APPE 7700 - Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience: Elective I, II, III

5 Credit(s)

During the last professional year of the pharmacy program, students complete a series of eight, full- time advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs or “rotations”). The purpose of these APPEs is to prepare students to render patient care by practicing professional ability outcomes in a variety of environments. These courses are designed to build upon general and professional abilities developed in the preceding professional curricula. Students complete 200 hours over five weeks under the supervision of an approved pharmacist preceptor. Student pharmacists function as part of a team for a variety of activities. Of the three required elective APPEs, one must have a patient care focus. Patient care elective APPEs occur in a variety of settings that provide direct patient care. Examples include specialty pharmacy, women’s health, or transitions of care. Student pharmacists participate in medication management and education of patients. Of the three required electives, one or two may focus on areas of pharmacy that do not emphasize patient care. These non-patient care elective APPEs occur in a variety of settings. Examples include drug information, managed care, compounding, industry or research-intensive sites.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of all Professional Years 1-3 didactic coursework with a C- or better, passing scores on all top drugs proficiency exams and the pharmacy calculations proficiency exam, minimum cumulative professional GPA of 20, completion of P1-P3 co-curriculum requirements, current Missouri intern license, completion of all health, drug testing and background requirements, and other state’s intern/ technician license as required if completing the APPE outside of Missouri.