This is a required early pharmacy practice experience that introduces the student to geriatric patients in a long-term care setting and the role of the consultant pharmacist in long-term care. The student acquires the confidence, knowledge, skill, and professionalism required for pharmacists to function competently. The student will gain experience in communicating with patients and other healthcare providers while applying the basic and pharmaceutical sciences learned in the classroom and practice laboratories. The student will develop an appreciation for the role of the consultant pharmacist in long-term facilities and the management of disease states common in geriatric patients.
- Teacher: Christopher Clark
- Teacher: Randall Cole
- Teacher: Melissa Speed