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Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code:

UNI229

Course Name:

Rational Drug Use in Clinical Practice

Semester:

Fall

Course Credits:

ECTS

Language of instruction:

Turkish

Course Condition:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

University Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

E-Learning

Course Coordinator:

Öğr. Gör. ŞERİFE YEKBUN TÜTÜNCÜ

Course Lecturer(s):

Ş. Yekbun Tütüncü

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	This course aims to provide information about rational drug use and practices, inform healthcare personnel about drug problems they may encounter, and provide public education about drugs.
Course Content:	Definition of rational drug use, consequences of misuse of drugs, rational drug practices, case studies, updating information in terms of rational drug use in special patient groups (children and the elderly, psychiatric patients) and evaluating clinically important drug interactions, evaluating the information on rational drug use and patient education.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
1) Learns the rational drug definition.
2) Learns rational drug applications.
3) Learns the concepts of rational drug administration in various patient groups.
4) Understands the selection of drugs suitable for the clinical condition of the patient in the treatment of diseases.
5) Learns individualization of the dose. May refer the patient to the physician so that rational treatment can be provided in collaboration with the physician regarding different treatment approaches to different populations.
6) Learns irrational treatment approaches in different groups

Course Flow Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Introduction to the Course, Course Objectives and Learning Objectives
2)	Rational Drug Use: Introduction and General Definitions
3)	Rational Antibiotic Use
4)	Rational Drug use in Elderly
5)	Rational Drug use in Elderly II
6)	Rational Drug Use in pediatric patients
7)	Midterm Exam
8)	Rational Drug Use in Pregnant women
9)	Rational Drug Use in Pregnant Women II
10)	Rational Drug Use in Psychiatry
11)	Rational Drug Use in Anxiety
12)	Patient Education and an Example for Presentation
13)	Student Presentations
14)	Student Presentations
15)	Final Exam
16)	Final Exam

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:	DiPiro, J. T., Talbert, R. L., Yee, G. C., Matzke, G. R., Wells, B. G., & Posey, L. M. (2017). Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 10e.
References:	Ders notları

Course - Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Course Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5	6
Program Outcomes
1) Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules.
2) Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently.
3) Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4) Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5) Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6) Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7) Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8) He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9) Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10) As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11) He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Average	3 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Applies and develops the universal and social dimensional effects of basic, professional and technological knowledge in the field of pharmacy as well as pharmacy practice interdisciplinary by following legal, deontological and ethical rules.
2)	Defines the terminology related to the pharmacy profession; solves problems , accesses scientific information in the field of pharmacy, after monitoring and evaluating the current literature, applies , communicates, shares by using information technologies effectively and efficiently.
3)	Uses theoretical and practical knowledge about the anatomical structure of the human body, the physiological working principles of systems, biochemical, immunological events in the organism and microorganisms.
4)	Uses basic and advanced analytical techniques and methods by running qualitative/quantitative analyzes and interprets the findings by using appropriate statistical methods.
5)	Defines medicinal plants, herbal drugs and active substances; gains the skills for the development of natural products used for medical purposes.
6)	Applies patient-centered and individualized pharmaceutical care service together with other healthcare personnel within the framework of rational drug use by using the principles of clinical pharmacy, pharmacoeconomics, pharmacotherapy and phytotherapy.
7)	Knows the biological properties, structure-activity relationships, and metabolisms of drugs and gains the skill for the synthesize and development of new drug candidates.
8)	He/She is competent at formulations, production, stability, quality assurance, licensing, patent studies, legal regulations of products containing natural origin and / or synthetic active substances, advanced therapy medicinal products, radiopharmaceuticals and cosmetic products.
9)	Interprets the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic properties of drugs, the factors that change their effect, their toxic effects, pharmacolygical activities and their risk assessment method. Reports the drug interactions and adverse drug reactions, monitors and applies the theoretical/practical knowledge for preventing them.
10)	As a health professional in his/her profession he/she acts as a caregiver, decision maker, communicator, manager, lifelong learner, instructor, leader and researcher, he/she complies with the principles of evidence-based pharmacy by making teamwork for the benefit of society, national and universal values.
11)	He/She works in various fields such as community pharmacy, hospitals, pharmaceutical medical devices, herbal products and cosmetics sectors, health institutions and agencies, clinical research organizations , universities and R&D centers.

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements	Number of Activities	Level of Contribution
Attendance	14	% 0
Presentation	1	% 0
Midterms	1	% 40
Final	1	% 60
total		% 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK		% 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK		% 60
total		% 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Calculation

Activities	Number of Activities	Workload
Course Hours	14	28
Study Hours Out of Class	15	45
Homework Assignments	15	15
Midterms	1	1
Final	1	1
Total Workload		90