Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook 2017-2018 STUDENT HANDBOOK 2017-2018 ACADEMIC YEAR Last Revised: August 24, 2017 1 Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook 2017-2018 DEAN’S MESSAGE Dear Doctor of Pharmacy Student, Welcome to Pacific University School of Pharmacy. We are delighted that you have chosen, and been selected by, our School to begin your journey in achieving your professional and academic goals in the areas of pharmacy and patient care. Our School is your road and your journey is rich with endless opportunities and productive challenges. Indeed, we identified three niches to make a lasting connection with our students, to maximize our intraprofessional and interprofessional endeavors, and to build individualized learning experiences for students, all in all, paving a success path for your journey.
The School of Pharmacy Student Handbook is a collection of critical information that is designed to be a road map to your journey and a guide to achieve your academic and professional destination. The Student Handbook assists students in identifying and understanding the School’s values, expectations, policies, procedures, and requirements. It is of paramount importance that you frequently consult it, along with the Pacific University Student Handbook, during the course of your study at our School. The Student Handbook is not designed, nor should be viewed, as a substitute for your interaction with faculty and staff, administration, or your faculty advisor.
I encourage you to ask questions and seek clarification from your faculty advisor and the School’s administration in any area of the Student Handbook that is unclear to you. Our dedicated faculty, staff, and administration are committed to make your journey a smooth path to your success and achievements. Enjoy your journey at Pacific University, study wisely, and be involved with many available professional activities. Your journey is bright at Pacific.
Sincerely, Reza Karimi, RPh, PhD Professor and Dean School of Pharmacy 2 Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook 2017-2018 Table of Contents WHAT’S NEW IN THE REVISIONS MADE IN AUGUST 2017. GENERAL INFORMATION – PACIFIC UNIVERSITY OREGON AND SCHOOL OF PHARMACY .8 INTRODUCTION TO THE HANDBOOK. 8 PACIFIC UNIVERSITY OREGON SCHOOL OF PHARMACY. 9 ACCREDITATION PROCESS AND STATUS .10 ACPE Standards Comments Form and Communication of Complaints:.11 SCHOOL OF PHARMACY FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF .12 COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS (CHP) STRUCTURE .12 Health Professions Campus Building 1 (HPC 1, Creighton Hall) .12 Health Professions Campus Building 2 (HPC 2) .12 Experiential Education Facilities.
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY (PHARMD) PROGRAM AND CURRICULUM .14 SCHOOL OF PHARMACY CURRICULUM .14 Modified-Block Curriculum Delivery .15 Reflective Journal Writing (RJW) and Electronic Portfolios.15 Interprofessional Competence: Theory & Practice (IPC) .15 Interdisciplinary Case Conference (ICC).16 Graduating Student Advising Program (GSA) .16 Policy Regarding Track and Student Enrollment .17 School of Pharmacy Block Competencies Map .17 Policy Regarding Pursuit of Training and/or Degree and Certificate Programs outside of the Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. SCHOOL OF PHARMACY ATTENDANCE POLICIES. 19 CLASS HOURS AND START TIME POLICIES .20 EXTENDED EXCUSED ABSENCE POLICY .21 LEAVE OF ABSENCE .22 INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACT (ISC) .23 3 Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook 2017-2018 PROGRAM COMPLETION TIMEFRAME. SCHOOL OF PHARMACY EXAMINATION POLICIES.
25 EVALUATION OF STUDENT PROGRESS.25 GENERAL EXAM POLICIES .25 INDIVIDUAL EXAM POLICIES (FRIDAY) .26 GROUP EXAM POLICIES (FRIDAY) .27 RE-EXAM POLICIES (MONDAY) .28 EXAM DAY RESTROOM POLICY .28 EXAMINATION SEATING ARRANGEMENTS .28 CLARIFICATIONS DURING EXAMS .28 PERSONAL PROPERTY ON/ABOUT STUDENTS DURING EXAMS .29 CELLULAR PHONE AND OTHER COMMUNICATION DEVICES DURING EXAMS .29 ISSUES PREVENTING EXAM PARTICIPATION: EVALUATIONS .29 P1 AND P2 RE-EXAMINATION PREP .29 RE-EXAM AND EXTENDED LEARNING WAIVER. PACIFIC UNIVERSITY AND SCHOOL OF PHARMACY PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC POLICIES .31 UNIVERSITY STUDENT HANDBOOK.31 THE STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT .32 Controlled Substance Policy .33 Hazing, Theft, and Concealed Weapons .33 Student Intolerance Grievance Procedure .33 Sexual Misconduct Policy .34 Title IX Non-Discrimination Policy .36 Violation of the Standards of Professional Conduct .36 Probation for Professional or Personal Misconduct.37 Forms of Academic Dishonesty .37 SANCTIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR ACADEMIC DISHONESTY CASES.38 School of Pharmacy Procedures .38 Things Students Can Do to Avoid Charges of Academic Dishonesty .39 4 Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook 2017-2018 Honor Code Violations.40 Re-examination and Extended Learning .41 INDIVIDUAL COURSE/BLOCK REQUIREMENTS .42 Pharmacy Practice Experiences .43 STUDENT PROGRESSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .43 Student Progressions Committee (SPC).43 Student Progression Committee (SPC) Procedures for Academic, Professional, and/or Unsatisfactory Progress .47 Academic Performance Hearing .47 Unprofessional Behavior Hearing (including academic misconduct).48 CONSEQUENCES OF UNSATISFACTORY ACHIEVEMENT OF ACADEMIC OR PROFESSIONAL, AND OR STANDARDS .54 Dismissal/Termination Procedures .54 Student Appeal Processes .55 Pacific University Level Appeals. STUDENT SERVICES, RESOURCES, AND INFORMATION.57 COMPUTER SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENT .59 HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY & ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPAA) AND BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN (BBP) TRAINING 59 INTERN LICENSES AND CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION .59 LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES/AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT STATEMENT .59 LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER .59 NAME OR ADDRESS CHANGE .60 STUDENT ID CARD (BOXER CARD) .60 5 Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook 2017-2018 TUITION, FEES, AND EXPENSES.60 UNIVERSITY STUDENT LIFE .61 UNIVERSITY INFORMATION SERVICES (UIS).61 Appropriate Use Policy for Information Technology .61 Network and Internet Access Policy .61 Social Media Policy .61 Definition of Social Media .61 Social Media in Healthcare .62 Social Media Expectations for School of Pharmacy (SOP) students, faculty and staff: .62 School of Pharmacy Social Media Best Practices/Recommendations .63 BACKGROUND CHECKS AND DRUG TESTING .63 HEALTH RELATED POLICIES .64 Immunizations and Documentation .65 STUDENT REPRESENTATION ON SCHOOL COMMITTEES .65 GRADUATION WEEK AND COMMENCEMENT. 67 APPENDIX A – STUDENT RESOURCES .67 APPENDIX B – PLEDGE OF PROFESSIONALISM .68 APPENDIX C – CODE OF ETHICS FOR PHARMACISTS .69 APPENDIX D – OATH OF A PHARMACIST .70 APPENDIX E – ABILITY BASED OUTCOMES .71 APPENDIX F – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS .72 Essential Job Functions .72 Program Specific Requirements .73 APPENDIX G- GLOSSARY OF TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS .74 6 Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook 2017-2018 What’s new in the revisions made in August 2017 This section explains the new areas or policies of the Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook 2017-2018.
○ Appeals Process: Students are not allowed to participate in Experiential Courses (IPPEs and APPEs) during an appeal. Previously, students were allowed to participate in APPEs during an appeal if they had successfully made it to the P3 year and had already started an APPE rotation. o New Policies: New policies regarding the Graduate Student Advising (GSA) program, enrollment in tracks, and the pursuit of training programs outside of the School of Pharmacy have been added to the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) Program and Curriculum section. o Major changes have been made in the order and flow of the Student Handbook as a whole, but the major content changes are indicated above.
7 Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook 2017-2018 A. General Information – Pacific University Oregon and School of Pharmacy Introduction to the Handbook The Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook has been designed to serve as an introduction and guide to the Pacific University School of Pharmacy for all Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) students. The information, policies, and rules contained, linked, and/or referred to herein are subject to change with or without notice. No part of this publication should be construed as a contract or offer to contract between the School and a student.
The information contained in this handbook is complementary to that in the Experiential Education Manual; additionally the Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook should be used in conjunction with other University informational publications, materials, or announcements. Students will be notified via frequent administrative updates and via email of revisions and new editions of the handbook and are expected to familiarize themselves with any new or updated information. Questions and/or clarifications pertaining to policies and procedures or other issues should be directed to the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs (ADSA). Each student enrolled in the School is individually responsible for current University, College of Health Professions, and School of Pharmacy regulations, policies, and procedures.
Pacific University Oregon School of Pharmacy Overview The School of Pharmacy (“School”) is located in Hillsboro, Oregon, and shares physical facilities with nine other professional programs in the College of Health Professions (CHP) on the Hillsboro Campus: Dental Hygiene Studies, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Graduate Psychology, Healthcare Administration and Leadership, and Audiology. Though the School of Pharmacy is not located on the Forest Grove campus, it shares resources with, and has strong ties to, the Pacific University campus in Forest Grove. The School occupies the fourth floor of Creighton Hall (HPC 1), which includes two large classrooms, multiple breakout rooms, a student lounge area, a student laboratory that is fully equipped as a compounding lab, and faculty offices. In addition, there are additional offices for the School’s faculty members in HPC1 on the fifth floor and in HPC 2 on the third floor.
HPC 2 also provides a state-of-the-art science research facility to accommodate the scholarship needs of the School’s science faculty, as well as supplies additional space for students, faculty, staff and administrators to study, socialize and collaborate. The School offers a three-year professional curriculum leading to conferral of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree. The curriculum is composed of two didactic/experiential years followed by one year of Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE). During the first two academic years, students spend time off-site in various healthcare settings as part of the Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experiences (IPPE).
The IPPE 1 and IPPE 4 courses occur during the didactic year. In addition, students participate in IPPE 2 and IPPE 3 courses during the summer following the conclusion of the first professional year. These IPPE experiences assist in providing hands-on experiences that support and reinforce classroom instruction. The curriculum is based on a modified-block design that allows the sequential delivery of blocks (plus longitudinal courses) rather than the more traditional method of teaching multiple subjects at the same time.
8 Pacific University School of Pharmacy Student Handbook 2017-2018 Students are not assigned letter grades in the curriculum but instead receive either a “Pass” or “No Pass” based on achievement of 90% of stated competencies. During block courses, students are assessed every two weeks during the first two years of the curriculum. Students who do not achieve the necessary level of competence are given opportunities for re-examination and extended learning, if necessary. Re-examinations are conducted the week following the block exams, while extended learning blocks are conducted during a dedicated period after the fall and spring terms.
There are also longitudinal blocks in the curriculum that occur over the course of the entire term, with classes meeting approximately every two weeks. Longitudinal blocks place an emphasis on integration of knowledge, critical thinking and the utilization of evidence based principles. University Mission A diverse and sustainable community dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship and practice, Pacific University inspires students to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. University Vision 2020 Pacific University will embrace discovery as an essential characteristic of teaching, learning, scholarship, practice and creative expression.
We will achieve excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people. We will embrace a rich diversity of ideas, peoples and cultures. We will incorporate sustainability into all of our endeavors. The culture of Pacific fosters warm and supportive relationships that enable the University to provide an extraordinary educational experience.
Students, faculty and staff are drawn to Pacific by its welcoming environment, emphasis on public service, and development of graduates who contribute as gifted leaders of the global community. SOP Mission We prepare dynamic practitioners, leaders, and scholars to promote patient advocacy and advance the profession of pharmacy to deliver innovative and collaborative patient-centered care in diverse populations by building an interprofessional, learner-centered community. SOP Vision Create and sustain an interprofessional community of excellence in education, scholarship and practice which is widely recognized and respected.