CLPS-306 : Drug Informatics

This course refers to the application of technology in the delivery of drug information services. Drug information services, in turn, include responding to drug information inquiries, conducting medication use evaluations and participating in medication quality assurance programs, such as; monitoring adverse drug reactions, drug and herbal product interactions, and medications errors. This course is intended to introduce students to drug information skills required to deliver pharmaceutical care. Students will be trained to develop the skills to obtain information from various literature and reference sources to answer drug information questions efficiently. Techniques for researching and evaluating drug literature will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on systemic approaches to formulation of responses utilizing both verbal and written communication skills.