2017-18 Doctor of Pharmacy Handbook

2017 – 2018 Student Handbook

Wingate Unviersity School of Pharmacy

Wingate University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the University’s nondiscrimination policies: For inquiries regarding non-discrimination on the basis of sex: Mr. Patrick Biggerstaff, Title IX Coordinator 704-233-8247 dpbigg@wingate.edu For inquiries regarding non-discrimination on the basis of disability: Ms. Kristin Wharton, Director of the Academic Resource Center 704-233-8269 kwharton@wingate.edu For inquiries regarding non-discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law: Mrs. Lisa Ragsdale, Human Resources Coordinator 704-233-8710 lisa.ragsdale@wingate.edu.

Contents Contact Information.........................................................................................................................3 1

Student Rights Concerning Educational Records and Information (FERPA).................................4 Statement of Purpose.......................................................................................................................4 Disability Support Services/Disability Accommodation Requests..................................................5 Student Disability Grievance Procedure..........................................................................................5 Sexual Misconduct...........................................................................................................................8 Student Health Records (HIPAA)....................................................................................................9 Copyright Compliance.....................................................................................................................9 Student Rights and Copyright........................................................................................................10 2017 - 2018 Academic Calendar....................................................................................................12 About the University......................................................................................................................13 About the School...........................................................................................................................13 Mission of the School....................................................................................................................14 Goals..............................................................................................................................................14 Accreditation..................................................................................................................................15 Admissions....................................................................................................................................16 Pre-Pharmacy Academic Requirements........................................................................................17 Academic Program........................................................................................................................17 Required Courses – Year 1, Semester 1..................................................................................................20 Required Courses – Year 1, Semester 2..................................................................................................22 Required Courses – Year 2, Semester 3..................................................................................................23 Required Courses – Year 2, Semester 4..................................................................................................25 Required Courses – Year 3, Semester 5..................................................................................................27 Required Courses – Year 3, Semester 6..................................................................................................29 Elective Courses - Semesters 5 and/or Semester 6................................................................................31 Required Courses - Year 4, Semesters 7 and 8.......................................................................................33

Curricular Components..................................................................................................................34 Curricular Change..........................................................................................................................36 Program Sites.................................................................................................................................36 Code of Ethics................................................................................................................................36 Code of Professional and Academic Conduct...............................................................................37 Attendance.....................................................................................................................................40 Technology.....................................................................................................................................41 Practice Experience.......................................................................................................................41 Dress Code.....................................................................................................................................42 Professional Technical Standards..................................................................................................43 Academic Policies.........................................................................................................................43 Personal Health Insurance.............................................................................................................45 2

Academic Progression and Graduation.........................................................................................46 Academic Honors..........................................................................................................................48 Remediation of Academic Deficiencies.........................................................................................48 Grade Disputes...............................................................................................................................48 Conflict Resolution........................................................................................................................49 Family Leave Policy......................................................................................................................50 Inclement Weather.........................................................................................................................50 Financial Information....................................................................................................................51 Licensure as a Pharmacist..............................................................................................................51 Certifications..................................................................................................................................52 Forms.............................................................................................................................................52 Full-time Faculty...........................................................................................................................52 Faculty Ranks................................................................................................................................57 Staff................................................................................................................................................57 Student Organizations and Advisors..............................................................................................58 Request for Excused Absence........................................................................................................59 Anticipated Absence Request........................................................................................................60 Professional Technical Standards..................................................................................................61 Academic Petition..........................................................................................................................62

Rev. 8/3/17 (Neville)

Contact Information Wingate Campus Bookstore

704 233 8027

Campus Safety Parking decals

704 233 8999

Counseling Services

704 233 8246

Financial Planning Loans Tuition Scholarships

704 233 8007

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Hendersonville

MBA Programs Ballantyne

980 359 1020

North Carolina Board of Pharmacy

919 246 1050

Registrar’s Office Transcripts

704 233 8006

Student Health Insurance

704 233 8102, 704 233 8689

School of Pharmacy

White Coats (A Perfect Fit)

Campus Box 159 515 N. Main Street Wingate, NC 28174

805 6th Ave West Suite 200 Hendersonville, NC 28739

Phone: 704 233 8331

Phone: 828 697 0105

Fax: 704 233 8332

Fax: 828 697 2065

704 847 5996

Student Rights Concerning Educational Records and Information (FERPA) The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (“FERPA”) regulates the use and disclosure of personal information in educational records and permits a student to know what material is maintained in those records. The University’s annual FERPA notification, which is available at https://www.wingate.edu/student-services/the-registrar/ferpa-your-student-rights/ , sets forth in detail the University’s FERPA-related policies and procedures, including those related to student rights to inspect and review records and to the disclosure and release of student information.

Statement of Purpose The mission of Wingate University is to develop educated, ethical, and productive global citizens.

Following its Judeo-Christian heritage, the University seeks to cultivate the following in its students: Knowledge, Faith and Service.

Goals

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To promote knowledge, the University seeks to:  Provide programs of undergraduate, graduate, and professional study  Provide a faculty committed to teaching and learning  Require an undergraduate core curriculum designed to develop:  aesthetic, cultural, and literary appreciation  analytical and problem-solving abilities  critical thinking  effective communication  integrated perspectives on civilization, the individual, and the social group  wellness  Offer majors and programs of study appropriate for society and the University’s student population and resources that further develop students’ knowledge and skills in focused areas  Create opportunities for international study and travel  Provide opportunities to explore and develop academic, career, and personal goals  Encourage participation in co-curricular and extra-curricular educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities To nurture faith, the University seeks to:  Sustain a community where the bases of faith are explored and where there is a search for truth and meaning  Articulate the ideal of integrity in all relationships  Encourage ethical application of knowledge informed by Judeo-Christian principles  Create and support opportunities for worship and faith development  Attract scholars for whom Judeo-Christian values and practice are important aspects of living To encourage service, the University seeks to:  Emphasize the importance of service to God and humanity  Facilitate opportunities to volunteer time, knowledge, and labor beyond the campus community  Sponsor organizations that coordinate service opportunities and foster leadership and teamwork

Disability Support Services/Disability Accommodation Requests Wingate University is committed to ensuring that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in University programs or activities due to his or her disability. The University is fully committed to complying with all requirements of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 and its amendments and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to providing equal educational opportunities to otherwise qualified students with disabilities. Disability support services are available to otherwise qualified students with disabilities to ensure equal access to the University’s programs and services. Services may include making academic and/or non-academic accommodations for students.

Student Disability Grievance Procedure Wingate University is committed to ensuring that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability is excluded from participation in, subjected to discrimination in connection with, or denied the benefits of any University programs or activities due to his or her disability.

The University has adopted this internal grievance procedure to provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of student complaints alleging any action prohibited by Section 504 of the 5

Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) or Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“Title III”). Section 504 prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance, and Title III prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability by private entities (including Universities) that provide places of public accommodation. These laws and accompanying regulations may be examined in the office of the Director of Disability Support Services, who the University has designated to coordinate its efforts to comply with Section 504 and the ADA (“the Director”).

Who May Grieve?

Any student currently enrolled at the University who believes he or she has been discriminated against on the basis of disability by a University employee (e.g., administrator, faculty, staff, adjunct faculty, or other agent of the University) or, in certain circumstances, by a visitor to the University, may use this process to file a grievance.

What May Be Grieved?

An action or decision may be grieved if it involves alleged discrimination by a University employee (or, in certain circumstances, by a visitor to the University) against a student on the basis of that student’s disability. Such actions may include, but are not limited to, denial of accommodations, lack of physical access to University facilities or programs, or disability harassment. This process may not be used to file a complaint against a fellow student. In that situation, the grievant should follow the regulations regarding community standards found in the student handbook applicable to his or her program of study.

Confidentiality and Prohibition Against Retaliation The University will treat all information submitted in connection with a grievance as confidential.

Subject to FERPA and other applicable privacy laws, however, the University official investigating the grievance will inform individuals with a legitimate need to know of the grievance and may provide them related information as necessary to allow the University official to conduct a meaningful and thorough investigation. The University official investigating the grievance will inform all involved parties of the need to maintain the confidentiality of such information.

Wingate University prohibits retaliation for submitting a grievance or participating in a grievance investigation. Retaliation includes threats, intimidation, reprisals, and adverse actions. The University official investigating the grievance will advise all involved parties of this strict prohibition against retaliation.

Informal Grievance Procedure The Informal Grievance Procedure is designed to facilitate a satisfactory resolution of the grievance in an informal manner. The student has the option to forego the Informal Grievance Procedure and move immediately to the Formal Grievance Procedure.

A student initiates the Informal Grievance Procedure by contacting the Director. If the Director is the subject of the grievance, the student initiates the Informal Grievance Procedure by contacting the Dean of the student’s major program or graduate program Dean. The student may contact the appropriate official (the “Investigator”) by e-mail, phone, or in person. To initiate the Informal 6

Grievance Procedure, a student is not required to submit the grievance in writing, but the Investigator may ask the student to do so or to submit other evidence, if necessary to facilitate a satisfactory resolution.

The Investigator will attempt to expeditiously facilitate a satisfactory resolution. The Investigator may meet in person with the student, confer with the individual(s) against whom the grievance is filed, attempt to arrange a meeting between the student and the individual(s), or take any other steps the Investigator believes will be useful in promoting resolution.

Within 21 calendar days after the student initially contacts the Investigator regarding the grievance, the Investigator will inform the student in writing of the outcome of the Informal Grievance Procedure.

Formal Grievance Procedure If the student is not satisfied with the resolution reached using the Informal Grievance Procedure, or if the student chooses not to use the Informal Grievance Procedure, the student may initiate the Formal Grievance Procedure by submitting a written complaint to the appropriate Investigator. A student who chooses to initiate the Formal Grievance Procedure after participating in the Informal Grievance Procedure must do so within 14 calendar days of receipt of the Investigator’s written notification of the outcome of the Informal Grievance Procedure. The written complaint must:      

Be dated; state the problem or action alleged to be discriminatory and the date of the alleged action; state how the action is discriminatory (or how the decision is unreasonable if it a denial of a requested accommodation); name the individual(s) against whom the grievance is filed; state the requested remedy; and be signed by the student.

Within seven calendar days of receiving the written complaint, the Investigator will provide written notification of receipt of the complaint to the grievant and to the individual(s) against whom the grievance is filed. The Investigator will also conduct a thorough investigation of the complaint, affording all relevant persons an opportunity to submit evidence regarding the allegations. Within 30 days of receipt of the written complaint, the Investigator will provide the grievant and the individual(s) against whom the complaint is filed a written decision regarding the grievance. The decision will include findings of fact, a conclusion, and, if applicable, an explanation of remedies.

Appeal The student may appeal within fourteen calendar days of receiving the Investigator’s written decision by writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The student’s written appeal must clearly set forth the grounds for the appeal and must include all supporting evidence. Generally, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will limit his or her review of the Investigator’s decision to determining whether the Investigator considered the proper facts and whether there were any procedural irregularities. Within 21 days of receipt of the appeal, the Vice President for Academic Affairs will provide the grievant and the individual(s) against whom the complaint is filed a written decision regarding the appeal. The decision of the Vice President for Academic 7

Affairs is final, and the University will disregard any subsequent appeals (in any form) to any University representative, including the University President.

Adjustment of Deadlines The Investigator or the Vice President for Academic Affairs may change the above deadlines for good cause, such as semester or summer breaks. Likewise, if the application of time deadlines creates a hardship due to the urgency of the matter or the proximity of an event, the Investigator or Vice President for Academic Affairs, at the request of the student, will determine if an expedited procedure can be created.

Interim Measures If necessary while any grievance investigation is ongoing, the University may take interim measures to stop discrimination or prevent its recurrence. Such interim measures may include, but are not limited to, limiting interaction between the parties, arranging for the provision of temporary accommodations, or staying a course grade.

Confidentiality of Records Once the Investigator or Vice President for Academic Affairs has made the final decision regarding the grievance, the records related to the grievance will be confidentially maintained in the Office of Disability Support Services for three years.

Disability Accommodations Wingate University will make appropriate arrangements to ensure that students with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as needed to participate in this grievance procedure.

Requests for accommodations must be made to the Director. The Director will review the supporting disability related documentation, make a decision about the request, notify the student about approved accommodations and make arrangements for the accommodations.

Accommodations may include, but are not limited to, providing interpreters for the deaf, providing recordings of materials for the blind, and assuring a barrier-free location for the proceedings.

External Complaints The availability and use of this grievance procedure does not prevent a student from filing a complaint of discrimination with external agencies such as the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights.

Sexual Misconduct Wingate University prohibits Sexual Misconduct, as that term is defined by the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy, which can be accessed in full at: https://static.wingate.edu/wpcontent/uploads/2016/01/Wingate-University-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf .1

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In the case of allegations of Sexual Misconduct, the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy supersedes and applies in lieu of all other University policies and procedures. The University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy is administered by the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Mr. Patrick Biggerstaff. Mr. Biggerstaff may be contacted during business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday through Friday) by phone at 704-233-8247 or by e-mail at dpbigg@wingate.edu.

If you or someone you know may have been a victim of sexual assault or any other type of Sexual Misconduct, you are strongly encouraged to consult Exhibit A to the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy and to seek immediate assistance from one or more of the sources listed there, which include Mr. Biggerstaff and the University’s Department of Campus Safety (located in the Campus Safety House on Main Street and available by telephone at 704-233-8999).

Sexual Misconduct is a form of sex discrimination that may deny or limit an individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from University programs or activities. Sexual Misconduct is antithetical to the values and standards of the University community, is incompatible with the safe, healthy environment that the University community expects and deserves, and will not be tolerated. Violations of the University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy may result in the imposition of sanctions up to and including termination, dismissal, or expulsion.

It is the policy of the University to provide educational, preventive, and training programs regarding Sexual Misconduct; to encourage reporting of incidents of Sexual Misconduct; to take appropriate action to prevent incidents of Sexual Misconduct from denying or limiting an individual’s ability to participate in or benefit from the University’s programs; to make available timely services for those who have been affected by Sexual Misconduct; and to provide prompt and equitable methods of investigation and resolution to stop discrimination, remedy any harm, and prevent its recurrence.

The University is committed to fostering a community that promotes timely and fair resolution of Sexual Misconduct cases. To that end, the University has defined Sexual Misconduct broadly to include any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature, and the University will investigate all allegations of Sexual Misconduct.

Student Health Records (HIPAA) All students may obtain basic healthcare services at the student health center at no additional cost.

Students are responsible for applicable costs of prescriptions and durable medical equipment.

The student health center is not a substitute for hospital services in the event of a medical emergency. Although confidentiality of healthcare services is protected by state law and FERPA, students should be aware that the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (“HIPAA”) does not apply to the student health center.

Copyright Compliance Copyright infringement is the act of reproducing, distributing, performing, publicly displaying or making into a derivative work anything that is copyright protected without the permission of the copyright owner or without legal authority ●

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(Title 17 United States Code Section 106 Copyright Act). In the peer-to peer file-sharing context, unauthorized downloading or uploading substantial parts of a copyrighted work such as music, videos, books, games, software, or other files constitutes an infringement. ● All users of the Wingate network are responsible for using electronic materials in accordance with copyright and licensing restrictions. Use of University resources resulting in the violation of copyright laws, including downloading or sharing copyright protected works, is strictly prohibited. ● Copyright infringement, including unauthorized peer-to-peer file sharing, may subject you to civil and/or criminal liabilities, as well as personal sanctions imposed by the University. ● In general, anyone found liable for civil copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either actual damages or statutory damages of not less than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed. For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to $150,000 per work infringed (i.e. each song or movie illegally copied or distributed). A court can, in its discretion, also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see Title 17 United States Code, Sections 504, 505. ● Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and fines of up to $250,000 per offense. ● University sanctions for copyright violations can include suspension of user accounts, suspension of internet access and additional disciplinary sanctions for Honor Code violations as defined in the Student Handbook. ● More information regarding copyright laws can be found at www.copyright.gov and www.copyright.gov/help/faq.

Student Rights and Copyright A. Copyrights - All copyrights in scholarly books, articles and other publications, artistic, literary, film, tape, and musical works (literary and artistic works) are retained by the faculty, staff, and students who are the authors and are not deemed to be works for hire. Literary and artistic works include texts that have been stored on computer media, but excludes computer programs or computer software or databases that are neither accessory to nor an electronic expression of a scholarly text. Copyrights in computer programs, code and software shall be treated as an invention under Section C., and the ownership of these copyrights shall follow the policy or ownership of the invention as a whole. Commercial use of the University’s name and/or other trademarks requires prior University approval.

B. Patent Policy on Technology and Literary and Artistic Works - It is the purpose of this policy to encourage, support and reward scientific research and scholarship, and to recognize the rights and interests of the creator, author, inventor, or innovator, the public, the sponsor, and the University.

The terms “inventions, discoveries, and other innovations” and “technology” include tangible or intangible inventions, in the patent sense, whether or not reduced to practice, and tangible research results whether or not patentable or copyrightable. These research results include, for example, computer programs, integrated circuit designs, industrial designs, data bases, technical drawings, biogenic materials, and other technical creations. Faculty members working with students on research projects must inform those students in advance of the terms of this policy and of any burdens of non-disclosure or confidentiality deemed necessary by the faculty member to protect resulting technology.

In general, technology created by employees, faculty, staff and students will become the property of the University, and the benefits accruing to the University derived from such inventions will be 10

used to further the academic and research program of the University, subject to the laws of North Carolina. All rights in technology created by Wingate faculty, staff, or students without the use of 40 University facilities or funds administered by the University, but which fall within the inventor’s or creator’s scope of employment, are granted to the University, with income to be distributed in accordance with this policy, subject to the following two (2) exceptions, in which the University generally will assert no ownership rights or interests: 1. Technology assigned to an outside entity by a faculty member under a consulting agreement that is consistent with University policies, including conflict of interest policies, and that was disclosed in writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs in advance of the agreement by the faculty member. 2.

Technology created pursuant to independent research or other outside activity that is consistent with University policies, including conflict of interest policies, and that was disclosed in writing to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at the beginning phase of this research or activity.

Acknowledgment in writing is to be obtained from the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

C. Patents or Inventions - Any discovery or invention (1) resulting from research carried on by or under the direction of any employee of the University and having all or part of the cost thereof paid from University funds or from funds under the control of or administered by the University, or (2) which is made by any employee of the University as a direct result of his duties with the University, or (3) which has been developed in whole or in part by any employee, student, or other person through the utilization of University resources or facilities, belongs to the University, shall be assigned to the University (including all rights, title and interest in and to the discovery or invention), and shall be used and controlled in ways to produce the greatest benefit to the University and to the public and shall, at the same time, provide a corresponding benefit to the inventor.

A fund for the promotion of research may be established by the University. In it may be deposited all monies received by the University from financially profitable patents or inventions made by members of its faculty, staff, other employees, students, and others. These monies shall be expended or invested as the President or Board of Trustees may direct and shall be used to further the research and educational activities of the University.

D. Procedures - A disclosure of any invention or discovery made by an employee or student of the University or resulting from research carried on under the direction of an employee or student in which the University may have an interest shall be submitted promptly by such inventor or discoverer to the division chair or Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs or other designated administrative officer. Such officer shall append thereto a statement setting forth his or her opinion concerning the scientific, technical, and economic merit of such invention or discovery, the likelihood and desirability of obtaining a patent, and an estimate of the commercial possibilities of such a patent and transmit such statement to the individual responsible for inventions and discoveries.

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2017 - 2018 Academic Calendar Fall 2017 New pharmacy student Orientation Week Entering student White Coat Ceremony First day of classes Third-year student rotation Block 1 Fourth-year student rotation Block 4 Labor Day Break Third-year student rotation Block 2 Fourth-year student rotation Block 5 Third-year student rotation Block 3 Fourth-year student rotation Block 6 Thanksgiving Week Break Last day of classes Final Exams

August 16 - 18 August 18 August 21 August 21 to September 22 August 21 to September 22 September 4 September 25 to October 27 September 25 to October 27 October 30 to December 8 October 30 to December 8 November 20 to November 24 December 8 December 12 to December 20

Spring 2018 First day of classes Third-year student rotation Block 4 Fourth-year student rotation Block 7 MLK Holiday Break Third-year student rotation Block 5 Fourth-year student rotation Block 8 Spring Break Third-year student rotation Block 6 Fourth-year student rotation Block 9 Good Friday Break Easter Monday Break Last day of classes Final Exams Commencement

January 8 January 8 to February 9 January 8 to February 9 January 15 February 12 to March 16 February 12 to March 16 March 19 to March 23 March 26 to April 27 March 26 to April 27 March 30 April 2 April 27 May 1 to May 9 May 12

Summer 2018 Fourth-year student rotation Block 1 Memorial Day Break Fourth-year student rotation Block 2 Fourth of July Break Fourth-year student rotation Block 3

May 7 to June 8 May 28 June 11 to July 13 July 4 July 16 to August 17

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About the University Wingate University, founded in 1896, is a comprehensive university, offering baccalaureate degrees in more than 35 majors, master’s degrees in the Porter B. Byrum School of Business, the Lloyd and Georgia Thayer School of Education and the Levine College of Health Sciences, and doctoral degrees in the Schools of Pharmacy, Education and Physical Therapy. More than 3,000 students attend the University. The 425-acre Wingate campus is located on the southeastern edge of the metropolitan Charlotte Area in North Carolina. Wingate’s programs of study are centered at the Wingate University campus in Wingate, North Carolina, the Ballantyne area of south Charlotte, and in Hendersonville, North Carolina. Pharmacy practice sites are located throughout the region.

About the School The Wingate University School of Pharmacy opened its doors to applicants in 2002, with the charter class beginning its program of study in August 2003. The charter class graduated from Wingate University in May 2007. All Wingate University pharmacy faculty have made a commitment to excellence in the classroom; and all classes are taught by faculty possessing terminal doctoral degrees. No courses, discussions, case studies or laboratories are taught by graduate students.

The accrediting agency for schools of pharmacy is the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The accreditation process was initiated in 2002; pre-candidate status was awarded in 2003, and candidate status was awarded in 2004 and reaffirmed in 2005 and again in 2006. Full accreditation was awarded in June 2007. This sequence is the normal accreditation process for all schools of pharmacy. In accordance with the new accreditation timeline, full accreditation was formally awarded for eight years from 2012-2013 through 2020-2021.

Additionally, the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS) approved the University to award the doctoral degree (Doctor of Pharmacy Degree) in 2004.

Wingate University School of Pharmacy is in strict compliance with the accreditation guidelines of the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. Wingate University School of Pharmacy intends to be nationally recognized as a leader in the education of pharmacists.

It seeks to reach this goal by providing a state-of-the-art, high-tech learning environment that will facilitate critical thinking and problem-solving skills, scholarly inquiry and service to the institution, the profession and the community.

The five salient qualities and expectations of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy graduate are: (i) outstanding moral character (ii) excellence in interpersonal communication skills (iii) complete competence in pharmaceutical care (iv) strong abilities in problem solving, and (v) the highest professional commitment to the patient, the community, and the employer.

This handbook contains detailed information describing the admission, progression, and graduation requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy candidate. It also details the progression and graduation requirements for the Doctor of Pharmacy candidate. The candidate is responsible for knowing the policies, procedures, curricular requirements, and codes of conduct for the School and the University.

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The information contained in this handbook is accurate as of the revision date on page 2. However, the University reserves the right to make changes in the program of study, financial policies, and regulations at any time deemed appropriate by the University.

Each student is responsible for his/her progress towards degree completion. Neither the student’s advisor nor the faculty of the School are responsible for insuring that the student meets degree requirements. The School and/or University may terminate enrollment of any student for professional, academic, or financial reasons.

Special Note. It is very important to recognize that there may be differences in the procedures described in the general university student handbook for non-pharmacy students in comparison to the procedures for students enrolled in the professional pharmacy program. These differences are intended and have been carefully crafted based on the nature of the doctoral level professional program. In those cases where procedures are different, the procedures specific to the professional pharmacy program take precedence over those described for the general undergraduate program.

Mission of the School The Wingate University School of Pharmacy intends to be a nationally recognized leader in the education of students and pharmacists for the practice of pharmacy in all patient care settings for all patients.

Wingate seeks to pursue its mission by providing an individualized, state-of-the-art learning environment that will facilitate the development of its students’ critical thinking and problemsolving skills for the pursuit of pharmaceutical care. Subordinate to the primacy of Wingate’s teaching mission are scholarly and service pursuits. Wingate will stimulate scholarly inquiry and will facilitate service to patients, to the community, to the health care professions, and to the institution. Consistent with the student-centered focus of the University, limited enrollment will allow for practice experiences during each year of the curriculum and the low student-to-faculty ratio necessary for the fulfillment of the School’s stated mission.

Goals The goals of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy relate to teaching, scholarship, professional practice, and service.

The teaching goals of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy are:  to provide students with the knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and values necessary to practice pharmaceutical care  to develop an understanding of and approach to critical inquiry  to facilitate the transformation of students from dependent to independent learners  to foster a desire and need for life-long learning  to provide a model of care that improves health outcomes for patients  to provide an environment anchored in case analysis  to provide an environment of progressively more sophisticated practice learning opportunities The scholarship goals of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy are:  to engage in scholarship with a focus on the scholarship of teaching  to engage in the scholarship of learning documentation and analysis 14

 to encourage scholarly inquiry into the continuous analysis of pharmaceutical care in improving patient outcomes The practice goals of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy are:  to develop an understanding of the value of pharmaceutical care  to develop an appreciation of the value of interdisciplinary care  to involve students in the profession of pharmacy The community service goals of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy are:  to develop an understanding of the importance and value of volunteerism  to develop an understanding of health care activism  to integrate the School into the daily life of the community

Accreditation The Doctor of Pharmacy program of Wingate University School of Pharmacy is fully accredited.

The accrediting agency for pharmacy schools is the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The accreditation process was initiated in 2002, and pre-candidate status was awarded in 2003, and candidate status was awarded in 2004 and reaffirmed in 2005 and again in 2006. Full accreditation was formally awarded upon graduation of the charter class in 2007 and was reaffirmed in 2010. This is the normal accreditation process. In accordance with the new accreditation timeline, full accreditation was formally awarded for eight years from 2012-2013 through 2020-2021. Additionally, the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges (SACS) approved the University to award the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree in 2004.

The Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) requires that each school of pharmacy implement a process to allow for students to lodge written complaints regarding the school of pharmacy or the pharmacy program – complaints that relate directly to ACPE’s accreditation standards, policies, or procedures. The Wingate University School of Pharmacy’s process for formally registering these concerns and complaints is as follows: 1. A student who has a concern or a complaint about the School of Pharmacy or the Doctor of Pharmacy Program regarding ACPE’s accreditation standards, policies, or procedures may complete the required components of the Student Concerns and Complaints Form. Those required components include (i) the student’s name, class, and e-mail address, (ii) the date of the concern or complaint, (iii) the specific ACPE accreditation standard, policy, or procedure that is of concern. (The accreditation standards can be found at https://www.acpeaccredit.org/pdf/Standards2016FINAL.pdf), and (iv) a description of the specific complaint or concern.

2. The form will be sent to and reviewed by the Assistant Dean for Students (see the website for details).

3. The form will then be referred to the Executive Committee (Dean and Assistant Deans) for analysis, assignment, and planning or action.

4. Students will be notified of the concern or complaint and the resultant actions taken or to be taken by the School of Pharmacy.

5. A file of these concerns and complaints will be maintained in the Office of the Assistant Dean for Students and will be made available to ACPE during site visits and upon written requests from ACPE. The implications of these complaints will be included in ACPE’s Evaluation Team Report.

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6. These concerns and complaints will also be considered in the School of Pharmacy’s assessment, quality improvement, and self-study processes.

Admissions The Wingate University School of Pharmacy has a special opportunity and responsibility to educate pharmacists who can help meet the health care needs of the state and the nation. The Admissions Committee selects students who in its judgment best provide excellence and diversity in the student body. The school makes a sincere effort to graduate every matriculated student, and a variety of academic and social support services enhance the overall experience of pharmacy education. Prospective students may make application to the Wingate University School of Pharmacy directly through the National Pharmacy Application Clearinghouse (PharmCAS). The application is available on-line (www.PharmCAS.org). Admissions decisions are based upon the calculated required pre-pharmacy course work grade point average, PCAT scores, letters of recommendation, and the student interview score. For questions related to admissions, prospective students may direct inquiries to Pharmacy Admissions Hendersonville: 828-6970105, hendersonville@wingate.edu or Wingate: 704-233-8331 or via e-mail at Pharmacy@Wingate.edu.

Because of the nature of the pharmacy profession and its role in the rendering of pharmaceutical care and medication therapy management, the Wingate University School of Pharmacy has incorporated several non-cognitive skill building elements into the pharmacy curriculum.

Therefore, in addition to the demonstration of a high level of cognitive skill, the demands of the curriculum dictate that all School of Pharmacy matriculants must demonstrate a prescribed level of psychomotor skill including visual, auditory, motor, and tactile abilities. Professional Technical Standards as determined by the School of Pharmacy must be met with or without appropriate accommodations.

Wingate University is committed to ensuring that no otherwise qualified individual with a disability is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in university programs or activities due to his or her disability. The University is fully committed to complying with all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and its amendments and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and to providing equal educational opportunities to otherwise qualified students with disabilities. Disability support services are available to otherwise qualified applicants with disabilities to ensure equal access to the University’s programs and services. Services may include making academic and/or nonacademic accommodations for students. The University's Office of Disability Services is the only designated department authorized to coordinate disability-related services. Applicants should contact the Office of Disability Services when seeking academic and/or non-academic accommodations.

Wingate University requires that a minimum of 62 semester credit hours (94 quarter credit hours) of college coursework be completed prior to matriculation into the School of Pharmacy.

Applicants must successfully complete the following required courses.

Pre-Pharmacy Academic Requirements 

General Chemistry (with lab, for science majors)

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2 semesters

8 credits

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Organic Chemistry (with lab, for science majors)

2 semesters

8 credits

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Biology (with lab, for science majors)

1 semester

4 credits

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Human Anatomy & Physiology

1 semester

3 - 8 credits

(One course covering the whole body or two course progression)

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General Microbiology (with lab)

1 semester

4 credits

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Physics

1 semester

4 credits

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Calculus

1 semester

3-4 credits

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Statistics

1 semester

3 credits

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Public Speaking/Interpersonal Communications

1 semester

3 credits

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English Composition/Literature

2 semesters

6 credits

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Economics

1 semester

3 credits

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Humanities/Social Sciences*

9 credits

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Other

3 credits

TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS (SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS): 62 credits

Academic Program The academic program of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy is student-centered. The overarching goal of the curriculum is the assurance of the mastery of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes prescribed by the profession and by society for the pharmacist of tomorrow. This unique curricular approach has been carefully crafted for continuous quality improvement of its structure and content. Its endpoint can be seen in the healthcare servant of tomorrow whose commitment to competence does not end upon graduation and whose dedication to the service of mankind is evident in all considerations and actions undertaken.

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2017 - 2018 DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CURRICULUM (Class of 2021) ▪FIRST PROFESSIONAL YEAR▪ COURSE # PHA710 PHA711 PHA712 PHA713 PHA714 PHA716 PHA717 PHA718 PHA721 PHA724 PHA726

FALL (Semester One) TITLE Professional Responsibility & Leadership Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Top 200 Drugs, Part 1 Biological Sciences Integrated, Part 1 Principles of Pharmaceutical Care Biomedical Informatics OR Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience-1 Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Pharmacy Calculations Professional Communications Dispensing, Dosage Forms, & Compounding TOTAL

PHA715 PHA716 PHA717 PHA722 PHA723 PHA725 PHA728 PHA736

SPRING (Semester Two) Pharmacy & the US Healthcare System Biomedical Informatics OR Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience-1 Top 200 Drugs, Part 2 Biological Sciences Integrated, Part 2 Principles of Drug Mechanisms Patient & Interprofessional Communications Parenterals TOTAL

HOURS 1 1 1 5 2 2 1 2 1 2 18 2 2 1 5 3 1 2 16

▪SECOND PROFESSIONAL YEAR▪ FALL (Semester Three) COURSE #

TITLE

PHA730 PHA733 PHA734 PHA735 PHA737 PHA738 PHA739 PHA743 PHA744

Clinical Lab Diagnosis & Monitoring OTC Pharmacotherapy & Medical Supplies Biopharmaceutics & Introductory Pharmacokinetics Pharmacy Law and Ethics Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience-2 OR Community Healthcare Outreach Pharmacotherapy Case Studies-1 Cardiovascular System Pharmacotherapy Musculoskeletal & Immune Systems Pharmacotherapy TOTAL

PHA731 PHA732 PHA737 PHA738 PHA740 PHA742 PHA745 PHA746 PHA747 PHA748 PHA749 PHA750

SPRING (Semester Four) Endocrine System Pharmacotherapy Pharmacotherapy for Infectious Diseases Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience-2 OR Community Healthcare Outreach Patient Assessment Renal System Pharmacotherapy Integumentary System Pharmacotherapy Nutritional Pharmacotherapy Clinical Pharmacokinetics Pharmacotherapy Case Studies-2 Psychosocial & Behavioral Aspects of Healthcare Biometrics & Literature Evaluation

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HOUR S 2 2 3 2 2 1 3 2 17 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 2 1 2 1

TOTAL

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2017 - 2018 DOCTOR OF PHARMACY CURRICULUM (Class of 2021) ▪THIRD PROFESSIONAL YEAR▪ COURSE # PHA751 PHA753 PHA754 PHA755 PHA756 PHA757 PHA769 PHA758 PHA759 PHA768

FALL (Semester Five) TITLE GI & Hepatic Systems Pharmacotherapy Hematologic & Oncologic Pharmacotherapy Pharmacy Management Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Basic Clinical Skills-Ambulatory Patient Care OR Basic Clinical Skills – Inpatient Care Pharmacotherapy Case Studies-3 Biomedical & Business Ethics Complementary & Alternative Medicine One Elective Course

PHA761 PHA762 PHA763 PHA764 PHA765 PHA766 PHA757 PHA769 PHA770 PHA771 PHA772 PHA773

SPRING (Semester Six) Nervous System Pharmacotherapy Pain Pharmacotherapy Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy Respiratory & EENT Pharmacotherapy Women’s & Men’s Health Pharmacotherapy Pharmacoeconomics & Health Outcomes Basic Clinical Skills-Ambulatory Patient Care OR Basic Clinical Skills – Inpatient Care Clerkship Orientation Pharmacotherapy Case Studies-4 Doctoral Candidate Seminar Current Issues in Public Health One Elective Course

HOURS 2 2 2 1 1 3

TOTAL

1 2 2 1 17 1 1 2 2 2 1 3

TOTAL

1 1 2 1 1 18

PHA774 PHA775 PHA776 PHA777 PHA778 PHA779 PHA780 PHA792 PHA793 PHA794 PHA795 PHA796

ELECTIVE COURSES (Semester Five or Six) Medication Therapy Management Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes Advanced Clinical Skills – I Journal Club Advanced Clinical Skills – II Medical Spanish I Drug-Induced Diseases Integrative Medicine Advanced Care of the Diabetes Patient Medical Spanish II Critical Care Life After Pharmacy School

COURSE # PHA781 PHA782 PHA783 PHA784 PHA785 PHA786

▪FOURTH PROFESSIONAL YEAR▪ SUMMER, FALL & SPRING (SEMESTERS 7, 8, & 9): TITLE HOURS Advanced Adult Internal Medicine Rotation 5 Advanced Ambulatory Care Rotation 5 Advanced Community Practice Rotation I 5 Advanced Community Practice Rotation II 5 Advanced Institutional Practice Rotation 5 Advanced Long Term Care Rotation 5

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1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

PHA787 PHA788 PHA789

Elective Rotation I Elective Rotation II Elective Rotation III TOTAL

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5 5 5 45

Required Courses – Year 1, Semester 1 Semester Goals: To provide an orientation to the professional program and pharmaceutical care plans and to lay the basic science foundation for contemporary pharmacy practice. To develop the professional leadership skills of students. To introduce students to drug order processing and basic compounding of select pharmaceutical dosage formulations. To begin to develop the professional communication skills of the students and to develop their initial practice skills in a community practice environment.

PHARMACY 710. Professional Orientation V. Professional Responsibility and Leadership.

Description: An overview of professional organizations and professional and community leadership.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Manolakis (Leader) PHARMACY 711. Professional Orientation I. Introduction to Pharmacy Practice.

Description: An introduction to the profession and practice of pharmacy and the essentials necessary for the effective use of the laptop computer and the web-based class note system both in and out of the classroom.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Neville (Leader) PHARMACY 712. Professional Orientation II. Top 200 Drugs, Part 1.

Description: Part 1 of an overview of the most frequently prescribed drugs.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. C. Mospan (Leader) PHARMACY 713. Patient Assessment I. Biological Sciences Integrated, Part 1.

Description: Part 1 of an integrated pharmaceutical sciences sequence including the principles of biochemistry, human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, complemented by a primer on physical examination.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 5 hours Faculty: Dr. Naylor (Leader) PHARMACY 714. Pharmaceutical Care I. Principles of Pharmaceutical Care.

Description: The processes of pharmaceutical care and pharmacy practice models; the structure, development, and use of various documentation styles; and a primer on biomedical terminology and abbreviations.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Battise (Leader)

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PHARMACY 716. Pharmacy Practice II. Biomedical Informatics.

Description: Biomedical informatics including electronic medical information retrieval and analysis and the use of patient and medical information databases. (May be taken first or second semester.)

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semesters: Fall and Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Kehr (Leader) PHARMACY 717.Practice Experience I. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience-1.

Description: An introductory practice experience in a community pharmacy practice setting.

(May be taken first or second semester.)

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall and Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Dinkins (Wingate Leader); Dr. Treavor Riley (Hendersonville Leader) PHARMACY 718. Problem-Based Learning I. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving.

Description: Case studies in observation, critical thinking, consensus building, problem solving, and professionalism.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Smith (Wingate Leader); Dr. Taylor (Hendersonville Leader) PHARMACY 721. Professional Orientation III. Pharmacy Calculations.

Description: Pharmaceutical calculations including dose, dosing, and compounding problems.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Bush (Leader) PHARMACY 724. Pharmaceutical Care II. Professional Communications.

Description: An introduction to the principles of effective communication with a particular focus on health-related interactions, using simulated practice and peer assessment. Design, preparation, delivery, and critique of educational, informative, and persuasive communication methods.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Gillette (Leader) PHARMACY 726. Pharmacy Practice III. Dispensing, Dosage Forms, and Compounding.

Description: Drug order processing and pharmaceutical dosage forms and basic compounding.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Ferencz (Wingate Leader); Dr. Tanya Riley (Hendersonville Leader)

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Required Courses – Year 1, Semester 2 Semester Goals: To begin the integration of the biological sciences into pharmaceutical sciences and practice-related coursework, as well as developing an understanding of the basis of the mechanisms of drug actions. To introduce the students to the biomedical information resources that are available to the pharmacy practitioner and to begin to develop their skills for utilization of these resources and appropriate handling of biomedical information questions.

To develop the sterile technique and skills necessary for parenteral medication preparation and administration. To develop the initial practice skills of the students in a community practice environment. To develop an understanding of where pharmacy fits into the total US healthcare system.

PHARMACY 715. Pharmacy Practice I. Pharmacy and the US Healthcare System.

Description: An introduction to the dynamic role of pharmacy and pharmaceutical products within the US healthcare system, primarily from a socio-economic perspective.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Gillette (Leader) PHARMACY 716. Pharmacy Practice II. Biomedical Informatics.

Description: Biomedical informatics including electronic medical information retrieval and analysis and the use of patient and medical information databases.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semesters: Fall and Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Kehr (Leader) PHARMACY 717.Practice Experience I. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience-1.

Description: An introductory practice experience in a community pharmacy practice setting.

(May be taken first or second semester.)

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall and Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Dinkins (Wingate Leader); Dr. Treavor Riley (Hendersonville Leader) PHARMACY 722. Professional Orientation IV. Top 200 Drugs, Part 2.

Description: Part 2 of an overview of the most frequently prescribed drugs.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. C. Mospan (Leader) PHARMACY 723. Patient Assessment II. Biological Sciences Integrated, Part 2.

Description: Part-2 of an integrated pharmaceutical sciences sequence including the principles of biochemistry, human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology, complemented by a primer on physical examination.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing and PHA 713 Semester: Spring; Credit: 5 hours Faculty: Dr. Wright (Leader) 23

PHARMACY 725. Problem Management I. Principles of Drug Mechanisms.

Description: The principles of drug action including mechanism of action (pharmacology), biophysical properties of drugs, and drug-related structure-activity relationships.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing and PHA 713 Semester: Spring; Credit: 3 hours Faculty: Dr. Kouzi (Leader) PHARMACY 728. Problem-Based Learning II. Patient and Interprofessional Communications.

Description: The process of learning basic communication strategies in pharmacy practice with an emphasis on taking a medication history and patient counseling. Also involves case studies in special communication challenges that relate to patients, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers. Students will be required to complete laboratory activities in addition to classroom work.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Gillette (Leader) PHARMACY 736. Pharmacy Practice V. Parenteral Products.

Description: The processes of sterile preparation and administration of parenteral products.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Ferencz (Leader); Dr. Tanya Riley (Hendersonville Leader)

Required Courses – Year 2, Semester 3 Semester Goals: To continue the incorporation of the pharmaceutical sciences into practicerelated course work in concert with a legal and ethical practice implication. To develop a community outreach project working in concert with peers. To develop the initial practice skills of the students in an institutional practice environment. To provide a framework for the legal, professional, ethical, and community-cognizant practice of pharmacy.

PHARMACY 730. Patient Assessment III. Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis and Monitoring.

Description: Patient assessment focused on clinical laboratory interpretation and monitoring Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Barrons (Leader) PHARMACY 733. Problem Management IV-V. Over-the-Counter Pharmacotherapy and Medical Supplies.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, using over-the-counter medications, medical supplies and devices, and durable medical equipment.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Wilson (Leader)

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PHARMACY 734. Pharmaceutical Care III. Principles of Biopharmaceutics and Introductory Pharmacokinetics.

Description: Principles of biopharmaceutics including pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723, PHA 725 Co-requisites: PHA 721, PHA 723, PHA 725 Semester: Fall; Credit: 3 hours Faculty: Dr. Bush (Leader) PHARMACY 735. Pharmacy Practice IV. Pharmacy Law and Ethics.

Description: Pharmacy jurisprudence including laws, regulations, malpractice; and ethical considerations in practice.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. G. Mospan (Leader) PHARMACY 737.Practice Experience II. Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience-2.

Description: A second-level practice experience in an institutional pharmacy practice setting.

(May be taken third or fourth semester.)

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall and Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Dinkins (Wingate Leader); Dr. Treavor Riley (Hendersonville Leader) PHARMACY 738. Professionalization III. Community Healthcare Outreach.

Description: A student team developed community healthcare-related outreach project. (May be taken third or fourth semester.)

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall and Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Ford (Wingate Leader); Dr. DeGeeter (Hendersonville Leader) PHARMACY 739.Problem-Based Learning Cases III. Pharmacotherapy Case Studies-I. Description: Pharmacotherapy case studies is designed to facilitate students’ application of diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge for various body system and disease related problems.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723, PHA 725 Co-requisites: PHA 723, PHA 725, PHA 730, PHA 733 – PHA 735, PHA 743 – PHA 744 Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Nealy (Leader) PHARMACY 743. Problem Management VIII. Cardiovascular System Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with the cardiovascular system.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Fall; Credit: 3 hours Faculty: Dr. Pegram (Leader)

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PHARMACY 744. Problem Management IX. Musculoskeletal and Immune Systems Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with the musculoskeletal and immune systems.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. McCarty (Leader)

Required Courses – Year 2, Semester 4 Semester Goals: To continue the incorporation of the pharmaceutical sciences into practicerelated course work and to develop the medication monitoring skills of the students. To develop a community outreach project working in concert with peers. To develop the patient assessment skills and to define and educate students as to their roles in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life support. To introduce the concept of pharmaceutical care tailored to the needs of a diverse community and to develop the clinical literature evaluation skills of the students.

PHARMACY 731. Problem Management II. Endocrine System Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with the endocrine system.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Nuzum (Leader) PHARMACY 732. Problem Management III. Pharmacotherapy for Infectious Diseases.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with infectious diseases.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Spring; Credit: 3 hours Faculty: Dr. Klibanov (Leader) PHARMACY 737.Practice Experience II.Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience-2.

Description: A second-level practice experience in an institutional pharmacy practice setting.

(May be taken third or fourth semester.)

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall and Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Dinkins (Wingate Leader); Dr. Treavor Riley (Hendersonville Leader) PHARMACY 738. Professionalization III. Community Healthcare Outreach.

Description: A student team developed community healthcare-related outreach project. (May be taken third or fourth semester.)

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall and Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Ford (Wingate Leaders); Dr. DeGeeter (Hendersonville Leader)

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PHARMACY 740. Patient Assessment IV. Patient Assessment.

Description: Patient physical assessment for diagnosis and monitoring and the use of patient medical status inventories in pharmaceutical care.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing and PHA 723 Semester: Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Waghel (Wingate Leader); Dr. Tanya Riley (Hendersonville Leader) PHARMACY 742. Problem Management VII. Renal System Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with the renal system.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Kehr (Leader) PHARMACY 745. Problem Management X. Integumentary System Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with the skin.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Kira Harris (Leader) PHARMACY 746. Problem Management XI. Nutritional Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with nutrition.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing and Pharmacy, PHA 721, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Treavor Riley (Leader) PHARMACY 747. Pharmaceutical Care IV. Clinical Pharmacokinetics.

Description: Applied clinical pharmacokinetics including the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723, PHA 725 and PHA 734 Semester: Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Bush (Leader) PHARMACY 748.Problem-Based Learning Cases IV.Pharmacotherapy Case Studies-II. Description: Pharmacotherapy case studies is designed to facilitate students’ application of diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge for various body system and disease related problems.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723, PHA 725 Co-requisites: PHA 723, PHA 725, PHA 731 – PHA 732, PHA 742, PHA 745 – PHA 747 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Nealy (Leader)

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PHARMACY 749. Pharmacy Practice VI. Psychosocial and Behavioral Aspects of Healthcare.

Description: Psychosocial, cultural, and gender-related aspects of illness, health, and healthcare.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Ford (Leader) PHARMACY 750. Professionalization IV. Biometrics and Literature Evaluation Description: An overview of the principles of biometrics and medical/pharmaceutical literature evaluation.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing and PHA 716 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Olin (Leader)

Required Courses – Year 3, Semester 5 Semester Goals: To continue the incorporation of the pharmaceutical sciences into practicerelated course work and to provide basic clinical skills experience in pharmacy practice in either ambulatory care or internal medicine settings. To develop the managerial skills of the students in an ethical context, and help students assess the role of complementary and alternative medicine in patient care.

PHARMACY 751. Problem Management XII. GI and Hepatic Systems Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with the gastrointestinal and hepatic systems.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Smith (Leader) PHARMACY 753. Problem Management XIV. Hematologic and Oncologic Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with blood, blood disorders, and problems associated with malignant disease.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Olin (Leader) PHARMACY 754. Pharmaceutical Care V. Pharmacy Management Administrative sciences course that concentrates on developing the essential management skills of: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Marketing, Business Planning, Operations, Human Resources and Value Creation to encourage students to develop innovative practice models and the skills to manage teams.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. C. Mospan (Leader)

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PHARMACY 755. Problem Management XVI. Pediatric Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems of pediatric patients.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Brock Harris (Leader) PHARMACY 756. Problem Management XVII. Geriatric Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems of geriatric patients.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Nealy (Leader) PHARMACY 757. Practice Experience III. Basic Clinical Skills for Ambulatory Patient Care.

Description: A (third) practice experience for the development of pharmaceutical care skills in an ambulatory care setting. (May be taken fifth or sixth semester.)

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing and satisfactory completion of all first and second year courses.

Semester: Fall and Spring; Credit: 3 hours Faculty: Dr. Haltom (Wingate Leader); Dr. Treavor Riley (Hendersonville Leader) PHARMACY 758. Problem-Based Learning Cases V. Pharmacotherapy Case Studies - III. Description: Pharmacotherapy case studies is designed to facilitate students’ application of diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge for various body system and disease related problems.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Co-requisites: PHA 723, PHA 725, PHA 751 – PHA 753, PHA 755 – PHA 756, PHA 768 Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Brock Harris (Leader) PHARMACY 759. Professionalization V. Biomedical and Business Ethics.

Description: Lecture and case-based discussions of the ethical considerations in healthcare, including patient rights, and an overview of healthcare business ethics.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Manolakis (Leader) PHARMACY 768. Pharmacy Practice VII. Complementary and Alternative Medicine.

Description: An overview of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), with a focus on the use of dietary supplements as self-selected products for therapeutic or preventive purposes.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Kouzi (Leader)

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PHARMACY 769. Practice Experience IV. Basic Clinical Skills for Inpatient Care.

Description: A (third/fourth) practice experience for the development of pharmaceutical care skills in an institutional care setting. (May be taken fifth or sixth semester.)

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing and satisfactory completion of all first and second year courses.

Semester: Fall and Spring; Credit: 3 hours Faculty: Dr. Haltom (Wingate Leader); Dr. Treavor Riley (Hendersonville Leader)

Required Courses – Year 3, Semester 6 Semester Goals: To continue the incorporation of the pharmaceutical sciences into practicerelated course work, to help the students develop a holistic approach to pharmaceutical care, to develop and promote leadership, to develop an understanding of cost-benefit analyses, and to develop the basic clinical skills of the student in a practice environment. To refine professional communication skills following research and interpretation of data surrounding a contemporary health care issue.

PHARMACY 757. Practice Experience III. Basic Clinical Skills for Ambulatory Patient Care.

Description: A (third) practice experience for the development of pharmaceutical care skills in an ambulatory care setting. (May be taken fifth or sixth semester.)

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing and satisfactory completion of all first and second year courses.

Semester: Fall and Spring; Credit: 3 hours Faculty: Dr. Haltom (Wingate Leader); Dr. Treavor Riley (Hendersonville Leader) PHARMACY 761. Problem Management XVIII. Nervous System Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with the nervous system.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Woods (Leader) PHARMACY 762. Problem Management XIX. Pain Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with pain and headache.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. DeGeeter (Leader)

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PHARMACY 763. Problem Management XX. Psychiatric Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with the psychiatric disorders.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Brittany Vickery (Leader) PHARMACY 764. Problem Management XXI. Respiratory and EENT Pharmacotherapy.

Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with the respiratory system and the eyes, ears, nose, and throat.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Barrons (Leader) PHARMACY 765. Problem Management XXII. Men’s and Women’s Health Pharmacotherapy.

Description: Pharmacotherapy, including medical problem management, of problems associated with women’s and men’s health.

Prerequisites: Third year Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Semester: Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Coleman (Leader) PHARMACY 766. Pharmaceutical Care VII. Pharmacoeconomics and Health Outcomes.

Description: An overview of pharmacoeconomics and the measurement and analysis of healthcare outcomes.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Gillette (Leader) PHARMACY 769. Practice Experience IV. Basic Clinical Skills for Inpatient Care.

Description: A (third/fourth) practice experience for the development of pharmaceutical care skills in an institutional care setting. (May be taken fifth or sixth semester.)

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing and satisfactory completion of all first and second year courses.

Semester: Fall and Spring; Credit: 3 hours Faculty: Dr. Haltom (Wingate Leader); Dr. Treavor Riley (Hendersonville Leader) PHARMACY 770. Professional Orientation VIII. Clerkship Orientation.

Description: An orientation to the clerkship procedures and expectations.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Haltom (Wingate Leader); Dr. Treavor Riley (Hendersonville Leader)

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PHARMACY 771. Problem-Based Learning Cases VI. Pharmacotherapy Case Studies IV. Description: Pharmacotherapy case studies is designed to facilitate students’ application of diagnostic and therapeutic knowledge for various body system and disease related problems.

Prerequisites: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 723 and PHA 725 Co-requisites: PHA 723, PHA 725, PHA 761 – PHA 765 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Brock Harris (Leader) PHARMACY 772. Professionalization VI. Doctoral Candidate Seminar.

Description: A seminar series entailing student presentations on contemporary healthcare therapeutic issues.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 750 Semester: Spring; Credit: 2 hours Faculty: Dr. Robinson (Wingate Leader); Dr. DeGeeter (Hendersonville Leader) PHARMACY 773. Professionalization VII. Current Issues in Public Health Description: This course will provide pharmacy students with instruction and skills on identifying, evaluating, developing, and refining programs to address public health issues.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. DeGeeter (Leader)

Elective Courses - Semesters 5 and/or Semester 6 PHARMACY 774: Medication Therapy Management Delivering Medication Therapy Management (MTM) Services in the Community is an innovative and interactive certificate training program that explores the pharmacist’s role in providing MTM services to patients. There is an additional fee for this class as it is associated with the APhA certificate program.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing and within 12 months of APPEs Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Wilson (Leader) PHARMACY 775: Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes To develop the third year pharmacy student’s ability to educate and engage their patients in appropriate Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hours Faculty: Dr. Wilson (Leader) PHARMACY 776: Advanced Clinical Skills-I Active development of ambulatory care pharmacotherapy-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 757 Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Battise (Leader)

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PHARMACY 777: Journal Club This course is designed to actively develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for journal club evaluation and presentation. Successful completion of this course should adequately prepare third year pharmacy students for evaluation, analysis and discussion of current therapeutic, medical, healthcare policy, or healthcare ethics literature and presentation of a journal club.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Boland (Leader) PHARMACY 778: Advanced Clinical Skills-II Active development of inpatient medicine/acute care pharmacotherapy-related knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 769 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Woods (Leader) PHARMACY 779: Medical Spanish I A primer on Medical Spanish for healthcare providers, with a focus on medication instructions and compliance enhancement.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Griffiths (Leader) PHARMACY 780: Drug-Induced Diseases Identify and assess conditions caused by adverse medication effects. Develop, implement and monitor optimal pharmacotherapy plan using evidence-based medicine.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 739 Semester: Fall; Credit: 1 hour Dr. Nealy (Leader) PHARMACY 793: Advanced Care of the Diabetes Patient An advanced study in diabetes care focusing on providing proper management and patient education.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 731 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Boland (Leader)

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PHARMACY 794: Medical Spanish II A primer on Pharmacy Spanish for practitioners focusing on providing proper management and patient education.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 779 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Griffiths (Leader) PHARMACY 795: Critical Care Pharmacotherapy A pharmacotherapy of problems (including pathophysiology and clinical presentation) associated with the critically ill in both the adult and pediatric populations.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing, PHA 743, PHA 761, PHA 764 Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Griffiths (Leader) PHARMACY 796: Life After Pharmacy School: Post-Graduate Education Opportunities An introduction to post-graduate education opportunities.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Spring; Credit: 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Coleman (Leader) PHARMACY 797: Transformation Provides opportunities for students to identify and address deficit areas that may increase their risk for poor academic performance. A variety of teaching methods (e.g. lecture, student presentation, online discussion board, role play, physical movement) will be employed.

Prerequisite: Doctor of Pharmacy Program Standing Semester: Fall and Spring ; Credit 1 hour Faculty: Dr. Neville (Leader)

Required Courses - Year 4, Semesters 7 and 8   

Full-time, five-week practice rotations – 45 weeks The sequence of rotations may vary.

Prerequisites for the following P4 APPEs include include satisfactory completion of all first, second, and third year courses, and the demonstration of mastery of the skill sets on the comprehensive annual assessment (ASMA).

PHARMACY 781 Practice Experience V. Advanced Adult Internal Medicine Rotation.

PHARMACY 782 Practice Experience VI. Advanced Ambulatory Care Rotation.

PHARMACY 783 Practice Experience VII. Advanced Community Practice Rotation I. PHARMACY 784 Practice Experience VIII. Advanced Community Practice Rotation II. PHARMACY 785 Practice Experience IX. Advanced Institutional Practice Rotation.

PHARMACY 786 Practice Experience X. Advanced Long-Term Care Rotation.

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Curricular Components Technology. All Wingate University pharmacy students are required to have laptop personal computers. Students are trained to use their laptops to access class notes prior to and during each class. Laptops are used extensively in each class. Wingate University pharmacy classrooms provide wireless connections to the medical library system and to the Internet, allowing students to retrieve not only class-related materials, but also drug and disease management materials.

Additionally, students electronically network with pharmacist mentors and with real patients assigned to them. A rapid-impression electronic system allows students to register their opinions and answers to questions posed to form a viewable class composite.

Professional Orientation Sequence. The Professional Orientation Sequence entails many topics that will help the Wingate University pharmacy student better understand his/her role in the profession of pharmacy. A Top 200 drug exploration, during the first two semesters of the curriculum, helps the student learn the names and functions of the most commonly prescribed medications. This is followed by the development of pharmaceutical calculations skills.

In their second year of the professional program, Wingate University pharmacy students are trained to assume roles as leaders in the professional organizations that advocate the advancement of the profession of pharmacy, and they are trained to become leaders in their communities. Additionally, instruction and practice in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and basic life support complement the second year.

Patient Assessment Sequence. An integrated course sequence in biochemistry, molecular biology, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology culminates with additional integration into a patient physical assessment course.

Beginning in the second year, this sequence entails course work in diagnostic clinical laboratory medicine and patient assessment. The patient assessment component develops the student’s physical examination and monitoring skills as well as patient inventory skills.

Problem Management Sequence. The problem management sequence is inaugurated with an overview of the principles of drug actions – specifically, the mechanisms of action of drugs.

Following this overview of pharmacology and medicinal chemistry, the sequence entails discussions of pharmacotherapy for each of the most common medical (physical and psychological) conditions confronting healthcare providers. This sequence in pharmacotherapy essentially follows an organ systems approach. The problem management sequence provides the core therapeutic knowledge necessary for the contemporary practice of pharmacy in the ambulatory and acute care arenas. The elements of pharmacotherapy in this sequence are the mechanisms of drug action, dosing, monitoring drug and nondrug therapy, pharmacoeconomic issues, patient-related issues, and therapeutic outcomes assessment. The sequence includes instruction in cardiovascular pharmacotherapy, infectious disease, over-the-counter drugs, and durable medical equipment in Semester-3. The pharmacotherapy associated with endocrine, renal, and musculoskeletal systems as well as dermatology and nutrition are covered in Semester-4. In Semester-5, topics addressed include the gastrointestinal and hepatic systems along with course work in hematology, oncology, and the special populations of pediatrics and geriatrics. In Semester-6, neurology, pain management, psychiatry, sensory organs, the 35

respiratory system, women’s and men’s health and reproductive system pharmacotherapy principles are developed.

Pharmaceutical Care Sequence. The pharmaceutical care sequence entails course work that is necessary to build the skills necessary to provide pharmaceutical care to a variety of patient prototypes. The sequence begins with a course on how to develop a patient database and how to construct a patient care plan. This is followed by the development of professional patientcentered communication and counseling skills. In the second year, the student will learn the essentials of dosing secondary to the knowledge of patient-specific absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion of drugs. In the third professional year, this sequence entails financial and personnel management and complementary and alternative medicines.

Pharmacy Practice Sequence. The pharmacy practice sequence is an eclectic mixture of courses grounded in the various functions of the contemporary practice of pharmacy. The ability to retrieve and analyze medical information is emphasized within this sequence. These skills are utilized throughout the curriculum. The role of pharmacy and interprofessional relationships in the US healthcare system is also covered.

Additionally, the sequence related to the practice of pharmacy helps the student to develop his/her drug order processing and compounding skills for special dosage forms, including parenteral products. In the second year, this sequence provides the legal and ethical backdrop to the profession. Additionally, in the third year, students learn the processes and techniques of immunization administration and become certified to administer immunizations.

Problem-Based Learning Case Sequence. During four semesters of the didactic curriculum, students will break into teams of approximately seven to dissect cases related to patient problems that are representative of commonly encountered problems in pharmacy practice. Students are trained to think critically and to use group study to maximize learning. Most cases considered will build upon the principles explored contemporaneously within the other course sequences.

Professionalization Sequence. The professionalization sequence will mold the pharmacy student into a professional pharmacist. Initially, the student will electronically network with a pharmacist-mentor, one-on-one. In the second semester, a real patient will be added to the electronic discussions. In this manner, the student will learn the human side of medicine. Within the professionalization sequence, the student’s team (6-7 students in all) will develop a healthcare related community outreach project. Additionally in the second year, the student will learn how to evaluate medical studies formally presented as well as those chronicled in the medical literature. Also in the second year of the curriculum, discussions of psychosocial aspects of illness and health including gender and cultural implications are developed. In the fifth semester, the student will consider patient-centered issues of ethical decision making related to business, professional, and biomedical dilemmas and challenges. In the sixth semester, the student will develop formal presentation skills in the practice issues seminar course.

Population Pharmacotherapy Sequence. Within the problem management sequence, a special set of courses related to special populations entails course work in pediatrics, geriatrics, pain management, women’s health, and men’s health.

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Practice Experience Sequence. There are practice experiences throughout the curriculum, at each level of the curriculum. Additionally, the student will participate in the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience in a community pharmacy setting. In the second year, the student will begin basic practice skills in a hospital or outpatient pharmacy setting. In the third year, the student will learn basic clinical skills in ambulatory care, primary care, and institutional settings.

The entire fourth year is devoted to 45 weeks of full-time rotations in advanced community practice, advanced institutional practice, ambulatory care practice, long-term care practice, and acute care practice settings. There are also ample opportunities for three special elective rotations to complement the clinical experience learning program.

Curricular Change The Wingate University School of Pharmacy Program is subject to ongoing evaluation as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). The Self-Study Committee, a standing faculty/student committee, will follow the Guidelines for Self-Study of ACPE. It should be noted that ACPE guidelines call for ongoing assessment rather than point-intime assessment of program elements. The Self-Study Committee reports to the Dean who is responsible for taking action on the findings and recommendations of the Committee. Proposals for curricular modification emanating from these self-study processes are carefully deliberated upon by the entire faculty. While the curriculum and program of study detailed within this catalog were accurate at the time of publication, the School reserves the right to make modifications without advance notice.

Program Sites The program will be delivered on and off the campuses of Wingate and Hendersonville campuses. Didactic courses will be delivered live and via distant technology while practice experiences will entail learning exercises within affiliated sites including community pharmacies, long-term care facilities, hospitals, and clinics. The School will attempt to place students in locations that are mutually agreed upon but reserves the right to place students in locations that may be distant from campus when necessary. Transportation for all off-campus practice experiences is the responsibility of the student, as are living arrangements and living expenses during fourth year Advanced Academic Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPEs).

Code of Ethics (from the American Pharmacists Association) Preamble. These principles of professional conduct are established to guide pharmacists and pharmacists-in-training (i.e., pharmacy students) in relationships with their patients, fellow practitioners, other health professionals, and the public.

A pharmacist should hold the health and safety of patients to be of first consideration and should tender to each patient the full measure of professional ability as an essential health practitioner.

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 A pharmacist should never knowingly condone the dispensing, promoting, or distributing of drugs or medical devices, or assist therein, that are not of good quality, that do not meet standards required by law, or that lack therapeutic value for the patient.  A pharmacist should always strive to perfect and enlarge professional knowledge. A pharmacist should utilize and make available this knowledge as may be required in accordance with the best professional judgment.  A pharmacist has the duty to observe the law, to uphold the dignity and honor of the profession, and to accept the ethical principles. A pharmacist should not engage in any activity that will bring discredit to the profession and should expose, without fear or favor, illegal or unethical conduct in the profession.  A pharmacist should seek at all times only fair and reasonable remuneration for professional services. A pharmacist should never agree to, or participate in, transactions with practitioners of other health professions or any other person under which fees are divided or that may cause financial or other exploitation in connection with the rendering of professional services.  A pharmacist should respect the confidential and personal nature of professional records; except where the best interest of the patient requires or the law demands, a pharmacist should not disclose such information to anyone without proper patient authorization.  A pharmacist should not agree to practice under terms or conditions that interfere with or impair the proper exercise of professional judgment and skill, that cause a deterioration of the quality of professional services, or that require consent to unethical conduct.  A pharmacist should strive to provide information to patients regarding professional services truthfully, accurately, and fully and should avoid misleading patients regarding the nature, cost, or value of these professional services.  A pharmacist should associate with organizations having for their objective the betterment of the profession of pharmacy and should contribute time and funds to carry on the work of these organizations.

Code of Professional and Academic Conduct The Code is designed expressly for the School of Pharmacy and is compatible with all regulations and policies of the University. This section complements the previous section detailing the expectations of the pharmacist and pharmacist-in-training.

Personal Conduct. Personal conduct on University property, at affiliated practice sites, or School or University sponsored events is subject to disciplinary jurisdiction of the School of Pharmacy.

The School of Pharmacy also may enforce its own disciplinary policy and procedures when personal/professional conduct, regardless of where it occurs, is deemed incompatible with the overall mission, program, or other functions of the School of Pharmacy. Any action which represents a violation of codes, statutes, civil and criminal law will be dealt with by the appropriate non-university agencies in accordance with their policies and regulations. Action of non-university authorities in response to any violation of statutes shall not preclude nor replace the right and responsibility of the School of Pharmacy to review the student independently for that violation. In those instances where a non-university agency is investigating a possible violation of code, statute, civil, or criminal law, the Dean may suspend the student until the 38

agency makes its findings. In such cases, at the discretion of the Dean, a hearing may be called upon determination of the findings of the agency. If, at the time of graduation, unresolved criminal charges or proceedings are pending against a candidate which, in the sole opinion of the Dean, prevent the university from conferring a degree of pharmacy, the Dean shall withhold the degree until such time the matter is resolved. In the event the candidate for graduation is exonerated, the degree will be conferred.

The following are examples of conduct for which disciplinary action may be taken. These are merely examples and are not to be considered all-inclusive.  Alcoholic beverages - possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on university or university-affiliated sites or functions (except as expressly permitted).  Drugs – illegal use, possession, sale, or distribution of any drug, chemical compound, or controlled substance or paraphernalia. Students found guilty of violating this section will be subject to immediate expulsion from the School of Pharmacy.  Drugs – testing positive or refusing to be tested in the prescribed manner.  Weapons and dangerous items - illegal use or possession of weapons, firearms, ammunition, fireworks, explosives, noxious materials, incendiary devices or other dangerous substances.  Theft or damage - theft of, or damage to, property of the university or university-affiliated, other students, other members of the university community, or of campus visitors. Possession of property known to be stolen. Defacing or unauthorized removal of material from the library is damage and theft.  Disorderly conduct – hostile behavior, disorderly conduct, indecent conduct, harassment, inappropriate intimidation, excessive pressure, humiliation, coercion, stalking, hazing, overtly reckless behavior, false alarms, failure to comply with lawful directions of university officials, unauthorized entry of use of university or university-affiliated property, unauthorized use of university name, logo, or symbols.  Bullying – “generally defined as an intentional act that causes harm to others, and may involve verbal harassment, verbal or non-verbal threats, physical assault, stalking, or other methods of coercion such as manipulation, blackmail, or extortion. It is aggressive behavior that intends to hurt, threaten or frighten another person.”  Inappropriate social networking that is considered unprofessional for a student pharmacist.  Unprofessional conduct – conduct falling below the standard expectations of the faculty and fellow classmates, including noncompliance with reasonable requests of the faculty, staff, and administrators.  Financial irresponsibility - failure to meet financial responsibilities.  Failure to respond to notification - failure by a student or organization to respond to notification to appear before the Dean or Assistant Dean during any stage of a disciplinary proceeding. Failure to appear will not prevent the Dean from proceeding with disciplinary action in the absence of the candidate.  Misuse or abuse of university equipment, programs, or data, or unauthorized access to or copying or distributing of data, records, or programs; or attempting to alter or modify records, data, or programs.

Academic Conduct. All students matriculating into the School of Pharmacy implicitly and personally subscribe to the Code of Professional and Academic Conduct in accepting admission.

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possible violation of the Code by others. The faculty shall take all reasonable steps to prevent violations of the Code of Professional and Academic Conduct, and each faculty member likewise is responsible for reporting possible violations.

The following are examples of conduct for which disciplinary action may be taken. These are merely examples and are not to be considered all-inclusive.  Dishonesty which includes, but is not limited to, gaining unauthorized access to an examination or to obtain unfair advantage, using unauthorized sources of information during an examination, assisting a fellow student in committing an act of cheating, collaborating on assignments without explicit permission of the instructor, entering an office or building to obtain unfair advantage, taking an examination for another candidate, or altering grade reports.  Plagiarism, which is using, stating, offering, or reporting as one’s own, an idea, expression, or product of another without the proper credit to its source. As defined by Webster, plagiarism is “an act or instance of stealing or passing off the ideas or words of another as one’s own, using a created production without crediting the source, or presenting as new and original an idea or product derived from an existing source.” (Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary).

A direct quote should be cited and placed in quotation marks. However, the student should also know that if the ideas of others are used, these must be referenced or the student is guilty of an act of plagiarism. (Plagiarism Prevention Guide – Student Services office)  A student who witnesses any of the above or who is approached with an offer to gain unfair advantage is obligated by the Code of Professional and Academic Conduct to report that violation to the appropriate authority. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.

It is the policy of the School that acts of plagiarism or any other acts of academic dishonesty, on any assignment, quiz, or examination, will result in a course grade of zero (0) and other sanctions. The failing grade and incident of cheating will be reported to the Assistant Dean for Students or Regional Dean for possible additional sanctions. The process for the disposition of allegations of academic misconduct is delineated below.

Reporting and Investigating Suspected Violations of the Code. Possible violations of the Code of Professional and Academic Conduct should be reported by any student, faculty member or preceptor to Assistant Dean for Students who will conduct a preliminary investigation.

Members of the Academic Standards Committee may be convened to evaluate the situation and issue sanctions.

Academic Standing. Students must be in good academic and professional standing to be considered for School of Pharmacy honors, awards, student leadership positions, or any other special recognition acknowledgements. Students who are on academic warning or probation or who possess judgments of academic or professional misconduct are not in good academic and professional standing.

Drug Use Policy. Because of the unique nature of the profession of pharmacy, the School assumes a posture of special vigilance regarding the illegal use of drugs among its students. Our 40

external partners, i.e. experiential practice sites, also have strict mandates with respect to drug screening. Students enrolling in the Wingate University School of Pharmacy are subject to random drug screens at any time from matriculation into the School until graduation. Students are required to comply with a request for a drug screen by an Administrator within 4 hours of the request. Testing may be required multiple times as requirements differ for experiential sites.

Those who fail to complete testing must report to the Assistant Dean for Students or Regional Dean. Those with positive results are immediately suspended from patient-related (e.g. experiential) activities and referred to the Assistant Dean for Students (Wingate) or Regional Dean (Hendersonville) who will convene members of the Academic Standards Committee for a hearing. Students are required to follow sanctions issued by the committee.

See Code of Professional and Academic Conduct (pp. 30 – 31) for additional information related to drugs and alcohol.

Attendance Attendance is expected and is critical for successful acquisition of knowledge and skills required of the candidates for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Students who miss class place themselves at an academic disadvantage.

The Assistant Dean for Students (Wingate) or Regional Dean (Hendersonville) may grant excused absences for medical emergencies, car malfunction or accidents, debilitating illness or death in the immediate family; all other absences are generally unexcused. All absences that occur on an examination, quiz, or special project day require appropriate documentation.

Absences associated with weddings, personal travel, traffic court summons, or other nonemergency events do not meet the criteria for excused absences. It would be highly unusual for any student to request an excused absence more than once per semester. Those with circumstances that extend beyond one day should immediately alert the Assistant Dean for Students or Regional Dean.

Students must take all tests, including quizzes, midterms, and final exams, and participate in all lab exercises at their assigned campuses as scheduled in course syllabi. Faculty at Wingate University School of Pharmacy encourage students to participate in local, regional and national professional organizations. Those who plan to attend professional meetings in order to fulfill official duties or make presentations when exams are scheduled should submit an Anticipated Absence Request form to the Assistant Dean for Students (Wingate) or Regional Dean (Hendersonville) 6 weeks before the anticipated absence. International students may also submit the Anticipated Absence Request form in advance of court appearances. Respective Deans will communicate with the faculty teaching the affected classes.

Punctuality is essential. Excessive tardiness is unacceptable and may result in an unexcused absence. Instructors will have the discretion to determine if students can make-up missed quizzes or assignments due to tardiness. Students who arrive late to examinations will not be permitted admission to the room if one student has completed the examination and has left the room.

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Children. Student-parents should plan their schedules such that their children are not attending pharmacy classes, labs, or clerkship rotations. Students with children are expected to make childcare arrangements to avoid utilizing classrooms, labs, or clerkships for that purpose.

Technology Students are encouraged to use technology in the planning, implementation, and execution of all courses. Use of modern and innovative activities that depend on technology is welcomed; however malfunctioning, inoperable, or unavailable technology are not generally excuses for not meeting course expectations. It is the student’s responsibility to understand how his/her computer works.

Computer Access All students are required to have ongoing access to a computer capable of connecting to the Internet. Online course notes and discussions will be provided to the student through Moodle.

Students may use laptop computers/tablets in class to take notes or access pertinent materials.

Students accessing material unrelated to coursework (e.g., Facebook) may be asked to turn their computers off and may be subject to disciplinary action.

Electronic quizzes, in-class assignments, examinations and annual assessments are to be taken by students only during the allotted class, examination, or annual assessment time and only while sitting in the course’s actual classroom or the assigned examination or assessment room unless instructed otherwise by the Instructor. Students who violate this policy will be in violation of the Academic and Professional Code.

E-mail. All entering students will be issued a university e-mail account. Important School of Pharmacy information will be disseminated via this account. Students are encouraged to check this e-mail account at least once daily by 10:00am for important information or announcements.

It is the student’s responsibility to make sure that his e-mail account is properly working.

Students having difficulty with their e-mail accounts are directed to go to the SOP Information Technology Facilitator for assistance. Inoperable e-mail accounts are not acceptable excuses for not being current or up-to-date on course activities. Those completing Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences should check their e-mail accounts daily because important information about school functions such as graduation will be released via e-mail.

Electronic Devices. The use of electronic devices to text, share information, take photographs, capture audio sound, or compute calculations is prohibited during class. Laptop computers or tablets may be used for taking and accessing notes during class or specific tasks assigned by the Instructor. Inappropriate use of electronic devices during class may result in disciplinary action.

Course Web Page. Students are required to check the course’s web page frequently for important information or announcements. Students are responsible for maintaining the ability to log on properly.

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Practice Experience Because of the nature of the patient care, students enrolled in any of the off-campus pharmacy practice experiences may be recalled from the experiential program for cause, at the discretion of the Director of the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Program or the Director of the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Program. In general, the justification of the recall includes, but is not limited to, lack of professional bearing, cognitive or psychomotor impairment, lack of following rules, lack of attendance, incompetence, or possible patient health jeopardy. Students recalled from their practice site will receive a failing grade (F) for that rotation.

Because of the requirement for in-depth practice experience, absences, whether excused or unexcused must be made-up on an hour-for-hour basis. The scheduling of make-up hours will be at the discretion of Director of the Experiential program affected by the absence.

Students on rotation during the first 3 years will follow all School of Pharmacy approved holidays. The only approved holidays allowed for fourth years students are: Thanksgiving week, December break, and Spring break. Any rescheduling of theses approved breaks will be at the discretion of the APPE Director (Wingate) or Regional Practice Experience Director (Hendersonville). All other holidays are at the discretion of individual preceptors.

Dress Code Students entering into the profession of pharmacy through the doors of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy are well on their way to reaping the benefits afforded to health care professionals by society. In return for these benefits and prestige bestowed upon pharmacists by society, that society has developed elevated expectations of professional behavior on the parts of all of its health care professionals. These expectations include competence, integrity, a caring attitude, and an engaging affect. The public also expects professionals to maintain high standards of language, communication skills, hygiene, and professional attire. As a member of the School of Pharmacy, a student’s personal appearance is an extension of the School and will reflect on how customers, patients, and colleagues view the student, the program, and the profession of pharmacy. Business casual is the appropriate attire for students during the three didactic years of the Pharmacy program. The dress code for the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences and for the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences is detailed in the course syllabi. The following tips are provided as guidelines to assist the student in their dress: Hair. Hair should be clean and neat. Hair may not be dyed any unnatural hair colors. Males shall have short hair (above the shirt collar and shoulders) and it shall be neatly combed. Beards must be trimmed and maintained. Females may have shoulder length or longer hair. At times, (lab, etc.), it may be necessary for it to be pulled back. Hair may not be spiked. Hair ornaments shall be moderate and in good taste.

Nails. Nails must be neatly manicured (not chipped) and kept at a length that will not interfere with the duties of a pharmacist (e.g., dispensing prescription, compounding in lab, making IVs).

If polish is used, it must be conservative in color.

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Skin. No tattoos or body piercings (other than earrings) are allowed to be visible.

Permissible Jewelry. Males are not permitted to have earrings. Females are allowed no more than two earrings per ear. Visible body piercing is permitted for ears only. (e.g., tongue, nose, eyebrows, chin, lips is not acceptable) Shirts. Revealing clothing (e.g., tank tops, halter tops, midriffs, tube tops, swim tops) is not permitted, and proper undergarments shall be worn. Any top that has a hood or “hoodie” is not permitted.

Skirts/Dresses. Skirt length shall be no shorter than one inch above the knee (when standing) and may not be tight fitting. Split skirts are permitted, provided they are not tight fitting and fall within the skirt guidelines. Short tops/dresses and leggings combinations are not permitted.

Pants/Slacks. Pants shall not be tight fitting. Denim of any color, denim-like pants, spandex, leggings, athletic wear, and sweat suits are not permitted. Pants must be worn properly at the hips. No student shall dress in a way that his/her underwear is partially or totally exposed.

Shoes. Shoes must be clean and in good condition. Heels shall be no higher than three inches.

Non-dress open toe casual sandals and canvas sneakers shall not be worn. No tennis shoes or fad shoes such as “Timberlands” are permitted. During laboratory classes, durable shoes that cover entire foot must be worn (ballet-type slippers are not permitted).

Head Gear. Hats, caps, and other head gear are not permitted in the classroom. Only headgear worn for religious purposes and approved in advance by the Assistant Dean for Students is permissible.

The dress code is to be followed at all times including during examinations and school holiday periods. The dress code is in effect during normal business hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm or during any scheduled class session and during specially announced occasions. The dress code for the School of Pharmacy will be strictly enforced. Non-compliance with the dress code may result in students being requested to leave campus, a professional misconduct charge, an unexcused absence and subsequent failure in the course. Repeated violations will be considered undesirable professional behavior and will result in disciplinary actions.

Professional Technical Standards Because of the nature of the pharmacy profession and its role in the rendering of pharmaceutical care and medication therapy management, the Wingate University School of Pharmacy has incorporated several non-cognitive skill building elements into the pharmacy curriculum with are outlined in the Professional Technical Standards.

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Student responsibilities.

All financial obligations associated with the student’s pharmacy education lie with the student including transportation, textbooks, course materials, and other incidental costs. Students are expected to attend each activity of the course and actively participate in the discussions and assignments.

Professionalism. The School of Pharmacy at Wingate University is committed to the development of the pharmacy professional. In all professional pharmacy endeavors students are expected to think, act, and behave professionally and throughout the pharmacy curriculum where applicable, students are graded based on their professional contributions. Students are expected to display appropriate respect for the rights and privileges of their peers and other members of University community and their guests. Classroom and laboratory atmospheres must be free from any sort of disruption. Consequently, all courses require the illustration of professional characteristics during and outside of formal class time. Professional characteristics are reflected in the student’s adherence to course policies, School of Pharmacy Handbook guidelines, and the University Code of Conduct.

Instructors reserve the right to take the following action for students who do not adhere to professional expectations: reduction in student points gained for the day, dismissal from the class, or receiving an unexcused absence.

Examinations. Students are expected to complete examinations as scheduled. Students must obtain and submit a Request for Excused Absence from the Assistant or Regional Dean and gain permission from the course instructor to reschedule the exam for a later date. Those who are tardy may be asked to leave the class room and not be allowed to take the examination. Students who arrive to examinations late will not be allowed to take the examination if one student has already left the examination room.

Students are expected to remain in the examination classroom throughout the duration of the exam. Bathroom breaks during the exam are not be permitted. Students should make arrangements with the instructor prior to the exam for medical conditions that may require exceptions.

Campus Transfers. Students seeking to transfer from one pharmacy campus to another must request permission and approval from the Assistant Dean for Students. To be considered for a transfer, students must have a compelling reason or extenuating circumstances. All transfer requests should be submitted in writing directly to the Assistant Dean for Students.

Representing WUSOP off campus. The Wingate University School of Pharmacy strongly supports student engagement in our communities. Students who plan to organize, participate in or lead off-campus events can best succeed by:  Partnering with other classmates through our student organizations about the idea  Discussing the possibility with organization advisors well in advance (e.g. more than 6 weeks)  Avoiding last-minute commitments to outside organizations  Securing proper faculty advisor oversight and support

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Students are not authorized to represent (e.g. wearing a school issued white coat with the Wingate logo, using the Wingate name, etc.) the Wingate University School of Pharmacy at any event where faculty members have not pre-approved the distribution of educational materials.

Events that include screenings (e.g. blood sugar, blood pressure, etc.) or provision of prescription or over-the-counter drug recommendations (e.g. brown bag event, etc.) require the presence of a faculty member or approved licensed pharmacist at the event. Students, with the assistance of faculty advisors, are responsible for securing supervision when required.

Advising. Advising is one of the cornerstones of the Wingate University School of Pharmacy.

This feature of the student experience is coordinated through the Office of Student Services.

Upon matriculation, each student is assigned a faculty advisor. To assist students with issues related to the curriculum, other educational opportunities, academic progression, career decisionmaking, and personal concerns, students are requested to meet with their faculty advisor and/or one of the Assistant or Regional deans, depending on the nature of the issue. Furthermore, students should meet with their faculty advisors no less than once per semester.

Disability Accommodations. Any student who, because of disability, may require special arrangements in order to meet course requirements must first obtain approval for accommodations through the University’s Office of Disability Services. Once accommodations are approved, the student must meet with the Assistant Dean for Students and then with the course leader prior to or during the first week of class each semester to determine how the accommodations will be provided. It is the student’s responsibility to present accommodation requests to each course coordinator within the first week of class of each new semester.

Accommodations are for present and future activities and are not retroactive. Disabilities that are not approved by the University’s Office of Disability Services will not receive special accommodations.

Recordings and Photographs. Students must obtain permission from the course instructor to audio or video record lectures or classroom activities. Photographs may not be taken in classrooms or laboratories without prior permission from the course instructor. Special consent forms for this purpose are available in Student Services.

Biomedical Informatics Center. Use of references located in the Biomedical Informatics Center (BIC) are available for professor and student use during the School of Pharmacy operating hours. The BIC will additionally be open for student access after-hours for a limited amount of time (~2 hours) only if student workers are available. References housed in the BIC are the property of Wingate University School of Pharmacy and are not to be removed under any circumstances from the BIC. References may only be removed with permission from the Director of the BIC.

Personal Health Insurance Students are required to maintain personal health insurance coverage during their enrollment in the School of Pharmacy. Students are responsible for all health care costs associated with an 46

illness or injury that results from any activity on campus or at an affiliated training site. Neither the University nor its practice experience partners bear any responsibility for healthcare costs of the student.

Academic Progression and Graduation Academic Progression and Graduation Each year, full progression is awarded to students who have successfully achieved a grade of C or higher in all coursework within the School of Pharmacy. Remediation activities may be available for selected courses.

Grading All grades will be calculated on the basis of the following scale: A 89.5% to 100% = 4.0 Grade Points per Semester Credit Hour B 79.5% to < 89.5% = 3.0 Grade Points per Semester Credit Hour C 69.5% to < 79.5% = 2.0 Grade Points per Semester Credit Hour F < 69.5% or below = Zero Grade Points per Semester Credit Hour Academic Warning (student may continue taking courses)  Receipt of 1st failure  Students are not considered to be in good academic standing and may not hold offices or committee chairs in student organizations nor may they travel to national or regional meetings that conflict with scheduled classes  Students will be considered in good academic standing once the failed course is successfully passed Academic Probation (student may continue taking courses as outlined by ASC)  Receipt of failure in a 2nd (different) course  Students are not considered to be in good academic standing and may not hold offices or committee chairs in student organizations nor may they travel to national or regional meetings that conflict with scheduled classes  The Academic Standards Committee (ASC) will develop an academic contract for the student whose terms must be satisfied within the timeline imposed per the contract for continued progression. Those unable to meet the terms of the contract are subject to dismissal from the program.  Advisor reassignment may occur.  Students will be considered in good academic standing once the courses are satisfactorily completed and the terms of the contract are met.

Academic Disqualification (student is dismissed from the program):  Receipt of 3 or more failures  Receipt of 2nd failure of the same course 47

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Permanent inability to meet the Professional Technical Standards Note: Disqualified students may petition the ASC to reapply to the School of Pharmacy as an entering P1 student.

Leave of Absence from the Doctor of Pharmacy program (student is not enrolled in courses) The Assistant Dean for Students may recommend a leave of absence for any student who is temporarily unable to meet the Professional Technical Standards or in the event that the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health (e.g. physical, mental, emotional) is in jeopardy. The required terms will be outlined in a written contract for the student to resume participation in the program.

Duration of Study. Students have a maximum of six years to complete the Doctor of Pharmacy Program.

Academic Petition. If a student does not meet the academic standards or regulations of the School of Pharmacy, s/he may petition the Academic Standards Committee (ASC) for an exception to the policy within 3 business days of the grade being posted on Moodle. The ASC meets on an as needed basis to review petitions. Each student is responsible for submitting his/her own petition.

Students must submit petitions to the ASC in writing using the Academic Petition Form. The student is highly encouraged to meet with his/her faculty advisor to discuss the petition process.

If the student is unable to consult with his/her advisor in advance s/he may also seek guidance about the petition process from the Assistant Dean for Students.

Students have the option to appear before the ASC to present the petition and answer questions.

If a student does not want to appear before the committee, the petition will be considered without the student present.

The student will be officially informed of the decision by the Assistant Dean for Students. If the decision is approved, a revised plan of study and terms of agreement for the conditions are prepared for the student. The student has two business days to agree to the terms by signing the agreement and returning to the Assistant Dean for Students. If a petition is denied, the student may meet with the Assistant Dean for Students to discuss options regarding their educational plans. As a final option, students may appeal a denied petition to the Dean after meeting with the Assistant Dean for Students.

Repeat Courses. Students who repeat or re-take a course previously passed, the last grade earned becomes the current grade in the course even if it is lower than the first grade. The last grade will be used to determine academic progression, grade point averages, honors, and other related graduation requirements.

Withdrawal. Students are not permitted to withdraw selectively from courses during the semester. Students may request a withdrawal from all courses from the Assistant Dean for Students.

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Assessment. The faculty and practitioners have identified the ability set for which a student must demonstrate mastery each year of the program. Students who do not demonstrate mastery will be given plans for remediation of their deficiencies and may be required to submit to a reassessment of those abilities not mastered prior to full progression.

The inability to demonstrate mastery of the skill sets prescribed may result in delayed progression. The annual assessment exam scores are not equivalent to course grades. They measure different competencies and therefore, are not interchangeable. Course grades are used to determine progression through the curriculum and Doctor of Pharmacy Degree completion.

Graduation. Students who enroll in and pass each required and elective course within the curriculum, have amassed the prescribed hours of practice experience, have achieved a School of Pharmacy grade point average of least 2.0, and have been judged by the faculty to have met all the academic and professional requirements will be eligible for graduation.

Academic Honors The Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List. Students whose academic performance is within the top ten percent of the class are placed on the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List after each semester. Eligible students must be enrolled full-time and in good academic standing. Fourth-year professional students are not eligible for the Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s List.

Graduation with distinction. Students who attain a School of Pharmacy cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or greater will be specially recognized upon graduation.

3.90 or higher = summa cum laude 3.70 to 3.89 = magna cum laude 3.50 to 3.69 = cum laude

Remediation of Academic Deficiencies A student who does not pass a didactic course (excluding skill demonstration courses) for academic reasons may remediate that course, by re-enrollment in the course, if approved by the Assistant Dean for Students and the faculty member. No more than one course may be remediated each year. On line materials (i.e. Moodle postings) and notes/course materials will be made available to the remediating student. Additional instruction is not required of the faculty member, but is at the discretion of the faculty member. The methodology for retesting will be established by the faculty member.

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Any student who has reason to question a graded assignment, test, or final course grade must first submit the concern to the instructor in writing within ten business days of receiving the grade. Upon receipt of the written notification from the student, the instructor will provide a written response. If the appeal to the instructor is not satisfactory, the student may appeal to the faculty team leader of the course in question. The team leader will provide a summary to the student in writing. For practice experiences, the student must first discuss the nature of the concern with the preceptor. If a resolution to the problem is not reached at the level of the instructor or preceptor, the student may appeal the grade.

For practice experience grade disputes, the student may appeal to the appropriate program director â&#x20AC;&#x201C; either the Director of the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience or the Director of the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience.

If not resolved at that level, the student may appeal the grade to the Assistant Dean for Students.

The student must submit the complaint in writing to the Assistant Dean for Students and copy the Instructor/Team Leader of the course.

The Assistant Dean may not consider any grade appeal without consulting with the faculty team leader or the Practice Experience Program Director. The Assistant Dean for Student Services may not change a grade but will advise the Dean regarding the situation. The Deanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision on a grade dispute is final.

Conflict Resolution (adapted from U Minnesota College of Pharmacy) Students who experience conflicts unrelated to grades should use the following diagram to support resolution. Students may escalate conflicts to higher levels of authority if problems remain unresolved after following the guidelines.

Conflict with Region Dean or Assistant Dean for Students: Schedule a meeting to resolve Cannot be resolved: Schedule a meeting with the Dean Conflict about a course: Schedule a meeting with class representatives to discuss first then schedule a meeting with faculty / course coordinator to resolve Cannot be resolved: Schedule a meeting with Regional Dean / Assistant Dean for Students Conflict with a faculty member: Schedule a meeting with faculty or course coordinator to resolve Cannot be resolved: Schedule a meeting with Regional Dean / Assistant Dean for Students Conflict with mentor: Schedule a meeting with mentor to resolve Cannot be resolved: Schedule a meeting with Regional Dean / Assistant Dean for Students

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Conflict with another student: Meet with one another to resolve Cannot be resolved: Schedule a meeting with either student’s faculty mentor

Family Leave Policy Students who are pregnant, the partner of a pregnant woman, or the parents of a child to be adopted are eligible for a limited period of excused absence if those students follow the appropriate procedures. Students may request additional excused absences before or after delivery for maternal or child medical reasons by providing documentation from a physician.

Allowable periods of excused absences are as follows:  Pregnant women are allowed up to 10 working days (semester-long course only) of excused absence immediately following delivery to allow for medical recovery and initial adjustments to changes in the family environment. Five (5) days are allowed for 5-week modules.  The partner of a pregnant woman is allowed up to 5 working days of excused absence immediately following delivery to allow for initial adjustments to changes in the family environment.  Female and male partners are allowed up to 5 working days of excused absence immediately following the adoption of a child to allow for initial adjustments to changes in the family environment.  Students may also apply for a modified schedule or for leave of absence if the time periods outlined in this policy are not sufficient to meet their needs.

Advanced pharmacy practice experiences in the third and fourth year are not eligible to be considered under this family leave policy. The following procedures must be followed under this Policy. The time requirements may be waived if the planned delivery or adoption date occurs unexpectedly earlier than originally planned.  Students must notify their advisor and the Assistant Dean for Students of a pregnancy or adoption at least 6 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester of the expected delivery or adoption.  The student must file an official petition to the Assistant Dean for Students requesting the excused absence at least 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the semester of the expected delivery or adoption. This petition must include  The expected date of the delivery or adoption;  The requested dates for the excused absences.  The Assistant Dean for Students will render a decision prior to the beginning of the semester in question after consultation with the Dean of Pharmacy and the faculty course leaders for each course involved.  All missed course work and evaluations must completed by the student to the course leader’s satisfaction prior to the end of the semester if the student is to continue to progress in the curriculum without a modified schedule. Students are expected to self-learn material missed in didactic courses, but may ask for guidance from faculty.

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Absences from Introductory Pharmacy Practice experiences can only be made up by completing the required time at the clerkship site - which may result in a delay in the student’s progression or graduation date.

Inclement Weather On days when the weather is potentially problematic, a message will be posted on the university’s web page regarding university status. This message will be posted before 6:50 AM. Information is also available via telephone (704) 845 4242 for those unable to access the webpage. Hendersonville students should refer to WLOS for campus weather updates.

In the case of inclement weather, students are advised to use their personal judgment regarding the prospects of travel. Those on campus are not in a position to assess driving conditions at various student locations. If the Wingate or Hendersonville campuses are open, absences are not excused; however, students still need to exercise their judgment regarding attendance.

Financial Information Tuition per year (2017-2018)  Full time (12-20 semester credit hours)  Part-time (1-11 semester credit hours) Tuition for overloads

$15,942 per semester $1,080 per semester credit hour. $1,080 per credit in excess of 20 credits

Students are not eligible for any tuition refund after the first day of classes.

Licensure as a Pharmacist Graduates from Wingate University School of Pharmacy will be eligible to apply for licensure in any state or territory of the United States. Licensure as a pharmacist is administered by State Boards of Pharmacy. Every state and US territory requires graduates to complete the North American Pharmacy Licensure Examination (NAPLEX), as well as state prepared examination on laws and rules for pharmacy practice within the state. The NAPLEX is administered through testing centers using computer testing. Scores may be reported to any state. Most states require 1500 hours of practice experience. Graduates are advised to contact the Board of Pharmacy in the state in which they desire to apply for licensure for more detailed information on requirements.

In North Carolina, all practice experience requirements may be completed with the practice experiences at the School of Pharmacy; no experiences outside the curriculum will be required.

Also, intern licenses are not required for North Carolina, however they may be required for other states.

Students should communicate directly with the Board of Pharmacy of other states for specifics about intern licenses. The North Carolina Board of Pharmacy may be contacted at the address and phone number listed on the following page.

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North Carolina Board of Pharmacy 6015 Farrington Road - Suite 201 Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517 Phone: (919) 942-4454 www.ncbop.org

Certifications The Office of Student Services is responsible for certification of intern and/or practice experience hours to all Boards of Pharmacy. Students should submit required applications/paperwork and allow at least seven days for completion and submission.

Forms Copies of forms presented as appendices in this handbook are also available in the Student Services area.

Full-time Faculty Robert W. Barrons (2006) Associate Professor of Pharmacy B.S. Erskine College (1987); B.S. (Pharmacy) University of South Carolina (1990); Pharm.D. University of South Carolina (1991); Postdoctoral Residencies (2) University of Cincinnati (Clinical Pharmacy) (1992), Hunter Holmes McGuire VA (Adult Internal Medicine) (1993).

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2004). R.Ph., LA and OH (formerly), SC, NC. Dawn M. Battise (2012) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Campbell University (2011); Postdoctoral Residency (Pharmacy Practice) Cape Fear Valley Health System (2012); Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (2013). R.Ph., NC. Mark A. Bush (2015) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Pharmacy) University of North Carolina (1992); Ph.D. University of North Carolina (1999). R.Ph., NC. Cassie L. Boland (2011) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Wingate University (2007); Postdoctoral Residency (Pharmacy Practice) Moses Cone Medical Center, Greensboro, NC (2011). Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (2012).

Certified Diabetes Educator (2016). R.Ph., NC. Lisa Brennan (2016) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Creighton University (2006); Postdoctoral Residency (Pharmacy Practice) University of North Carolina (2007); Geriatrics (Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center), Durham, NC (2008) Megan L. Coleman (2012) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy

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Pharm.D. Wingate University (2011); Postdoctoral Residency (Pharmacy Practice) VA Medical Center Charleston SC (2011). Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2012); Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (2013)..R.Ph., NC. Michelle DeGeeter (2011) Associate Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Butler University (2010); Postdoctoral Residency (Pharmacy Practice) VA Medical Center, Columbus, OH (2011). Certified Diabetes Educator (2014). R.Ph., IN, NC. Melissa McCall Dinkins (2014) Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Director of the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Program Pharm.D. University of North Carolina (2006); Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (2012). R.Ph., NC. Nicholas Ferencz (2005) Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Director of Pharmacy Practice Laboratory B.Sc. (Pharmacy) The Ohio State University (1968); B.A. (Psychology) Cleveland State University (1973); M.S.L.S. (Drug Information) Case-Western Reserve University (1976); M.Sc. (Clinical Pharmacy) The Ohio State University (1978); Residency in Pharmacy, Mt. Carmel Medical Center, Columbus, OH (1976-78); Ph.D. (Pharmacology) Tulane University (1991); Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Pharmacology (United States Public Health Service), Tulane University School of Medicine (1986-91); Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Pharmacology (United States Department of Defense), Tulane University School of Medicine (1991-93); Pharm.D. University of Mississippi (2001). Board Certified Orthotic Fitter. R.Ph., OH, NY, IL, TX, LA, MS, VA, NC. Carolyn Ford (2005) Professor of Pharmacy and Director of Community Healthcare Outreach B.S. (Pharmacy) Florida A&M University (1978); Pharm.D. Florida A&M University (1980); Postdoctoral Fellowship (Pediatrics) Florida A&M University / Ohio State University (1987).

R.Ph., FL, GA. Chris Gillette (2016) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy BA-High Point University (2006); MS-High Point University (2007); PhD-University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy (2012) Carrie L. Griffiths (2012) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy B.A. (Biology & Spanish) Murray State University (2000); M.A. (TESOL) Murray State University (2002); Pharm.D. Wingate University (2010); Postdoctoral Residency (2) Central Texas VA Medical Center, Temple, TX (Pharmacy Practice) (2011) and North Texas VA Medical Center, Dallas, TX (Critical Care) (2012). Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (2015). R.Ph., TX, NC. Wesley R. Haltom (2011) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy and Director of the Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience Program Pharm.D. Wingate University (2010). R.Ph., NC. John Brock Harris (2012) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Chemical Engineering) North Carolina State University (2002); Pharm.D. University of North Carolina (2007); Postdoctoral Residencies (2) New Hanover Regional Medical Center (Pharmacy Practice) (2008) and Monroe Carell, Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (Pediatrics) (2009). Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2009, 2016). Board Certified Pediatric Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2016). R.Ph. NC. Kira Brice Harris (2009) Associate Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. University of North Carolina (2007); Postdoctoral Residencies (2) VA Medical Center, Durham (Pharmacy Practice) (2008) and New Hanover Medical Center, Wilmington 54

(Ambulatory Care) (2009). Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2009, 2015); Certified Diabetes Educator (2013). R.Ph., NC. Heather A. Kehr (2006) Associate Professor of Pharmacy A.A. St. Petersburg Junior College (2000); Pharm.D. University of Maryland (2004); Postdoctoral Residency (2-years) The Johns Hopkins Hospital (Pharmacotherapy) (2006); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2006, 2013). R.Ph., MD, NC. Olga M. Klibanov (2008) Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2001); Postdoctoral Residencies (2) Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (Pharmacy Practice) (2002), University of North Carolina Hospitals (Infectious Diseases) (2003), Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2003). R.Ph., PA (formerly), NC. Samir A. Kouzi (2004) Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Pharmacy) King Saud University (1984); Ph.D. University of Mississippi (1991); Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, University of Washington (1992-1994). R.Ph., Lebanon.

Michael L. Manolakis (2008) Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Director of Interprofessional Education. B.A. (Religion) University of Southern California (1983); Pharm.D. University of Southern California (1987); Ph.D. (Philosophy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Biomedical Ethics) University of Tennessee (1997). R.Ph., CA, VA, TN. Delilah J. McCarty (2009) Associate Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. University of South Carolina (2008); Postdoctoral Residency CMC-Northeast, Concord NC (Pharmacy Practice) (2009). Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (2012), Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (2013), Certified Diabetes Educator (2013). R.Ph., NC, SC. Lisa T. Meade (2006) Associate Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Pharmacy) University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1990); Pharm.D. University of Mississippi (1998); Postdoctoral Residency University of Mississippi Medical Center (Primary Care) (2000); Certified Diabetes Educator (2003). R.Ph., TX, LA, MS and VA (formerly), NC. Cortney M. Mospan (2016) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Ohio Northern University (2013); Postdoctoral Residency (Community Pharmacy Practice) (2014); Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (2015); Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (2016). R.Ph., OH, NC. Geoffrey Mospan (2014) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Ohio Northern University (2012); Postdoctoral Residency University of Toledo Medical Center (Pharmacy Practice) (2013); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2014). R.Ph., OH, TN, NC. Amie J. Naylor (2003) Professor of Pharmacy B.S. University of California at Davis (1994); M.S. San Diego State University (1997); Ph.D. University of Florida (2002); Postdoctoral Fellowship Stanford University (2003).

Kimberly L. Nealy (2010) Associate Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Campbell University (2008); Postdoctoral Residencies (2) New Hanover Regional Medical Center (Pharmacy Practice) (2009) and Durham Veterans Affairs Medical Center (Geriatrics) (2010); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2009). R.Ph., NC. Michael W. Neville (2015) Professor of Pharmacy and Assistant Dean for Students Pharm.D. University of Georgia (1992); Postdoctoral Residency Emory University Hospital (Clinical) (1993); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (1995, 2008, 2016); Fellow, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (2011). R.Ph. GA. Sarah Nisly (2016) Associate Professor of Pharmacy 55

Pharm.D. University of Kansas (2006); Postdoctoral Residencies (2) (Pharmacy Practice) Greenville Hospital System (2007), Greenville, SC; (Internal Medicine), University of Tennessee, Knoxville (2008).

Donald S. Nuzum (2004) Associate Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Biology) University of Texas at Arlington (1998); Pharm.D. Texas Tech University (2002); Postdoctoral Residencies (2) University of Colorado Hospital (Pharmacy Practice) (2003) and University of Colorado Health Sciences Center (Primary Care/Family Medicine) (2004). Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (2012); Board Certified in Advanced Diabetes Management (2012); Certified Diabetes Educator (2012); Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (2011). R.Ph., TX, NC. Jacqueline L. Olin (2007) Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Biochemistry) Binghamton University (1990); M.S. (Nutritional Sciences) Rutgers University (1993); Pharm.D. Rutgers University (1997). Postdoctoral Residency Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (1998); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2001, 2008, 2015); Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (2009); Certified Diabetes Educator (2011); Fellow, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (2014); Fellow, American College of Clinical Pharmacy (2014). R.Ph., NJ, NC. Ryan E. Owens (2017) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy. Pharm.D. Auburn University (2014); Postdoctoral Residency Methodist University Hospital (Pharmacy Practice) (2015); Postdoctoral Residency Methodist University Hospital/University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy (Internal Medicine) (2016); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2015).

R.Ph., AL, OK, NC Angela Pegram (2009) Associate Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Campbell University (1995); Certified Diabetes Educator (2000, 2005, 2010, 2015).

Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2012). R.Ph., NC. Tanya Riley (2013) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Biology) Paul Quinn College (2000); Pharm.D. University of Louisiana at Monroe (2006); Postdoctoral Residency St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital (Pharmacy Practice) (2012); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2012). R.Ph., MS, TX, LA, NC. Treavor T. Riley (2012) Associate Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. University of Louisiana at Monroe (2007); Postdoctoral Residency Baptist Memorial Hospital, Memphis TN (Pharmacy Practice) (2008); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2008). Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (2015). R.Ph., LA, MS, TN, NC. April M. Robinson (2010) Associate Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Chemistry) Furman University (2004); Pharm.D. Medical University of South Carolina (2009); Postdoctoral Residency (Pharmacy Practice) Greenville Hospital System, Greenville SC (2010). Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2012). R.Ph., SC, NC. Jamielynn C. Sebaaly (2015) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Pharmaceutical Sciences) University of North Carolina (2012); Pharm.D. University of North Carolina (2013); Postdoctoral Residences (2) (Pharmacotherapy) Medical University of South Carolina (2013-15). Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2014). R.Ph., SC, NC. Eric F. Schneider (2015) Professor of Pharmacy and Assistant Dean for Academics

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B.S. (Pharmacy) St. Louis College of Pharmacy (1987); Pharm.D. Medical University of South Carolina (1990); Postdoctoral Residency Medical University of South Carolina (Family Medicine) (1991); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (1999, 2006). R.Ph., AR, MO, NC.

Lisa S. Smith (2004) Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Assistant Dean for Faculty B.S. (Pharmacy) The Ohio State University (1994); Pharm.D. University of Kentucky (1999); Postdoctoral Residency Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center (Pharmacy Practice) (2001); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2003, 2010). R.Ph., FL, NC, WV. Susan M. Smith (2015) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Pharmacy) Ohio Northern University (1990); Pharm.D. Medical University of South Carolina (1992); Postdoctoral Residency Medical University of South Carolina; (Adult Internal Medicine Specialty Residency) (1993) Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (1994, 2001, 2008, 2015). R.Ph., SC, NC Robert B. Supernaw (2002) Professor of Pharmacy, Vice President for Graduate and Professional Programs and Dean of the School of Pharmacy A.A. Long Beach City College (1967); Pharm.D. University of the Pacific (1972); Board Certified Pain Management Specialist (Diplomate, 1988); Broad Certified Forensic Examiner (Diplomate, 1992; Fellow, 2003). R.Ph., CA, NV. Shawn Riser Taylor (2011) Associate Professor of Pharmacy Pharm.D. University of South Carolina (2010); Postdoctoral Residency (Pharmacy Practice) VA Medical Center, Asheville, NC (2011). Certified Diabetes Educator (2014). R.Ph., SC, NC. P. Brittany Vickery (2014) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Biology) Virginia Intermont College (2006); Pharm.D. Wingate University (2012); Postdoctoral Residency Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center (Pharmacy Practice) (2013); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2014). Board Certified Psyhiatric Pharmacists (2016). R.Ph., NC. Stephen B. Vickery (2017) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy PharmD. Wingate University (2012); Postdoctoral Residency Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (Pharmacy Practice) (2013); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2014). R.Ph., NC. Rashi Waghel (2012) Assistant Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Biomedical Engineering) Georgia Institute of Technology (2007); Pharm.D. University of Georgia (2011); Postdoctoral Residency W.G.Hefner Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Salisbury NC (Pharmacy Practice) (2012); Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (2013). Clinical Pharmacist Practitioner (2016). R.Ph., GA, NC. Kurt A. Wargo (2015) Associate Professor of Pharmacy and Regional Dean (Hendersonville Campus) B.S. (Biology) Kent State University (1997); Pharm.D. Creighton University (2002); Postdoctoral Residency (Pharmacy Practice) Memorial Hermann Hospital of Houston, Texas (2003); Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2005, 2012). R.Ph., NE, NC. Jennifer A. Wilson (2012) Associate Professor of Pharmacy

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Pharm.D. Ohio Northern University (2010); Postdoctoral Residency (Community Pharmacy Practice) (2011) and Postdoctoral Fellowship (Academic Fellowship) (2012) University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (2012). R.Ph., OH, NC.

J. Andrew Woods (2009) Associate Professor of Pharmacy B.S. (Biology) University of Tennessee-Martin (2001) Pharm.D. University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center (2008); Postdoctoral Residency Methodist University Hospital, Memphis TN (Pharmacy Practice) (2009). Board Certified Pharmacotherapy Specialist (2010).

R.Ph., TN, NC. Nicholas J. D. Wright (2009) Associate Professor of Pharmacy B.Sc. (Biochemistry and Physiology) University of Southampton, UK (1978); Ph.D. (Neurobiology) University of Southampton, UK (1990); Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Physiology) University of Aberdeen, Scotland (1990-92); Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Neurobiology) Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, New York, NY (1992-98).

Faculty Ranks Dean:

Robert B. Supernaw

Professors:

Carolyn Ford; Samir A. Kouzi; Olga M. Klibanov; Amie J. Naylor; Michael W. Neville; Jacqueline L. Olin; Eric F. Schneider; Robert B. Supernaw

Associate Professors: Robert W. Barrons; Michelle DeGeeter; Melissa Dinkins; Nicholas Ferencz; Kira B. Harris; Heather A. Kehr; Michael L. Manolakis; Delilah J. McCarty; Lisa T. Meade; Kimberly L. Nealy; Donald S. Nuzum; Angela Pegram; Treavor T. Riley; April M. Robinson; Lisa S. Smith; Shawn Riser Taylor; Kurt A. Wargo; Jennifer A. Wilson; J. Andrew Woods; Nicholas J. D. Wright Assistant Professors: Dawn Battise; Mark A. Bush; Cassie L. Boland; Megan L. Coleman; Christopher Gillette; Carrie L. Griffiths; Wesley Haltom, John Brock Harris; Cortney M. Mospan; Geoffrey Mospan; Ryan Owens; Tanya Riley; Jamielynn C. Sebaaly; Susan M. Smith; P. Brittany Vickery; Stephen Vickery; Rashi Waghel

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Regina Hutchison, Administrative Assistant (Hendersonville) Andrew Hutchison, IT Coordinator (Hendersonville) Christy Inge, Pharmacy Practice Experience Coordinator Susan Lance, Faculty/Clinical Support Specialist (Hendersonville) Kevin Lavoie, IT Coordinator Jim Peterson, IT Coordinator JoAnn Smith, Coordinator for Academic Services and Assessment

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Jean Tarlton, Coordinator of Pharmacy Admissions

Student Organizations and Advisors APhA:

Dr. DeGeeter Dr. Coleman Dr. C. Mospan

ACVP

Dr. Gillette Dr. Schneider Dr. Pegram Dr. Boland Dr. Battise Dr. G. Mospan

CPFI:

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Dr. Pegram Dr. Dinkins Dr. Wilson

NCAP:

Dr. Nealy Dr. K. Harris Dr. Taylor

NCPA:

Dr. Haltom Dr. C. Mospan

PDC:

Dr. Haltom Dr. Kehr Dr. Coleman

PLS:

Dr. Wilson Dr. Waghel

Rho Chi:

Dr. Griffiths

SCCP:

Dr. Woods Dr. B. Harris

SENATE:

Dr. Neville

SNPhA:

Dr. Robinson Dr. McCarty

SSHP:

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Request for Excused Absence Student: _____________________________ Print name clearly Today’s Date: ________________ I would like to request an excused absence: Date(s) of Absence: _________________________ Reason for absence: ____ Medical emergency ____ Car malfunction or accident ____ Debilitating illness ____ Death in immediate family ____ Other uncontrollable ___________________________________________ List Affected Courses (e.g. PHA XXX and title) and associated professors ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Please submit this form to Ms. JoAnn Smith or Ms. Regina Hutchison within 24 hours of the incident. Please attach evidence (e.g. receipts / doctor’s note / etc) to aid in our review.

□ Request Granted

__________________________ Signature of Assistant / Regional Dean

□ Request Denied

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Anticipated Absence Request Policy: Students must take all tests, including quizzes, midterms, and final exams, and participate in all lab exercises, at their assigned campuses as scheduled. Any request for exception must be formally approved (in writing) in advance where applicable by one of the organization’s advisors and by the Regional Dean (Hendersonville) or the Assistant Dean for Students (Wingate).

Directions: Complete requested information listed below. Students should discuss the planned absence with their faculty advisor and request approval 6 weeks prior to the anticipated event. Students should submit the completed form to the Office of Student Services for final approval.

Student name and ID ____________________________________ When is your planned absence ? From ___ / ___ / ____ until ___/____/____ Attending Local, Regional or National Meeting Name of meeting ___________________________Date(s) of meeting ___________ □ Presenting a seminar □ Presenting a poster □ Fulfilling officer responsibilities □ Other ___________________________________________________ Attending Wingate School of Pharmacy event off campus Name of event_________________________ Date(s) of event _____________ Other Name of event ________________________ _________________________ Organization Advisor

Date(s) of event _____________

__________________________ Advisor Signature

____________ Approval Date

Student: Please list course number, name and professor affected by this absence e.g. PHA XXX Introduction to XXX taught by Dr. XXXX ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________ Please submit this form to Ms. JoAnn Smith or Ms. Regina Hutchison within 24 hours of the incident. Please attach evidence (e.g. receipts / doctor’s note / etc) to aid in our review. ______________________________ Signature of Dean

___________________________ Approval Date

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Professional Technical Standards Wingate University School of Pharmacy recognizes societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s need for contributions to the profession by persons with diverse interests and skills. The School commits to train individuals and offers reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis to meet this goal. Prospective candidates should carefully consider the demanding nature of pharmacist training. The technical standards described by this document are essential for successful completion of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.

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OBSERVATION

COMMUNICATION

Observe and interpret scientific and clinical instruments e.g. Manipulate laboratory equipment to view, read and manually record data Observe a patient accurately close by and from a distance e.g. Evaluate visible signs and symptoms of illness during a patient encounter Use information on computerized display systems to inform decision making Correctly read, comprehend and use the English language to communicate effectively and sensitively in verbal and written formats (via the computer and legibly hand written) to illustrate calculations, patient care problems, or document in a health record.

Receive and correctly interpret both verbal and non-verbal (e.g. body language) instructions and cues

MOTOR SKILLS

INTELLECTUAL

BEHAVIORAL AND SOCIAL

Use motor function necessary for patient care e.g. Administer immunizations, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, compound sterile (e.g. intravenous solutions) and non-sterile (e.g. packing capsules) preparations, use a stethoscope to evaluate breath and cardiac sounds and blood pressure, use sense of touch to evaluate a patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clinical condition assess pulse, temperature, edema) Accurately use laboratory equipment e.g. Operate laboratory instruments requiring visual coordination with 2handed manipulations, apply forceps to move small objects and be able to turn easily small knobs or screws Transport oneself to and around/within off-campus clinical training sites Analyze, synthesize and apply complex information e.g. Integrate multiple data elements from a variety of sources to accurately complete and defend calculations, make clinical decisions and formulate treatment plans.

Integrate and process information promptly and accurately Possess adequate emotional health to support intellectual abilities Manage taxing workloads when faced with physical, emotional or physical stress Work collaboratively with others with dissimilar viewpoints or values Use self-awareness to monitor and modify behavior in groups Conform to the standards of dress and conduct

Adapted from Berry, TM et al. Professional Technical Standards in Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy. AJPE 2011; 75(3). Article 50 Rev. 2015 (Dinkins, Ferencz, Haltom, Neville, Waghel)

Email Dr. Neville with additional questions

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Academic Petition (rev. 2017) Studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Name________________________________ Campus:

Wingate

Hendersonville

Class: P1

P2

P3 P4

Current School of Pharmacy GPA:_______

Do you plan to present your case in person?

YES

NO

Year you entered School of Pharmacy:________ Expected Date of Graduation:________ Have you ever been on warning/probation in the School of Pharmacy:_____________ Number of terms completed in the School of Pharmacy: __________________________ Students who wish to file a petition for consideration by the Academic Standards Committee should: 1. Complete items 1 and 2 below (Dr. Neville will later verify information) 2. Schedule a meeting with their academic advisor for discussion, review and signatures 3. The completed petition may then be forwarded to Dr. Neville (1) STUDENT FILING PETITION: Courses failed this semester Course 1: _______________________________ Course 2: _______________________________ Course 3: _______________________________ Dates that you met (write each in blanks below) with course coordinator of failed course: Course 1: _______________________________ Course 2: _______________________________ Course 3: _______________________________ Dates that you met with your academic advisor (write each in blanks below) during the semester: Course 1: _______________________________ Course 2: _______________________________ Course 3: _______________________________ (2) DATE YOU MET YOUR ADVISOR TO DISCUSS FILING THIS PETITION: ______ (3) FACULTY ACADEMIC ADVISOR: (please print and sign) Please confirm (by signing below) that your advisee met with you on the dates indicated above?

Printed Name:______________________

Signature:

_______________________

PETITION LETTER: (Attach on additional paper; submit along with this form and required documentation) Instructions for letter: (typewritten) 1. State your reason for this petition.

2. Explain circumstances that had an impact on the situation.

3. Provide an overview of how your circumstances have changed or will be different if petition is approved.

4. Explain clearly the steps you will take to ensure your success.

5. Conclude with a summary statement as why this petition should be granted.

6. Remember to attach all supporting documents (i.e., doctor’s notes, counselor’s recommendations, court order, graded coursework, letters of support, student record, employer verification, etc.)

Student’s Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _____________