of pharmacy to new professional
and drug discovery that is beneficial in community and public practice
health through continuing professional education
d. demonstrate collaboration and teamwork with colleagues and
other health professionals through effective and therapeutic
2. Develop critical thinking in the application of
communication pharmacy to its different area of practice
e. apply analytical and critical thinking skills through excellent
decision making related to client’s health and drug 3. Demonstrate higher understanding in
information in a diverse varied settings pharmaceutical standards and development
f. manage drug establishment with a sound approach of
entrepreneurship that prioritizes pharmacy health care
service and administration
g. participate or organize activities that utilize technology and
standards in advancing pharmaceutical services to uplift the
quality of life of clients and members of the community
h. provide ethical pharmacy practice with holistic care to social,
mental, emotional and physical health of clients, the
community and country.

CO Assessment Task Assessment Schedule Coverage

Theory-Based Practice/Performance-
Based

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1. Utilize acquired
knowledge from the
evolution of
pharmacy to new
professional practice
College of Health Sciences Education
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy
PHARM 1-Course Syllabus
Small Group
Discussion. on the
principles and From the first to the
Multiple Choice techniques of history First to Final Exam last topic covered in
Questions taking to come up with the course outline
specific pharmacy
interventions

2. Develop critical Role Playing. given a

thinking in the situation, you will
integrate theories and From the first to the
application of
Multiple Choice evolution of the First to Final Exam last topic covered in
pharmacy to its Questions different areas of the course outline
different area of pharmacy in applicable
practice setting.
Situational Case
3. Demonstrate higher Analysis. Given a
situation, you will
understanding in From the first to the
analyze what
pharmaceutical First to Final Exam last topic covered in
Multiple Choice therapeutic
standards and the course outline
Questions classification can be
development given to a specific
medical condition.
*Final assessment will be a comprehensive examination (from first topic to the last) in Multiple-Choice type of Questions

ASSESSMENT DETAILS (Theory-based)

Assessment Coverage Assessment Task Details
Schedule
You are expected to demonstrate deep knowledge and
understanding on the definition of pharmacy its
Please refer to course
Multiple Choice concept, theory and principle that will enable you to
First Exam outline first exam
Questions determine the characteristics and components of
coverage
theory; the purpose of pharmacy theory in practice and
components of pharmacy paradigm.
You are expected to rationally discuss the pharmacy
practices, the function of pharmacist and its
Please refer to course responsibilities towards legal and ethical control in the
Multiple Choice
Second Exam outline second exam pharmacy. Based from the course outline you will also
Question
coverage be able to distinguish the pharmaceutical organizations
and its functions in standardizing the practice of
pharmacy.
You expected to be knowledgeable determining medical
Please refer to course terms and abbreviations used in pharmacy or medical
Multiple Choice
Third Exam outline third exam practice that could facilitate you to know how to
Questions
coverage therapeutically classify drugs according to its form and
corresponding mode of action.
From the first to the last
Multiple Choice You are expected to have deeper knowledge in all
Fourth Exam topic covered in the
Questions discussions from the first to last week discussions.
course outline

11. COURSE OUTLINE and TIME FRAME

TIME FRAME TOPICS FOR FIRST EXAMINATION TLA Required Readings
 Orientation (UM VMV, Core Values & College
Objectives, policies, rules & regulations as well Creative self-introduction Student handbook 2014
as the grading system.
 Discussion of Course Syllabus,PEO, SOs and

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Cos.

Week 1
I. Historical Development of Pharmacy Practice
 Evolution of Pharmacy a. Allen, L. (2013)
 Chronology for Pharmacists Evocative Lecture- Remington: the science
 Ethics and professionalism Discussion and practice of pharmacy
 Philippine Pharmacy Law
22nd Pharmaceutical

Small Group Discussion

Week 2 II. Pharmaceutical Education
 Standards of Pharmacy education
 Pharmaceutical changes Technology Assisted
 Academic requirements for pharmacy Instruction
education set by law and the school

Library Work/Research
Week 3 III. Essential Pharmaceutical Literature
 Clinical Drug Literature Journal Review
 Essential books and references for
pharmaceutical sciences;
 Role of Research in Pharmacy

TOPICS FOR SECOND EXAM

IV. Specialties in Pharmacy Practice, Functions and

Responsibilities
Week 4  Different specialties in the practice of
pharmacy; Interactive Lecture
 Function and Responsibilities of
Pharmacists a. Allen, L. (2013)
 Job opportunities of Pharmacists Role Playing Remington: the science
and practice of pharmacy
Week 5
22nd Pharmaceutical
V. Legal and Ethical Control in the Practice of Technology Assisted
Pharmacy Instruction
b. Edge, R (2018). Ethics of
 Legal ethics of pharmacy
Health Care: A Guide For
 Laws Related to pharmacy
Clinical Practice, 4th
Journal Review
Edition
Week 6 VI. Pharmaceutical Organizations
 Professional organizations
 identify and describe local, national, and
international pharmaceutical
organizations, their objectives and
memberships.

TOPICS FOR THIRD EXAM

a. Ansel, Howard.
VII. Common Medical Terms and Abbreviations Situational / Case Analysis Pharmaceutical Dosage
Week 7  Identification of Medical terms & Forms and Drug Delivery
Abbreviations Group Dynamics
Systems
 Therapeutic Terminologies
Week 8  Prescription One-on-one Drug
Information Evaluation b. Juanita J. Davies
Illustrated guide to

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medical terminology. 2nd
Edition. Cengage Learning

COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
Week 9
VII. Therapeutic Classifications of Drugs, Dosage Situational / Case Analysis a. Ansel, H. (2017)
forms their corresponding Mode of Action Pharmaceutical
 Dosage forms and therapeutic Group Dynamics Calculation 15th Edition
classification Wolters and Klower
 Introduction to Pharmaceutical One-on-one Drug
Calculations Information Evaluation b. Brunton, L. (2018)
Goodman & Gilman's
Pharmacological Basis of
Therapeutics, 13th Edition
2018

12. TEXTBOOK
- Allen, L. (2013) Remington: the science and practice of pharmacy 22nd Pharmaceutical Press (Latest copyright date)

13. SUGGESTED REFERENCES

a.. Davies, J. (2016) Illustrated guide to medical terminology. 2nd Edition. Cengage Learning
b. Allen, L.,(2018) Ansel's Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms and Drug Delivery Systems 11th Edition
c. Brunton, L. (2018) Goodman & Gilman's Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics, 13th Edition 2018
d. Ansel, H. (2017) Pharmaceutical Calculation 15th Edition Wolters and Klower
e. Edge, R (2018). Ethics of Health Care: A Guide For Clinical Practice, 4th Edition

Course Materials Made Available

1. LCD/LAPTOP
2. WHITE BOARD MARKER AND ERASER

14. COURSE EVALUATION: (Base 15 Grading System)

Class Participation (40%)

Assignment = 5%
Quizzes = 10%
Recitation = 10%
Research = 15%

Examinations (60%)
First Exam = 10%
Second Exam = 10%
Third Exam = 10%
Final Exam = 30%

TOTAL = 100

15. POLICIES AND GUIDELINES:

1. Only officially enrolled students are allowed to attend their classes.
2. All students are required to attend their classes regularly.
3. Attendance is counted from the first regular class meeting.
4. The students are not allowed to use any form of gadgets inside the class, not unless if it is highly needed during discussion (with
the supervision of the professor) or used for emergency. In connection to this, the students are not allowed to take pictures of the
PowerPoint presentation or board writings of the lecture.
5. Punctuality is a must to all students.
6. A validated student identification card must always be worn by all students while attending classes.
7. Any form of dishonesty shall be dealt with accordingly.

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8. Any kind of cheating is strictly prohibited.
9. Students who incur absences equivalent to more than 20% of the course hours required shall be dropped from the course
provided he/she has not taken any exam.
10. Should a student pharmacist be absent from his/her class, he/she has to secure and fill up an excuse slip duly signed by
parent/guardian (supported by a medical certificate from the university Physician, if student is sick) and to be signed by the
subject teacher/s, College dean and to be submitted to their respective teacher thereafter. A student shall be given three (3) days
grace period in the submission of the excuse slip otherwise the absence will be considered unexcused.
11. Only students with valid examination permits are allowed to take the periodical exam as scheduled.
12. No special quiz shall be given to any student who comes in late or absent during classes.
13. Honesty is called for at all times.
14. Students who missed a major/ periodical examination shall be allowed to take a “special examination” within ten (10) days after
the scheduled periodical examination as per OPM 6.04.
15. Special examination shall be given only for the following reasons (with respective documentary evidence):
 Medical emergencies
 Death in the family
 Fortuitous event(s)
 No examination permit
 Participation in official school activities
 Schedule of exam in conflict with religious obligations as per CHED Memo dated November 15,2010
16. A student who is found guilty of false claims on any of the reasons listed in number 14 shall be given a grade of zero in the missed
exam.
17. In the event that the student fails to take the special examination as officially scheduled, there shall be no more reconsideration.

Prepared by: References Reviewed by:

JOHN MICHAEL G. BALABA, RPh BRIGIDA E. BACANI, M.A, EdD

Faculty Head, Learning and Information Center

Noted by: Approved by:

OFELIA C. LARIEGO , RN, MAN RONNIE V. AMORADO, Ph. D.

Dean SVP Academic Planning & Services (Main)

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