Office of Experiential Education (OEE)

Pharmacy in Downers Grove

Mission

The mission of the Chicago College of Pharmacy Office of Experiential Education is to provide students with rotation experiences in quality contemporary practice settings that offer positive, supportive, and challenging environments. The rotation experiences will allow enhancement of the students' professional socialization, knowledge, and skills, in order to prepare them to be caring and competent pharmacists able to contribute to the profession and to meet their patients' pharmaceutical care needs, now and in the future.

Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE)

The following curriculum applies to all students who matriculate in Fall 2008 or thereafter. The College reserves the right to alter the curriculum as it deems appropriate.

PPRA 1323, 1421, 1422, 1423 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Longitudinal I, II, III, IV
In the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Longitudinal, the student participates in the longitudinal care of four patients over the four quarter sequence. Emphasis will be placed on the changing needs of the patients and insuring continuity of care. The student will learn to effectively communicate with the patient and other health care providers while collecting relevant health care information about the patient. The student will develop affective components necessary to become a caring pharmacist.
PPRA 1323 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Longitudinal I, 1.5 credits
PPRA 1421 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Longitudinal II, 0.5 credits
PPRA 1422 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Longitudinal III, 0.5 credits
PPRA 1423 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience Longitudinal IV, 1.5 credits

PPRA 1351 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice
This course introduces the student to the philosophy, socialization, and practice of the profession of pharmacy through didactic lectures. Students will learn the history and evolution of pharmacy as a profession, various career opportunities, and relevant issues within the profession today.
3 credits; Prerequisite: PS-I standing

PPRA 1352 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Experience I: Community (IPPE-I)
This course introduces the student to the philosophy, socialization, and practice of the profession of pharmacy through experiences in a community pharmacy practice environment. This course will meet for a weekly eight hour site visit to an assigned community pharmacy for an introductory pharmacy practice experience. Guided exercises in the community practice environment will introduce the student to the basics of practice and serve as a foundation for advanced pharmacy practice experiences.
3 credits; Prerequisite: PPRA 1351 Introduction to Pharmacy Practice

PPRA 1452 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II-Hospital (IPPE-II)
Students will explore the philosophy and practice of hospital pharmacy through didactic lectures, workshop assignments and on site experience at an assigned practice site under the guidance of a preceptor. Students will be introduced to technical pharmacy skills, hospital pharmacy management, distributive systems, quality assurance and the role of the pharmacist in the health care team. Students will explore career options within health care systems.
2 credits; Prerequisite: PS-II standing

PPRA 1552 Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience III: Clinical (IPPE-III)
This course provides students the opportunity to practice the principles and skills in clinical pharmacy through practical experiences, practice simulation, and workshops. Site visits to various hospitals and chronic care sites allow the students to experience and apply the lessons learned in the complimentary didactic courses in real practice environments.
3 credits; Prerequisites: PS-III standing, pharmacy technician or intern license, student is compliant with all immunization, drug screen, and background check requirements

Introductory Practice Experience (IPE) for First-Year Professional Students

This program plan applies to all students who matriculated into the College of Pharmacy on or before Fall 2007. The College reserves the right to alter the curriculum as it deems appropriate.

PPRA 0341 Introductory Practice Experience
This course introduces the student to the philosophy and practice of the profession of pharmacy through didactic lectures and structured early professional experience in the community setting. Students will be introduced to the basics of community pharmacy practice. Students will discover the evolution of pharmacy as a profession, current career opportunities and topical issues within the profession today. Students are introduced to the practical aspects of community pharmacy practice through interactive colloquia sessions and structured visits to an assigned community pharmacy site. This course serves as a foundation for later advanced experiential rotations.
2 credits; PS-1 Fall Quarter, Pharmacy Practice Faculty

PPRA 0342 Introductory Practice Experience II Lecture
This course introduces the student to the philosophy and practice of the profession of pharmacy through didactic lectures. Students will be introduced to the basics of hospital pharmacy practice. Students will discover the evolution of pharmacy as a profession, current career opportunities and topical issues within the profession today. This course serves as a foundation for later advanced experiential rotations.
1 credit; PS-1 Winter Quarter, Pharmacy Practice Faculty

PPRA 0352 Introductory Practice Experience II Rotation
This course introduces the student to the practical aspects of hospital pharmacy practice through interactive colloquia sessions and structured visits to an assigned hospital site. Students will be introduced to the basics of hospital pharmacy practice. Students will discover the evolution of pharmacy as a profession, current career opportunities and topical issues within the profession today. This course serves as a foundation for later advanced experiential rotations.
1 credit; PS-1 Winter or Spring Quarters, Pharmacy Practice Faculty
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PPRA 0342 Introductory Practice Experience II Lecture

PPRA 0433 Introductory Practice Experience III Lecture
This course introduces the student to practical application principles in clinical pharmacy through didactic lectures. Lectures and in-class exercises will be used to reinforce the fundamentals of clinical practice presented to the student throughout the curriculum and serve as a foundation for later experiential rotations.
1 credit; Spring Quarter, Pharmacy Practice Faculty; Prerequisite: PS-II standing

PPRA 0443 Introductory Practice Experience III Rotation
This course introduces the student to the principles in clinical pharmacy through practical experiences and workshops. Site visits to various hospitals and chronic care sites will allow the student to experience and apply the lessons learned in the complimentary didactic course. Site visits and workshops will be used to reinforce the fundamentals of clinical practice presented to the student in IPE-III and throughout the curriculum and serve as a foundation for later experiential rotations.
1 credit; PS-II Spring Quarter or PS-III Fall or Winter Quarters
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in PPRA 0433 Introductory Practice Experience III Lecture

Doctor of Pharmacy (PS-4) Pharm.D. Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)

The following curriculum applies to all students who matriculate in Fall 2008 or thereafter. The College reserves the right to alter the curriculum as it deems appropriate.

PPRA 1685 Elective Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
Pharmacy students may select an additional APPE or choose from a selected list of non-patient care electives.
9 credits

PPRA 1686 Community Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
Pharmacy students under the supervision of an adjunct faculty member will gain experience in community pharmacy and practice those skills necessary for the delivery of pharmaceutical care in the community pharmacy setting. The student will assess patient therapy, research and answer drug information questions, monitor clinical interventions, and develop and implement a health promotion program or activity at the site. The primary focus of the Advanced Community APPE is patient care. Students will also learn pharmacy based immunization delivery.
9 credits

PPRA 1687 Institutional Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
Pharmacy students under the supervision of an adjunct clinical faculty will gain experience in institutional pharmacy including the areas of drug distribution systems, intravenous product preparation, and drug usage evaluation and practice management. The student will gain experience in assessing patient therapy, research and answer drug information questions, and monitor clinical interventions. This course builds upon the foundation provided in the introductory hospital pharmacy experience.
9 credits

PPRA 1688 Acute Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
APPEs place emphasis on in-depth experience in the provision of pharmaceutical care in a variety of patient care settings. The student, under the supervision of adjunct or full time clinical faculty, will participate in the drug use decision-making process, monitor outcomes of drug therapy in various patient populations, and develop a philosophy of practice regarding the role of the pharmacist as a member of the health care team.
9 credits

PPRA 1689 Chronic Care Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience (APPE)
APPEs place emphasis on in-depth experience in the provision of pharmaceutical care in a variety of patient care settings. The student, under the supervision of adjunct or full time clinical faculty, will participate in the drug use decision-making process, monitor outcomes of drug therapy in various patient populations and develop a philosophy of practice regarding the role of the pharmacist as a member of the health care team.
9 credits

PPRA 1690 Clinical Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience
APPEs place emphasis on in-depth experience in the provision of pharmaceutical care in a variety of patient care settings. The student, under the supervision of adjunct or full time clinical faculty, will participate in the drug use decision-making process, monitor outcomes of drug therapy in various patient populations and develop a philosophy of practice regarding the role of the pharmacist as a member of the health care team.
9 credits

Doctor of Pharmacy (PS-4) Advanced Practice Experience (APE)

This program plan applies to all students who matriculated into the College of Pharmacy on or before Fall 2007. The College reserves the right to alter the curriculum as it deems appropriate.

PPRA 0685 Pharm.D. Elective Rotation
Pharmacy students may select an additional advanced clinical clerkship, if available, or choose from a selected list of non-patient care electives.
8 credits; Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer Quarters

PPRA 0686 Community Rotation
Pharmacy students, under the supervision of an affiliate faculty member, will gain experience in community pharmacy and will practice those skills necessary for the delivery of patient care in the community pharmacy setting. The student will assess patient therapy, research and answer drug information questions, monitor clinical interventions, and develop and implement a health promotion program or activity at the site. The focus of the Community Rotation is patient care. This course builds upon the foundation provided in the introductory hospital pharmacy experience.
8 credits; Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer Quarters

PPRA 0687 Hospital Rotation
Pharmacy students, under the supervision of an affiliate clinical faculty member, will gain experience in institutional pharmacy including the areas of drug distribution systems, sterile products preparation, and drug usage evaluation and practice management. The student will gain experience in assessing patient therapy, researching and answering drug information questions, and monitoring clinical interventions. This course builds upon the foundation provided in the introductory hospital pharmacy experience.
8 credits; Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer Quarters

PPRA 0688 Acute Care Rotation
Acute care rotations place emphasis on in-depth experience in the provision of patient care in a variety of settings. The Pharm.D. student, under the supervision of affiliate or full time clinical faculty, will participate in the drug use decision-making process, monitor outcomes of drug therapy in various patient populations, and develop a philosophy of practice regarding the role of the pharmacist as a member of the health care team.
8 credits; Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer Quarters

PPRA 0689 Chronic Care Rotation
Chronic care rotations place emphasis on in-depth experience in the provision of patient care in a variety of settings. The Pharm.D. student, under the supervision of affiliate or full time clinical faculty, will participate in the drug use decision-making process, monitor outcomes of drug therapy in various patient populations and develop a philosophy of practice regarding the role of the pharmacist as a member of the health care team.
8 credits; Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer Quarters

PPRA 0690 Clinical (Acute or Chronic Care) Rotation
Clinical rotations place emphasis on in-depth experience in the provision of patient care in a variety of settings. The Pharm.D. student, under the supervision of affiliate or full time clinical faculty, will participate in the drug use decision making process, monitor outcomes of drug therapy in various patient populations and develop a philosophy of practice regarding the role of the pharmacist as a member of the health care team.
8 credits; Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer Quarters

PPRA 0692 Pharm.D. Seminar
This course provides an opportunity for students to share rotation experiences, discuss current topics in pharmacy, and explore career opportunities. Guest speakers who are experts in their field are invited to discuss current practice and new trends in treatment guidelines, pharmaceutical care and disease state management, and to share experiences from their practice setting. The topics will vary each year based on trends and interest. Quizzes and/or active learning exercises are done at each session to assess understanding and comprehension of the topics presented that day. This course meets on the last Friday of each full-time, advanced rotation. 2
credits; Fall, Winter, Spring, or Summer Quarters; Prerequisite: PS-III standing

Out-of-State Rotations

Students choosing to do distant rotations must contact the board of pharmacy of the state in which they wish to do their distant rotation(s). Each state board of pharmacy has specific requirements and forms that must be completed. All forms completed for state boards of pharmacy must also be submitted to the Office of Experiential Education 30 days before the start of the rotation.

Third- and fourth-year professional students who live outside Illinois or outside the Chicagoland area may complete rotations at distant sites approved by the Office of Experiential Education.

If you wish to set up a new rotation in a location close to your home address, you must attend the mandatory distant rotation meeting in Spring of your PS-2 year. You will be given a packet and instructions on how to locate and identify potential preceptors and sites. Students who wish to do distant rotations must adhere to all deadlines given at the information meeting and in the packet provided.

Students who complete rotations at distant sites are responsible for all Seminar activities, readings, and quizzes. All rotation materials should be forwarded to the Office of Experiential Education within 3 days of the end of the rotation.

Distant Rotation State Board of Pharmacy Requirements (Word)

Become a New Site or Preceptor

Apply to become a new site or preceptor through our Online Application.

Contact

Avery Spunt, M.Ed., R.Ph., FASHP
Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs
Midwestern University
Chicago College of Pharmacy
555 31st Street
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630/515-6477 phone
630/515-6103 fax