2019-2020 / PHAR0004-1

Pharamcotherapy and pharmaceutical cares

Duration

30h Th, 10h SEM

Number of credits

 Master in pharmacy (120 ECTS)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Geneviève Philippe

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Pharmacotherapy is the therapeutic use of drugs. The main purpose of this course is to allow you to make the connection between the theoretical knowledge acquired on the drugs and the practical use of these in the patient, according to the different pathologies of which the latter can be reached.
The course will be structured according to an easily perceptible red thread: the accompaniment of the patient at all the different stages of life.
Thus, we will first consider the treatments associated with pathologies affecting the child (atopic dermatitis, fever, etc.), then the adolescent (acne, contraception), the pregnant woman (including the desire for pregnancy and smoking cessation), the middle-aged adult (sleep disorders, digestive disorders, etc.). We will then consider pathologies affecting older patients (chronic diseases such as COPD, physiological conditions such as menopause, etc.) before ending with neurodegenerative diseases and end of life.  

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

At the end of this course, you should have developed the following learning outcomes, in the area of the 7 skills targeted by the training, namely:
Pharmaceutical expertise:
- Know the treatment guidelines of common pathologies
- Know the usual dosages of the most frequently delivered drugs
Preparation and dispensing of drugs:
-Inform on the modes of taking
-Teach about the conservation and disposal of used, expired or unused drugs
-Information on the administration of particular drugs
-Information on the use of more complex self-administration or self-monitoring devices
Health Council:
-To provide counseling advice for dietary advice
-Support / encourage a healthy lifestyle
Communication:
-To explain to the patient the etiology of his pathology and the impact of it on his health, so as to increase his level of health literacy
- Prioritize the information to be transmitted to the patient
Scientific procedure :
-To practice the QuiDAM method
Sense of responsibility :
-Detect the risk profiles
- Know the alarm signals
-To be able to refer to the doctor
-Sensitize to vaccination
Quality:
-Autoevaluate his knowledge of pathologies and treatments  

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course will be divided into different stages:
- on-line activities before the course (articles to read, videos to watch ...)
- Face-to-face activities in the form of case studies or ex-cathedra presentations, with possible recourse to subject matter experts
- at the end of each major theme, closing activities will be planned, namely
* an inverted class activity in the presence of pharmacists
AND/OR
* a seminar-type activity at the didactic pharmacy (material handling, role playing, etc.)
AND/OR
* collaborative online synthesis (wiki pages)
AND/OR
* a formative self-assessment online

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Blended learning

Recommended or required readings

The recommended readings will be in the form of articles posted on e-Campus, as and when courses.
The reference book is the "Répertoire Commenté des Médicaments", available online on the web site of the Centre Belge d'Information Pharmacothérapeutique at www.cbip.be
As regards antibiotics, the most recent edition of the Belgian guide to anti-infective treatments in ambulatory practice will be considered as the reference work. It is also available online via the website of the Belgian Antibiotic Policy Coordination Commission (BAPCOC)  

Assessment methods and criteria

In 2019-2020 (the first year in which the course is taught by the incumbent), you will only be assessed in the form of a written test (100% of the points).
In subsequent years, an oral part could be organized. Notice to students who do not credit this course during this academic year ...    

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Attendance at classes and seminars is not mandatory (you are adults!), But is encouraged. Since this course is organized for the first time in 2019-20 by the teacher, improvements may be suggested by the students and regulation during the year may be required if necessary.    

Contacts

Geneviève PHILIPPE, chargée de cours
g.philippe@uliege.be

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the May-June 2020 session

Teaching methods implemented : distance-learning

Not applicable

Assessment subjects

Not applicable

Assessment methods

Not applicable

Contacts

Geneviève Philippe 0494 60 88 60 ou 04 366 3665
g.philippe@uliege.be

Adaptation of teaching commitments following the COVID-19 pandemic for the Aug-Sept 2020 session

Assessment subjects

not applicable

Assessment methods

nor applicable

Contacts

Geneviève Philippe 0494 60 88 60 ou 04 366 3665
g.philippe@uliege.be