Course Title:
Advocacy and Pharmacy Health Policy
Course Description:
Designed to introduce students to the political influences shaping the U.S. health-care system in general and pharmacy practice specifically. In addition to a theoretical grounding through seminars, case analyses, and project development, students also have an opportunity to gain practical advocacy and policy analytical skills necessary to effect change in the current system. Addresses key questions such as: What is the role of government in health policy? What are the key elements of the public policy process at the local, state, and national level? What role do pharmacists and pharmacy associations play in the policy process? How can individuals and groups influence the policy process? The goal of this course is to prepare students to ultimately take a leadership role in the pharmacy profession.
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Every
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Prerequisite Remarks:
Permission of instructor.
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Repeatable:
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