The overall goal of PHAR 7137 is to help prepare you to achieve professional competencies and outcomes expected for a pharmacist as outlined by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE). Described below are some examples where your command of the subject material of this course will contribute to preparing you to achieve these competencies as defined by ACPE:

• 1.1 Learner (Learner) - Develop, integrate, and apply knowledge from the foundational sciences (i.e., pharmaceutical, social/behavioral/administrative, and clinical sciences) to evaluate the scientific literature, explain drug action, solve therapeutic problems, and advance population health and patient-centered care.
• 2.2 Medication use systems management (Manager) – Manage patient healthcare needs using human, financial, technological, and physical resources to optimize the safety and efficacy of medication use systems.
• 3.1 Problem-Solving (Problem Solver) – Identify problems; explore and prioritize potential strategies; and design, implement, and evaluate a viable solution.
• 3.3 Patient Advocacy (Advocate) - Assure that patients’ best interests are represented.
• 4.1. Self-awareness (Self-aware) – Examine and reflect on personal knowledge, skills, abilities, beliefs, biases, motivation, and emotions that could enhance or limit personal and professional growth.
• 4.4. Professionalism (Professional) - Exhibit behaviors and values that are consistent with the trust given to the profession by patients, other healthcare providers, and society.